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MetaDOS announces its groundbreaking collaboration with GaFin to energize the landscape of Web3 gaming. This partnership strives to merge immersive Web3 Battle Royale gameplay with a reward-focused and thriving community experience. This advanced move aims to introduce next-gen engagement to the gaming scene of blockchain. 🤝 MetaDOS x @Gafin_io : Strategic Partnership Announcement 🔗MetaDOS is proud to announce our strategic partnership with @Gafin_io — an innovative on-chain gaming platform dedicated to empowering both players and game developers in the Web3 gaming space.🚀 Together, we… pic.twitter.com/nYP6G2nuLu — MetaDOS (@MetaDOS) May 22, 2025 MetaDOS, a Web3 Battle Royale game, has announced this…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Ember Sword, a crypto MMORPG in development, has been cancelled. They say it’s because the team couldn’t get more funding for the game. Ember Sword once used Polygon, then the Immutable X chain, then Mantle, asking early NFT buyers to migrate their assets from chain to chain over the years. “In today’s market,” the team wrote in a message, all that’s left of its now-wiped website, “we couldn’t find a path to keep building. Our journey, and the servers, will go offline.” So how much funding did…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Crypto gaming studio VOYA Games has raised $5 million in funding in a round led by 1kx and Makers Fund, with RockawayX also investing. Angel investors Jeff Zirlin, who cofounded Sky Mavis, and Sebastien Borget, cofounder and COO of The SandBox, also participated in the round (Zirlin is also a partner at 1kx). “Our goal is to build a token ecosystem where games are connected through a shared player economy and culture,” said VOYA Games CEO and founder Oliver Loffler. The studio plans to use the funding…

Effort will Unite Builders, Players, and Communities on the Leading EVM Platform in Polkadot [May 20, 2025 – Singapore, SG] -Moonbeam, the premier destination for EVM-based applications in the Polkadot ecosystem, is leveling up its commitment to Web3 gaming with the launch of the Moonbeam Gaming Hub—a dedicated portal spotlighting the growing ecosystem of games, tools, and tournaments built on Moonbeam. Whether someone is a developer looking to launch, a player ready to compete, or a community member wanting to connect, the Moonbeam Gaming Hub is a gateway to the future of Web3 gaming. “Moonbeam has always focused on reducing…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Axie Infinity and Sky Mavis cofounder Alexander Larsen is calling out Sui-powered game Seed, also known as Seed Go, alleging copyright infringement. “This infringes on our Axie Infinity IP, and it’s not okay,” Larsen said in response to a tweet about the project. He also tagged two Mysten Labs cofounders, plus Sui and Mysten Labs, asking them to address the issue “so we can all save money and time.” A spokesperson for Sky Mavis separately confirmed to me that the company has informed the Sui team of…

The world of Blockchain Gaming is constantly evolving, bringing new dynamics to player interaction and value creation. For fans of the iconic MapleStory franchise, the venture into Web3 with MapleStory Universe promised an exciting new era. However, integrating real-world economic principles into a vibrant virtual world comes with unique challenges, particularly concerning player expectations around Return on Investment (ROI). Understanding the MapleStory Universe Economy Challenge At the heart of MapleStory Universe lies a complex player-driven economy where digital assets, including items and NFTs, hold tangible value. The Executive Producer, known as @TowelHolderA on X, recently stepped forward to address significant…

If you’ve ever wondered ‘what is a blockchain’, you’re not alone. This once-niche concept is now at the center of how we’re rethinking digital trust. Whether you’re storing medical data, verifying steps in a supply chain, or managing transaction records on the Bitcoin blockchain, blockchain is reshaping how information flows. But how do blockchain systems actually work? And why is this form of distributed ledger technology so important across industries? This article breaks it all down in plain terms. What Is Blockchain Technology? Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records data across multiple computers. No single person or group…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Pengu Clash has kicked off its launch today by letting in a portion of its waitlist ahead of a full public release. The new Telegram game featuring the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection’s cutesy seabirds is a 1v1 multiplayer battler. Players can dress up their penguins and fight each other at different types of minigames, whether it’s curling, darts, football or something else. Pengu Clash isn’t a pay-to-win game but instead rewards skill, Michal Dabrowski, CEO and founder of crypto gaming protocol Elympics, told me in an interview.…

Tatsu Works is pulling the plug on Tatsumeeko: Lumina Fates, ending a three-year journey backed by $7.5 million in venture capital. Blockchain game developer Tatsu Works said it’s stopping the development of its MMORPG-lite title “Tatsumeeko: Lumina Fates,” three years after raising $7.5 million in venture funding. 📜 Embracing What’s Next For TatsuToday, we’d like to share a difficult decision. The Tatsu team has discontinued the development of Tatsumeeko. However, we’re still here. With sharper focus and hard-won lessons, we’re working on Project: Wander, a new experience designed… pic.twitter.com/f5esIasfdt — Tatsumeeko (@tatsumeeko) May 19, 2025 The Singapore-based company said in…

It’s tough to keep tabs on the ever-changing crypto gaming space, thanks to the constant flow of news: everything from big game launches and fun degen experiments to token price swings and occasional project collapses. It’s a lot to follow. Luckily,we’re plugged in at Decrypt’s GG. We cover the biggest happenings throughout the week, and then this weekly roundup provides a quick way to catch up, as well as find a bunch of other little bits of news from throughout the week. Top stories MapleStory N now live: MapleStory N launched on the Avalanche blockchain, marking what’s being hailed as…