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Dogecoin surged back into the spotlight recently, hitting a three-year high price in December amid a broader crypto market spike, not to mention continued promotion from Elon Musk, who until recently drove a government agency called the Department of Government Efficiency—yes, the DOGE. The original meme coin is all about vibes, and if you’re looking to bring more of that goofy fun into your life, then you can find Dogecoin and the meme dog’s likeness in several games. From a Fortnite-like battle royale shooter to a strategic trading card game and even a crypto mining game that pays out real Bitcoin…
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 Dogecoin gaming explosion: PlaysOut plans to release approximately 15 Dogecoin-themed mini-games throughout the rest of…
Spending $300 million on a game is one way to set that game on the road to success; ultra-detailed, immersive games like Assassin’s Creed Shadows and next year’s Grand Theft Auto 6 appeal to gamers looking for a cutting edge experience. But $300 million doesn’t promise you a good game—just a big one. We’re not even six full months into 2025, and indie developers can’t stop dropping great games on us, from genuine all-timers to zeitgeist-catching games that we all can’t resist picking up and checking out. Making it even more impressive is how many big mainstream releases we’ve had…
This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. FIFA, Maplestory, Off the Grid, Inversion. These are among the few high-profile names to have launched (or plan to launch) chains on Avalanche’s tech stack lately. Why Avalanche and not Ethereum? The answer starts with Avalanche9000, the network’s largest upgrade that went into effect last December. It was Avalanche’s own version of “The Merge,” which radically overhauled validator economics. As part of ACP-77, Avalanche validator’s high fixed stake cost requirements (2000 AVAX) were replaced with a low-cost, pay-as-you-go model. Reduced upfront costs have made it attractive to…
FIFA Rivals launched across iOS and Android on Thursday, and developer Mythical Games believes that the mobile blockchain game could make a massively larger impact than its earlier American football game, NFL Rivals. The licensed mobile soccer game is rolling out with a multi-year licensing agreement with giant sportswear brand Adidas. As a result, the game will feature Adidas-sponsored athletes, including Lionel Messi—widely considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time—along with collectible, tradable gear. John Linden, co-founder and CEO of Mythical Games, told Decrypt that announcing the game was an eye-opening experience, as the studio felt the…
This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Eight months after its early access public launch, Off The Grid is preparing to release on Steam. The game is currently available as a free-to-play title via the Epic Games Store on PC and on latest-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles’ respective game shops. We don’t have the exact Steam launch date yet, but Delphi Ventures Founding Partner Piers Kicks, whose firm invested in Gunzilla Games, said yesterday that the shooter is coming to Steam in a “few weeks” (so likely in the last week of June). The…
In crypto investing, it’s easy to focus only on what you see: the price, trading volume, and market cap. But these numbers often hide the bigger picture. Fully Diluted Valuation helps uncover that by showing the total potential value of a cryptocurrency project if all tokens were in circulation. If you’ve ever wondered, “what is FDV in crypto?” and why it matters, you’re not alone. FDV helps investors understand how token supply might evolve and what that means for value over time. As more tokens are unlocked or minted, the market can change quickly—especially if demand is variable. Whether you’re…
Tencent Holdings Ltd. is reportedly considering an expansion of its gaming assets with a potential deal for Nexon Co. The potential acquisition for $15B is currently in the private talks stage. The international tech conglomerate Tencent Holdings Ltd. is considering an acquisition of the gaming company Nexon Co. Following the news, shares of Nexon rallied by 10%, valuing the company at over $15B. Nexon Co traded at over 2,640 JPY, up over 14.4% for the year to date. Nexon Co. is still held by its largest owner, Kim Jung-ju and his family, owning 44.4% of Nexon through NXS Corp. At…
My Neighbor Alice, one of the top metaverse Web3 games, will join forces with the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection. The game will add a new Pudgy Land region, with special quests and full integration of all NFT collections. My Neighbor Alice, one of the most ambitious Web3 games, will join forces with the Pudgy Penguins project to expand its metaverse. All the Penguins from the NFT collections will be available as playable characters, with a dedicated Pudgy Land environment and special quests. The game aims to revive hype after a few years of slower development for Web3 gaming projects. Pudgy…
Dogecoin will see a slew of hypercasual mini-games released throughout the rests of the year via the DogeOS application layer, utilizing the DOGE network for the games’ reward system and more. Published by PlaysOut, approximately 15 Doge-themed games spanning various genres will be rolled out by the end of the year, with the first title expected in August. These casual mini-games will be playable via the MyDoge wallet and PlaysOut mobile app, with the hope that the games will find their way onto other platforms. The games are expected to utilize the Dogecoin blockchain, with leaderboards, quests, and competitions likely…
