Tag: video games

Nexus Mods Changes Hands, New Owners Backpedal on Monetization Fears

Nexus Mods Changes Hands, New Owners Backpedal on Monetization Fears

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Nexus Mods, one of the largest repositories for digital game modifications, has undergone ownership transition for the first time in their long and successful 21 year history. In a post to the Nexus Mods site, founder Robin Scott announced the sale. He’s still not disclosed who the buyers are, though...

Web3 Gaming Goes Mainstream: Big Time's Epic Games Store Debut!

Web3 Gaming Goes Mainstream: Big Time's Epic Games Store Debut!

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The collision of gaming and blockchain tech has been one of the most discussed and highly anticipated intersections. Though Web3 gaming has incredible potential, attracting mainstream audiences hasn’t been an overnight venture. All that’s changed with a major breakthrough now that ‘Big Time’ has launched on the Epic Games Store....

Square Enix Integrates Symbiogenesis with Soneium Blockchain for Enhanced Gaming Experience

Square Enix Integrates Symbiogenesis with Soneium Blockchain for Enhanced Gaming Experience

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Square Enix has onboarded its onchain game, Symbiogenesis, which is deployed on Sony’s Soneium blockchain. This is a big step towards raising interoperability and engagement for players to an entirely new level. With Soneium, we’re building the infrastructure that will allow gaming experiences to become interoperable, onchain, and meaningful. This...

Square Enix on Soneium: Bold Web3 Gamble or a Last-Ditch Save?

Square Enix on Soneium: Bold Web3 Gamble or a Last-Ditch Save?

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Is this Square Enix betting the house, or just moving the plants around? Their move of Symbiogenesis to Sony's Soneium blockchain raises eyebrows, especially given the game's lukewarm reception. Let’s face it, a couple hundred NFT collectors is a bit of a whew, blockbuster. This begs the question: is this...

Gala Games Shuts Down The Walking Dead: Empires, Offers Compensation

Gala Games Shuts Down The Walking Dead: Empires, Offers Compensation

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Gala Games has officially announced the discontinuation of The Walking Dead: Empires, a multiplayer survival game based on the popular television series. The developers originally planned for the competitive shooter to be launched in 2021. Fast forward two years, and they are finally ready for players to test their beta...

Ubisoft's NFT Gamble: Will 'Might & Magic' Rise or Fall?

Ubisoft's NFT Gamble: Will 'Might & Magic' Rise or Fall?

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Ubisoft is taking another controversial step into the NFT world. This is remarkable even after the historic challenges and setbacks African Americans have faced up until now. This move raises the question: Why is Ubisoft persisting with NFTs, and what could it mean for franchises like 'Might & Magic'? DeliciousNFT.com...

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...

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....