The crypto and NFT gaming space has recently become busier than ever, with prominent games releasing, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant stream of other events occurring at all times. There’s a lot to take in! Fortunately, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to stay up to date on the latest developments in crypto video games, we’re pleased to present This Week in Crypto Games.
Our weekend roundup includes the most important news from the previous week, as well as a few other tidbits you may have overlooked. We also share a few of our original stories from the week.
This Week in Crypto Games Biggest News
Notcoin token launches: Finally, Thursday marked the debut of Notcoin’s NOT token via The Open Network (TON), four months after the launch of the game that runs on Telegram. Together with the largest gaming token launch of 2024 to date, the massive airdrop generated trading volume exceeding one billion dollars. The popular Telegram game Notcoin put a halt to its gameplay in April in preparation for the upcoming token launch, which was scheduled for April 20. To guarantee a flawless launch, the developers postponed the launch date. It seems to have paid off, as no significant problems have been reported.
GameStop Revival: One of the main characters from the infamous 2021 GameStop short squeeze, Roaring Kitty, made a comeback to Twitter on Sunday, three years after the short squeeze was documented in a documentary and made into a feature film. As a result, trading in the video game retailer’s stock was repeatedly halted and its price skyrocketed. This meant that numerous GameStop-related meme coins saw enormous gains as well, as we should have expected by now. However, the company’s stock fell 26% on Friday after it disclosed plans to sell up to 45 million shares, which caused the hype train to come to an abrupt halt.
Nyan Heroes token: Nyan Heroes, a Solana-based hero shooter game, will launch its NYAN token via exchange partner Bybit on Tuesday, May 21. Since the game is currently hosting its second pre-alpha playtest with play-to-airdrop rewards through the Epic Games Store, more information about the airdrop is anticipated soon.
Apeiron Esports Championship: A strategy game for Ethereum trading cards A world championship tournament with a massive $1 million prize pool has been announced by Apeiron. The Ronin Network game’s equivalent of a guild, Apeiron Guild Wars 2024, will see the top 12 guilds compete to advance to the in-person finals, which are scheduled to take place in Hong Kong in Q3 2024. Players will compete for a portion of the prizes on this stage by showcasing their talents.
Fantasy Top Update: Following its viral success on Crypto Twitter, Fantasy Top released a massive update that saw the addition of over 40 new heroes to the game. In addition, the scoring system was modified to counteract automated programs that manipulate scores, and last week, Fantasy Top introduced two new contests.
ICYMI
- Guild of Guardians, an iOS and Android trading card game with a rogue-like style, is now playable.
- In addition to launching its CTA token, Ethereum card battler “Cross the Ages” raised $3.5 million in a funding round headed by Animoca Brands.
- NFT chess match Before the launch of its PvP mode, Anichess has partnered with the well-known global esports brand Team Secret.
- Rug. fun, a meme coin gambling game, played its second game and locked up $246,000.
- Crucible Network revealed the Emergence Marketplace, which will go live in the summer and serve as a marketplace for trading interoperable digital assets.
Conclusion
The recent launch of Notcoin’s NOT token, as well as other notable events, highlight the dynamism of the cryptocurrency and NFT gaming markets. Apeiron’s esports championship, Nyan Heroes’ token launch, and GameStop stock fluctuations are all significant events. These updates reflect the growing popularity of cryptocurrency-based gaming and the industry’s growth.
