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Vibe Camp 2 Kicks Off in MapleStory Universe With a Short-and-Snappy Design Mandate
MapleStory Universe has launched Season 2 of its Vibe Camp program, focusing on the creation of short, engaging games using AI. Running from August 18 to September 15 on the MSU Space platform, the event challenges participants to design games that can be completed in one to two minutes, with a $15,000 prize pool in NXPC tokens available. This season introduces an AI Brainstorming Persona to assist creators in developing concepts and mechanics, furthering the goal of turning MapleStory into a creator ecosystem.
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.
Nexpace Sets Aug. 18 Launch for MapleStory Vibe Camp Season 2 With Verse8
Nexpace announced that the second season of MapleStory Vibe Camp will launch on August 18, in partnership with AI game creation platform Verse8. The first season distributed over $59,000 in prize money and saw creators develop hundreds of games using MapleStory IP and Verse8's AI tools. Nexpace aims to expand MapleStory from a closed IP into a programmable one through initiatives like Vibe Camp.
ONE Store Launches AI Games Section, Debuting With 20 Verse8-Built Titles
ONE store has launched a new section dedicated to AI-generated games, debuting with 20 titles built on the Verse8 platform that can be played instantly within the app without downloads. This initiative, spearheaded by Nexus following its acquisition of ONE store, aims to streamline the distribution process for AI-created games by handling store review, age ratings, and payment integration for creators. The platform also introduced a coupon promotion to incentivize players.
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.
Nexpace: None of MapleStory Vibe Camp’s Five Top Winners Had Made a Game Before
Nexpace has highlighted the five top winners of its MapleStory Vibe Camp, noting that none of them had prior professional game industry experience. The three-week game jam, utilizing Verse8's AI tools and official MapleStory assets, resulted in 693 submissions, with 230 games meeting the quality bar and sharing a prize pool of $59,580 in NXPC. The winning games, including Alphabet Defense and Helena Survivor, spanned various genres and were created by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including a former QA tester and a backend developer.
120 Teams Created Games at YGG Play x Verse8 Hackathon Using Vibe Coding, Most Lacking Programming Experience
A hackathon hosted by YGG Play and Verse8 saw 120 teams create games using 'vibe coding,' a method that bypasses traditional programming experience. Participants ranged from students with no coding background to experienced engineers, showcasing the accessibility of the Verse8 platform. YGG co-founder Gabby Dizon highlighted how vibe coding empowers a wider range of creators, including gamers and streamers, to develop games.
MapleStory Universe and Verse8 Debut $80,000 AI UGC Vibe Camp on June 8
Nexpace, the creator of MapleStory Universe, has partnered with Verse8 to launch Vibe Camp, an initiative utilizing AI-powered tools for user-generated content creation. Running from June 8 to June 29, the camp offers a $60,000 prize pool to encourage creators to develop new experiences within the MapleStory ecosystem. This program aims to expand the MapleStory Universe into a builder economy by empowering creators and leveraging AI to lower development barriers.
YGG Play and Verse8 Launch $5,000 Casual Web3 Games Hackathon
YGG Play and Verse8 are co-hosting a $5,000 hackathon focused on casual Web3 games during Korea Buidl Week 2026. The event challenges developers to create easy-to-play games with integrated blockchain elements, offering winners potential funding, mentorship, and publishing opportunities.
