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District 9 director's studio Gunzilla accused by former staff of not paying employees "for many months"
Former employees of Gunzilla Games, the studio co-founded by Neill Blomkamp, have accused the company of failing to pay staff for several months. Some former employees claim they have not been paid since October 2025, with management allegedly attempting to silence workers and provide no clear timeline for resolution. The studio is developing the battle royale game Off The Grid, which features optional NFT elements.
Off The Grid developer Gunzilla accused of failing to pay employees
Gunzilla Games, the developer of the upcoming battle royale shooter Off The Grid, is facing accusations of failing to pay its employees for months. Former employees and the studio's ex-head of talent acquisition have come forward, claiming significant salary delays and that CEO Vlad Korolev and CFO Taras Basarab have ignored their requests for payment. The studio has offices in London, Frankfurt, and Kyiv.
Gunzilla Games Under Fire From Employees Who Allege Delay n Salaries Over “Many Months”
Gunzilla Games is facing allegations from former employees regarding significant delays in salary payments, with some invoices reportedly outstanding since October 2025. Employees have come forward on social media detailing unpaid wages and expressing concerns about the studio's practices. The company has not yet issued a response to these accusations.
Wallchain tries to stop spam with Quacks NFT system
Wallchain has launched "Quacks," a new NFT-based identity system designed to combat spam and fake engagement on platforms like AttentionFi. This system aims to verify user authenticity by linking NFTs to on-chain activities and social behaviors, potentially shifting NFTs towards practical identity verification uses rather than just speculative trading.
NFT Projects Confront Survival Challenges
The NFT sector is facing survival challenges, with projects now divided between those with viable business models and those lacking purpose. Scarcity alone is no longer sufficient, shifting focus to utility, integration into gaming, and sustainable revenue streams. The gaming NFT space is moving from 'play-to-earn' to 'play-to-own', though successful implementation remains difficult.
Legends of Elumia: Season of Fire Unveiled with Volcanic Beasts and Fresh Quests
Triumph Games has launched the 'Season of Fire' update for the MMORPG Legends of Elumia, introducing volcanic environments, new creatures, and the 'Magma Hunt' event. The update aims to enhance player engagement and competitiveness. Triumph Games, which acquired the title in April 2025 and transitioned it to a free-to-play model on the Immutable network, continues to roll out new content.
Azuki Launches Running Club Through NFTs, Engages Community Members
Azuki has launched the Azuki Run Club, an initiative that combines NFTs with physical activity to engage its community. Participants in the 'Domain Wars: Running Edition' challenge aim to collectively run 560 kilometers, with rewards focused on custom artist commissions rather than monetary incentives. This project highlights a shift in NFT utility towards promoting active community involvement and real-world interaction.
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.
Yucky Ducks NFTs Sold Out for 2026 Despite Controversy
The Yucky Ducks NFT project has reportedly sold out, despite facing controversy. The project emphasizes community engagement through a unique rewards system called the "Yuckpot," which offers holders incentives like ETH, NFTs, and charity donations to foster long-term participation and value.
Panini Widens Ethereum Bridge and Bad Egg Co. Boosts NFT Ownership
Panini has launched an Ethereum bridge, allowing users to transfer NFTs to personal wallets and trade them on platforms like OpenSea. Concurrently, Bad Egg Co. is expanding its focus from NFT production to building a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem with interconnected narratives and characters. This trend towards NFT portability and enhanced user control reflects a broader industry shift towards more interoperable and sustainable digital ownership models.
NeoFantasy Collaborates with AetheriumX for Metaverse Gaming Growth
AetheriumX and NeoFantasy Game have formed a strategic alliance to integrate GameFi mechanics with decentralized finance (DeFi) offerings, enhancing player experiences in the metaverse. The partnership will see NeoFantasy incorporate AetheriumX's DeFi expertise into its BNBChain-based platform, enriching PvP battles with NFT characters and focusing on player ownership and utility within the Web3 gaming ecosystem.
Treeverse Season 2 Debuts with Dual Drop Rates and Competitive Leaderboards
Endless Clouds has released update #52 for Treeverse Season 2, introducing new drops and gameplay enhancements, including dual drop rates with a third expected soon. While initially non-tradeable, these items can become permanent NFTs later. The season also features an evolving reward system with monthly content updates, localized tournaments, and boss hunts, alongside significant artistic and gameplay improvements.
Olderfall Season 4 Reforge and Conquer Debuts October 10.
Anubika has launched Season 4 for Olderfall, titled "Reforge and Conquer," on October 10. This update introduces new exclusive weapons, an Advanced Forge crafting system, and Guild Leaderboards to enhance strategy and player ownership. The season also features a dual-track Battle Pass and on-chain NFTs for all significant in-game items, reinforcing the game's position in the blockchain gaming space.
Dig It Gold Season 2 Release: Introducing Energy and NUGS Rewards
Dig It Gold Game has launched Season 2, introducing new features and higher earning potential with its NUGS currency, which is linked to real-world gold through AuCan Gold's operations. The game utilizes Telegram as a Mini App for seamless access and has expanded its utility through collaborations with GAMEE and upcoming titles like Go For Gold.
The Future of Crypto Casinos and Blockchain Gaming Platforms
The online casino industry is increasingly integrating cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, moving beyond simple payment methods to create comprehensive ecosystems. This shift enables transparent transactions, verifiable game results, and the management of digital assets through smart contracts. New game formats like blockchain slots, crash games, and NFT games are emerging, offering players unique experiences and operators new engagement models.
Pengu Clash and Pengztracted Kick Off ICE Raffle
Pengu Clash has launched a three-day ICE raffle event ending March 29, featuring NFTs from the Pengztracted collection and Pengu Clash itself. Players can increase their chances of winning by accumulating in-game currency, ICE, through various methods like holding a Season Pass or completing quests. This event aims to integrate the TON-based game with the Abstract blockchain ecosystem.
Splinterlands and AtomicHub Collaborate to Boost NFT Liquidity and Accessibility
Splinterlands and AtomicHub have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing NFT liquidity and interoperability for Splinterlands' trading card game. Following AtomicHub's acquisition by Spielworks, the collaboration will focus on upgrading the WAX bridge and improving marketplace visibility to ease onboarding for new players.
"Nobody wants their games to look like Italian brainrot" - Indie publisher New Blood CEO urges devs to push back against DLSS 5 just like they did with NFTs and crypto games
New Blood CEO Dave Oshry is urging game developers to resist Nvidia's DLSS 5 and generative AI graphics tools, comparing the push to the backlash against NFTs and crypto games. Oshry and developer David Szymanski express concerns that these technologies are becoming mandatory, driving up costs, and potentially compromising game art and performance. They advocate for prioritizing consistent framerates, sharp resolution, and affordable hardware over AI-driven features.
Immortal Rising 2: Power Skins Debut
Planetarium Labs has introduced a new Costume System in their online blockchain game, Immortal Rising 2. These costumes offer unique combat abilities, enhancing both visual appeal and gameplay strategy. Players can acquire skins through in-game quests or direct purchase, with the system powered by Immutable zkEVM technology.
Fake Pudgy Penguins phishing page 'plays dead' when it thinks it's being probed to avoid detection
A phishing scam targeting users of the NFT brand Pudgy Penguins and its associated game, Pudgy World, has been identified. The scam page employs sophisticated techniques to evade detection by researchers, including testing for virtual machines and automated tools, and only displaying the malicious unlock screen when it believes it is interacting with a genuine user.
