GameFi

Axie Infinity reopens its Ronin bridge for the first time since US$ 600M hack

Sky Mavis has put several precautions in place to prevent similar attacks in the future.

NHL partners with Sweet to launch NFT marketplace for hockey collectibles

NHL is set to launch a trading platform to offer gamified, dynamic, video NFTs and more.

Fender & BMW partner with Meta to launch VR experiences

Players can earn sound tokens by completing an air guitar challenge and guitar trivia questions and then use them to create musical arrangements.

Immutable launches US$ 500 million venture fund for NFTs and gaming

Australia’s fastest growing unicorn announced an inaugural US$ 500 million fund to support Web3 games and NFT-focused companies that build on Immutable X.

Burberry brings back NFTs for Mythical Games' Blankos Block Party

After its first NFT collection sold out like hot cakes within minutes of its launch, Burberry is introducing a new NFT character, accessories and a branded virtual world inside the NFT-based game.

Meta launches Metaverse digital clothing store

Meta goes full steam ahead with its Metaverse endeavours, the latest being the launch of a virtual designer digital clothing store.

Solana Ventures raises US$ 100M fund to support crypto projects in South Korea

The fund will be primarily focused on projects based on Solana and Terra to help former Terra developers get back on their feet after the Blockchain’s collapse.

Animoca Brands portfolio investments is worth over US$ 1.5 billion

Animoca Brands self-published its unaudited financial and business results for the last three months of 2021 and the first four months of 2022.

Solana's move-to-earn app, Stepn suffers another series of DDoS attacks after upgrade

The gaming platform was hit with up to 25 million DDoS attacks in the past few hours.

NYX cosmetics enters The Sandbox Metaverse via diversity hub

NYX is the first makeup brand to integrate into The Sandbox, with its message that makeup has no gender.

Gucci builds a virtual town in Roblox

This marks the luxury label’s fifth collaboration with Roblox.

M2E game Stepn to limit services in China, sending its token GMT tumbling

The withdrawal from China sent GMT down to its lowest levels in two months to rank 84th, a steep drop from its place among the top 50 cryptocurrencies in the market in April.

Elvis Presley enters the Metaverse via a partnership with The Sandbox

Elvis-On-Chain is collaborating with The Sandbox and others to bring the King of Rock and Roll into the Metaverse.

Rarible to integrate gasless and neutral gaming NFTs via Immutable X

NFT gaming projects built on Rarible Protocol can trade high-quality NFTs and leverage on Immutable X’s low gas fees, high transaction speed and more.

GameStop launches Web3 Ethereum wallet

GameStop’s Ethereum wallet will allow users to store cryptocurrency and NFTs.

A16z debuts US$ 600 million fund focused on Metaverse games

'Games Fund One is founded on the belief that games will play a pivotal role in defining how we socialize, play, and work over the next century.’ a16z said.

Legendary jazz band Jamiroquai partners with The Sandbox to bring ‘virtual insanity’ to the Metaverse

Jamiroquai joins The Sandbox to tap into the Metaverse.

Spotify test runs its NFT gallery

Spotify is starting a test run of its NFT gallery to allow selected users in the U.S. to preview artists’ NFT collections on its Spotify Android app.

Twitch co-founder raises US$ 24 million for Web3 gaming company Metatheory

Funds from Series A round led by Web3 venture capital firms will be allocated for Metatheory’s NFTs, comics and a new play-to-earn game, with its release expected for late 2022.

Animoca Brands partners with OliveX on move-to-earn game Dustland Runner

Animoca Brands brings new opportunities for players through a whitelist campaign in OliveX's Ape Operation

Incubator Seedify drives continuous support and commitment to GameFi innovation

Seedify is expanding use cases of blockchain buy supporting creators, bringing opportunities and decentralization into the GameFi world.

New report: GameFi is showing signs of mature development

New report documents GameFi’s development from its early stages as a niche to a multi-billion industry.

Bored Ape raises US$ 320 million from virtual land sale in its Metaverse

Yuga Labs NFTs that give holders access to virtual lands in their metaverse gaming platform "Otherside." sold out over the weekend.

Metaverse meaning: what is the Metaverse and why it matters

Metaverse is a hot topic lately, with many tech giants and brands announcing their entry into the space. What does it mean for us and our future?

Absolut Vodka sets up Coachella Metaverse experience

Absolut launches Absolut.Land to bring Coachella fans together in series of virtual and physical experiences in the Metaverse.

Axie Infinity’s P2E system and its dilemma

Since the crash of its in-game currency (LPT)in January, players have abandoned the game in search of alternatives.

Animoca Brands raises US$359 million, now valued at over US$5 billion

The publisher behind The Sandbox game doubles its valuation after another successful funding round.

Animoca Brands raises US$ 359 million, with over US$ 5 billion valuation

The publisher behind The Sandbox game doubles its valuation after another successful funding round.

HolyShxxt!! Hong Kong's first NFT with football management simulation GameFi prepares for launch

Its football management game would drop three months after NFT minting is complete.

NFT pet game DOGAMÍ gets financial backing from big industry names

Ubisoft and others pumped US$6 million into the Tezos-based game.