Today, Animoca Brands’ subsidiary, Blowfish Studios, released its thrilling, free-to-play mecha combat game, ‘Phantom Galaxies‘, on the Epic Games Store and its official website. Additionally, a version devoid of Web3 elements just launched on the online gaming platform Steam. 

The early access period, expected to span around a year, enables players to delve into an intriguing, immersive, Sci-Fi-centric storyline for several hours, with multiplayer bounties, player-versus-player battles, and additional content updates along the way. 

Phantom Galaxies Early Access: Official Cinematic Trailer

We are live, Rangers!

Our Early Access has officially launched on @Steam & @EpicGames!

Are you ready to embark on the ultimate interstellar adventure?

Watch our Official Cinematic Trailer pic.twitter.com/1h1Ntf8ebm

— Phantom Galaxies (@the_phantom_g) November 15, 2023

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Despite a year-long decline, the Web3 landscape finally appears brighter. In the NFT world, October sales soared by 32%, spurred by a significant $1,136,658.03 (600 ETH) CryptoPunks transaction and an NFT-focused episode of The Simpsons. 

On top of that, in the crypto realm, Bitcoin ($BTC) is soaring today, nearly touching $38,000, giving early investors back those sorely missed bull market vibes.

$38,000 is the next victim. #Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/usdArYM1td

— BITCOINLFG® (@bitcoinlfgo) November 9, 2023

Still, the Web3 world goes beyond NFTs and well-know cryptocurrencies, like $BTC. Gaming and Metaverse tokens also play a tremendous part in the blockchain industry’s rising trajectory. 

Triumphing Gaming Tokens

To contextualize the benefits of GameFi coins, let’s look at Illuvium. Spurred by revealing going mainstream on Epic Games, the blockchain game’s token ($ILV) rapidly soared by a whopping $79.5% in just seven days and 122.6% over the past 30, hitting a coin price of $90.43 and 24-hour trading volume of $77,012,963. 

Similarly, ImmutableX ($IMX) has also significantly risen this past week, by 32.9%, sparked by its groundbreaking partnership with the world-famous video gaming titan Ubisoft. Today, the token’s 24-hour trading volume stands at an eye-boggling $594,694,735 – over 50% of the coin’s market cap of $1,132,601,917.

Additionally, Star Atlas DAO’s token, $POLIS, had a recent uptick, increasing by 20.9% in just 24 hours. Differently, the reason behind the token’s rapid spike includes acting as the gateway for governance in the sci-fi-based Metaverse game built on the Solana blockchain network, signifying new developments being underway. 

Another blockchain gaming token worth giving a shout-out to is Gala Games’ native token, $GALA, which rose by a notable 25.5% this past week. Reasons behind the token’s popularity include the playtest version of ‘The Walking Dead: Empires’ recently going live on the Gala ecosystem. 

Last but not least, The Sandbox, which has a 24-hour trading volume of $137,275,405.38, is climbing higher. Despite dipping by -4.8 over the past 24-hours hours, $SAND has enhanced by 5.3% in the past 7 days with potential for increased growth following the Metaverse’s recent collaboration with Gucci. 

Such successes present the dynamism and diversity of blockchain gaming/Metaverse tokens, spotlighting their significant contributions to the Web3 realm’s unceasing revival and promising future beyond NFTs and renowned digital coins solely for financial purposes. 

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Today, Immutable, a leader in the blockchain gaming landscape, announced teaming up with the world-famous video gaming titan Ubisoft. 

Both gaming powerhouses bring distinct skills to the table: Immutable has rich knowledge surrounding digital ownership, scaling options, and user-friendly, blockchain-based developments. Additionally, Ubisoft, with a mighty net worth of $3.83 billion, is talented in crafting top-quality video games and credible decentralized game worlds via ‘Strategic Innovation Lab’. 

Together, taking a leading-edge approach, they are in line to seamlessly integrate blockchain technologies into games to enhance players’ experiences and pioneer Web3 games in the mainstream world. 

Immutable Ubisoft's Strategic Innovation Lab

Immutable, the leading web3 gaming platform, is joining forces with Ubisoft's Strategic Innovation Lab to create a new gaming experience to further unlock benefits for players through the power of web3.

This is another significant… pic.twitter.com/x3XvHwP0Zd

— Immutable (@Immutable) November 9, 2023

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Breaking news in the Web3 gaming world today: the interoperable blockchain game developed by Illuvium Labs, Illuvium, proudly announced it’s breaking into the mainstream with an imminent listing on the Epic Games Store on November 28.

