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Mirandus Sets 15 Elite Goblin Hunt with NFT Crown Reward in Thornleaf
Gala Games has announced a new in-game event for Mirandus: Eternal Night, the Thornleaf Goblin Hunt, running from June 25 to July 2. Players who defeat 15 elite Thornleaf Goblins will be rewarded with an exclusive Thornleaf Crown NFT, which offers both cosmetic and gameplay benefits. The event emphasizes the game's core mechanics of risk, exploration, and strategic combat within the Echo Realm.
Onchain Heroes Expedition Mode Phase 2 Begins: Earn Real Rewards Today
Onchain Heroes has launched Phase 2 of its Expedition Mode, allowing players to earn real rewards based on their in-game decisions and strategic risk-taking. This idle RPG, built on the Ethereum Layer 2 network Abstract, transitions from a practice environment to one with tangible stakes, utilizing the HERO token and NFTs for gameplay and economic participation. The game features seasonal resets and aims to provide an authentic ownership experience of digital assets.
Ronin Idler Craft World Hits 60,000 Monthly Users
Voya Games' blockchain title Craft World has reached 60,000 monthly active users, making it the second most popular game on the Ronin Proof of Distribution leaderboard. The game simplifies blockchain mechanics for casual players, allowing them to start without a wallet and automatically generating one later. Craft World features an on-chain economy with tradeable ERC20 tokens and covers gas fees for basic actions.
Mirandus Eternal Night Initiates Cosmic Hunt Event with 1,000 GUSDC Reward
Gala Games has launched the Cosmic Hunt event in Mirandus: Eternal Night, transitioning the game from a closed alpha to a public format. Players can participate in combat scenarios to earn a share of 1,000 GUSDC, approximately $1,000. The event emphasizes survival dynamics and player interaction within a persistent world.
Axie Classic Season 15 Begins with 36,000 bAXS Prizes
Axie Classic Competitive Season 15 has begun, running from June 11 to July 2, 2023, with a prize pool exceeding 36,000 bAXS. The season features distinct prize pools for guilds and individual players, daily mini-tournaments, and two new qualification spots for the Classic Champions Invitational.
Gala Games Introduces Greedy Cubes Event with GALA Rewards This Week
Gala Games is launching a competitive event called Greedy Cubes on June 11, where players can earn GALA token rewards by climbing leaderboards. The game features top-down arena combat with Deathmatch and Tournament modes, the latter requiring an entry fee. This event continues Gala Games' strategy of integrating token rewards into player performance within its blockchain gaming ecosystem.
Shard Legends: Clan Wars Mining Season Begins with SLCW Token Rewards
Shard Legends: Clan Wars has launched its Imperial Tickets Mining Season, running from June 8 to July 20. Players can earn Imperial Tickets by completing quests, which will determine their share of SLCW token rewards at the upcoming Token Generation Event. The season features two ticket types, Silver and Gold, with different reward distributions, and includes mechanics for enhancing quest slots and instant completion.
Olderfall Hosts Community Round for wAURE Token
The auto-battler game Olderfall, developed by Anubika, is launching its Community Round in three days, allowing players to acquire the wAURE token. This initiative aims to integrate committed players into the game's economy, with rewards for active engagement and strategic preparation in PvP and PvE battles. Players can use USDC on the Polygon network for transactions, and new users can join without a crypto wallet.
How Gamers Are Earning Real Money in 2026 (Skins, Crypto, and More)
In 2026, gaming offers multiple avenues for players to earn real money beyond entertainment, including selling in-game items like skins and participating in play-to-earn models. Success often hinges on understanding market trends, timing, and player demand rather than luck. While risks like market fluctuations exist, the increasing overlap between gaming economies and digital finance presents growing opportunities for those who stay informed.
