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Nine Chronicles Update Introduces 30 New Levels and Grade 8 Transcendence Gear
Nine Chronicles has released its v200450 update, introducing 30 new stages that allow players to progress beyond Stage 500. The update also adds Grade 8 Transcendence equipment with new active skills and essential materials for enhancing player attributes. This expansion aims to enrich the game's environment and provide extended character growth options for its community.
EVE Frontier is Leaning into Space Survival Horror | IGN Preview
EVE Frontier is being developed as an MMO that blends space survival horror elements with player-driven economies utilizing blockchain technology. The preview highlights the game's dual nature, focusing on its PvE survival aspects and the potential impact of its cryptocurrency integration, which the author approaches with caution.
Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney is trying to reinvent the metaverse (again) without calling it that
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is discussing new technologies for massively multiplayer online games, aiming to support millions of concurrent players without complex programming. He also addresses industry challenges like high AAA development costs and player retention in live service games, proposing solutions involving cross-game social links and asset ownership, potentially utilizing blockchain technology.
Myth Legends Debuts on CROSS Gamechain Featuring Mythcoin and Daily Minting Limit
Myth Legends, a collectible RPG developed by Soul Dargon Limited, has launched on the CROSS Gamechain, introducing a new cryptocurrency called Mythcoin. The game combines idle progression with strategic combat, and Mythcoin can be minted from the in-game resource Ruby with a daily limit to manage inflation. This launch is part of Nexus's strategy to expand its gamechain ecosystem.
Mass Adoption Is Here: $GCOIN Lists on BitMart as Global iGaming Goes On-Chain
Playnance's cryptocurrency, $GCOIN, has been listed on the BitMart exchange, marking its second major exchange listing in June. $GCOIN is the economic backbone of Playnance's Web3 iGaming protocol, which processes approximately 1 million on-chain transactions daily across casino games, sports betting, and prediction markets. CEO Pini Peter stated that $GCOIN is central to the iGaming industry's move on-chain.
Interview: Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson on the future of AI in EVE Online
Fenris Creations CEO Hilmar Pétursson discusses the company's rebranding from CCP Games, its independence from Pearl Abyss, and a new collaboration with Google DeepMind. The interview explores the future of AI in EVE Online, its potential impact on game design, player experience, and internal development processes, as well as updates on EVE Frontier and EVE Vanguard.
Splinterlands Kicks Off Summer Event with Over 50 New Skins
Splinterlands has launched its Summer Fun event, introducing over 50 new cosmetic skins available through special gift boxes and other rewards. The event also features new strategic rulesets, "Rise of the Exemplar" and "Power of Three," alongside quality-of-life enhancements and system upgrades. As a pioneer in web3 gaming, Splinterlands continues to evolve its ecosystem on the Hive blockchain.
Paradise Tycoon Finishes NFT Shift to Avalanche Before Evolution 2.0 Launch
Paradise Tycoon has migrated its NFTs to the Avalanche blockchain to simplify the player onboarding process. The upcoming Evolution 2.0 update will introduce a burn-and-merge mechanic for NFTs, enhancing asset rarity and value. The game also plans to launch its own blockchain, Paradise Chain L1, to further support trading and content monetization.
Smed’s blockchain-optional MMOFPS Reaper Actual has delayed again, this time to May 29
Distinct Possibility Studios has delayed the Steam Early Access launch of its MMOFPS Reaper Actual to May 29, 2026. The additional time will be used to expand quality assurance and implement more features for the initial release. The game will include a persistent world map, progression, crafting, player bases, factions, and more, with an optional blockchain version also available.
Soulbound Moves to Steam as Paid Game, Launching This Summer
The blockchain-based MMO Soulbound, formerly Worldwide Webb, is shutting down its current servers this summer and transitioning to a non-blockchain version called Soulbound: Online on Steam. Developed by SpiderWare, the new version will feature pixel-art graphics, roguelike dungeon adventures, and co-op gameplay, with a demo planned soon and paid early access launching this summer. Existing NFT holders will receive compensation in the form of exclusive Founder Packs or retained premium cosmetics and balances.
