The Sandbox
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The Sandbox Hosts $5,000 AI Game JamThe Sandbox is hosting its first Game Jam for Alpha Creators, an event focused on AI-led game development tools, running until July 31. Participants can win a share of $5,000 in prizes, with the first-place winner receiving $2,500. The event includes workshops and Q&A sessions with The Sandbox team to support creators.
Portal Gaming Rebrands as AI Gaming PlatformPortal 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.
11 Games That Pay Real Money in 2026 (PC, Browser & Competitive Games)This guide explores games that offer real-money earning opportunities in 2026, focusing on titles with competitive earnings, player-driven economies, or service-based systems. It highlights games like Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, and Roblox, detailing how players can earn through skin trading, tournaments, game creation, and more, while cautioning against fraudulent schemes.
Top Five Crypto Games Dominating April 2026April 2026 sees significant activity in the crypto gaming space, with titles like GAMEE's Gold Fest, Heroes of Mavia's Global Tournament, Onchain Heroes' WORLD's Eve, Pudgy World, and The Sandbox's mobile expansion leading the charge. These games are innovating with live economic loops, diverse gameplay mechanics, and accessible entry points, showcasing the dynamic progress in Web3 gaming.
Steve Aoki’s Arcade Park returns in The Sandbox Season 7 with parkour paths and a pool club.Steve Aoki's Arcade Park has returned to The Sandbox for Season 7, featuring a new dual-path parkour challenge with easier and more difficult routes leading to a pool club. This season emphasizes community-created content, with over half of the experiences developed by independent creators. Players can compete for a prize pool exceeding 650,000 SAND, with some experiences now accessible directly through web browsers.
GameFi Tokens Fall 98% From 2021 Peaks, Sector Valued at $4.25 BillionMajor GameFi tokens like SAND, AXS, and MANA have seen their market values plummet by approximately 98% from their 2021 peaks, with the sector's total market capitalization now standing at around $4.25 billion. Platforms such as The Sandbox, Axie Infinity, and Immutable are shifting focus from speculative trading to enhancing in-game utility, player onboarding, and reward systems to build a more sustainable ecosystem.
Animoca Brands Teams Up with Ava LabsAnimoca Brands has partnered with Ava Labs, investing in the AVAX token to accelerate blockchain adoption, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in digital identity, real-world asset tokenization, and entertainment by combining Animoca's ecosystem with Ava Labs' technological capabilities. Developers will benefit from advisory support, access to Animoca's network, and technical resources from Ava Labs.