The world of crypto and NFT gaming is buzzing with activity, with new games launching, token airdrops happening, and exciting updates happening all the time. It can be overwhelming to keep up with everything that’s going on, but fear not, Decrypt’s GG has got you covered. If you’re looking for a quick way to catch up on the latest in crypto gaming, look no further than This Week in Crypto Games.
Our weekend roundup brings you the biggest news from the past week, along with some interesting tidbits you might have missed. We also highlight a few of our original stories from the week to keep you informed and entertained.
Biggest News
Off the Grid’s Major Moves: The Avalanche-based battle royale shooter, Off the Grid, recently received a significant update that revamped its aiming system, improved performance, and made adjustments to weapon performance. The update sets the stage for an upcoming ranked mode and includes changes that have shaken up the game’s meta. Additionally, developer Gunzilla Games announced the launch of the GUNZ Foundation in collaboration with Delphi Ventures, paving the way for the mainnet launch of the GUNZ L1 network and the upcoming GUN token.
TapSwap and Tomarket: TapSwap’s TAPS token launch and airdrop on The Open Network (TON) is set for late January, while Tomarket made a last-minute switch to the Aptos blockchain ahead of its launch. The TOMA token launch, eagerly anticipated by 50 million users, is now scheduled for December 20.
Ubisoft Launch and Mint: Gaming giant Ubisoft is gearing up to launch Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. on December 18 via the Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum. To celebrate, Ubisoft released a free NFT mint tied to the game, offering 10,000 NIJI Warrior ID Cards.
ICYMI
- Neon Machine appointed a new CEO and revealed ongoing fundraising for Shrapnel.
- Zoppel, a mobile shoot ’em up game, launched in alpha on the Ethereum layer-2 scaling network Skale.
- Crypto gaming ecosystem Treasure transitioned to its own Ethereum layer-2 chain.
- Notcoin introduced a new rewards sharing platform.
- OverTrip, a battle royale shooter, debuted on the Epic Games Store.
- Ethereum Name Service partnered with Ubisoft to offer ENS subdomains for NIJI Warrior ID Card holders.
These are just a few highlights from a week filled with exciting developments in the crypto gaming space. Stay tuned for more updates and news as the industry continues to evolve and grow.