MINTING AND AIRDROPS

• TitanBorn, a 3D Fighting Game, has reopened its badge mint on Earn Alliance Rocket Launcher on December 22. The initial launch was postponed due to website issues causing lags and unresponsiveness, but these issues have now been resolved. The badge, with a supply of 10k, provides 215 Gold to the Earn Alliance account of the minter. In addition to this, badge holders have the opportunity to win various prizes, including Basic NFT loot crates, Exclusive NFT Game Passes, and $100 USD worth of $GAMEFI.

• League of Kingdoms, an MMO strategy game, initiated its reserve-airdrop on December 20 in Earn Alliance Rocket Launcher. The featured item was a resource box with a supply of 2k. Those who successfully reserved the item will receive an airdrop containing resources and crystals valued at $4.99.

• Derby Stars, a horse racing metaverse game, initiated its Starter Pack reserve-airdrop on December 19, hosted on Earn Alliance Rocket Launcher. The item featured a supply of 3k. Participants who successfully reserved the Starter Pack received an Alpha Food Package. This package aims to enhance the outcomes of training users' horses.

• Crystals of Naramunz, an upcoming RPG similar to Diablo, commenced its Badge Mint on Earn Alliance Rocket Launcher on December 18. The badge, featuring only 5k supply, quickly sold out. Badge holders will receive an extra 150 Gold in the weekly Gold bonus for Earn Alliance users. Additionally, all badge holders are set to receive a secret in-game item upon the official launch of Crystals of Naramunz.

• Champions Tactics, Ubisoft's highly anticipated Web3 Player-versus-Player Turn-Based RPG, has successfully completed its public mint on December 19. The mint was offered for free on the Ethereum network, requiring users to cover gas fees, which could range from a few dollars to a couple of hundred dollars. The Warlord NFT, a sought-after item from the mint, quickly sold out and is now trading on OpenSea at a value of $600 or more. This success has contributed to the overall sales of Champions Tactics NFTs reaching an impressive $2 million.

• Overworld, a cross-platform MMORPG, experienced rapid success in its mint event, which sold out in less than one minute. However, the achievement was accompanied by dissatisfaction from many participants who were unable to mint. In response, the founder issued an apology, expressing the commitment to improve and address concerns related to the community's experience. The sell-out was attributed to issues such as oversubscribed whitelists and inadequate management.

SEASONAL UPDATES AND NEW PHASES

• Aurory, the Pokemon-inspired battler game on the Solana blockchain, has commenced its two-week Holiday Event on December 21. Named "Seeker of Tokane," this event introduces a plethora of updates to the Aurory ecosystem. These updates encompass the addition of a new Neftie called Cybertooth, improvements to the economy, the implementation of private and skill-based matchmaking, exclusive VIP codes for the Epic Games build, and various Neftie card and balancing adjustments.

• Planet Hares, a metaverse centered around hares engaging in battles, has unveiled its seasonal update on December 19. The update introduces customized land-homes, a new weapon system, UI 2.0 upgrades, and dungeon adventures for players. It's the time for players to prepare, create, or join DAOs or groups within the game.

• The phase 2 of the partnership between Mocaverse and Pixels is now active, featuring a prize pool exceeding $80,000 in assorted rewards. This phase commenced on December 21st at 9 PM EST and will conclude on January 12th at 1 AM EST. During this period, members from both communities have the opportunity to engage in 2 new missions, bringing the total to 5 missions across both phases.

• Revomon, a virtual reality and mobile monster-catching game, has upgraded to version 2.6.0. This update introduces the Winter Season Event, along with new features, fixes, and improvements. Perfectly timed for the festive season, the update unveils Arktos Village, featuring new Revomon to capture, including Elvifir and Twinkletree, each available in two different rarities. Players can enjoy this event until March 21st by using the newly added portal located in Drassius Town.

ALPHA AND BETA

• The E4C: Final Salvation community can now pre-register for the alpha test of the Web3 mobile MOBA, with testing set to start in early January last for 14 days only on Android devices. Testers will have a chance of earning a share of a 10 million $E4C token airdrop.

• Nifty Islands is preparing for the launch of its eagerly awaited play-to-earn gaming adventure Developed by Web3 gaming studio Nyft, Nifty Island's open beta is scheduled to begin on January 17. This version will showcase avatars from prominent NFT collections, offering a distinctive gaming adventure. Started this December 17, the Open Beta event launched a "Play-to-Airdrop" campaign, although precise details are yet to be revealed.