Illuvium fans can eagerly anticipate an “ultimate Arena PVP experience”, early access, auto-updating gameplay, and becoming a part of Epic’s extensive gamer user base that exceeds 180 million users, owing to being the hub of high-profile titles like Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto.

Major Announcement, Rangers!

Mark your calendars for November 28th! The moment you've all been waiting for is here! Illuvium Beta 3: PVP is coming, and that's not all—we’re live on the @EpicGames Store! While you can’t download it just yet, add it to your wishlist and… pic.twitter.com/NNdpBLa1h8

— Illuvium (@illuviumio) November 8, 2023

Illuvium’s ‘Epic’ New Gaming Dimensions

Developed using ‘Unreal Engine 5’ on the Immutable X network, the Illuvium beta launch on Epic will include three additional game genres: ‘Arena and Zero’ – an auto battle game, ‘Overworld’ – a free-roaming exploration game, and a not-yet-titled desktop and mobile city-builder that is poised to link to other gaming titles. 

As part of its mission to gain mainstream acceptance, Illuvium is refining itself to comply with Epic’s regulation and compatibility requirements, switching to a free-to-play model that doesn’t demand NFTs, cryptocurrency or a digital wallet for gameplay. 

The decision to make the gaming experience possible without NFTs and cryptocurrency follows a time when blockchain games struggle to break into the mainstream. Widespread criticism suggests that such digital assets alter game designs, making gameplay more about monetization and less about the ultimate gaming experience. 

Nonetheless, this isn’t the first time blockchain-based games have joined Epic Games. Illuvium is following the footprints of Gods Unchained, Blankos Block Party, and Project Red, among many others. 

Joining the same ecosystem as highly cherished Web2 and Web3 games alike, this forthcoming Illuvium x Epic Games listing is a milestone that demands widespread attention. 

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Kickstarting today until November 3, Web3 pioneer and electronic music sensation Steve Aoki is taking strides with the ‘move-to-earn’ game, Stepn, launching 300 co-created Genesis Sneaker NFTs.

Consisting of four unique designs — ‘Walker’, ‘Jogger’, ‘Runner’ and ‘Trainer’ — 240 of these Solana-based virtual footwear assets will be up for grabs daily through an intriguing raffle mint on the MOOAR marketplace for around $695 (3,500 $GMT).

The additional Genesis Sneakers will be distributed to 60 lucky members of the DJ’s Metaverse-run membership club, ‘A0K1VERSE’. 

Excited for my collaboration with @Stepnofficial for my Genesis Sneaker

We are going to raffle 240 limited edition co-branded NFT Genesis Sneakers on @solana!

All the details you need to get in on this below:
10/31, 00:00 am UTC – 11/3, 11:59pm UTC
240 Genesis Sneakers up for… pic.twitter.com/GLJK62azAZ

— Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) October 31, 2023

Stepn and Aoki’s Web3 Footprint

Stepn, developed by Find Satoshi Lab, is a move-to-earn game that enables users to acquire NFT sneakers through their mobile devices and garner cryptocurrency, NFTs, and other rewards by taking a simple stroll or intense run. Notably, it proudly touts a substantial user base of more than 2 million monthly active users.

Find Satoshi Lab is continuing to make waves in the Web3 landscape beyond linking Stepn up with Aoki, gearing up to debut its next game, ‘Gas Hero’, by this year’s end — a social adventure whereby players can plunge into a dystopian world to confront a troubled AI overlord accountable for a disastrously nuclear strike.

Aoki, on the flip side, has been actively involved in numerous Web3 projects in recent years, collaborating with iconic entities like Gala Games, Decentraland, Nickelodeon, and even the celebrated comic book illustrator, Todd McFarlene (‘Spawn’). Recognizing the advantages of limitless creativity and financial gain in the Web3 realm, the pioneering DJ brought his own virtual world, A0K1VERSE, to life in 2022.

Aoki and Stepn’s collaboration presents a pivotal moment whereby entertainment, gaming, and the blockchain intersect. On top of rolling out captivating Genesis Sneaker NFTs, these Web3 powerhouses illustrate what can be made possible through the synergy of notable figures and innovative blockchain-based entertainment platforms. 

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Parallel Studios is on the brink of expanding its Web3 gaming prowess with 120 additional sci-fi NFT trading cards dubbed ‘Planetfall’ through a presale of mysterious blind bundles on October 28 at 3 pm (EST).

