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Ripple Backs UK Startups ZILO and Licuido to Deepen XRP Ledger Tokenization Stack
Ripple has invested in UK startups ZILO and Licuido to enhance tokenization capabilities on the XRP Ledger, focusing on regulated transfer agency services and collateral mobility. These investments are part of Ripple's broader strategy to expand into institutional capital markets and could lay groundwork for future web3 gaming applications by facilitating real-world value transfer in game economies.
AI drones that chat, remember, and have opinions arrive in Infinity Rising
Infinity Rising has released its AI Companion Drones, named Elita, Aeron, and Kiko, which feature conversational AI, reactive memory, and distinct personalities. These companions are now available for purchase in the store and will be integrated into the game shortly, aiming to enhance player immersion in the web3 gaming experience.
DeFi Kingdoms Pulls the Plug on DFK Chain, Heads Back to Avalanche C-Chain August 28
DeFi Kingdoms will sunset its dedicated DFK Chain blockchain on August 28, 2026, migrating the game to Avalanche's C-Chain to reduce infrastructure costs and simplify operations. Players must move any bridged assets off DFK Chain before the deadline, as only native DeFi Kingdoms assets will transfer automatically. The move aims to consolidate resources within the Avalanche ecosystem and leverage its deeper liquidity and tooling.
Skrice Studios Kicks Off Alliance Wars Season 1 in Heroes of Mavia
Skrice Studios has launched Season 1 of Alliance Wars, an alliance-versus-alliance mode for their game Heroes of Mavia. This new season features a territory grid and a central hub for tracking alliance progress and rankings. While specific rewards are yet to be detailed, the mode aims to provide a competitive environment for Web3 gamers.
Roblox tops Nakamoto Games’ build list as Steal & Defend nears completion
Nakamoto Games is prioritizing Roblox development, with Steal & Defend nearing completion and Escape from Era in beta. The studio is also working on other Roblox titles like Roblox Run, while expanding its multi-platform strategy beyond Web3 gaming. Despite significant development progress, the NAKA token's price has not reflected these advancements.
Olderfall launches Season 6 ‘A Matter of Instinct’ with the Blackfang Recurve up for grabs
Olderfall launched its sixth season, "A Matter of Instinct," on July 31, introducing a new Battle Pass headlined by the exclusive Blackfang Recurve weapon. This season follows "Auric Dominion" and continues the game's focus on web3 integration with elements like Gems and Void Relics. The auto-battler, developed by Anubika, emphasizes a "fun first" approach to blockchain gaming.
Pixion Games Opens Fableborne Season 5 Guild Registration Before Aug. 12 Launch
Pixion Games has opened guild registration for Fableborne Season 5, which launches on August 12. This season introduces Equipment and Glyphs for upgrades, and workers will now have health bars affecting resource output. Guilds will compete for a prize pool funded by webshop revenue, with Season 4's pool reaching 1.66 million POWER.
YGG Play’s Shutdown Clock Runs Out — Waifu Sweeper Is Now Offline
YGG Play has officially shut down its publishing arm, with the game Waifu Sweeper going offline on July 31, six months after its public launch. This closure is part of Yield Guild Games' strategic shift to focus on selling gaming datasets for AI training, leading to 35 job cuts. While Waifu Sweeper and LOL Land will not be transferred, other titles like GIGACHADBAT and Ragnarok Breaker will continue under new studios.
YGG Play winds down: Waifu Sweeper players urged to cash out points for $YGG before July 31
YGG Play, the publishing arm of Yield Guild Games, is shutting down on July 6, resulting in 35 job cuts and the closure of its first-party games, including Waifu Sweeper. Players are urged to convert in-game points to $YGG tokens before July 31. Yield Guild Games plans to pivot its treasury towards selling gaming datasets to AI labs.
