The world of crypto gaming is constantly evolving, with new games, token airdrops, and market fluctuations keeping enthusiasts on their toes. If you’re looking to stay up to date on all the latest happenings in the crypto gaming space, look no further than our weekly roundup here at Decrypt’s GG. We’ve got you covered with the biggest stories from the past week, along with some interesting tidbits from around the industry.
Top Stories:
Walking Dead, dead soon: Gala Games recently announced that The Walking Dead: Empires, a multiplayer survival game featuring Ethereum NFTs, will be shutting down on July 31. Despite players being able to purchase NFT assets like weapons, supplies, and land deeds, the game will be compensating current holders with NFTs from other games. However, some users have expressed concerns about the value of these assets. The game had been in open beta for about a year.
Flappy Bird sans crypto: The classic mobile game Flappy Bird has made its way to the Epic Games Store for Android without any crypto features, despite previous plans for a token tied to its Telegram version. The game maintains its original tap-to-navigate gameplay while introducing a quest mode supported by ads and in-app purchases.
MapleStory N launching: Nexpace, backed by Nexon, is set to release MapleStory N on May 15, integrating blockchain technology into the beloved 2D side-scrolling game. Players will be able to own and trade in-game assets on-chain, marking the first official game in the MapleStory Universe ecosystem.
Sui gaming stablecoin: Playtron has announced plans to launch Game Dollar, a specialized stablecoin for gaming on the Sui blockchain in Q4 2024. This token will support purchases, subscriptions, and rewards across Playtron’s GameOS ecosystem, offering programmability at the use case level and backing by short-term U.S. Treasuries.
ICYMI:
- Zed Run has been reborn on Base after closing down the original Polygon version.
- Mobile crypto games may benefit from Apple’s relaxed rules on external payments and buying NFTs.
- Solana NFT project Claynosaurz is expanding to Sui, with an upcoming mobile game for the SuiPlay0X1 handheld device.
These are just a few highlights from the ever-changing world of crypto gaming. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments in the weeks to come.