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Anichess Kicks Off Base Return With M8 Points Opt-In
Anichess has initiated the return to its 'Base' ecosystem by allowing players to opt-in to migrate their accumulated M8 points. These points are crucial for competitive modes and are earned through standard matches or staking the $CHECK token. This migration marks the first step in reintegrating the game's on-chain economy.
No Downloads Needed: Five Browser-Based Blockchain Games For 2026
Five browser-based blockchain games are highlighted for their accessibility and variety in 2026: Footium (football management), Gigaverse (rogue-lite RPG), Anichess (chess variant), Cambria (MMORPG), and Craft World (idle crafting). These titles showcase the growing diversity and ease of entry in the web3 gaming sector, with some requiring no crypto wallet to play.
Chess With Bombs Hits Twitch: Anichess Books Four Streamers for Sunday Pengu Blast Arena
Anichess is hosting a two-hour "Pengu Blast Arena" event on Twitch this Sunday at 17:00 UTC, featuring streamers Anna-Maja Kazarian, Lile Koridze, ToshQueen, and Afrchess. The event will showcase the "Pengu Blast" spell, which drops up to three bombs across ranks three through six, clearing pieces after three turns. This spell originated from the Pudgy Penguins takeover of Anichess.
Anichess Runs a Nightly $CHECK Tournament All Week, With Four Free Entries
Anichess is hosting daily chess tournaments throughout the week, with four of them offering free entry. The spell format varies each night, ranging from three spells to randomized spells, and a single spell for the entire game on Sunday. The platform, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands and partner of Chess.com, has surpassed 1 million players and features prize money for top performers.
Anichess Season 9 Debuts with New Daily Circuit Events
Anichess has launched Season 9: The Circuit, introducing a new daily tournament format with two daily competitions and enhanced player features like spell practice Sanctums and special events. The season features daily leaderboards, weekly payouts after fair-play verification, and results announced on Discord, with entry options including free access and paid Gambit buy-ins.
Anichess Season 8 Launches with 700,000 CHECK Prize Pool and New Features
Anichess has launched Season 8: Overpowered, featuring a significant spell rebalance that affects every spell in the game and a total prize pool of 700,000 CHECK. The season introduces new spells like Plasma Beam and reworks existing ones, aiming for faster matches and a dynamic meta. Ethernal holders will receive their entire CHECK pool in one transaction, and both Gambit and Standard ladders have been reset for a fresh start.
Portal Gaming Rebrands as AI Gaming Platform
Portal Gaming has rebranded to Portal 2.0, shifting its focus to AI-driven game development tools under the leadership of Benjamin Charbit, formerly of Ubisoft. Supported by Animoca Brands, the platform introduces AI agents, asset generation, and rapid prototyping with no-to-low-code workflows to streamline game creation.
Anichess $CHECK Token Debuts on Coinbase with Gambit Mode Rewards
The $CHECK token, primary to the Anichess platform developed by Animoca Brands and Chess.com, has debuted on Coinbase, leading to a 60% price surge. Anichess also launched its Gambit Mode, offering 250,000 CHECK in weekly prizes to incentivize competitive play and token utility.
