Tag: gaming

Ubisoft's NFT Gamble: Revolutionizing Gaming or Regulatory Minefield?

Ubisoft's NFT Gamble: Revolutionizing Gaming or Regulatory Minefield?

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Ubisoft, a titan of the gaming world, is doubling down on Web3 with Might & Magic: Fates. It’s a daring gambit, though, collaborating with Immutable to introduce an NFT-powered card game to the mobile space. While the promise of true digital ownership and a skill-based competitive environment sounds appealing, a...

Ubisoft's Web3 Gamble: Empowering Artists or Exploiting Fans?

Ubisoft's Web3 Gamble: Empowering Artists or Exploiting Fans?

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I actually first encountered Anya in a little cafe in Hanoi last year. She’s a phenomenal digital artist—it’s hard to explain, but she makes these deeply atmospheric landscapes based in Vietnamese mythology. We all know Anya’s work is gorgeous, but she can’t even afford to pay her internet bill. She...

Ubisoft Unveils Web3-Based Might & Magic Card Game

Ubisoft Unveils Web3-Based Might & Magic Card Game

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Ubisoft is expanding its foray into Web3 gaming with the announcement of Might & Magic: Fates, a new NFT-based card game. This tactical adventure grounds skill-centered rivalry and emphasizes in-game accomplishments. It is a noteworthy progress breakthrough for Ubisoft as it makes the biggest move in the blockchain gaming space...

Might & Magic Goes Web3: Ubisoft's NFT Card Game Explained

Might & Magic Goes Web3: Ubisoft's NFT Card Game Explained

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Ubisoft, a giant in the traditional gaming world, is stepping further into the Web3 arena with Might & Magic: Fates. This new strategy card game, set in the rich Might & Magic universe, is being developed in partnership with Immutable, a leading Web3 gaming infrastructure firm. In case you aren’t...

_The Sandbox_ Surpasses Records in Alpha Season 4, Unveils Reforestation Initiative

_The Sandbox_ Surpasses Records in Alpha Season 4, Unveils Reforestation Initiative

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The Sandbox, the most popular decentralized gaming metaverses around is ablaze with its Alpha Season 4. It’s on pace to shatter all past player and engagement records! With eight weeks still remaining, the platform is gearing up for Estate and 1×1 LAND auctions on OpenSea, scheduled from May 11th to...

Sandbox's Bruce Lee Deal: Innovation or Just Another Metaverse Cash Grab?

Sandbox's Bruce Lee Deal: Innovation or Just Another Metaverse Cash Grab?

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The Sandbox’s most recent scoop – entering a partnership with Bruce Lee Enterprises – has got the industry buzzing. Nostalgia is a hell of a drug, and Bruce Lee is some strong shit. Is this a genuine step towards building a more open metaverse? Or are they simply putting a...

Might & Magic: Fates – Will Web3 Finally Empower Southeast Asian Gamers?

Might & Magic: Fates – Will Web3 Finally Empower Southeast Asian Gamers?

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I think back to a visit to a tiny arts collective in Yogyakarta, Indonesia a few years ago. Fabulous artists were producing beautiful batik creations, but having a hard time keeping afloat financially and making consistent contributions to their communities. They were stuck in a domestic bubble, their growth hampered...

Ubisoft's Web3 Gamble: Will 'Fates' Evade Scrutiny?

Ubisoft's Web3 Gamble: Will 'Fates' Evade Scrutiny?

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Ubisoft's latest foray into Web3 with Might & Magic: Fates, in partnership with Immutable, throws down a gauntlet. We’re talking about an awesome free-to-play card game that leverages blockchain technology to provide true digital ownership. This idea is still developing and truly seems like the Wild West! Having full ownership...

Gods Unchained Forges Ahead with Web3 Technology

Gods Unchained Forges Ahead with Web3 Technology

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Gods Unchained is a blockchain-based free-to-play trading card game that uses Web3 technology to improve its gaming experience. Immutable, co-founded by Robbie Ferguson, supports the card game. Players earn cards and in-game money through gameplay to level up their players.Gods Unchained sets itself apart with a high-summary card structure. It...

Crypto Week Rewind: Sony's Anime NFTs, Trump's Game & More!

Crypto Week Rewind: Sony's Anime NFTs, Trump's Game & More!

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It’s been an action-packed week in crypto! Major entertainment brands dove into NFTs and, at the same time, political figures grew their digital empires. Let’s recap the highpoints, providing the spicy, delicious rundown of all you need to know.Sony Steps into Web3 with Anime NFTsSony isn't just about PlayStations and...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....