The world of crypto gaming is constantly evolving, with new developments and news coming out every day. From big game launches to token price swings, it can be hard to keep up with everything that’s happening. Thankfully, Decrypt’s GG is here to help. We cover all the major happenings in the crypto gaming space, and our weekly roundup is the perfect way to stay informed and catch up on any news you might have missed.
Let’s take a look at some of the top stories from the past week:
Off the Grid, an Avalanche-powered battle royale shooter game, is making waves with its NFT sales on the GUNZ mainnet. Players can now trade in-game items for GUN tokens, with some items selling for thousands of dollars. The game is set to expand to Steam in June, despite the platform’s ban on blockchain games.
Unfortunately, not all crypto games are finding success. Ember Sword, an Ethereum-based MMORPG, has shut down due to lack of funding. This closure is part of a larger trend of crypto game shutdowns, highlighting the challenges facing blockchain gaming projects in the current market environment.
In other news, Ubisoft has relaunched Champions Tactics on Steam, Yield Guild Games has launched LOL Land on the Ethereum layer-2 network Abstract, and Mythical Games has opened pre-registrations for its upcoming mobile blockchain soccer game FIFA Rivals.
Additionally, Sony’s PlayStation Stars rewards program is shutting down, Off the Grid is testing a new deathmatch mode, and trading card game Parallel will hold its next esports open tournament on May 31. Sugartown’s Royal Nutz Poker Club game has relaunched on Abstract, Sparkball has launched its pre-season, and Gods Unchained is teasing a crossover with Guild of Guardians for June.
Stay tuned for more updates from the exciting world of crypto gaming. And remember, Decrypt’s GG is always here to keep you informed.