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AFK Heroes Makes Hero Power Level a Deciding Factor in Reward Pool Splits
AFK Heroes has updated its reward pool distribution to include hero Power Level as a deciding factor, meaning stronger heroes will now claim a larger share of rewards. This change comes weeks after a significant overhaul that increased daily emissions and introduced an Earning Boost. The game, which launched on Solana in June, aims to incentivize player progression and engagement within its play-to-earn economy.
Axie Infinity’s Terrariums V1.1 pulls accessories and land items into the bAXS earnings formula
Sky Mavis has released Axie Infinity's Terrariums V1.1 update, which now allows land items, accessories, and Fortune Slips to increase a plot's Atia's Flame, directly impacting its share of the hourly bAXS earnings. This update shifts the focus from purely cosmetic decoration to a more integrated earning system, where equipped items and accessories provide tangible in-game benefits and multipliers.
Senate Negotiators Fold Ethics Rules Into Merged CLARITY Act Draft
Negotiators have merged drafts of the CLARITY Act, incorporating an ethics provision for federal officials, though enforcement mechanisms remain a point of contention. This legislation is crucial for defining the regulatory treatment of tokens and NFTs in play-to-earn crypto gaming models. The bill's passage hinges on resolving disputes over enforcement, with a motion to proceed expected soon.
Clan Wars Season 1 launches Aug. 5 alongside SLCW market debut in Shard Legends
Shard Legends is launching its first Clan Wars season on August 5, coinciding with the market debut of the SLCW token at 12:00 UTC. The season will feature 18 Cities of Power, with controlling clans dictating taxes and influencing in-game token spending that contributes to a prize pool. The Imperial Tickets mining season has been extended to August 4, allowing players more time to earn tickets for the token generation event.
Ronin’s Proof of Distribution pays out more than $40,000 to game builders
The Ronin blockchain's Proof of Distribution program has paid out over $40,000 in RON tokens to game developers in its first two seasons. Axie Infinity leads the earnings with over $15,000, followed by Craft World and Ragnarok Landverse America. This program rewards games based on activity on their smart contracts, with a third season now underway.
Heroes of Mavia Launches Alliance War Season 1 on Aug. 3 — Entry Is Free for Everyone
Heroes of Mavia is launching its first season of Alliance War on August 3, 2026, with free entry for all players as a promotional event. This team-based, rank-driven mode allows players to form alliances, battle across a season, accumulate points, and compete for a shared ranking. While details on matchmaking and rewards are still unannounced, the free entry marks a departure from the game's previous paid competitions.
Kepithor Studios Launches Enjin Quest Platform With Sustainable ENJ Rewards
Kepithor Studios has launched its Enjin Quest platform, featuring the idle mining game ENJ Excavators, which rewards players with ENJ tokens based on weekly leaderboard performance. The prize pool is funded by income from an Enjin validator node, ensuring a sustainable reward model that grows over time rather than depleting. The platform also offers a Managed Wallet for easy onboarding and integrates NFTs for in-game boosts.
Craft World Goes Live With New Quest System From Angry Dynomites Lab
Angry Dynomites Lab, now operating as VOYA Games, has launched a new quest system in Craft World, featuring Daily, Weekly, and Endless quests that reward players with points for milestone rewards like Eggs, Swaps, and Boosters. The game, which debuted on Ronin mainnet after a successful testnet phase, revolves around resource gathering and construction, powered by the DynoCoin utility token.
AFK Heroes to debut Solana idle RPG Season 2 this Friday with early-access waitlist
AFK Heroes is launching Season 2 of its Solana-based idle RPG on Friday, July 24, introducing new features like Guilds, Crafting, Tournaments, PvP, and server-wide zone bosses. An early-access waitlist is now open for players who wish to join the "brand-new AFK Heroes" experience. The game, which debuted on Solana in June, allows players to earn XP, gold, and loot even while the browser tab is closed, with its native token $AFKHERO currently holding a $64K market cap.
Sky Mavis Expands Axie Terrariums 1.1 on July 22, Folding Accessories and Land Items Into bAXS Rewards
Sky Mavis is launching Axie Terrariums 1.1 on July 22, which will integrate accessories, land items, evolved parts, and Fortune Slips into the bAXS reward system. This update aims to convert previously passive Axie assets into functional inputs, increasing the importance of owned items within the Axie Infinity economy. Co-founder Jeffrey Zirlin highlighted that rarer items and larger collections will contribute more significantly to a plot's Atia's Flame score, which determines bAXS rewards.