EVENTS

• The Beacon, a pixel action rogue-lite RPG, initiated its Christmas Event on December 18, named the Trilight Festival. This festive event, concluding on December 25, features new dungeon unlocks daily for the initial four days. Players can earn event raffle tickets by completing dungeons and stand a chance to win Moonfae Pet, Founding Characters, and Golden Tickets as part of the celebration.

• With the start of the Season 4 of My Neighbor Alice, a multiplayer farming game, a corresponding contest has also been launched. The contest, running from December 18 to January 31, 2024, encourages players to showcase their talent and creativity by crafting the best land customization. The winners of the contest will be rewarded with a piece of land and $150 worth of ALICE tokens.

WHAT’S GOING ON

• Gods Unchained has successfully secured its place back on the Epic Games Store. Following its removal due to an AO (Adult Only) rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), Gods Unchained appealed the decision. Epic Games has now revised its policy to allow games with AO ratings on the platform. This positive development not only marks the return of Gods Unchained but also benefits other titles like Striker Manager 3, bringing good news to the gaming community.

• Aurory faced a significant challenge when a user exploited their bridge and off-chain marketplace. The attacker managed to exploit the system, sending over $830,000 worth of AURY tokens. The exploit involved simultaneous buy purchase requests, resulting in sellers receiving twice the amount while buyers were only debited once. Although the team worked to address the issue, unfortunately, the funds may not be recoverable.

• Blankos, the virtual sandbox-like platform, bid farewell to its PC version on December 18. The decision to shut down the PC version was not taken lightly, as the project is transitioning to Blankos mobile. The shift to mobile is seen as a strategic move aligned with current trends, and NFTs from the PC version will be migrated to the mobile platform.

• China is taking a significant turn in its tech strategy, with the Ministry of Science and Technology initiating a detailed Web3 strategy outline. This move marks a decisive step in China's journey in advanced internet technologies, encompassing non-fungible tokens (NFTs), even in the face of the nation's past restrictions on cryptocurrencies.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

• In its role as a leading Web3 MMORPG, Outlanders has revealed an evolving strategy for the game as it moves into 2024. Key features to anticipate include: Expanded Quests, Tailored Crafting Mechanics, Varied Player vs Environment Challenges, Enhanced Battle Abilities, Exciting Competitive Matches and Tournaments, among others!

• Project Citadel, an eagerly anticipated first-person shooter game, is preparing for its exciting launch. Created by esteemed professionals from Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft, Epic Games, and 343 Industries, the game is set to transform FPS gaming. Slated for a 2024 release exclusively on the Ultra Launcher, it promises to add a new dimension to the platform. Gaming enthusiasts recently received a glimpse of what Project Citadel offers through a 33-second teaser video.

• Game developer Blowfish Studios recently shared additional details about the Early Access phase of their third-person mech shooter, Phantom Galaxies. They focused on guiding new players through key gameplay elements, including Starfighter Attributes, Power Level, and Avatar Level. Players can find a breakdown of each Starfighter's attributes in the 'Mecha' part of the Player Menu. The Power Level, a vital aspect of gameplay, depends on the level of equipped Weapons and Gear. Alongside Power Level, each Avatar has its own level, which can be raised by earning XP through different activities within the game.

• Dragonverse Neo, an imminent 3D open-world game, emphasizes co-governance and co-creation, signaling the beginning of MOBOX 2.0. An alpha test is scheduled for 2024. The game intends to shift from the usual play-to-earn and GameFi methods to a novel approach, fostering an open world that is collaboratively built and managed. This model aims to establish “sustainable and thriving economies,” as per the recent announcement.

FUNDING

• Nexon, a major Japanese game publisher, has made a significant investment of $100 million to further develop its flagship product, MapleStory. MapleStory is a 2D Fantasy MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game). The company's goal is to establish a blockchain-infused economy within MapleStory, introduce a mobile game, and create platforms that empower players to design their own games within the MapleStory Universe. With a valuation of $27 billion, Nexon's substantial investment signals a commitment to enhancing and expanding its gaming ecosystem.

• SpaceCatch, the alien-themed AR game, provided an update on its Presale of token status on December 19. The ongoing token presale for the project has successfully accumulated $1.5 million in just 3days, leaving only approximately $500,000 to reach its presale target.