Gamers will shortly be faced with a trifecta of unique card bundles that introduce brand-new keys and rare collectible items in the Parallel game. The ‘Player Pack’, priced at around $32 (0.018 ETH), and ‘Collector’s Pack’, costing approximately $320 (0.18 ETH) (granting rarer cards than the former), both entail 10 cards each. The ‘Collector’s Crate’, however, is the one to watch out for, offering 10 Collector’s Packs, which amounts to a mighty 100 highly desirable cards alongside additional perks for roughly $2.848 (1.6 ETH).

Even with being up for grabs tomorrow, it’s worth noting these highly anticipated dynamic NFTs won’t become critical components of the game until the first or second quarter of 2024. Nonetheless, a significant portion of these cards have been set aside for Manifest collectors and players, so it’s advised to act promptly to secure one.

Once these intriguing NFT cards roll out, Parallel players can craft their very own card decks, selecting a powerful ‘Paragon’ main character to partake in head-to-head battles. The ultimate goal is to wipe out their opponent’s health pool with their most valuable virtual collectible.

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿

The Planetfall Collectors Drop will occur on October 28th, 2023 at 3PM EST on https://t.co/vGkQt4DV1m. There will be 18,646 total Packs included in Planetfall. A large portion of these will be reserved for collectors and… pic.twitter.com/N9q4pTanJL

— Parallel (@ParallelTCG) October 23, 2023

Parallel’s NFT Card Evolution 

Parallel first joined the NFT realm in March 2021, witnessing a jaw-dropping trading volume of approximately $237 million (78,000 ETH) as a result. Since launching in beta in July, it has introduced more than 1,2000 NFTs, selling almost 6 million assets in total. 

Nonetheless, the NFT game’s forthcoming card launch stands out from its previous ones. Instead of hosting the digital assets on Coinbase’s Ethereum scaling network, Base, its newest versions are to be held on the Ethereum mainnet. Players can expect to pay slightly higher transaction fees than before. However, the hassle of bridging crypto to Base for purchases will no longer be a burden. 

On top of that, as of next week, Parallel is to introduce a new patch for its beta version, bringing numerous exciting additions, including new cosmetic skins, a battle pass, and enhanced gameplay options like field and emotes backgrounds. By October 30, this patch will also unveil an in-game store and streamline “quality-of-life” improvements to boost the game’s visual layout. Decks will also automatically pick the rarest cards players hold, simplifying the gameplay experience and elevating players’ performances. 

The vast sci-fi universe has also expanded its offerings to include an avatar PFP collection, which grants in-game perks like additional PRIME (Parallel’s ERC-20 token) as rewards for top players. 

Through its card expansion and perks, Parallel’s ongoing commitment to player engagement and innovation continues to redefine the world of dynamic NFTs and online gaming. So, be sure to secure a Planetfall NFT tomorrow — before it’s too late!

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The Web3 gaming developer Neon Machine — backed by a team behind Call of Duty, West World, and Halo — has successfully raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to propel its extraction shooter game ‘Shrapnel‘.

Led by Polychain Capital with significant backing from Brevan Howard Digital, Franklin Templeton, Griffin Gaming Partners, IOSG Ventures and Tess Ventures, this capital trails behind Neon’s $10.5 million raise in June 2021.

Neon Machine’s Shrapnel-Centric Roadmap 

Neon Machine describes Shrapnel as an AAA game — a term for video games with high-quality production values, expansive marketing strategies, and substantial financial budgets.

The Neon Machine Shrapnel game promises a thrilling first-person shooter experience with multiplayer features, similar to Activision Blizzard’s famous ‘Call of Dury: Warzone’. The game is poised to become accessible to paid subscribers in December before launching as a ‘free-to-play’ title “sometime” in 2024.

Although the game is yet to enter its pre-alpha testing phase, initial gameplay footage teases captivating competitive elements focused on “extraction” mechanics, such as in-game assets on-chain, leveraged to safeguard players’ possessions and protect them from their rivals. Additionally, this blockchain technology adds an extra level of ownership and value to the entire gaming experience. 

Additionally, the game’s arsenal of features entails a modding toolset designed to empower both developers and players to add additional blockchain-based assets into the gaming ecosystem. The ultimate goal of this tool is to create more tournament plays and seasonal competitions within the ecosystem. 

Further showcasing its dedication to bolstering Web3 technology and opportunities, Neon Machine also recently announced eventually licensing its Web3 developer’s API platform, GameBridge.

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Following the success of last year’s celebrations, the GAM3 Awards is poised to honor Web3 gaming champions yet again. Concluding this year with optimism, blockchain gaming’s finest will be celebrated on December 14.

