The world of crypto and NFT gaming is buzzing with activity, with new games, token airdrops, and exciting developments happening all the time. It can be overwhelming to keep up with everything that’s going on, but fear not – Decrypt’s GG has got you covered. If you’re looking for a quick way to stay informed about the latest in 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 interesting tidbits you may have missed. We also highlight a few of our original stories from the week that are definitely worth a read.
Biggest News
Deadrop Studio Shuts Down: After a series of controversies involving streamer Dr. Disrespect, game developer Midnight Society announced the closure of Deadrop studio. The situation was criticized by Dr. Disrespect, who claimed that the handling of the matter was poor. The studio cited the closure as a result of the situation.
GTA 6 Meme Coins: Unofficial Game Theft Auto-themed meme coins flooded onto Solana, with some reaching high market caps before crashing significantly. Rumors of in-game crypto rewards in Grand Theft Auto 6 have been circulating for some time, but nothing has been confirmed.
Farm Frens Slam TON: Telegram game Farm Frens postponed its FREN token airdrop on the Base layer-2 network due to restrictions imposed by Telegram and The Open Network. The developers criticized the move as against the principles of decentralization.
ICYMI
- Characters from Ubisoft’s Champions Tactics are now available as avatars in Ethereum metaverse game The Sandbox.
- B3, a layer-3 gaming chain on the Ethereum network Base, is preparing to launch a token.
- Ethereum gaming network Ronin is set to receive an AI agent SDK for enhanced gaming immersion.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art launched a Web3 art history game on Base.
- Ethereum combat game Moonray will be coming to Xbox in 2025 without its crypto features.
GG Spotlight
Here are some of our original stories from this week that you should check out:
- Mark Long appointed CEO of Unio, a game development studio.
- Telegram gaming platform GOAT Gaming secured a $4 million funding round.
- The Sandbox announced the acquisition of QED, a Romanian software development firm.
Stay tuned for more updates and news in the exciting world of crypto and NFT gaming. And remember, Decrypt’s GG has got your back when it comes to staying informed.