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 it all, but fear not – Decrypt’s GG has got you covered. If you’re looking for a quick way to stay informed about the latest happenings in the world of crypto video 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 might have missed. We also highlight a few of our original stories from the week to keep you in the loop.
Biggest News:
FIFA Rivals: Mythical Games, a blockchain gaming studio, has partnered with FIFA to create a new mobile soccer game called FIFA Rivals. Set to launch in the summer of 2025 on iOS and Android, this free-to-play game will allow players to build and manage their own soccer clubs while competing in real-time matches. Players will be able to collect and trade professional soccer stars using the Mythos chain.
MemeFi Airdrop: The popular tap-to-earn game MemeFi launched its token on the Sui network and airdropped tokens to eligible players. The MEMEFI token experienced a significant dip in value shortly after launch, but its future success will depend on the game’s development and ecosystem.
Pac-Man NFTs: Flickplay, in collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment, is launching a Pokémon Go-style scavenger hunt to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man. Exclusive Pac-Man digital collectible "toys" will be available through this partnership, with the first series being released in Shibuya and the second globally via the Flickplay store.
ICYMI:
- Telegram game Notcoin hosted a pixel art competition with token rewards.
- Ethereum game franchise Super Champs launched its Base token.
- Crypto trading card game Parallel released its Aftermath expansion.
- Tap-to-earn app Blum launched Memepad, a meme coin launchpad.
- Sparkball launched "Season Zero," a game combining elements of League of Legends and Rocket League.
In other news:
- The Open Loot network announced its OL token launch and an upcoming airdrop.
- Axie Infinity introduced the Wings of the Nightmare expansion, featuring new collectible Axies and a reward system.
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was released without in-game NFT plans after facing backlash.
- Wayfinder, from the developers of Parallel, will launch its PROMPT token in Q1 2025 following a DAO vote.
- Telegram’s latest update allows for running mini apps, including games, in full-screen mode.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the world of crypto and NFT gaming. This post has been edited by Andrew Hayward for accuracy and relevance.