The crypto and NFT gaming space have been abuzz lately with the release of prominent games, token airdrops, and other exciting developments. Decrypt’s GG is here to keep you in the loop with This Week in Crypto Games. Our weekend roundup brings you the biggest news from the past week, along with some tidbits you might have missed. We also highlight some of our original stories from the week for you to check out.
One of the biggest news items this week was the announcement that Dr. Disrespect, co-founder of Midnight Society and popular streamer, had been dropped from the studio following allegations that he had inappropriate conversations with a minor. This news has left fans speculating about the future of both Midnight Society and their upcoming game Deadrop. Meanwhile, Telegram-based games continue to dominate the crypto gaming scene, with Pixelverse and Catizen announcing plans to launch their tokens on The Open Network (TON) in the coming months.
Notcoin, a popular viral game on Telegram, teased a “fresh start” this week, with approximately $8 million worth of NOT tokens set to be either burned or distributed to the community. MetalCore, a sci-fi mech shooter, also made waves with the launch of its Ethereum token and the introduction of new gameplay modes in its third closed beta phase. Additionally, Worldwide Webb rebranded to Soulbound, a roguelite game with a new sci-fi narrative focus, and announced plans to make the game playable within Discord.
In case you missed it, Hamster Kombat faced backlash from the Iranian government, BloodLoop launched a play-to-airdrop campaign on the Epic Games Store, and Netmarble’s Marblex ecosystem is migrating to Immutable zkEVM. Other notable events include the partnership between Futureverse and Animoca Brands, the integration of Mantle’s games into the Game7 portal, and the ransomware attack on Kadokawa Corporation. Roblox opened a virtual IKEA store, Dr. Disrespect will be removed from NBA 2K24, Shaga raised $1 million in angel investments, and MMORPG Lumiterra is migrating to the Ronin network.
If you’re looking for some weekend reading, be sure to check out our original stories from this week. Whether you’re interested in the latest developments in the crypto gaming space or just looking for some entertainment, Decrypt’s GG has you covered. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on the exciting world of crypto games.