Last year’s ceremony set a high bar of excellence, streaming live to an audience of 30,000 and witnessing more than 250,000 votes. This year’s aim? To top that in glory with more than 300 game nominations across 19 distinctive awards. Nominations are now open!

A prize pot of more than $2 million awaits this year’s elites, thanks to heavyweight industry giants sponsoring the event: Amazon, Magic Eden, Google, and Blockchain Game Alliance, among others.

The question is: Will Big Time, Illuvium, Star Atlas, Superior, Blankos Block Party, Metalcore, Gods Unchained, EV.IO, Shrapnel, Thetan Arena, League of Kingdoms, Brycent, and The Harvest hold onto their titles this time around, or will new gaming victors emerge?

Guess who’s back to award the best web3 games? #GAM3Awards

Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/uHCck5HbIs

— GAM3S.GG (@GAM3Sgg_) October 13, 2023

The GAM3 Awards’ Gold Standards

GAM3S.GG, a beacon in the blockchain gaming world, alongside the NFT marketplace frontrunner Magic Eden, is set to take the stage in recognizing well-deserved cutting-edge achievements that make the Web3 gaming ecosystem what it is today.

As new gaming titans emerge, seasoned champions like Shrapnel and Big Time are bracing for competition. The diverse palette of categories has returned. However, this time around, three new segments are shaking up the contest dynamics, including ‘Best Fighting Game’, ‘Best Sports Game’, and ‘Best On-Chain Game’.

All blockchain games are picked regarding numerous factors, including their user accessibility, core loop, visual appeal, enjoyment quotient and potential for replay. In order to be up for nomination, all games must be live and operating at peak performance. However, the ‘People’s Choice Award’ and ‘Most Anticipated Game’ categories are exempted from this rule.

Celebrating Blockchain Gaming Brilliance 

As the GAME3 Awards nears, the hype surrounding votes intensifies. This ceremony is more than just a celebration of excellence but a turning point whereby Web3 games are recognized and appreciated for their innovative advancements and contributions in the boundless blockchain gaming world.

The event’s panel of more than 25 industry leaders, investors and experts in the gaming landscape, including ImmutableX’s Rachel Levin, Solana Foundation’s Matt Sorg, and Shima Capital’s Alex Wettermann, will carry 90% of the final votes, with the leftover 10% sourced from the community’s opinion. Although, the awards ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Best Content Creator’ are entirely influenced by the public’s favorites.

Nominations are now open until December 1! So, place your votes and mark your calendars for December 14 to tune into the event across all GAM3S.GG socials — YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Kick — to see if your favorite Web3 game has come in tops. Be sure to also keep a look out for exclusive trailers, enticing giveaways, gameplay premiers, and special guests throughout the stream.

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Accelerating In-Game Skills via Virtual Assets 

Formula E: High Voltage introduces a thrilling experience whereby each driver and car comes to life as an NFT. These in-game assets come in numerous rarities, including ‘Common,’ ‘Rare,’ ‘Epic,’ and ‘Legendary’, opening 100 unique skills to enhance gameplay. Gamers must undertake a journey of collecting, training and upgrading to manage drivers and cars for victory. Notably, the latter assets are the ones to watch out for. 

For those eager to join the race, Formula E: High Voltage is issuing four complimentary NFTs upon entry, including two drivers and two cars. Once granted, racers can take their gameplay abilities to the next level by purchasing extra collectibles using either $REVV or FIAT. 

Once equipped with these valuable gaming items, players have the freedom to digitally navigate renowned racing circuits set in London, Berlin, Rome and New York, motivated by the single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars, ‘ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’. 

High Voltage for Eco-Friendly Entertainment

Powered on the Flow blockchain, favored for its sustainability focus, Formula E: High Voltage is nearly ready to leverage environmentally-friendly entertainment to an international audience within the open metaverse. Flow’s low-energy Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism creates the gamified NFTs, significantly consuming less energy compared to other similar digital activities. 

Crafted with the aim of combating climate change by spotlighting electric vehicles, Formula E possesses the distinction of being the world’s first sport certified as net zero carbon since its inception. The game operates in alignment with its e-mission-free commitment and strategies. 

The organization works hand in hand with global carmakers and commercial partners with the same purpose — to lead and promote eco-friendly transportation solutions. 

What’s more, this alluring endeavor is also part of the REVV Motorsport ecosystem, comprising the popular racing blockchain titles MotoGP Ignition, MotoGP Guru, REVV Racing and Torque Drift 2. So, mark your calendars to immerse in a gaming domain like no other and become a racing legend. 

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