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ONEstore Debuts AI-Built Games Hub With 20 Launch Titles as NEXUS Wires the Store Into ONEchain
ONEstore has launched "AI Games," a new section featuring 20 titles developed using AI tools, with plans to integrate further with its parent company NEXUS's blockchain network, ONEchain. This initiative aims to leverage ONEstore's 38 million user base in Korea to promote on-chain games without the restrictions of other app stores. The platform, developed with AI game creation platform Verse8, allows users to describe games in plain language, with AI handling development.
Nine Chronicles Rolls Out Season Pass With Courage, World Clear and Adventure Boss Tracks
Nine Chronicles has launched a new Season Pass featuring three progression tracks: Courage, World Clear, and Adventure Boss, designed to increase player engagement. Both free and premium tiers offer rewards, with a Premium+ option providing instant bonuses. This update aims to incentivize players to battle more and progress further, especially in anticipation of the upcoming Arena season.
Azuki Opens Its IP to Remixing Inside Verse8’s AI Game Builder
Azuki's intellectual property is now officially registered and remixable within Verse8's AI-powered game creation platform. This integration, facilitated by Story's licensing layer, allows creators to use Azuki characters in new game environments, with revenue automatically split among creators, NFT holders, and IP owners. Verse8, which boasts a significant user base, aims to enable IP-native worldbuilding through this user-friendly, code-free approach.
YGG’s LOL Land shuts its doors as the guild dismantles its publishing business
Yield Guild Games (YGG) has shut down its blockchain game LOL Land and is dismantling its publishing business, YGG Play, citing market conditions and a brutal video game publishing environment. The company is also eliminating 35 jobs and redirecting staff and capital towards selling anonymized gaming datasets to AI labs. LOL Land generated $8.59 million in lifetime revenue before closing on July 31.
YGG Play’s Shutdown Clock Runs Out — Waifu Sweeper Is Now Offline
YGG Play has officially shut down its publishing arm, with the game Waifu Sweeper going offline on July 31, six months after its public launch. This closure is part of Yield Guild Games' strategic shift to focus on selling gaming datasets for AI training, leading to 35 job cuts. While Waifu Sweeper and LOL Land will not be transferred, other titles like GIGACHADBAT and Ragnarok Breaker will continue under new studios.
YGG Play winds down: Waifu Sweeper players urged to cash out points for $YGG before July 31
YGG Play, the publishing arm of Yield Guild Games, is shutting down on July 6, resulting in 35 job cuts and the closure of its first-party games, including Waifu Sweeper. Players are urged to convert in-game points to $YGG tokens before July 31. Yield Guild Games plans to pivot its treasury towards selling gaming datasets to AI labs.
Immortal Rising 2’s July patch launches Guild War sign-ups and pushes the stage limit to 4,000
Immortal Rising 2 has released its July update, introducing pre-registration for the Guild War mode, expanding the stage limit to 4,000, and adding the Divine Beast Cradle and Equipment Auto-Forge systems. Developed by Bad Beans and published by Planetarium Labs, the update aims to enhance the core progression and guild-based gameplay of the free-to-play idle RPG.
Nine Chronicles’ v200460 update launches the Bifrost Reforged event dungeon
Planetarium Labs has launched the Bifrost Reforged event dungeon for its decentralized MMORPG, Nine Chronicles, with update v200460. The event, running from July 21 to August 23, introduces 13 new collections and a 3x Mileage Event, building upon previous Hard Mode content. The game utilizes the Nine Chronicles Gold (NCG) token for in-game purchases and governance.
YGG and Planetarium Labs Unveil Ragnarok Breaker, Second Expansion of Nine Chronicles IP
YGG Play and Planetarium Labs have launched Ragnarok Breaker, a new web-based roguelike auto-shooter expanding the Nine Chronicles universe. The game, developed on Planetarium Labs' Verse8 platform in just three days, features five combat archetypes, a four-tier item progression, and two endgame modes. It attracted over 3,000 pre-registrations, with a significant portion coming from referrals within the Nine Chronicles community.
Nine Chronicles Introduces Season Pass with Three Reward Levels
Nine Chronicles, a decentralized RPG developed by Planetarium Labs, has launched a new Season Pass system with three distinct progression tracks: CouragePass, WorldClearPass, and AdventureBossPass. Players can earn rewards through general gameplay, world stage progression, or by tackling Adventure Boss challenges. A Premium Pass option offers immediate bonuses and enhanced rewards across all tracks.
Nine Chronicles Introduces Bifrost Gate Event Dungeon Featuring 12 New Collections
Nine Chronicles has launched the Bifrost Gate, a limited-time event dungeon designed to help players master Hard Mode by offering rare materials and 12 new collections that provide significant stat boosts. The update also includes improvements such as increased buff caps, reduced synthesis costs, and a fix for the PC launcher. Developed by Planetarium Labs, the blockchain-based game continues to evolve with new content and anticipated future expansions.
Immortal Rising 2: Power Skins Debut
Planetarium Labs has introduced a new Costume System in their online blockchain game, Immortal Rising 2. These costumes offer unique combat abilities, enhancing both visual appeal and gameplay strategy. Players can acquire skins through in-game quests or direct purchase, with the system powered by Immutable zkEVM technology.
Nine Chronicles Heimdall Arena Season 20 Begins with 400K NCG Rewards and New Season Pass
Nine Chronicles has launched its 20th Heimdall Arena season, offering players a chance to win from a 400,000 NCG prize pool. The decentralized, on-chain RPG by Planetarium Labs also introduced a new three-track Season Pass system catering to different player styles. The game is available on PC and mobile platforms.
