The world of crypto and NFT gaming is buzzing with activity, with new games launching, token airdrops happening, and a constant stream of exciting developments. 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 stay informed about the latest happenings in the world of crypto games, look no further than This Week in Crypto Games.
Our weekend roundup brings you the biggest news from the past week, along with some lesser-known tidbits you might have missed. We also highlight a few of our original stories from the week to keep you in the loop.
Biggest News
FIFA Rivals: Mythical Games has partnered with FIFA to create a new mobile soccer game called FIFA Rivals. Slated for release in summer 2025 on iOS and Android, this free-to-play game will allow players to build and manage their soccer clubs while competing in real-time matches. Utilizing the Mythos chain, players can collect and trade professional soccer stars, past and present.
MemeFi Airdrop: The tap-to-earn game MemeFi launched its token on the Sui network, distributing tokens to eligible players through centralized exchange OKX and on-chain claims. The MEMEFI token’s price has seen a significant drop since its launch, but its future prospects depend on the game’s development and ecosystem plans.
Pac-Man NFTs: Flickplay and Bandai Namco Entertainment are teaming up to launch a Pokémon Go-style scavenger hunt to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man. Exclusive Pac-Man digital collectibles will be released in two series, with the first available in Shibuya and the second globally through the Flickplay store.
ICYMI
– Telegram game Notcoin hosted a pixel art competition with token rewards.
– Ethereum game franchise Super Champs launched its Base token.
– Crypto trading card game Parallel released its Aftermath expansion.
– Tap-to-earn Telegram app Blum launched Memepad for The Open Network.
– Sparkball launched “Season Zero,” described as League of Legends meets Rocket League.
In addition to these updates, The Open Loot network announced its OL token launch and a forthcoming airdrop, while Axie Infinity introduced the Wings of the Nightmare expansion. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl launched without in-game NFT plans after facing backlash, and Wayfinder will launch its PROMPT token in Q1 2025 following a DAO vote. Telegram’s latest app update now allows users to run mini apps, including games, in full-screen mode.
Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the world of crypto and NFT gaming. Edited by Andrew Hayward.