The world of crypto and NFT gaming is buzzing with activity, with new games launching, token airdrops happening, and a constant stream of updates. It can be overwhelming to keep up with everything that’s going on, but fear not, Decrypt’s GG has you covered. If you’re looking for a quick way to catch up on the latest news in crypto gaming, look no further than This Week in Crypto Games.
Our weekly roundup brings you the biggest news from the past week, along with some smaller tidbits you might have missed. We also highlight a few original stories from our team that you won’t want to miss.
Biggest News
Ultra-rare Pokémon card: A first-edition, shadowless holographic Charizard Pokémon card from 1999 was recently auctioned off on Ethereum scaling network Polygon by collectibles platform Courtyard. The PSA 10-graded card, valued at $250,000, is currently up for auction with a top bid of $44,000.
Pixels competition: Pixels, a crypto farming and social game on the Ethereum gaming network Ronin, kicked off its latest Guild Wars competitive season called Spore Sports. With $4 million worth of PIXEL tokens up for grabs, players will compete in gameplay focused on mushroom cultivation and strategic sabotage until March 4, 2025.
Nifty Island token date: Nifty Island announced that its ISLAND token launch will take place on December 17. Following a nine-month play-to-airdrop campaign, users will share 12.5% of the ISLAND token supply, with one million ISLAND tokens set aside for Web3 communities.
ICYMI
- Gaming tokens like The Sandbox (SAND), Decentraland (MANA), and Gala Games (GALA) are gaining popularity.
- Portal launched its cross-chain crypto gaming hub and wallet.
- CCP Games is selling Founder Access packs for Eve Frontier, with the closed alpha starting soon.
- OpenSeason announced it would burn 82% of its token supply.
- Illuvium Beyond teamed up with Casio G-Shock for an NFT card collection.
- Xai announced the release of "Tiny Sentry Keys" to enhance accessibility to its gaming ecosystem.
- Shatterline, a free-to-play shooter, is now live on the Epic Games Store.
GG Spotlight
If you’re looking for some weekend reading, here are some original stories from our team:
- Stay tuned for more exciting updates and news in the world of crypto gaming.
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