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Africa is becoming a player in the gaming industry and it’s all thanks to the mobile gaming market. Mobile gaming accounts for 92% of all gaming in Africa, and developers and investors are taking notice. This trend will continue to grow as internet access becomes more widespread and affordable. The African gaming market is forecasted to reach $3.72 billion by 2029, driven by increasing internet penetration, falling mobile data costs and innovations like cloud gaming, which brings high-quality gaming to low-end devices. African developers are also cashing in on this opportunity to create tech-driven experiences that cater to the needs…

Ethereum leads in social dominance and development activity, maintaining a stronger developer presence. Both Ethereum and Solana show similar whale interest, while Solana has lower liquidation volumes. With bullish sentiment from both crowd and smart money indicators, Solana [SOL] shows significant upward momentum, sparking interest in whether it can rival Ethereum [ETH] as a leading platform for decentralized applications (dApps). At press time, Ethereum trades at $2,680.82, marking a 2.17% increase over the past 24 hours.  Meanwhile, Solana was priced at $178.27, reflecting a 1.43% decline within the same period. Examining key metrics—social dominance, development activity, whale activity, and liquidation…

Development for a TV show based on blockchain game Space Nation Online is underway, executive produced by Roland Emmerich, the director of “Independence Day” and “The Day After Tomorrow.” The show is expected to amp up the drama and stakes around the sci-fi IP while potentially expanding the reach of the connected game. Emmerich and fellow executive producer Marco Weber revealed details about the “Space Nation” show in an exclusive interview with Decrypt, with the series currently estimated to launch sometime in early 2027. The eight-episode series will be a prequel to Space Nation Online, the crypto-fueled massively multiplayer online…

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enovix Corporation (“Enovix”) (NASDAQ: ENVX), a global high-performance battery company, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 10,416,667 shares of its common stock for total gross proceeds of $100 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by Enovix. The offering is expected to close on November 1, 2024, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. All of the shares of common stock in the offering will be sold by Enovix. Enovix has granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional…

PARAVOX, the 3v3 arena shooter, announced that they are bringing their game to the Solana blockchain. Choosing @Solana as our home was an easy decision. It’s the fastest network, perfectly matching our lightning-fast gameplay. To celebrate with the Solana community, we’ve released our elite Solana-themed skin for a limited time. Download PARAVOX now and claim yours today!… pic.twitter.com/94n8vBoJdc — PARAVOX (@PARAVOX_game) October 30, 2024 The announcement signals a major step for 81RAVENS, the studio behind PARAVOX, as they leverage Solana’s high-speed infrastructure to support their ambitious vision for a seamless gaming experience. According to the developers, “Choosing Solana as our…

Berachain is a new Layer 1 blockchain for DeFi. It solves liquidity fragmentation with a new Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus. Combined with its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, Berachain looks like an efficient platform for DeFi applications. In this article, we explore Berachain’s unique features, governance model, dApps, games, and NFTs, uncovering how its community and technology are shaping its path in DeFi. What is Berachain? Berachain is a high-performance blockchain where liquidity and security meet. Modular and interoperable, EVM-compatible Layer 1 chain where developers can create custom blockchain solutions without performance sacrifice. Berachain is still in its testnet…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum (ETH) is showing strength, finding support at a critical level around $2,400 and pushing to local highs near $2,800. Top analyst Ali Martinez shared a technical analysis highlighting Ethereum’s potential to break out. Holding this key level suggests ETH could be on the verge of a significant rally.  Martinez’s analysis points to a large trading channel with an upper boundary of around $6,000, indicating a substantial upside if ETH continues to gain momentum. Related Reading As the crypto market broadly trends toward new highs, Ethereum’s performance has lagged behind some altcoins. A…

A genre-twisting revival of SNK’s classic Samurai Shodown fighting game franchise will be launching on the upcoming SuiPlay0x1 gaming device, the creators of the Sui blockchain, Mysten Labs, announced on Wednesday. The crypto handheld console aims to rival Valve’s Steam Deck by playing PC and crypto games, and is set for release in 2025. Samurai Shodown was first launched in 1993 and spawned numerous fighting game entries, with a 2019 reboot more recently renewing the franchise in the minds of gamers. Now with Samurai Showdown R, the series has shifted into a mobile massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). This…

Platform’s Unique Community-Driven Approach Connects Brands With Hyperlocal Nano-Influencers to Unlock Authentic, Local Engagement DES MOINES, IA / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2024 / Hummingbirds, a SaaS platform that connects local content creators with emerging national and local brands to produce authentic, city-specific social media content, today announced the successful closure of its oversubscribed seed funding round, raising over $10 million. The round saw participation from both existing backers and new strategic investors specializing in hyperlocal marketing platforms. Hummingbirds LogoHummingbirds primary logo “We’re on a mission to revolutionize how brands connect with people in the communities they serve,” said Charise…

The slow but sure rise of Web3 has given birth to the concept of “play-to-earn” games that integrate with blockchain to provide players with ownership of their gaming assets and the ability to get paid for doing what they love best. But despite some initial success, notably during the height of the COVID pandemic when some people claimed to be making enough money to pay their living costs simply by playing games, Web3 game titles remain something of a niche product, with very few real video games players embracing them. You might not be able to make any money playing…