Crypto and NFT gaming have been making big waves in the gaming world recently, with new games, token airdrops, and other exciting developments happening all the time. If you need a quick update on everything going on in the crypto gaming space, Decrypt’s GG has got you covered with their new segment “This Week in Crypto Games.” This weekend roundup highlights the biggest news from the past week, along with some other interesting tidbits you might have missed, as well as showcasing original stories from the week.
One of the standout stories in the crypto gaming world is the explosive growth of the Telegram-based game Hamster Kombat, which has quickly become one of the most popular games in the crypto community. With over 100 million total players, Hamster Kombat has generated a lot of social interest, with its official Telegram channel becoming the largest on the platform. The upcoming token launch on The Open Network (TON) in July has players eagerly anticipating the airdrop.
Another fascinating development is the leaked GTA 6 trailer that featured the words “BUY BTC,” sparking rumors about the popular game franchise incorporating cryptocurrency. While it was later revealed that the BTC branding was added by a leaker, the leak has still generated a lot of buzz in the gaming community. McDonald’s has also entered the metaverse space with its own game in Singapore, offering exclusive features to owners of the Grimace NFTs released last year in the country.
In case you missed it, there have been some significant developments in the crypto gaming world recently. Arbitrum has unlocked $220 million worth of ARB to support the growth of the gaming ecosystem, while The Sandbox has raised $20 million in new funding, valuing the Ethereum metaverse game platform at $1 billion. Leading Ethereum wallet MetaMask has implemented a game launcher through an integration with crypto gaming store HyperPlay, and Notcoin is distributing $1 million in NOT tokens to early users who traded the game’s pre-market NFT vouchers.
The Pirate Nation Foundation is set to launch its PIRATE token on June 13, marking an exciting development in the crypto gaming space. Sui, a third-person shooter game, has raised $7.5 million to support its upcoming launch, while Sky Mavis has recovered $5.7 million worth of assets stolen in the $622 million Ronin bridge hack from 2022. Ethereum layer-3 gaming network Xai is kicking off its Vanguard: Genesis campaign this week, with new game launches and token rewards, and The Mystery Society, originally launched on Polygon, is shifting to Immutable.
To wrap up this week’s highlights, Decrypt’s GG has curated a selection of original stories that delve deeper into the latest happenings in the crypto gaming world. From the explosive growth of Hamster Kombat to the leaked GTA 6 trailer and the launch of McDonald’s metaverse game, there’s no shortage of exciting developments to keep an eye on in the crypto gaming space. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the world of crypto gaming continues to evolve and expand.