Fishing arrives on Plooshy Island five days after The Plooshies put it on the roadmap
The Plooshies have released a new fishing minigame for their game Plooshy Island, just five days after it was added to the project's roadmap. The minigame, built from scratch in Unity, includes an inventory system, rarity tiers for catches, and 14 fishing spots, with plans for a daily rotation in the future. This marks the first major gameplay addition to Plooshy Island since its initial release.
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.
Pixel World Draws 60,000 Players on CrazyGames in Two Weeks, Not Pixel Says
Not Pixel's shooter, Pixel World, has attracted 60,000 players on CrazyGames within two weeks of its launch. The development team aims to significantly increase this number and plans to unify audiences across platforms like Telegram, Discord, Google Play, and the App Store. The game utilizes a $PX economy, with tokens converting to in-game PX Gems, and incorporates various game modes and community features.
Circle and Kakao ink MOU to test USDC-powered payments across South Korea
Circle and Kakao Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore blockchain-driven payment infrastructure in South Korea, focusing on stablecoin transactions and cross-border remittances. The partnership aims to integrate Circle's stablecoin technology with Kakao's extensive ecosystem, including Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank, potentially impacting web3 gaming and simplifying GameFi transactions.
Nexus rebrands CROSS gaming chain as ONE, wiring it into a 38-million-device app marketplace
Nexus has rebranded its CROSS gaming chain to OneChain and its $CROSS token to $ONE, integrating them with the recently acquired Korean app marketplace, One Store. This move aims to transform One Store into a global Web3 game store accessible on over 38 million devices. The company, led by CEO Henry Chang, also plans to merge various web shop, payment, and community platforms into One Store, with future ambitions for an AI-native game platform.
Pengu Plushies Land in Over 1,800 Target Stores as Pudgy Penguins Goes Mainstream
Pudgy Penguins has launched its Pengu plush toy line in over 1,800 Target stores across the United States, marking its largest retail rollout to date. This expansion aims to introduce the Pudgy Penguins intellectual property to millions of new consumers and integrates a licensing model where 5% of net revenue is returned to NFT holders whose penguins are featured on the products. The brand is also testing the viability of crypto-native characters competing in mainstream retail alongside established brands.
Seal M on CROSS kicks off season five with a fresh region, a world boss and a higher level cap
Publisher CROSS has launched the fifth season for the MMORPG Seal M on CROSS, introducing a new region, a world boss, and an increased level cap. The game, which launched globally on March 19 and garnered 2.2 million pre-registrations, aims for longevity as a Web3 gaming platform, with CROSS emphasizing consistent content updates to maintain player engagement and retention.
Off The Grid Summer League Puts $5,000 on the Line Across Five Weekends
Gunzilla Games is hosting a Summer League for its game Off The Grid, featuring a $5,000 prize pool and running from July 17 to August 15, 2026. The event emphasizes solo play and requires consistent performance across five weekends to reach the Grand Finale. Off The Grid, which entered early access in October 2024, combines battle royale and extraction shooter elements with optional Web3 features.
Nakamoto Games rolls out GuessIT, a fresh Wordle-inspired word game
Nakamoto Games has launched GuessIT, a new daily word puzzle game inspired by Wordle, where players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word. The game is designed to attract both crypto enthusiasts and casual gamers to its Web3 gaming platform, which features over 200 titles.
Rumble Arcade shuts down as developer Tribo Games enters insolvency
Tribo Games is shutting down its competitive arcade game Rumble Arcade and entering insolvency after nearly four years due to a significant gap between operating costs and revenue. All development has ceased immediately, and servers will be shut down around the end of July. The studio cited a lack of sustainable revenue and an inability to secure continued investment as the primary reasons for the closure.
Chainers Season Pass V2 Debuts in July with Golden Pass Savings
Chainers has launched its Season Pass V2, introducing enhanced rewards and gameplay mechanics. The update includes a limited-time 11 percent discount on the Golden Pass for the first two days, offering access to both Free and Premium reward tracks. Key features include Infinity Levels for continuous reward collection, a "Reclaim Everything" option, and an "Auto Collect" feature to streamline reward acquisition.
