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Pixie Chess Brings On-Chain Strategy to Mobile Browsers, Widening Player Access
Pixie Chess has launched on mobile browsers, allowing players to access the on-chain strategy game directly from their handsets. The game blends traditional chess with collectible piece mechanics, where tournament prize pools are funded entirely by in-game piece sales, which have now surpassed 100 ETH. The game, which previously raised $5.2 million in seed funding led by Paradigm, aims to widen player access and expand its current base of approximately 2,000 active competitors.
Beetle Adventure Racing review
Beetle Adventure Racing is lauded as one of the best racing games ever made, particularly for its exquisite track design featuring numerous discoverable shortcuts. The game's modern sensibility, robust physics, and satisfying progression system where players unlock faster cars contribute to its enduring appeal. Despite a limited car variety, the game's thrilling races and memorable environments on the Nintendo 64 make it a standout classic.
Pixie Chess Debuts with Blockchain Pieces and 82.95 ETH Prize Pool
Pixie Chess, a new crypto-based game combining chess with collectible card game elements and player-owned tokens, has officially launched. Backed by a $5.2 million seed round led by Paradigm, the game features a prize pool of 82.95 ETH contributed by piece sales and the development team. Players can buy, sell, or burn tokens to enter tournaments, influencing the game's economy and strategy.