Gaming


Opinion

Gaming Gift Cards Are Like Crypto – and Not in a Good Way

In-game tokens, like V-Bucks on Fortnite, face UX problems like many Web3 platforms. Is there a role an open, shared “trust layer” for gaming payments?

(Galen Moore)

Web3

Animoca-Backed Game Wallet Wars Delegates Release Decision to DAO Vote

Wallet Wars’ rallying cry is inspired by a scene in the TV series The Simpsons.

Image of Wallet Wars Game (Wallet Wars, Balthazar Team)

Web3

The Sandbox Aims to Make India Its Largest Market

The Sandbox's partnership with CoinDCX and Okto could make India its largest market.

Animation of The Sandbox and BharatBox (BharatBox)

Web3

Web3 Attribution Platform Spindl Teams Up With AppsFlyer to Improve Blockchain Gaming Analytics

The two firms will be integrating their data sets to allow developers to map their user journeys which span Web2 events - like clicks and app installs - and Web3 events like NFT mints

Web3 Gaming (Chanzj/Pixabay)

Finance

KuCoin Ventures to Provide $20K Grant to TON Ecosystem

The funding will be allocated to five "mini-apps" focusing on payments and gaming.

16:9 KuCoin (Shutterstock)

Videos

Web3 Gaming Market Still Growing in 2023: Game7 Data

The Web3 gaming market continues to grow, albeit at a slower rate than before, according to a recent report from Game7. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Videos

State of Web3 Gaming in 2023

A new report by Game7 finds that more than 81 new blockchain networks targeted gaming this year, while nearly 50 blockchain games were halted. Game7 Core Contributor George Isichos weighs in on the state of the Web3 gaming industry and the reason behind the stoppage of these games. Plus, his outlook on when customers will see AA or AAA games for Web3.

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Finance

Hong Kong Gaming Company Boyaa Interactive Seeks Approval to Buy $100M in Crypto to Boost Web3 Strategy

The company's plan highlights Hong Kong's rising profile as a digital asset hub.

Hong Kong (Unsplash)

Opinion

It’s Time for Web3 Games to Embrace Play AND Earn

Web3 games shouldn't try to replace traditional gaming with decentralized gaming, but instead create crypto-powered alternatives gamers actually want to play, Web3 marketing expert Kelsey McGuire writes.

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Finance

Animoca Brands Courts $50M Investment From Saudi Arabia's NEOM

Animoca will build Web3 service capabilities with global commercial application alongside NEOM to support its aspirations as a futuristic tech hub.

Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)