NEW LAUNCHES & SEASONS

• Symbiogenesis, a game project developed by Square Enix, recently announced its December 21 launch date alongside a promotion involving free NFTs. Participants engaging in the bidding process will receive complimentary NFTs, providing them with in-game assets or the option to trade them within the gaming blockchain.

• Organya, a sports turn-based strategy game with a gamified world, has recently launched new game modes, offering players a mix of free-to-play and ticket-to-play game modes. This new gaming experience includes Practice mode and free-for-all mode.

• OneUniverse, creators of the turn-based RPG 'Champions Arena,' has launched Season 8, adding two new Champions to the game. This game is part of the Web3-based Gala Games ecosystem. The newly introduced characters include Azazel, embodying darkness and corruption, and Bishop, representing light and redemption.

• Horizon Blockchain Games – the team behind the NFT trading game Skyweaver – recently launched Sequence Builder, a comprehensive dashboard designed for integrating blockchain technology into video games. The introduction of Sequence Builder meets the industry’s growing need for middleware solutions that blend blockchain technology with gaming applications.

• Sequence, an all-in-one web3 developer platform and wallet for Ethereum, has introduced a new addition to the web3 scene: a full-stack no-code launchpad named "Sequence Builder." This tool enables promising developers to create games without the need for coding. The Sequence Builder offers a customizable dashboard, allowing developers to launch custom marketplaces that align with their game's aesthetic. It also facilitates the creation and management of digital collections and royalties, all achievable within a short span of two minutes, according to Sequence.

UPDATES & CHANGES

• Sorare, a fantasy sports game for football, NBA, and MLB, has introduced MLB Awards Edition player cards in its marketplace to celebrate the winners of the 2023 MLB awards. The collection features stars like Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. These cards are unique in design and function both as digital collectibles and in-game items. Each card, minted as a 2023 card, carries a 5% bonus for the 2024 Sorare MLB season and contributes to the Collection Game score. The auction took place November 28 to December 30.

• Shutdown, a sci-fi spaceship top-down shooter game, released its trailer and suggested the game will soon be available on mobile. They also mentioned their token will be released soon 👀 https://tinyurl.com/zsu86hrn

• The Mines of Dalarnia (MoD) had a significant Mainnet Update named "Terraformed – Patch 2." This compulsory update for all players aims to rectify key issues in the game. The patch is accessible to both PC and Mac users and can be downloaded directly from the game's official website. Mines of Dalarnia | Onboarding

• Mon Studios, an indie game development firm, has rebranded their Web3 game 'Defimons' to 'Spellborne.' This rebranding includes significant changes beyond just the name. 'Spellborne' will feature new starter characters and a larger open world, providing a unique adventure experience. The game is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2024.

• The latest update for Polygon-based Derby Stars, a free-to-play horse racing game, is version 0.9.5. This update introduces several new items to the game. A key addition is the Horse Retirement System, a new feature related to NFT (non-fungible token) burning. This system allows players to retire or "burn" their Horse NFT (Non-Fungible Token) on the official website of the game. In exchange for retiring their Horse NFT, players receive the Essence of a Horse NFT.

NEW EVENTS & CONTESTS

• Earn Alliance, the largest web3 game aggregator and platform, launched its Minter Winter Advent Calendar on December 1. This calendar event spans 20 days and is filled with web3 gaming surprises. Participants are required to complete missions daily until December 20 to collectively earn 1M token and 1,000 NFT rewards from the platform and web3 games partnered with such as TitanBorn, MetaFarms, etc. Additionally, there are bonus rewards for users who achieve milestones at 5, 10, 15, and 20 missions.

• Sekuya, an anime styled MOBA featuring a Multiverse, recently conducted the minting of the World Badge on Earn Alliance. The free mint took place on Base, had a supply of 7,500 and sold out in less than 24 hours. Participants who successfully minted the badge were entitled to pre-alpha & alpha escape reality access, a limited in-game badge, and a special jumper pre-alpha skin.

• Bounty Temple, a slot machine-style and raid-to-earn game, conducted its badge mint on Earn Alliance and quickly sold out. Participants minted the Mythical Titan Crest Badge, which included various perks such as NFT whitelist, in-game items, the opportunity to win an NFT pack, $1000 TYT raffles, and more.

• Gods Unchained, a popular blockchain-based card game, has launched its fourth Skirmish event titled "Endless Falls." This event is part of the "Tides of Fate" expansion and is organized by Infinite Mana, a notable community tournament organizer in the game's ecosystem. "Endless Falls" features a significant face-off between two new factions introduced in the expansion: the Draka and the Sartonia.

• The Sandbox, a voxel-based metaverse, is hosting the VoxEdit Christmas contest, featuring a prize pool of 20,000 $SAND tokens. Participants are tasked with creating a fully animated Christmas asset using VoxEdit, a free software provided by the platform. This contest is a part of their creative holiday event series.

• Aether Games Inc. and Arcade2Earn.io announced a new professional esports season for Aether: Trading Card Game, considered a significant event in esports. The season runs from December 1 to January 1, inviting global players to a month of magical and strategic competition.

• Planetarium Labs is hosting the Heimdall Arena Special Event for "Nine Chronicles," a decentralized idle RPG now available on mobile devices. This event features two Arena Seasons. The first season started on November 29 and last for 3 weeks. The second season is scheduled to begin on January 3 and will end on January 16.

ALPHA and BETA

• Crypto Unicorns, a unicorn-themed survival game, initiated its Open Beta on December 2, introducing a new game mode called "Rainbow Rumble." This fast-paced battle royale game requires participants to race to the finish line, and those who are left behind are eliminated. Accessible to anyone with Crypto Unicorns NFTs and tokens, the game can be played directly on browsers.

• The Alpha 2 test of the blockchain MMORPG MetaCene is currently live and will run until December 15. A key feature of this test phase is that players' assets will not be reset. This means that any assets, including items earned during gameplay, will be retained for use in the game's official launch.

PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS

• Team Liquid, a prominent esports organization, has partnered with Illuvium for the new auto battler game, Illuvium: Arena. This collaboration represents Team Liquid's significant move into web3 gaming, demonstrating their dedication to advancing esports and maintaining high standards in the industry.

• OhBabyGames, a gaming studio responsible for creating Oh Baby! Kart, announced a partnership with Paramount, a media giant, on November 27. The collaboration follows the recent success of the kart game during its alpha test and subsequent listing on Steam. The partnership aims to bring significant updates to the game and explore Paramount's foray into the space of gaming.

• Animoca Brands Japan, a subsidiary specializing in blockchain gaming and digital collectibles, has partnered with Quidd, another subsidiary under the same web3 company. Their collaboration aims to develop a customized service designed to introduce anime and manga to the Western market. This partnership marks a significant step in bridging Eastern and Western entertainment through the use of blockchain technology and digital collectibles.

• The UAE-based gaming studio Farcana has received a strategic investment from Animoca Brands, a leading global web3 company. This investment is expected to significantly boost Farcana's presence in the web3 gaming sector, enhancing its regional and global reach.

• Portal, a rising web3 project blockchain known for its innovative features, has recently formed partnerships with MagicCraft, Oxya Origins, and others. The project aims to connect web3 games and attract millions of players by enabling gameplay on any chain through its system. This approach facilitates seamless gaming experiences, allowing players to transition from one game to another without encountering network-related issues.