The world of crypto and NFT gaming is buzzing with activity, as new games are released, token airdrops abound, and a whirlwind of other events unfold. It can be overwhelming to keep up with all the latest developments, but fear not, Decrypt’s GG has you covered. For a quick recap of the most recent happenings in the world of crypto games, look no further than This Week in Crypto Games.
Our weekly roundup brings you the biggest news from the past week, along with some lesser-known tidbits you may have missed. We also highlight a few of our original stories from the week to keep you informed and entertained.
Biggest News
- Ultra-rare Pokémon card: An incredibly rare first-edition holographic Charizard Pokémon card from 1999 is currently up for auction. Tokenized via the Ethereum scaling network Polygon and auctioned by collectibles platform Courtyard, this PSA 10-graded card is stored in a secure vault and has an estimated value of $250,000. The auction, showcasing blockchain’s potential in the collectibles market, has already attracted a top bid of $44,000.
- Pixels competition: The crypto farming and social game Pixels is gearing up for its latest Guild Wars competitive season, dubbed Spore Sports. Running on the Ethereum gaming network Ronin, the competition offers $4 million worth of PIXEL tokens up for grabs. Players will engage in gameplay centered around mushroom cultivation and strategic sabotage, with the event running from December 10 to March 4, 2025.
- Nifty Island token date: Nifty Island, an Ethereum-based metaverse gaming platform, has announced that its ISLAND token launch will take place on December 17. Following a nine-month play-to-airdrop campaign, users from the campaign will receive a share of 12.5% of the ISLAND token supply. Additionally, Nifty Island has partnered with various Web3 communities to reserve one million ISLAND tokens claimable on the launch date.
ICYMI
- Gaming tokens like The Sandbox (SAND), Decentraland (MANA), and Gala Games (GALA) are on the rise.
- Portal launched a cross-chain crypto gaming hub and wallet.
- CCP Games is selling Founder Access packs for Eve Frontier, with the closed alpha launching soon.
- OpenSeason announced a significant token burn.
- Illuvium Beyond collaborated with Casio G-Shock for an NFT card collection.
- Xai introduced Tiny Sentry Keys to broaden access to its ecosystem.
- Shatterline, a free-to-play shooter, is now live on the Epic Games Store.
- Pixels celebrated Bitcoin reaching $100,000 in-game.
- Forgotten Runes teased a new token called XP linked to the Arcane Foundation.
- The developers of Hytopia are discontinuing Minecraft compatibility support.
GG Spotlight
For more in-depth reads from our team, check out some of our original stories from the past week. Stay informed and entertained with Decrypt’s GG.
In conclusion, the world of crypto and NFT gaming is evolving rapidly, with new opportunities and innovations emerging every day. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and developments in the weeks to come.