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With over 4,000 decentralized apps and more than 500 blockchain games, BNB Chain is leading the charge in Web3 gaming. Developed by Binance, BNB Chain offers faster speeds, lower latency, and greater scalability compared to Ethereum. Its Proof of Staked Authority (PoSA) mechanism enables 3-second block times—perfect for fast-paced play-to-earn games. Thanks to EVM compatibility, developers can easily build or migrate dApps, making it a top choice for game studios. From fantasy RPGs to expansive metaverses, BNB Chain is home to a wide range of blockchain games. Let’s dive into the five most promising titles dominating the scene in 2024.…

ZKcandy, a new Ethereum scaling network focused on mobile gaming, announced the launch of its mainnet Tuesday after completing a testnet phase that resulted in users creating some 2.46 million total wallets. ZKcandy was co-created by Southeast Asia-based game developer iCandy Interactive and ZKsync developer Matter Labs, with the network using the latter’s Ethereum layer-2 scaling technology. The mainnet launch comes following ZKcandy’s $4 million seed round, which was led by Wemix and Animoca Ventures. Eight games are currently available to play following the mainnet launch, including Pepe Kingdom, Sugar Rush, and Candy Defense. ZKcandy said the platform is designed…

The crypto and NFT gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to get caught up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games. Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase…

The world of Web3 gaming is about to get an upgrade with Hatch Kings, an upcoming play-to-earn game on BNB Chain. Developed by Revolving Games, Hatch Kings combines strategy, resource management, and collectible gaming in an exciting dragon-taming adventure. The game is powered by $HATCH, a BNB-backed, community-owned token, making it one of the most anticipated blockchain games of 2024. Here’s everything you need to know. How Does Hatch Kings Work? At its core, Hatch Kings is about taming, training, and optimizing dragons to generate the highest possible gold per hour (GPH). Players unlock dragon eggs, hatch them, and level…

Moonveil has formed an alliance with W3GG that functions as a subDAO beneath Yield Guild Games to bring innovative changes to gaming systems in Southeast Asia. The collaborative partnership announced on X seeks to reward blockchain users and grant them digital possession of games while encouraging studio progression. 🌟 Moonveil X W3GG 🔥We’re thrilled to partner with @w3ggofficial, a subDAO of YGG and a leading force in decentralized gaming, building a protocol that empowers players in Southeast Asia with blockchain rewards and true digital ownership! 🎮This partnership is all about… pic.twitter.com/ovIoxZKCR1 — Moonveil.gg (@Moonveil_Studio) April 3, 2025 Moonveil: A Gamer-Centric…

Pixels and Forgotten Runiverse, a pair of crypto games on the gaming-focused Ethereum scaling network Ronin, are teaming up to bring Pixels’ PIXEL token to the Runiverse—the massively-multiplayer online role-playing game or MMORPG that just opened to the public in early access. Forgotten Runiverse, developed by Biosonic, is based on the lore of the Ethereum NFT collection Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult. The game opted to move from layer-2 Arbitrum to Ronin in July 2024 and will eventually have its own native token, XP, which will act as the ecosystem token for Forgotten Runes. Social farming game Pixels also made its…

Since it launched in March 2024, Hamster Kombat has become a huge hit in the crypto gaming world, with over 200 million players around the globe. This Telegram-based game even reached nearly 300 million players before its The Open Network (TON) token launch in September. What makes Hamster Kombat special is that it’s not just another clicker game. It has fun challenges that give big rewards, making the game more exciting and rewarding. Players can earn free crypto by mining, completing tasks, and especially by finishing Achievements. These challenges test your skills and help you earn even more as you…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. When it comes to crypto gaming, is there any point in taking on the risk that comes with building a “AAA” game — or should studios just focus on simpler mobile games with dynamic economies instead? Crypto founders at Ronin and Avalanche clashed over the issue on X this week. In light of Off The Grid’s GUN token launch on Monday and perceived success as a blockchain game thus far, Ava Labs founder and CEO Emin Gün Sirer declared: “AVAX won gaming for sure. If you’re developing…

Off the Grid creator Gunzilla Games added a Bored Ape Yacht Club-themed content pack Wednesday as part of an “Ape-ril” promotion for Pro subscribers of its battle royale game. The pack contains two new Bored Ape-inspired skins or avatar designs, along with two Ape-themed guns and two fresh emotes that allow users to “go apeshit” or “hump for dominance” when celebrating their in-game achievements. “Time to go full ape sh*t with two Bored Apes battling for clout, coin, and chaos,” the game’s official account posted on X (formerly Twitter), alongside a promotional trailer that features Apes running around inside the…

The makers of fantasy role-playing game RavenQuest will launch the QUEST token on the gaming-focused Ethereum layer-2 network Immutable zkEVM on Wednesday. Developed by Tavernlight Games, the free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game—or MMORPG—released for PC on March 14. Now the studio is launching RavenQuest’s native token to “fuel” its economy. “QUEST is not waiting for a use case,” the game posted on X (formerly Twitter). “It plugs directly into a live game where utility isn’t a future promise, it’s reality.” We flipped the Script: Game First, Token Second. RavenQuest isn’t just as cinematic trailer or demo. It’s a live,…