Shard Legends: Clan Wars Locks In August 5 SLCW Token Debut as Mining Window Widens
Shard Legends: Clan Wars has announced its Token Generation Event (TGE) for August 5, with trading going live at 12:00 UTC. The in-game mining phase, where players can earn Imperial Tickets, has been extended through August 4. The game features a player-driven economy where 83 percent of the SLCW token supply is allocated to players, with a dynamic hard cap and a burning mechanism to manage supply.
Star Atlas Rolls Out SAGE C4 Phase Two With Combat V2 and the Nemesis Engine
Star Atlas has launched Phase Two of its SAGE C4 play-test realm, introducing significant gameplay updates including Combat V2, new NPC mechanics powered by the Nemesis Engine, and regional governance features. This phase emphasizes player progression through a sped-up Council Rank system and zXP tracking, with the goal of rigorous community testing before the official launch.
PlayStation Store Surprise Drops Intriguing PS5 RPG for Free
The PlayStation Store has made the multiplayer RPG Ultra Kingdoms available for free on PlayStation 5. Developed by Cyber Apes Yacht Club and published by Eight Galaxies, the game combines MMORPG and play-to-earn elements and is currently in beta. A PlayStation Plus subscription is required to play online.
Sorry for Winning bets on creature fusion over fixed rosters in its Solana RPG
Sorry for Winning is a free-to-play creature-collector RPG on Solana that differentiates itself with a fusion mechanic, allowing players to create unique creatures rather than collecting pre-designed ones. The game is part of a broader Revenue2Earn platform where players can earn and convert in-game currency, with a deflationary token, $SRY, underpinning the economy and rewarding referrals.
MattleFun kicks off Phase 4, staking a 5 million MATTLE pool for its player base
MattleFun has launched Phase 4 of its rewards program, featuring a 5 million MATTLE token pool that runs until December 10, 2026. Payouts are determined by individual points earned relative to the community's total, incentivizing continuous player activity. The platform integrates crypto trading with a vampire-survival game on Solana, where trading profits directly influence in-game stats through its unique Trade-to-Win model.
Origins S18 Introduces New Characters and Features in The Lunacian
Axie Infinity has launched Origins Season 18, featuring a competitive 80,000 bAXS prize pool and a new Collectible Chest feature for players ranked Tiger or above. All rewards are now distributed in bAXS, a non-transferable utility token designed to encourage long-term player engagement within the Axie ecosystem.
Vulcan Forged Unveils VulcanX Everything: GameFi Hub with Increased Prize Pool
Vulcan Forged has launched VulcanX Everything (VX), a unified platform integrating its games, NFTs, and rewards system, all powered by the PYR token. To celebrate the launch, the PYR prize pool has been doubled for the first week, a change implemented based on user feedback. The platform also simplifies the token ecosystem by integrating ELY and V tokens into PYR, and will conclude its land staking program by the end of July.
SolFarmer Debuts Real SOL Earning in New Solana Mining Game
SolFarmer, a new play-to-earn game, has launched on the Solana blockchain, allowing players to build mining empires and earn real SOL cryptocurrency. The game features mechanics like The Forge for merging units, expeditions for resources, and guild wars for competitive play, with a daily withdrawal limit of 50 SOL. Players can engage in a player-driven market and an affiliate program to further enhance their earnings and participation.
Axie Infinity: Terrariums Earns $95,753 in Opening Week Sales
Sky Mavis has released Version 1.1 for Axie Infinity: Terrariums, expanding earning mechanics by integrating more Axie ecosystem assets into the Atia's Flame score for bAXS rewards. The update also introduces Fortune Slips and enhances land items. In its opening week, Terrariums generated $95,753 in sales, with a significant portion of land plots activated, demonstrating strong player engagement and financial performance.
Artyfact Debuts 1v1 Arena Duel Mode for USDT Prizes
Artyfact has launched its new Arena Duel Mode, allowing players to compete in 1v1 matches for USDT prizes. Players pay a 5 USDT entry fee, with the winner taking the prize pool minus platform fees. The collected fees will be used for ARTY token buybacks, integrating gameplay with the token's economy.
