Gamefi Corner #9
Nifty Island is a new NFT game that has launched its open beta version. In this 3D game, players can complete quests, interact with friends, and build on their own virtual islands. The game also features a "play-to-airdrop" campaign, where players can earn ISLAND tokens, the primary currency for Nifty Island, by playing the game, collecting blooms, minting NFTs, and sharing their island links. The game rejects the concept of artificial land scarcity and believes that Web3 can be more inclusive.
Anichess is another NFT game that has been launched recently. Developed in partnership with Chess.com and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, Anichess combines the core rules of chess with a rich, captivating story and new gameplay elements including magic spell mechanics. The first phase of the game features player-versus-environment (PvE) gameplay, while the second phase will introduce player-versus-player (PvP) gameplay later in Q1 2024.
In the realm of digital fashion, sports apparel giant Nike has announced that it will push further into the video game space through its blockchain and digital wearables division, .Swoosh. However, it's unclear if the upcoming wearables will be NFTs or not. Nike has previously released digital sneaker NFTs on Polygon and has been careful about the phrasing of its digital items in the past. The company distinguishes between its "digital collectibles" or NFTs and "in-game wearables.
Blockchain Games Studio SkyArk has raised $15 million in a funding round led by Binance, signaling Binance's growing interest in the blockchain gaming sector. SkyArk Studio, known for its project SkyArkVerse, offers a SocialFi gaming experience where players can rebuild a war-torn world, explore, socialize, and create digital realms. The funding round attracted over 40 investors, highlighting the potential of Singapore's gaming ecosystem and Binance's strategy to establish a network of side chains for a GameFi ecosystem.
Axie Infinity, developed by Sky Mavis, is set to introduce new features in the Beta version of Axie Infinity: Homeland. This update includes a 'New Delegation Marketplace' for managing in-game assets, 3D NFT Axies, and an enhanced reward system and quests. The Land Delegation Marketplace will allow landowners to create delegation contracts, adding a Play-to-Earn aspect to the game. The integration of Axie NFTs into a 3D world and the introduction of an 'Axie Management Panel' will provide more interactivity and management options for players. Additionally, the AXS Reward Loop and the in-game Quest System are being upgraded to cater to various playing styles, with a surprise Axie reward teased for active players in the ecosystem.
Apeiron, an Ethereum game on the Ronin scaler platform, has launched a "play-to-airdrop" campaign that combines god game and roguelite genres with card-battling elements. Players can earn in-game points for completing daily quests, interacting with social media, minting and owning NFTs, and participating in the closed beta test. These points will convert into ANIMA tokens during the token generation event (TGE) in February, providing players with a stake in the game's ecosystem. The campaign is inclusive, welcoming both existing and new players.
Vulcan Forged, a blockchain game studio and NFT marketplace, is set to launch Agora 2.0. This update will bring together all Vulcan Forged and Elysium Project NFTs into one marketplace, simplifying the process of creating NFTs and offering a more user-friendly interface. The platform's native token, PYR, serves several purposes, including as a payment method for purchasing virtual goods such as in-game items or land, for staking to receive various benefits or rewards in games, and for governance, allowing PYR holders to participate in voting on decisions regarding the development of the platform.
Ubisoft, the creator of Assassin's Creed, continues to explore the potential of blockchain in gaming. The company has backed Wemix Network, a crypto gaming network, and is tasked with validating the blockchain for the upcoming network, Wemix 3.0, an EVM blockchain compatible with EthereumUbisoft has also partnered with blockchain gaming firm Immutable to develop Web3 games, combining their expertise to create a new gaming experience
Pixels, a browser-based retro MMORPG game, has announced its upcoming PIXEL token airdrop. The PIXEL token will enable players to participate in pet NFT mints, access guild features, and unlock various gameplay perks. To qualify for the airdrop, players need to actively play Pixels, complete challenging tasks, and contribute to the ecosystem's growth. The top 7,000 players and 1,000 randomly selected players will secure a spot in the airdrop.
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