The world of crypto gaming is constantly evolving, with new games, token airdrops, and market fluctuations keeping players on their toes. Here at Decrypt’s GG, we’ve got you covered with the latest updates from the crypto gaming space. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stories from the past week and other interesting tidbits from the industry.
Top Stories
Solana Game Pass: Last week, a free Solana Game Pass NFT mint was launched on Magic Eden to support the Solana gaming ecosystem. The program, known as "Season 0," includes 30 partnered games like Star Atlas, Nyan Heroes, Stepn, and BR1: Infinite. Pass holders can participate in quests on GAM3S.GG to win raffle tickets for a prize pool of SOL, NFTs, and other assets. With over 33,000 passes minted so far, the program aims to enhance the gaming experience through rewards and collaborations.
"Ponzi" games pop: The rise of "Ponzi" games like Bigcoin, which recently saw a surge in popularity before crashing 83%, has caught the attention of players and traders alike. These games, characterized by transparent reward systems, have attracted a new audience looking for alternatives to traditional gaming models. While games like Minereum and Dungeons of Fortune have also gained traction, they have faced similar outcomes post-launch.
SEC drops CyberKongz case: The SEC has concluded its investigation into Ethereum NFT and gaming project CyberKongz without findings or enforcement actions. This decision comes after years of scrutiny regarding the project’s BANANA token, game elements, and contract migration. The CyberKongz team sees this as a victory against unjust allegations and crippling legal fees, joining other NFT-related companies that have recently had their SEC investigations closed.
ICYMI
- Ethereum’s Wolf Game expanded to Solana but faced backlash, leading to the halting of the game and token liquidity.
- AI models struggle to play classic games like Doom, highlighting the challenges in AI development.
- Minecraft clone Chunked launched on the Somnia network testnet, testing the network’s capabilities by putting every in-game action on-chain.
- Ethereum game Treeverse launched its first in-game season of rewards on Immutable zkEVM.
GG Spotlight
Check out some of our original stories from the past week:
- Dapper Labs teases the launch of "Meowcoins" for players of CryptoKitties: All the Zen.
- LOL Land, a digital crypto board game, will launch on Abstract on May 2.
- Ethereum NFT project Creepz introduced a "spin-to-win" gacha rewards game.
- Battle royale shooter Off the Grid introduced its new "ChemTech" battle pass with exclusive in-game items and rewards.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the world of crypto gaming. Happy gaming!