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120 Teams Created Games at YGG Play x Verse8 Hackathon Using Vibe Coding, Most Lacking Programming ExperienceA 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 8Nexpace, 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 HackathonYGG 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.