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Pudgy Penguins Expands Collaboration With Manchester City
Pudgy Penguins and Manchester City are expanding their partnership to create more immersive fan experiences through digital and physical engagements. The collaboration is shifting its focus from highlighting blockchain technology to using it as backend infrastructure to enhance fan engagement and entertainment, integrating digital elements into sports culture.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
New character, background, and frame icons for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book are now available on Nintendo Switch Online. These icons can be purchased weekly with Platinum Points on My Nintendo until June 17, 2026, and will remain accessible even if a Nintendo Switch Online membership expires. The game itself launches worldwide on May 21.
Origins TCG Joins Steam Marketplace for Trading Pre
Origins TCG is integrating its trading system into the Steam marketplace instead of using an independent on-chain model, aiming to leverage Steam's large user base and established trading environment. A demo with exclusive collectibles will launch soon, followed by the full release and early access later this year. The game features fast-paced, simultaneous turns across three lanes and over 100 rotating locations, with an AMA session planned to discuss digital ownership and trading.
Dapper Labs Discontinues NFL All Day Drops, Upsetting Collectors
Dapper Labs will cease the primary issuance of NFL All Day NFTs due to a renegotiated licensing deal with the National Football League. This announcement has caused significant collector discontent and a surge in trading volume as users attempt to sell their digital collectibles amid uncertainty about the platform's future. Dapper Labs has stated that NFL All Day is not shutting down but is preparing for an "evolution" of its digital collectibles.
Virtual Boy icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has added Virtual Boy themed icons as a bonus for Nintendo Switch Online members. These icons can be purchased for 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo and are available until May 27, 2026. This follows the recent addition of new games to the Nintendo Classics - Virtual Boy app.
Steam trading just got a huge upgrade, thanks to Valve's new Community Market
Valve has significantly upgraded the Steam Community Market with a new interface and enhanced features, aiming to improve the buying and selling experience for digital items. The overhaul, initially based on Counter-Strike 2, introduces larger, more detailed listings, grouped item types, individual item images, and improved filtering options. These changes are now live for all PC users in beta.
Joining the Pokémon TCG Hobby Gets Much Easier with Pokémon TCG Live
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live offers an accessible and free-to-play entry point into the Pokémon TCG hobby on PC and mobile platforms. The app provides free pre-built decks, a comprehensive tutorial, and avoids microtransactions, making it a safe and enjoyable option for new players, including children. Despite issues like scalping in the physical TCG market, Pokémon TCG Live allows players to collect and enjoy cards without financial investment.
Enjins Tidal Essence NFT: Todays Launch as a Functional Season Pass
Enjin has launched the Tidal Essence NFT, functioning as a season pass for the Water Season within its Multiverse ecosystem. The NFT can be minted directly through the Multiverse dashboard, bypassing complex processes like auctions or whitelists. This initiative includes an ENJ burn mechanism, reducing the token's circulating supply and adding intrinsic value, which has coincided with a significant surge in ENJ market activity.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo is releasing new icons for Tomodachi Life on Nintendo Switch Online, available for members with an active subscription. These icons, featuring characters, backgrounds, and frames, can be claimed using My Nintendo Platinum Points over the next few weeks, with new designs rolling out weekly.
New Animal Crossing New Horizons Nintendo Switch Online icons available
Nintendo has released new Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed user icons for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to claim using Platinum Points. This follows recent updates celebrating the Animal Crossing series' 25th anniversary, including a soundtrack release and a new update for the game.
Parallel TCG Releases Haven on April 11 with 3,682 Exclusive Packs
Parallel TCG is launching its Haven expansion on April 11, 2026, via OpenSea with a limited run of 3,682 packs priced at $30 each. This release features the smallest edition size to date, with a total of 215,648 cards across various rarities. The expansion introduces a new narrative set on a space station and is tied into the broader Parallel universe, including the upcoming shooter game Parallel Sanctuary.
Kirby’s Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has added new profile icons for Kirby's Dream Land and Kirby & The Amazing Mirror to Nintendo Switch Online. Members can acquire these icons, costing 10 Platinum Points each, through the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance apps respectively. Access to Kirby & The Amazing Mirror icons requires the Expansion Pack tier.
Decentraland Debuts on Epic Games Store, Offers Free Wearable for Newcomers
Decentraland has launched on the Epic Games Store, expanding its reach to a wider audience. New users who access the virtual reality platform through Epic Games can receive a free 'Epic Arrival Shield' wearable. The platform continues to host various community events and activities, reinforcing its role as a social space.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition icons live on Switch Online
Nintendo has released new icons for Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Nintendo Switch Online to celebrate the "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition." A base Nintendo Switch Online membership is sufficient to access these designs, which include characters, backgrounds, and frames. The character Rosalina is now playable and featured in the new icon set.
ICYMI: Nintendo's Dishing Out Mario Galaxy Movie Digital Collectible Cards
Nintendo is offering daily digital collectible cards through the Nintendo Today! app in promotion of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Players can collect up to 40 cards until June 1st, with rewards of My Nintendo Platinum Points for collecting three by May 31st. Additionally, scanning movie posters at participating cinemas starting April 1st will unlock exclusive in-app content.
Valve Fights Back: Loot Boxes Are Just Digital Trading Cards, Company Claims
Valve Corporation is defending its loot box model in a New York lawsuit, comparing them to physical trading cards like Magic: The Gathering. The company argues that the digital nature does not change the collectible and discovery experience. Critics, however, highlight concerns about transparency, potential addiction, and the real-world financial implications of digital item marketplaces.
Pokemon Pokopia icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
New icons featuring characters, backgrounds, and frames from Pokemon Pokopia are now available on Nintendo Switch Online. These digital collectibles can be purchased using Platinum Points on My Nintendo, with character icons costing 10 points and backgrounds/frames costing 5 points each.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Mario Tennis Fever icons
New in-game icons for Mario Tennis Aces are now available on Nintendo Switch Online. Players can redeem character icons, backgrounds, and frames for 10 Platinum Points each, featuring characters like Mario, Luigi, Blooper, and Piranha Plant.