Tag: virtual reality

Forgotten Playland Embraces NFTs in New Update on Beam Network

Forgotten Playland Embraces NFTs in New Update on Beam Network

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Forgotten Playland is a free-to-play Windows PC game created by Vermillion. It recently released its most significant upgrade yet, incorporating NFTs and blockchain technology! Vermillion is a collaboration between Duckland Games and the Beam Creative Arts Foundation. The game shines a light on unused stuffed animals resting in a dirty...

Star Atlas Unveils Free-to-Play Holosim as SAGE Labs Companion

Star Atlas Unveils Free-to-Play Holosim as SAGE Labs Companion

• NFT Drops

Star Atlas has officially released Holosim into the wild! This super cool new gaming adventure is a free-to-play, browser-based version inspired by their popular Web3 SAGE Labs title. Holosim had its test phase public debut on June 4. It acts as an onboarding experience for newer players and a proving...

Star Atlas' Holosim: Your FREE Ticket to Galactic Domination!

Star Atlas' Holosim: Your FREE Ticket to Galactic Domination!

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Star Atlas, the epic Solana-powered web3 metaverse game, just became a helluva lot more affordable. Say goodbye to high blockchain integration complexities and upfront investments. Holosim, which just went live, is that free-to-play multiplayer experience—a welcoming, entry-level gateway into the massively expansive Star Atlas universe. And this isn’t just a...

Bruce Lee in the Metaverse? Here's Why It's a Win for SEA Creators

Bruce Lee in the Metaverse? Here's Why It's a Win for SEA Creators

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The metaverse, often thought of as a Western aspirational, has gotten very interesting. For Southeast Asia today, it’s become increasingly more applicable. The Sandbox's partnership with Bruce Lee Enterprises isn't just a licensing deal. It's a cultural bridge, a potential economic boom, and a powerful signal that the digital future...

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...

NFT Project Eyes Cold War Bunker for "Survival Resort"

NFT Project Eyes Cold War Bunker for "Survival Resort"

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The Solana NFT project Meatbags, which features an apocalyptic theme, is raising money to buy a Cold War nuclear bunker in England. To finance the acquisition, the project zooms in on selling 100,000 virtual tokens. The sale will start April 21 and each token will sell for $14.Bunker Details 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...

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....