Champions Tactics Disables Wallets Amid Blockchain Feature Reduction
Ubisoft's Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles is transitioning from a blockchain-based model to a Web2 structure, ceasing all blockchain activities. Starting May 27, player wallets will be locked, and inventory snapshots will be taken, disabling on-chain trading and forging. While players will retain their characters and VIP statuses, the ability to trade NFTs or earn blockchain rewards will be removed.
Legend of YMIR Introduces Character NFT Trading System on May 19
Legend of YMIR, an MMORPG by Wemade, is launching its Character NFT system on May 19, allowing players to convert and trade their in-game characters as NFTs on the WEMIX PLAY Marketplace. The update also includes a new Transcendence System and a Clan Annihilation Battle mode. Developed on Unreal Engine 5, the game aims to connect in-game achievements with the crypto economy.
What’s changing in PEGI from June—and who it will affect | Invision Game Community
Starting in June 2025, the PEGI age rating system will implement new criteria that tie specific game mechanics to age thresholds. Games featuring loot boxes and other paid random items will be rated PEGI 16, while those with NFTs and blockchain elements will be PEGI 18. Time-limited offers will be PEGI 12, and daily rewards will be PEGI 7 or PEGI 12 depending on penalties for absence. Unrestricted player-to-player communication will result in a PEGI 18 rating unless safeguards are in place.
Wilder World Introduces Open World Multiplayer
Wilder World has launched a multiplayer mode in its virtual city, Wiami, allowing players to interact in real-time. The update introduces scalable events, new locations like City Storage and the Bank, and enhanced mechanics including voice chat and destructible vehicles. Future plans include a Steam release and further gameplay improvements.
Wemade Earns $5.4 Million from Blockchain in Q1 2026 Revenue
Wemade reported $111 million in consolidated revenue for Q1 2026, with blockchain revenue surging 867% year-on-year to $5.4 million. The company is focusing on service fees from games like Night Crows and Legend of YMIR, leveraging WEMIX tokenomics to drive recurring revenue and expand its ecosystem, with a significant portion of revenue originating from Asian markets.
Danish Ice Hockey Federation Names Concordium AI Partner, Launching On-Chain Digital Identity Pilot at IIHF World Championship
The Danish Ice Hockey Union has named Concordium its Official AI Partner, launching initiatives at the 2026 IIHF World Championship. These include a Verified Fan Programme and an Agentic Commerce Pilot utilizing Concordium's AI infrastructure and blockchain technology for digital identity and privacy-preserving experiences. The partnership fee is settled in Concordium's native token, CCD.
Ronin Finalizes Ethereum Migration, Cuts Token Emissions by 9x
Ronin has successfully migrated from a Layer 1 to an Ethereum Layer 2 solution using the OP Stack, marking a significant state migration in blockchain history. This transition drastically reduces annual RON token emissions by 9x, from 45 million to 5 million, lowering annual inflation to approximately 1.2%. The Ronin Treasury will also benefit from new revenue streams including re-allocated staking funds, sequencer profits, and increased marketplace fees.
NEAR Protocol Adopts Post-Quantum Cryptography with FIPS
NEAR Protocol has integrated FIPS-204 post-quantum cryptography, enabling secure key rotation in a single transaction and positioning itself as a leader in quantum-safe blockchain technology. This upgrade allows NEAR accounts to interact across over 35 external chains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, with enhanced security. The announcement led to a 14.25% surge in NEAR's token price.
WEMADE Launches Major Campaign to Celebrate 200 Days of Global Service for Legend of YMIR - GameHaunt
WEMADE is celebrating 200 days of global service for its Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG, Legend of YMIR, with "The Grand Banquet of Glory" campaign. The event, running through June 2025, offers players free rewards including a 200-day Hero Companion, enhancement tickets, and inventory expansion discounts. Upcoming updates include a Mastery System, Character NFTs, and new PvP and PvE content, alongside expansion to Steam and Indonesian language support.
Reaper Actual ties down May 20 early access release date – here’s how much it will cost
Distinct Possibility Studios has announced that their shooter MMO, Reaper Actual, will launch its early access on May 20th with three pricing tiers: $20, $50, and $75. The studio is also opening access to streamers and content creators prior to the official early access launch. The game will feature an evolving persistent world, player economy, player bases, and character-specific skills, with a continued emphasis on PvPvE gameplay and optional blockchain features.