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ZED Champions Closes, IP Moves to Clutch
ZED Champions, formerly ZED RUN, is pivoting from its competitive NFT racing format to a casino-focused model in partnership with Clutch. The current racing format will conclude on May 24, 2026, transitioning to continuous racing with live betting. This strategic shift aims to leverage the online gambling market and enhance continuous player engagement.
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.
World of Dypians Presents Major Collection Event with AlloX
World of Dypians, an MMORPG developed by Dypius, has launched the 'Great Collection Event' in collaboration with the crypto platform AlloX. This event allows all players to participate in collection missions within a designated partner zone, integrating AlloX's services and rewards into the game. The partnership aims to enhance both platforms within the Dypius ecosystem, leveraging World of Dypians' multi-chain infrastructure and AI-powered features.
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.
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.
Imperial Faction Launches in Gladiator Mayhem with Expanded Roster by Lightning Forge Games
Lightning Forge Games has launched the Imperial Faction in their free-to-play action RPG, Gladiator Mayhem, completing the game's four distinct factions. The Imperials are designed for precise mobility, making them accessible to new players and crucial in the ongoing quest for the Forge Key. The game, developed on the Avalanche platform, also features NFTs, AI teammates, and an 'AFK-and-Earn' system, with a new rewards season underway.
Sega’s maybe-online, maybe-NFT ‘Super Game’ is super canceled
Sega has officially canceled its unrevealed "Super Game" project, citing intensifying market competition and its own prospects after a long-term research and development phase. The company stated that no additional costs were incurred from the title, and it is not tied to any existing projects. While not explicitly stated as the sole reason, the cancellation comes amid speculation about the project's potential incorporation of NFTs.
ZTX Halts Mobile App Development, Shifts to New Engineering Architecture
ZTX is discontinuing its mobile app within 24 hours to transition to a new web-based trading card game (TCG) featuring a 5-card deck system with poker mechanics. Users with social logins must transfer their NFTs to externally owned accounts before the shift. The company, originally established as ZepetoX and backed by ZEPETO, aims to migrate its user base into the Web3 space with this evolution.
Wild Forest Arena Mode Debuts: Open Deck Access for Players
Wild Forest has launched a new competitive mode called Arena, allowing players to freely assemble decks using any units in the game, regardless of ownership or rarity. This mode features its own ELO rating system and leaderboard, with top players qualifying for special tournaments. Arena decks are also usable in private battles for practice, promoting skill-based gameplay over collection size and inclusivity for all players, including those without NFTs.
Astra Nova and Velo Protocol Launch Rewards Campaign with Orbit Activation
Astra Nova and Velo Protocol have launched the Orbit Activation Campaign, integrating their services to boost user interaction and provide rewards. Users can participate in SocialFi quests via Astra Nova's Black Pass platform and earn Astra Nova shards by linking their Velo Orbit Plus wallet. This partnership aims to simplify onboarding for Velo users into Astra Nova's ecosystem and enhance the utility of the Orbit Plus wallet.
Footium Season 19 Introduces Stadium Customization and Daily FC Claims
Footium has launched Season 19, introducing significant updates including Stadium Customization and Daily FC Claiming to enhance player engagement and economic depth. The football management simulation game, built on the Arbitrum network as NFTs, aims to solidify its position in the Web3 gaming landscape with these new features.
Sega Cancels Super Game, But New Crazy Taxi And Jet Set Radio Are Still Coming
Sega has officially canceled its ambitious "Super Game" project, which was intended to incorporate NFTs and cloud streaming. However, the company confirmed that new installments in the Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage franchises are still in development.
Parallel TCG Season 27 Begins with Pokemon Card Giveaway and High Rollers Storyline Finale
Parallel TCG has launched Season 27: End Game, featuring a soft ranked ladder reset and the introduction of a new Universal Rare card. Players can participate in a Pokémon card giveaway by playing ranked matches until May 31, and the High Rollers storyline concludes with special rewards for NFT holders.
LOL Land Debuts First Boss Raid with NFT Risks and Prizes
YGG Play has launched the first Boss Raid for its NFT-based game LOL Land, introducing cooperative gameplay where players can risk rare NFTs for legendary rewards. This new mode marks a significant evolution from the game's original single-player format and aims to enhance player engagement within the Web3 gaming space. The game has already seen substantial success with over 631,000 monthly active users and significant revenue generation.
Gigaverse Void Dungeon Debuts with $10K Prize Pool Today
Gigaverse has launched an updated Void Dungeon featuring a weekly skill-based competition using GIGABIT tokens. The initial week offers a $10,000 prize pool, including a $5,000 jackpot, and a GLHFers NFT for the winner. The update also introduces a 'Pay 2 Nerf' mechanic and dedicates 5% of entry fees to ecosystem NFT acquisitions.
FIFA Rivals Introduces Classic World Cup Mode with Updates
Mythical Games has launched a new Legacy World Cup mode in FIFA Rivals, allowing players to replay tournaments from 2010 to 2022. Players can earn unique historical players by defeating AI opponents to enhance their PvP squads. This mode utilizes the official World Cup license and is designed to be a foundation for future content updates, with the potential to convert players into NFTs for trading.
Tomoland Announces Free Blueprint Giveaway on OpenSea with 2,222 Passes
Tomoland is launching 2,222 free Blueprint passes on OpenSea on May 7, 2026, with one pass limit per wallet and whitelist requirement. These passes offer holders benefits such as an xTOMO multiplier, priority AI features, and exclusive discounts within the Tomoland ecosystem. This initiative reflects a growing Web3 trend of using gated free mints to drive user engagement and build a creator economy.
Web3 Games Continue to Close as Funding Dries Up
The Web3 gaming sector is experiencing widespread closures and a significant funding drought, with nine games halting operations in 2025 alone. Venture capital and crypto-specific funding have declined sharply since late 2023, impacting studio sustainability despite an increase in token launches. While many projects fail within four months due to an overemphasis on tokenomics and underdeveloped gameplay, a few like Alien Worlds and Splinterlands demonstrate potential through community engagement and robust economic practices.
April's top 5 robots: they fail, they flail, they play ping pong and poop NFTs
This article highlights five notable robot developments from April, ranging from Sony AI's ping-pong playing robot Ace to artist Beeple's robot dogs that poop NFTs. It also covers a robot that packs itself into a box, a marathon-running robot that self-destructed, and a malfunctioning robot at a school sports day.
