Digital Collectibles
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Blood Bowl 3 is being replaced by Warhammer Blood Bowl: What will happen to everyone's unspent currency?
Blood Bowl 3 is being replaced by Warhammer Blood Bowl, with players transferring their accounts and purchased items like cosmetics and Warpstone currency. While existing purchases will carry over, the handling of unlocking new teams is changing, causing player confusion. Slitherine has confirmed that Warpstone will remain for cosmetics, but the system for teams is still under consideration.
Coinbase Joins Pokémon TCG Hype With Its Own Digital Pack-Opening Service
Coinbase has launched its own digital pack-opening platform, entering the trend surrounding the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This move introduces a new digital service for collecting and opening virtual packs.
Steam profiles are beautiful 2000s-era relics
The author expresses a fondness for customizing Steam profiles with themes and backgrounds, comparing the experience to early 2000s internet aesthetics found on sites like Neopets and LiveJournal. The article poses a question to readers about their own Steam profile decoration habits.
How to Get Two Free Pets in New Minecraft Offer
Mojang is offering Minecraft players two free in-game pets, the Aqua Cool Fish and Amethyst Drone, through a limited-time treasure hunt event that runs until September 13, 2026. To claim these rewards, players must complete watch challenges on TikTok and Twitch, respectively, and then redeem codes on the Minecraft website.
Sorare Puts 100 Physical Match Jerseys on the Line in New Jersey Lovers Contest
Sorare has launched a new contest called Jersey Lovers, offering 100 real match jerseys as prizes to the top-ranked finishers. The contest runs from August 28 to September 1, 2026, and allows the use of 'Classic' cards to increase accessibility. Prizes include signed and unsigned jerseys for the top 100 managers, with Market Credits for those finishing between 101 and 1,000.
Sky Mavis to Reopen Atia Original Crystal Redemptions, Unlocking 275 Fresh Origin Axies
Sky Mavis is reopening the redemption mechanic for Atia Original Crystals (AOC), allowing holders to mint new Origin Axies. A total of 1,375 unused AOC, originally distributed in 2018, have been migrated to Ronin and can be redeemed for fresh Origin Axies, with a chance of rolling rare Mystic parts. This move could significantly impact collectors and the market, as Mystic parts are scarce and highly valued.
Skeleton Key headlines Parallel’s finalized Monthly Melee 1 prize lineup
Parallel has finalized the prize lineup for its upcoming Monthly Melee 1 tournament. The winner will receive a Skeleton Key, the runner-up a Prime Variant card, and third place a customizable Parallel swag bundle. Specific details regarding the tournament date, format, and entry requirements are still to be announced.
Sorare Opens Early Access for AS Monaco Cards Before Ligue 1 Kicks Off
AS Monaco has launched its Early Access digital player cards on the fantasy sports platform Sorare before the start of the Ligue 1 season. These ultra-limited cards offer a temporary scoring bonus for specific game modes and are part of an extended collaboration between the club and Sorare, which now fully represents all 18 Ligue 1 clubs. The platform has also shifted much of its infrastructure to the Solana blockchain.
Sorare 27 Crafting Goes Live for SPFL, Austrian Bundesliga and SuperSport HNL Cards
Sorare has announced that cards for the SPFL, Austrian Bundesliga, and SuperSport HNL leagues are now available in its Crafting feature. This marks the first time Sorare 27 cards have been added to Crafting since the season began in July. The platform has also updated its Essence and tiering systems for the new season.
Mario Kart, Mario Paint, Super Mario and Animal Crossing icons now available
Nintendo has released new user icons for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, featuring characters and elements from classic games like Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Paint, Super Mario, and Animal Crossing. These icons can be redeemed using Platinum Points within the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Mario Paint, Mario Kart: Super Circuit icons
Nintendo Switch Online is offering new icons for Mario Paint and Mario Kart: Super Circuit throughout August, available for 10 Platinum Points each. To unlock these icons, members must play the respective games on their associated apps before September 7, 2026.
Glyde’s new Chase Mode rips packs on repeat until your chosen card appears
Glyde has launched a new feature called Chase Mode, which allows users to continuously open digital packs until they pull a specific nominated card. Unlike competitors, Glyde has not disclosed pricing, odds, or pack limits for this new format. The platform settles pulls on-chain in USDC on the Base blockchain, offering users the choice to cash out or redeem physical graded cards.
From Solana mint to streaming: Claynosaurz debuts on Prime Video ahead of a 39-episode show
The NFT collection Claynosaurz has expanded beyond digital collectibles with the debut of three short animated episodes on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, serving as a teaser for a 39-episode series. This move into mainstream media has boosted the collection's floor price on Solana. The brand aims to become a global franchise, with plans for a full animated series, collectible cards, and a mobile game, while also offering equity options to eligible NFT holders.
White-Hat Rescue: Yuga Labs Pulls 68 NFTs Out of Harm’s Way After Flooring Protocol Bug
Yuga Labs has secured 68 high-value NFTs, including from collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks, due to a vulnerability discovered in the Flooring Protocol. The company initiated a white-hat recovery operation to protect these assets from potential exploitation until the protocol can implement a fix.
Chimpers drops limited edition jerseys on DYLI, digital rewards included
Chimpers has released limited edition jerseys through the collectibles marketplace DYLI, with each purchase including digital rewards. The DYLI model separates ownership and delivery, allowing buyers to digitally own the item and redeem the physical version at a later time. Details regarding price, edition size, and availability were not disclosed.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Splatoon Raiders icons
Nintendo Switch Online has added new icons themed around Splatoon Raiders, available for purchase with My Nintendo Platinum Points. New designs will be released weekly until August 19, 2026. These icons remain accessible even if a Nintendo Switch Online membership expires.
Sorare Rolls Out SPFL Early Access Cards With Reward Pools Reaching $45,000
Sorare has launched its SPFL Early Access digital player cards, allowing managers to scout and bid on Scottish Professional Football League players before the season begins. This release is accompanied by boosted reward pools, with up to $45,000 available in the Rest of the World Arena for Super Rare and Unique cards. The platform also introduced Collection Missions for additional objectives.
Splinterlands Introduces Visions of Verico Mini
Splinterlands has launched "Visions of Verico," a new mini-set featuring 54 limited edition land cards to enhance gameplay and resource production. The expansion introduces new land abilities, mystery cards with community design involvement, and updates to the Voucher Shop. Priced at $2 per pack, 250,000 packs are available, with a discount for using in-game DEC tokens.
GameStop CEO Came Up With Plan To Buy eBay On The Toilet, Wants It To Become Re-Seller Of Digital Gaming Items
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has proposed acquiring eBay for $56 billion, outlining a vision that includes creating a marketplace for digital gaming items like skins and weapons. While eBay has rejected the offer, Cohen believes this market has massive potential utility beyond physical collectibles. He also plans to cut costs and expand live commerce if the takeover is successful.
Star Fox icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has added new Star Fox themed icons to the Nintendo Switch Online service, available for purchase with Platinum Points. These icons are part of a rotating selection that will be updated weekly until July 22. The addition coincides with the upcoming release of a new Star Fox game on the Nintendo Switch.