Cambria Releases Dungeons Whitepaper, Begins Invite
Cambria has announced the upcoming invite-only early access for its new Diablo-inspired blockchain game, Dungeons, starting May 14. Players will enter randomized dungeons, defeat bosses, and collect Artifacts to earn Dungeon Coins, which translate into weekly USDC payouts from a communal prize pool. The game features a persistent leveling system up to level 99 and integrates with Cambria's broader ecosystem through Trinkets and leaderboards.
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.
Axie: Den of Mysteries Unveils New Gameplay Features
Onchain Heroes has launched Axie: Den of Mysteries, a new skill-based dungeon crawler on the Ronin network. The game features quick gameplay sessions, a self-funding prize pool fueled by Key purchases, and a weekly distribution of USDC rewards based on treasure collection. A total of $20,000 in bAXS is also available over four weeks for top Shard collectors.
Netmarble’s RF Online Next is coming to the global market with registrations open today
Netmarble has opened global pre-registration for its sci-fi MMORPG RF ONLINE NEXT, the official sequel to RF Online. The game will launch worldwide on PC and mobile platforms, featuring a dynamic Biosuit system, MAU and Launcher tools, and powerful summons. Following successful releases in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, the game is expanding globally with support for 12 additional languages.
11 Games That Pay Real Money in 2026 (PC, Browser & Competitive Games)
This guide explores games that offer real-money earning opportunities in 2026, focusing on titles with competitive earnings, player-driven economies, or service-based systems. It highlights games like Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, and Roblox, detailing how players can earn through skin trading, tournaments, game creation, and more, while cautioning against fraudulent schemes.
Top Five Crypto Games Dominating April 2026
April 2026 sees significant activity in the crypto gaming space, with titles like GAMEE's Gold Fest, Heroes of Mavia's Global Tournament, Onchain Heroes' WORLD's Eve, Pudgy World, and The Sandbox's mobile expansion leading the charge. These games are innovating with live economic loops, diverse gameplay mechanics, and accessible entry points, showcasing the dynamic progress in Web3 gaming.
Decimated Changes Rewards For DIO Token
Decimated has transitioned its DIO token reward system from an emission-based model to a demand-driven one, halting new token minting. Rewards are now directly tied to in-game spending, aiming to prevent inflation and stabilize player income. This shift by developer Fracture Labs reflects a broader trend in web3 gaming towards sustainable economic models.
5 Solana Games Rewarding Players in April 2026
Five Solana-based games, including Gable Guardians, Pumpville World, Sol Siege, PowDay Farm, and Sprout, are highlighted for rewarding players in April 2026. These titles showcase diverse gameplay and economic models, demonstrating the evolving play-to-earn opportunities within the Solana blockchain ecosystem.
Axie Infinity Origins Season 17 Rolls Out Enhancements and Updates
Axie Infinity Origins Season 17 has launched with a new prize pool structure featuring 80,000 bAXS, a non-transferable utility token pegged 1:1 to AXS. The season also introduces enhanced competitive integrity measures, including stricter rules against multi-accounting and post-era checks, to ensure fair play. The season is divided into four eras, starting with the Rare Era on April 15 and concluding on June 9.
Venom Foundation Launches Sustainable Web3 Gaming Framework
The Venom Foundation has launched a new ethical framework for the play-to-earn Web3 gaming sector, aiming to address issues of sustainability and player trust. The guidelines focus on sustainable tokenomics, player protection, and business model integrity, moving away from unreliable pyramid-like structures towards more equitable and genuine game models. Several ecosystem partners like TimeSoul, NFTWoood, and Meerkat Coin are highlighted as examples of projects aligning with these new principles.
Alien Legends Begins Alpha Testing April 16, Adds New Features
Alien Legends has launched its Open Alpha on April 16, allowing players to test new gameplay features within the Alien Worlds metaverse. Participants can manage fighters, explore dungeons, and complete quests, with incentives for bug reporting including a share of 1 million Shards. The game integrates Alien Legends fighters with NFTs from Alien Worlds Crew and Arms.
