The world of crypto and NFT gaming has been buzzing with activity lately, with new games launching, token airdrops happening, and a constant stream of exciting events. It can be overwhelming to keep up with all the latest news, but fear not, Decrypt’s GG is here to keep you in the loop. If you’re looking for a quick recap of the latest 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 hidden gems you might have missed. We also highlight some of our original stories from the week that are worth checking out.
Biggest News:
Off the Grid Update: The popular Avalanche shooter, Off the Grid, has rolled out its largest update yet, unlocking a new region on the map called Midtown Harbour. This update introduces a new cyberlimb, the MaxiGun, and a street event involving the Mexican gang, Nuestros Diablos. Players can now engage in a side mission to dominate a DJ booth and earn rewards.
GameStop CEO Bitcoin Response: GameStop CEO, Ryan Cohen, received a proposal from Strive Asset Management suggesting the conversion of $5 million of the company’s cash reserves into Bitcoin. This move aims to position GameStop as a leading Bitcoin treasury company in the gaming sector.
Hamster Kombat Layer-2: The Telegram crypto game, Hamster Kombat, has launched its own layer-2 network called The Hamster Network on The Open Network (TON). This network offers fast and scalable infrastructure for games and other crypto apps at a minimal cost per transaction.
ICYMI:
In case you missed it, here are some key highlights from the past week:
– The Trump Organization filed a trademark for a metaverse and NFT trading platform.
– Yuga Labs’ metaverse game, Otherside, set a Guinness World Record for the most players in an FPS battle.
– Fortnite introduced a fake crypto token that inspired the creation of a real Solana meme coin by players.
– The Mystery Society paused development due to funding challenges.
– Nyan Heroes announced its return to the Epic Games Store with new content.
GG Spotlight:
Check out some of our original stories from this week:
– Avalanche-based game Haunted Space is coming to PlayStation and Xbox, exploring the challenges of implementing crypto elements on consoles.
– NBA legend Scottie Pippen’s meme coin, BALL, launched a Telegram game with plans for expansion to Fortnite.
– Layer-3 gaming app network, Nums, joined Ethereum layer-2 network Starknet.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and news in the world of crypto and NFT gaming. And don’t forget to follow Decrypt’s GG for all the latest insights and updates.