RECENT UPDATES

• Blocklords, a medieval real-time strategy game, unveiled its "Slay The Bear" cinematic trailer on November 21. The trailer features a huntress on a quest to find a rare albino moose, and her journey takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a bear. The cinematic trailer aims to create a marketing sensation and capture the attention of gamers, offering a glimpse into the immersive and adventurous world of the grand strategy MMO game.

• AVALON, an interoperable and multi-genre MMORPG designed for both players and developers, has revealed its latest game trailer. The trailer provides a glimpse of the game world and highlights its impressive graphics quality. Moreover, it offers a sneak peek into the gameplay, showcasing elements such as shooting, building, and exploration that players can expect to experience once the game becomes playable.

• Gods Unchained, a well-known Web3 trading card game, announced on November 20 that it plans to integrate Immutable Passport starting in early December 2023. The Immutable Passport functions as a gamer's profile based on the Immutable platform. This integration is expected to offer users a streamlined way to manage their assets within the game, simplifying the overall process for players.

• Devikins recently launched a significant update featuring the powerful World Serpent in a cooperative PvE event. It has five progressively challenging levels, offering higher rewards. Players are encouraged to gather their strongest characters to defeat the World Serpent.

• Riders in Derby Stars can now earn $DSRUN through Daily Missions, expanding its availability beyond just PvP. This addition to daily activities for GM Riders is made possible with the help of the meticulously crafted Daily Mission guide by Professor Dana.

GAME LAUNCHES

• Meta Merge, a pet collection and battle game leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Games Creation (AIGC), officially launched on November 18. The essence of the game lies in merging your pets/NFTs to facilitate evolution and enhance their strength, enabling players to engage in battles against AI or other players. The game is now available for download on both Google Play Store and the App Store.

• Summoners League, a free-to-play Match-3 PvP puzzle CCG, is now globally released on mobile platforms with its unique utility token on the WEMIX platform. Available on Android and iOS through Google Play Store and Apple App Store, the studio has also launched three events, each lasting two weeks, to celebrate the game's official release.

• The Torque Motorsport Digital Store has gone live with its Nissan NFT car sale, featuring digital replicas of Nissan's iconic vehicles, including models like the 180sx and Fairlady Z Z34. Two versions are available: Standard Edition (Non-NFT) and Limited Edition (NFT), each offering unique features and benefits.

NEW PHASES AND BETA

• Aviram Studio, a web3 game studio, has started the search for beta testers for their latest game, "Slice Master." This slicing game will be playable on The Sandbox, a unified metaverse. Those interested in joining the beta testing phase are encouraged to drop a comment on the relevant post, explaining why they consider themselves the ultimate slice ninja.

• Citizen Conflict, a team-based first-person shooter that merges fast-paced gameplay, has initiated its 4.0 alpha release. The Alpha version is now accessible on the Epic Games Store, providing open access to everyone. This significant update introduces new maps, heroes, weapons, and enhances the overall gameplay experience with smoother mechanics.

• HeXenagos, a medieval turn-based Strategy PvP game played on a hexagonal-like board, has entered its Open Beta phase at Vulcan Studios. This marks the launch of Vulcan Studios' new game, providing unrestricted access for players. In this game, players can employ various strategies to compete against opponents.

• Illuvium Arena enters a new era with the launch of its beta phase 3 on November 28th. This update introduces Arena PvP, allowing players to assemble teams from all available Illuvials and items to compete against others, battling until only one team is left standing.

MINTS AND SALES

• Magic Alchemy, a dark fantasy economics strategy game, recently completed its Mystical Mug Mint on November 24 on Earn Alliance’s Rocket Launcher. With only 400 mugs available, they swiftly sold out within minutes. The cosmetic item contained a secret surprise for minters, adding an element of mystery and excitement for those who managed to secure one.

• Big Time, a highly anticipated Sci-fi MMORPG, held its Fabricator Mystery Box event on November 20, where 6,000 boxes quickly sold out upon going live. Priced at approximately $350 per box, these mystery boxes are used to craft wonders within the game. They offer players chances to uncover workshops ranging from Rare to Exotic Rarity. Additionally, each box comes complete with 12,500 Time Crystals, providing players with the resources to progress on their journey to becoming master craftspersons.

• Big Time commenced its second round of the Leaderboard campaign on November 18. Following issues of cheating and system abuse, which resulted in several players being banned after the first round, the project has implemented Know Your Customer (KYC) verification for players in the second round. The leaderboard features prizes, adding an extra incentive for players to strive for the top positions. Despite challenges, the game continues to attract players who are eager to participate and compete.

EVENTS

• Axie Infinity, an early game-changer in the world of Web3 Games, has brought back its Classic mode. Previously known as Bloodmoon Rising, it has been rebranded as Cursed Coliseum. This mode introduces curses that can be inflicted on players' Axies once they reach a certain phase in the game. This news has generated significant excitement and discussion within the Axie community, particularly in the Philippines, with many expressing the anticipation of a revived era for Axie Infinity.

• Bit Heroes Quest, a pixel-style open-world RPG from Kongregate's Bitverse ecosystem, has introduced a new event called Bit Harvest. This seasonal event offers players exclusive rewards like a new companion called Yeggi, cosmetics such as Bread Knight and Onion Knight, materials, a special schematic, energy, and more.

PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDRAISES

• Champion Tactics, a player-versus-player tactical RPG developed by Ubisoft, will partner with Animoca Brands, where the game will join Mocaverse, a collection of NFT memberships created by Animoca Brands. This partnership aims to integrate the game with the broader ecosystem of Web3 and NFTs, providing new opportunities and experiences for players.

• Saga, a protocol designed to assist crypto game developers in launching their own blockchains, has disclosed a $5 million seed extension round. This funding aims to further the development of the protocol, with a particular focus on supporting blockchain gaming initiatives. Notably, Saga is working on the creation of "chainlets," which will facilitate the connection of different blockchain networks for more streamlined management. Additionally, a community airdrop of tokens is planned upon the launch of the mainnet.

• The Ready Games, also known as READYgg, an infrastructure for Web3 gamers and Dev Creator economy, announced a new partnership on November 21 with Aptos Labs, a company based on Aptos Blockchain. This collaboration aims to onboard over 15 million gamers to Aptos Blockchain. READYgg, with its extensive network of 2000 games and millions of players, is expected to play a significant role in facilitating the adoption of Aptos Blockchain among a large and diverse gaming community.

• Matr1x has raised $10 million in funding, led by Folius Ventures and SevenX Fund, along with significant contributions from ABCDE Capital, Jambo, Initiate Capital, and Find Satoshi Lab, totaling $20 million in capital.