The world of crypto and NFT gaming is buzzing with activity, with new games launching, token airdrops happening, and a flurry of other developments taking place. Keeping up with all the news can be overwhelming, but fear not, Decrypt’s GG has got you covered. If you’re looking for a quick way to catch up on the latest in 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 hidden gems you might have missed. We also highlight a few of our original stories from the week to keep you informed and entertained.
Biggest News
SEC Drops Investigation into Immutable: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into Ethereum gaming platform Immutable without taking any enforcement action. This comes after the Commission issued a Wells Notice to Immutable last year over alleged securities law violations related to the IMX token. Immutable CEO Robbie Ferguson hailed the news as a "huge win" for Web3 gaming and digital ownership rights.
Off the Grid Mainnet Launch: The popular shooter Off the Grid is set to transition from the GUNZ testnet to its mainnet on March 31, along with the launch of the GUN token. Players have been eagerly anticipating this move, with a thriving black market for in-game skins already hinting at the potential for crypto integration.
Forgotten Runiverse Launch: The Ronin role-playing game Forgotten Runiverse has officially launched in early access, allowing players to explore a fantasy world based on the Ethereum NFT collection Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult. After three years of development and extensive testing, players can now delve into the Moonlit Wilds update, which introduces new gameplay elements and quests.
GameStop Embraces Bitcoin: GameStop has updated its investment policy to include cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as permissible investment instruments. The company plans to raise $1.3 billion through convertible senior notes to fund general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin. This move follows a trend set by other companies like Strategy in using Bitcoin as a Treasury Reserve Asset.
ICYMI
- Crypto shooter Kompete introduces new features
- Rainbow wallet users can mint a free pet in SankoPets
- New content and token pumps in Arbitrum RPG Pirate Nation
- AI integration in Solana game Star Atlas
- Unique on-chain mechanics in Ethereum shooter MegaETH
- Nyan Heroes playtest and airdrop in Solana shooter
- Gunzilla Games acquires and revives Game Informer magazine
- Fableborne closed playtest on Ronin
- Self-Made Billionaire mobile game launch on Immutable zkEVM
- Parallel trading card game launch in the Philippines
- Tokyo Beast launch trailer release
- Azuki NFT collection pre-orders for trading card game
- AI Arena competition in Arbitrum
- Treeverse MMORPG first season launch
- Kamigotchi funding round completion
- Gods Unchained season two battle pass launch
GG Spotlight
Check out our original stories from the past week, curated by Andrew Hayward, for some weekend reading delight.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and news in the world of crypto and NFT gaming!