The world of crypto and NFT gaming is experiencing a surge in activity, with new games being released, token airdrops occurring, and various other developments taking place. To help you stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the crypto gaming space, Decrypt’s GG offers a weekly roundup called This Week in Crypto Games. This roundup features the biggest news from the past week, along with some highlights of original stories published during the week.
One of the major developments in the crypto gaming space is the emergence of new Telegram-based games on The Open Network (TON). Tapswap and Yescoin are two simple games that can be played on the Telegram messaging platform, with plans to launch tokens on TON. Tapswap, which claims a user base of 50 million players, will be moving from Solana wallet integration to TON. Yescoin, which offers a unique swipe-based gameplay mechanic, has attracted 18 million users in just over a month and will also be launching a token on TON.
Competitive card game Parallel has recently launched on the Epic Games Store, expanding its reach to a monthly audience of 75 million active users. The game, which was GG’s 2023 Game of the Year, is built around NFTs minted on Ethereum and layer-2 scaling network Base. Players who download the game on the Epic Games Store can unlock additional non-NFT cards by purchasing “Apparition Packs.” However, despite these positive developments, the gaming token market has taken a hit in the recent crypto market volatility, with projects like Guild of Guardians, Parallel, and Xai experiencing significant price drops.
In terms of other noteworthy news from the past week, The Open Network’s TON reached an all-time high, with Notcoin’s token remaining in demand and Hamster Kombat gearing up for its token launch. Ready Player Me, a digital avatar startup, announced a partnership with Ubisoft for the upcoming Just Dance VR game. Pirate Nation, a high-seas adventure RPG, launched its PIRATE token on Ethereum and started trading on Coinbase. Additionally, Hamster Kombat hinted at a pre-market trading feature ahead of its token launch in July by adding a special card in the game.
Overall, the crypto and NFT gaming space is teeming with exciting developments, from new games and token launches to partnerships and airdrops. As the market continues to evolve and grow, keeping up with the latest news and trends in crypto gaming will be essential for staying informed and getting involved in this rapidly expanding industry. Stay tuned to Decrypt’s GG for all the latest updates in This Week in Crypto Games.
