Weekly Digest

March kicks off with mega moves as Square Enix is on the path to integrate IPs such as Final Fantasy and Tomb Raider into Web3 gaming. Not to be outdone, Ubisoft is partnering with Cross the Ages and its Watch Dogs series. DeFi Kingdoms joins forces with Metis Labs to launch PvP gameplay. Battle Bears, on the other hand, ditch SkyMavis, as the team part ways on the Ronin chain. Sequence launches embedded wallets to facilitate smooth Web3 gaming experiences. Animoca continues to push forward with various initiatives, and Bored Ape owners Yuga Labs test its Bored Ape-themed Otherside Metaverse, receiving a bunch of mixed reviews.

Also in our weekly digest:

• Axie Infinity partners with Philippines finance app GCash

• Aurory shuts down Aurory Tactics to focus on its Web3 RPG

• Faraland launches a new Seasonal PvP Tournament

• Parallel Studios makes a mark with its open beta

• Big Time introduces craftable decorations for owners

• Project K by Yoshiki Okamoto ditches the code name and reveals his NFT game project, Changokushi

BlockLords - Game Review and Interview 

Web3 Gaming News of the Week🎮

• Square Enix plans to commercialize NFTs featuring assets from its iconic series, Final Fantasy, and Tomb Raider

• Ubisoft is partnering with Ethereum NFT card game 'Cross the Ages' to introduce in-game cards inspired by its Watch Dogs series

• DeFi Kingdoms has partnered with Metis Labs to launch a 3v3 turn-based PvP gameplay on the Metis blockchain

• SkyMavis and Battle Bears have agreed to part ways in the Ronin chain

• Aurory shuts down Aurory Tactics to focus on its Web3 RPG, Seekers of Tokane

• Faraland has launched a new Seasonal PvP Tournament for The Era of Legionnaire

• Yuga Labs tests its Bored Apes-themed Otherside Metaverse, allowing players to control their exposures

• Axie Infinity partners with Philippines finance app GCash

• Parallel Studios has launched its Web3 TCG, Parallel, into open beta with Style

• Big Time has introduced craftable decorations for Forge and Armory owners, with new recipes added

• Paradise Tycoon has launched its Beta Phase, aiming to bring players closer together and transform islands into social hubs

• Machines Arena has transitioned its skins to NFTs on the Ronin Network

• NFL Rivals has launched its first phase of the NFL Rivals Combine program, themed Shuttle Run

• Echoes of Empire, a 4X MMO, is set to release new features such as PvE combat and the first Guild system

• Illuvium has introduced two new reward categories for its Creator Program: Most Engaged Creators and Most Viewed Creators

• Improbable, the metaverse company behind Otherside, plans to host up to 40,000 users in a virtual area

Sequence Launches Embedded Wallets for Smooth Web3 Gaming

Sequence, a leading web3 game development platform, has launched the concept of Embedded Wallets - a non-custodial smart contract wallet service designed for a unified approach to blockchain integration into games.

With no annoying pop-ups or transaction signatures, players can sign up and play right away with these wallets using well-known means like email or existing accounts. Gamers can enjoy web3-enhanced games on any device or engine, effortlessly purchase in-game items with credit cards across EVM networks, and gain access to enterprise-grade security features.

Embedded wallets allow for tight privacy/security compliance, integrated fiat on-ramps, quick cross-chain transactions for players without gas fees, and fully customizable onboarding procedures for developers. This AAA game-grade invention removes significant UX and onboarding barriers that have impeded the uptake of web3 gaming. According to Sequence's CEO, it's "a critical milestone" in making web3 interactions fun and easy enough for mass use

• Nyan Heroes is offering more codes for unlocking secrets to Nekovia and boosting earnings

• Telegram game Notcoin has announced a new policy to purge inactive accounts before the launch of its on-chain $NOT token

• Axie Classic is introducing Guilds and major updates in March 2024

• Mystic Moose has introduced GoGo Mojo, an endless runner game, and its first ETH Collection, War Banner NFTs

• Kepithor Studios has reestablished a connection with the Enjin ecosystem

• XPLA has formed a strategic partnership with gaming investment firm Play Ventures

Animoca Always Moving Forward

Animoca Brands has been actively expanding its presence and partnerships within the space. With the introduction of Mocaverse Realm Points in Nine Chronicles M, the company aims to enhance the gaming experience and reward players within its expanding Mocaverse ecosystem. Additionally, Animoca Brands has joined forces with Ubisoft to support the official launch of DOGAMÍ Academy on Android and iOS platforms. Furthermore, the company's Japanese subsidiary, Animoca Brands Japan, has formed a strategic partnership with KDDI Corporation to promote Web3 adoption by integrating the Mocaverse into KDDI's offerings, solidifying Animoca Brands' commitment to driving innovation in the decentralized web

• Devikins, the turn-based RPG on Klever, introduces new features such as email registration for DVK and NFT withdrawals

• Spider Tanks developers have made the $SILK token available for all items in the Gala Games title, including Weapons and Bodies

• NFT Worlds co-founder ArkDev plans to launch Hytopia beta

• Netmarble and Wemade have partnered to create a unified Web3 ecosystem

• Project K by Yoshiki Okamoto ditches the code name and reveals his NFT game project, Changokushi

Web3 Gaming Trends 🚀

• Lucidia, a leading game studio, has announced its ambition to lead the Web3 gaming revolution in the Middle East

• Gamereum has launched its gaming-optimized blockchain, the first CROSS-WEB Adaptation Gaming Blockchain

• Sebastian Park discusses the issue of games being killed by liveops and proposes a solution using AI in game development

• Undeads Games has launched a new game called Undeads Viral, which rewards players for inviting friends and growing squads

• Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have developed a novel approach to tracking human movement in the metaverse

Web3 Funding News 💸

• Pixelmon successfully raised $7.1 million in a community pre-sale of the Mon Protocol fractionalized IP ecosystem

• Entangle has raised $4 million in funding and executed a token sale

• ChronoForge, a multiplayer action RPG, has secured $3 million in a strategic investment round

• Stack has raised $3 million in seed funding led by venture firm Archetype

• Readygg has hired former Sony Interactive chairman Shawn Layden as an advisor for a $4 million funding target

Alpha Test, Early Access & Hands-On Gaming ⚒️

Shrapnel’s STX1.2 event begins, 7th March

BAC genesis NFT mint, 7th March

Night Crows launches on Wemix, 12th March

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