Author: Jeffrey Gwei
Jeffrey Gwei has been interested in - and worked for - cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups since 2017. Gradually his focus shifted more towards NFTs, leading up to a growing interest in web3 games, enhanced with blockchain elements. Financial disclaimer: Invested in Delabs Games, Skyborne, ChronoForge, ZTX Genesis Homes, and Mittaria among others. Come vibe in Discord: https://discord.gg/UtEZWryS9J.
Prominent education-centric entities Open Campus and TinyTap have joined hands with Code Green, the pioneering Web3 organization, to usher in a new era of climate awareness education. A Collective Vision Open Campus, a community bastion for educators, creators, parents, and learners, and TinyTap, Animoca Brands’ esteemed subsidiary and the frontrunner in user-generated edtech games, have declared their strategic alliance with Code Green. This partnership embodies their mutual aspiration of enlightening the young about climate change. Their method? The synergy of tokenized content, immersive gaming, and blockchain. Commitment to the Greater Good All three organizations ardently support the UN Convention to…
Starzplay breaks new ground with the debut of “Fantasy Sports”, the inaugural free to play Web 3.0 sports game in the region. This pioneering initiative comes just in time for the upcoming Series A season, with the game being a unique feature on Starzplay Sports. A Deep Dive into Game Mechanics Participants are afforded the chance to make live match predictions and extend their forecasts to other regional leagues. This includes not only predicting scores and ball possession percentages but also pinpointing the first goal scorer through in-game arenas. Successful predictions pave the way for enticing prizes, further enhancing the…
In a bid to discover and support the next-gen NFT creators and projects on Polygon, Magic Eden is announcing an exceptional event. This offers aspiring NFT creators a unique opportunity in the Web3 domain to collaborate with stalwarts in the industry, thus amplifying their vision and solidifying their footprint in the Polygon sphere. Magic Eden spearheads event to bolster NFT projects on Polygon. Opportunity for new and seasoned NFT creators to get industry-level mentorship. Emphasis on innovation, scalability, and challenging the NFT paradigm. Selected projects to gain extensive resources and support. Candidacy evaluated based on originality, feasibility, team strength, and…
In a landmark partnership, venture capital firm Lightspeed and gaming news authority GamesBeat have launched the inaugural ‘Game Changers’ program—an ambitious venture aimed at recognizing and amplifying innovative startups in the gaming and interactive technology sector. The fifth category is reserved for innovators in the Web3 and blockchain industry. A total of 25 companies will be selected across five major categories: Game studios Gaming platforms (e.g., user-generated content or social) Interactive technology (incl. AI & 3D) Extended reality (i.e., AR/VR) Blockchain & web3 To be eligible, companies have to: Be part of the gaming industry (see five categories above), Be…
Renowned for championing digital property rights in gaming and the open metaverse, Animoca Brands announced its induction as an official AWS Activate Provider. This collaboration aims to furnish Animoca Brands’ vast array of 450+ portfolio companies with advanced tools, resources, and expert advice for streamlined Web3 development on AWS. Moreover, eligible portfolio companies can now avail up to US$25,000 in AWS Activate credits. Animoca Brands now an official AWS Activate Provider. Portfolio companies can secure up to $25,000 in AWS Activate credits. Objective: Foster true digital property rights in gaming and the open metaverse. Collaboration provides technical, networking, and marketing…
Singapore-based Web3 platform ZTX, celebrated in the virtual world domain, recently announced the conclusion of a $13M seed funding round spearheaded by Jump Crypto. This substantial financial injection underscores the confidence of multiple investors in ZTX’s mission and future growth potential for launching their own Metaverse. Seed round for new metaverse totals $13M, headed by Jump Crypto. ZTX has its roots in the successful Web2 business ZEPETO. Strong team amalgamates experts from both Web2 and Web3 sectors. Focus on Web3 infrastructure enhancement for 3D immersive creator environments. New partnerships and product launches on the horizon for ZTX. Impressive Backing and…
Ternoa, parent company of Capsule Corp Labs, announced a strategic collaboration with popular Web2 game Werewolf – Nightmare in Prison. Over the course of 10 years the game has seen more than 10 million downloads on mobile and desktop. Played by 1.4 million players around the world today, Werewolf – Nightmare in Prison will be leveraging Ternoa’s layer1 blockchain and SDKs to bring utility NFTs into their ecosystem. Exact details on how the game plans to utilize blockchain elements for the web3 version of this game are not yet confirmed. ‘We are delighted to announce a significant development: Werewolf is…
A Revolutionary Financial Literacy Gaming Ecosystem Mogaland stands as a groundbreaking financial literacy gaming ecosystem that offers its community an opportunity to play, foster financial understanding, and win a plethora of prizes while also generating revenues. A new app update has been released yesterday, which we will delve in after getting to know this play-to-learn-to-earn financial web3 game a bit better. Embark on a Player’s Journey In Mogaland, players can embark on riveting adventures to discover, save, and trade charming gears and pets that bolster their capabilities. Their main objective? To safeguard Mogaland from the avaricious Captain Bearbossa. Players can…
In the evolving world of blockchain gaming and decentralized applications, potential is the keyword. Two of the industry’s heavyweights, MixMarvel and CrazyLand, have recently announced their strategic alliance. This partnership aims to reshape and redefine the future of the decentralized gaming landscape. MixMarvel: Positioned as Asia’s top Metaverse incubator, publisher, and investor for next-gen Web3 games. CrazyLand: Renowned as “the gate to the Web3 world,” it offers a dynamic ecosystem and an innovative approach to IPfi. The partnership: A fusion of expertise and innovation from both companies. Expected outcomes: An expanded reach, increased opportunities, resource sharing, and collaborative innovations in…
Key Points: Icon.X World announces Asia Tour covering premier web3 events. The company’s participation at Token2049 and Tokyo Game Show is a result of collaboration with the Blockchain Game Alliance. Collaborative events with industry giants like Alpine, Mirage, and Aston Martin Racing have been hosted. Icon.X World provides an unparalleled racing experience integrating blockchain and NFT technologies. The platform’s public beta version is scheduled for release in September 2023. Major Web3 Tour Announcements Icon.X World, a revolutionary web3 car racing platform, has embarked on its Asia Tour. This tour comprises appearances at prominent web3 events including Token2049 in Singapore, Tokyo…