The world of crypto and NFT gaming is buzzing with activity these days, with new games launching, token airdrops happening, and a flurry of other exciting developments taking place. It can be overwhelming to keep up with everything that’s going on, but fear not, as Decrypt’s GG has got you covered. If you’re looking for a quick way to stay updated on the latest happenings in the world of crypto games, This Week in Crypto Games is here to help.
Our weekend roundup brings you the biggest news from the past week, along with some additional tidbits that you may have missed. We also highlight a few of our original stories from the week to keep you informed and entertained.
Biggest News:
1. Rumble Kong League Moves to Ronin: The popular arcade-style basketball game Rumble Kong League has made the switch from the Avalanche network to the Ethereum sidechain network Ronin. The game is currently in its soft launch phase on iOS and Android, with rewards for Ronin wallet holders and plans for an on-chain token launch later this quarter.
2. Farm Frens Snapshot: The developers of Farm Frens and Everseed announced a final snapshot date for their upcoming token launch and airdrop. Players have until January 20 to secure their airdrop allocation based on their in-game achievements and NFT holdings related to Everseed.
3. AI Chess Tournament: International Master Levy Rozman hosted a chess exhibition featuring AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and X’s Grok. Despite some promising opening moves, ChatGPT ultimately lost to the chess master Stockfish.
ICYMI:
– Solana meme coin MLG is hosting a $50,000 Call of Duty trickshot competition.
– Doom can now be played within PDF files.
– Forgotten Runiverse conducted a stress test called “Crash the Runiverse” last week.
– OpTic Gaming’s Seth “Scump” Abner has a content pack in the crypto shooter Off the Grid.
– Japanese arena shooter Dark Machine launched its token.
– Genopets announced an airdrop for GENE stakers.
– Nifty Island introduced a world for crypto AI agents.
In addition to these highlights, there have been exciting developments in games like The Machines Arena, Jade City, Cooking Norma: Burger IMXpress, Pixels, Monsters.fun, and BeraTone. Content creators like CryptoStache and Midnight Mayor have also been busy creating new experiences for players.
GG Spotlight:
Don’t miss our original stories from this week, curated by Andrew Hayward, for some in-depth reads on the latest trends and happenings in the world of crypto gaming.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights on the ever-evolving landscape of crypto and NFT gaming. And remember, Decrypt’s GG is here to keep you informed and entertained every step of the way.