The world of crypto and NFT gaming is buzzing with activity this week, showcasing major releases, generous token airdrops, and a flurry of other exciting developments. To keep you informed of the latest trends in crypto video games, we’ve curated the most impactful news in our weekly digest, “This Week in Crypto Games.”
Notcoin Token Countdown: The anticipation is mounting for the Notcoin token launch, now just around the corner. Initially scheduled for April 20 — chosen for its playful significance and its alignment with the Bitcoin halving event — the launch has been pushed to the end of April. Co-creator Sasha Plotvinov explained the delay to Decrypt’s GG: “As we approached our target date, it became clear that postponing the launch was essential to ensure a smooth rollout.”
Immutable’s $50 Million Giveaway: In an unprecedented move in the crypto gaming arena, Immutable has introduced ‘The Main Quest’, a rewards initiative allocating up to $50 million in token rewards. This program is designed to engage players on Immutable’s cutting-edge zkEVM network, a layer-2 Ethereum gaming platform developed using Polygon zkEVM technology. Players are rewarded for participating in various network activities, such as playing games, utilizing decentralized exchanges, contributing liquidity, and trading NFTs on Immutable.
Charles Hoskinson’s Latest Gaming Venture: A new sci-fi shooter from a studio backed by Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and a board member at RFLXT, has just been released on GalaChain. Named ‘Voyager: Ascension’, this game is a reimagined version of the classic Web2 game ‘Overload’, now infused with Web3 capabilities and offered for free. The studio, a part of Hoskinson’s Input Output Global portfolio, plans future collaborations with Cardano-centric games.
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI):
- Animoca Brands Japan and Square Enix: A strategic partnership aiming to enhance the global reach of the Symbiogenesis game and its NFTs.
- Puffverse’s Migration and Launch: Originally on the BNB Chain, now moving to Ethereum’s Ronin network with a new play-to-earn party game. This transition is supported by a $3 million funding round led by Animoca Brands.
- InfiniGods’ Financial Boost: Securing $8 million in Series A funding from VC firm Pantera Capital, powering the expansion of their mobile gaming venture, King of Destiny.
- Heroes of Mavia’s Strategy Adjustment: Reducing the token release schedule following a 65% drop in token value, with a revised plan extending to February 2025.
- MetalCore’s New Quests: An Ethereum mech shooter introducing quests to earn MON tokens.
- Gaming Innovations and Expansions: Ragnarok: Monster World on Ronin network, The Lost Glitches by Xai Foundation, The Machines Arena entering open beta on Epic Games Store and Android, and Uncharted.gg’s $1.7 million funding achievement.
- Decentraland’s Game Expo: Scheduled from June 26-29, calling for game developers to participate.
Stay tuned to our portal for the latest and most exciting developments from the intersection of cryptocurrency and gaming. Join us next week for another round of essential updates!
