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Gable Guardians Collaborates with Solana Gaming for Week
Gable Guardians is collaborating with Solana Gaming for a special event running from June 23 to June 28. The event features PvE, PvP, and Level leaderboards with prizes including tokens and NFTs. Players must use Web3 mode with a connected wallet to qualify for rankings, though a free play mode is available for experiencing gameplay.
Nexus Purchases ONE Store in Korea, Aims to Create Worldwide Web3 Game Platform on CROSS
Nexus has acquired ONE Store, a major South Korean app marketplace, with plans to transform it into a domestic game hub and launch it globally as the first Web3-native game store. The platform will integrate AI for game discovery and curation, accommodating both human-created and AI-generated games. Strategic investments from SK Square, Naver, and Krafton support Nexus's vision to become the world's number one game platform.
Playnance lists $GCOIN on Indian Exchange KoinBX as Be the Boss program Crosses 130 Partners
Playnance has listed its native token, $GCOIN, on the Indian exchange KoinBX, enhancing accessibility for its growing user base in India. The company's 'Be the Boss' community program has also surpassed 130 partners in the region, with one partner reporting earnings over $57,000. Playnance is a web3 iGaming infrastructure company founded in 2020.
YGG and Planetarium Labs Unveil Ragnarok Breaker, Second Expansion of Nine Chronicles IP
YGG Play and Planetarium Labs have launched Ragnarok Breaker, a new web-based roguelike auto-shooter expanding the Nine Chronicles universe. The game, developed on Planetarium Labs' Verse8 platform in just three days, features five combat archetypes, a four-tier item progression, and two endgame modes. It attracted over 3,000 pre-registrations, with a significant portion coming from referrals within the Nine Chronicles community.
Splinterlands Kicks Off Summer Event with Over 50 New Skins
Splinterlands has launched its Summer Fun event, introducing over 50 new cosmetic skins available through special gift boxes and other rewards. The event also features new strategic rulesets, "Rise of the Exemplar" and "Power of Three," alongside quality-of-life enhancements and system upgrades. As a pioneer in web3 gaming, Splinterlands continues to evolve its ecosystem on the Hive blockchain.
Illuvium Deathmatch Debuts with Complimentary and Premium Options
Illuvium Deathmatch, a new high-stakes mode for the Web3 game Illuvium, launched on June 4th. The mode features permadeath for digital assets (NFTs) and offers two entry options: a free mode and a Standard Mode with a Skull fee that allows players to compete for a growing jackpot. This mode aims to increase player engagement by incentivizing early aggression and putting valuable digital assets at risk.
BPMG Bets on Legacy Game IP as Faster Path to Web3 Gaming Adoption
Korean company BPMG is focusing on integrating Web3 technologies into existing live-service games with established player bases, rather than launching new Web3-native titles. This strategy aims to leverage existing communities for more sustainable blockchain gaming adoption. BPMG has secured $5.2 million in Series A funding to support this hybrid Web2-Web3 expansion.
Moonveil Studio Shuts Down Web3 Gaming Operations After Four Years
Web3 gaming studio Moonveil is gradually shutting down its operations after four years due to challenging market conditions in the GameFi sector. Despite efforts to secure funding and partnerships, the studio cited insurmountable market difficulties as the reason for closure. Moonveil, known for games like AstrArk and Bushwhack, will phase out its services and community engagement over the coming weeks.
YGG’s Gabby Dizon Bets Against Crypto in GTA 6, Bets Big on AI-Built Games
Yield Guild Games co-founder Gabby Dizon believes the future of gaming lies in AI-built experiences and genuine user interest, not traditional venture capital or cryptocurrency integrations. He predicts major titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 will steer clear of crypto, focusing instead on innovative gameplay. Dizon sees AI as a democratizing force for hobbyist developers, lowering the barrier to entry and making game development more experimental.
Splinterlands Unveils Meredrool Archon and 30
Splinterlands has launched its first Escalation Conflict event, "A Call to Arms: Snot on My Watch," which will run for approximately 30 days. Players can participate by purchasing Mage Wagons and staking cards and packs to earn points and compete for exclusive rewards, including the Meredrool Archon. The event aims to drive player engagement and serve as an economic tool by reducing token supply within the game's economy.
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.
Origins TCG Joins Steam Marketplace for Trading Pre
Origins TCG is integrating its trading system into the Steam marketplace instead of using an independent on-chain model, aiming to leverage Steam's large user base and established trading environment. A demo with exclusive collectibles will launch soon, followed by the full release and early access later this year. The game features fast-paced, simultaneous turns across three lanes and over 100 rotating locations, with an AMA session planned to discuss digital ownership and trading.
RealGo Collaborates with Bitget Wallet to Improve DeFi Access and Web3 Gaming
RealGo has partnered with Bitget Wallet to enhance its Web3 gaming platform by improving security and user-friendliness for managing digital assets. This collaboration aims to leverage Bitget's extensive community of over 12 million users to expand RealGo's reach and make Web3 gaming more accessible.
NiFe WARS Halts Mobile Game on May 31, Shifts to Transmedia Growth
WAGMI Game Co. will indefinitely suspend its mobile game, NiFe WARS: Last Defense, on May 31 to shift focus towards a transmedia strategy including comics, collectibles, and an anime series. This decision follows poor player retention in mobile gaming and strong success with a comic book launch, indicating a strategic reallocation of resources. Holders of NFTs and tokens will continue to see utility in the new transmedia offerings.
Fishing Frenzy Chapter 3 Set for May 14 Release
Fishing Frenzy will launch its third chapter on May 14, introducing features like Fish Quality, Boss Fish, Guild Wars, and custom Boat Skins. This update aims to transform the game from a casual experience into a more competitive ecosystem, building on its success with over one million players on the Ronin network.
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.
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.
MapleStory Universe Unveils 1st Anniversary Rewards and MVP System
MapleStory Universe is celebrating its first anniversary with the launch of the Power Crystal Payback Event and the MVP System. The Power Crystal Payback Event offers players a 30% refund on NESO tokens spent on Power Crystals, up to 100 million. The new MVP System is a tiered rewards program designed to recognize and reward long-term player commitment and activity within the web3 MMORPG.
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.
B.AI and CROSS Release New AI Tools for Web3 Gaming Enhancement
B.AI and CROSS have partnered to integrate AI agents into Web3 gaming platforms, aiming to enhance in-game economies through autonomous economic actions. This collaboration focuses on improving transaction efficiency and user experience by automating the trading of virtual items and on-chain assets like NFTs.
