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.

In a cryptic turn of events, four gaming industry giants have sent shockwaves through the web3 NFT community by simultaneously teasing something big happening “tomorrow” on X, formerly known as Twitter. The enigmatic tweets from Yuga Labs, Animoca Brands, nWayPlay, and Wreck League have left fans speculating and clamoring for answers as to what these influential companies could be planning. Tomorrow holds the promise of an exciting collaboration that could potentially merge the worlds of gaming and NFTs into an unparalleled experience. The tantalizing teasers have set social media abuzz, and industry insiders are fervently trying to decipher the cryptic…

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Pirate Nation is an immersive role-playing game, drawing inspiration from beloved classics such as ‘Hook,’ ‘One Piece,’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. It is an on-chain RPG on ETH and playable on Arbitrum Nova by Proof Of Play. It seamlessly combines elements of the popular casual gaming market, cutting-edge web3 technology, and a system of shared ownership. Quests are the epitome of the game, your crew can be sent to carry them out to gain XP and level up(for a particular pirate). Since the launch of Beta, the team at Pirate Nation is making certain that this game has a…

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Chimpers Art Foundation Launches Pet-themed Art Contest Attention all pet enthusiasts! Chimpers Art Foundation is hosting an exciting art contest that centers around furry companions. With 68 pieces of art already collected from the community, the foundation is showcasing these incredible creations in their Oncyber gallery. Whether you’re a holder or not, Chimpers Art Foundation aims to support artists on their journey. The contest starts on Monday, August 1st, and participants have until August 15th to submit their entries on Twitter using the hashtag #chimpersaf. The winners will have their artwork minted as NFTs and will receive Ethereum (ETH) prizes.…

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Yuga Labs, a prominent web3 company renowned for its Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), CryptoPunks, Meebits, 10KTF, and Otherside collections, announced its agreement to acquire Roar Studios, an innovative company at the forefront of gaming, social media, and the metaverse, with a strong foundation in technology and artificial intelligence. Roar Studios has developed ROAR, a groundbreaking immersive media experience that enables artists and fans to interact, collaborate, and compete in real time from anywhere. Combining cutting-edge proprietary technology with established MMO game and platform systems, ROAR introduces a novel product category—an experiential, semi-autonomous music and entertainment world, driven by individual…

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The mineral rich alien planet ‘Kerberos’, that’s where MetalCore takes place. It is a first-person and third-person PvP and PvE multiplayer vehicular shooter with armored tanks and epic jets soaring through the skies for large scale battles. You can cooperate with your team or fight alone in massive multiplayer battles. Think of it as a combination between Titanfall and Battlefield, but with a lot of focus on resources. MetalCore comes with web3 aspects built on the infrastructure of the Immutable blockchain and Polygon’s zkEVM. This play to win – and possibly earn – game is a collaboration between Studio 369…

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Animoca Brands is a globally recognized company at the forefront of the blockchain gaming and digital entertainment industry. Over the years, the company has established itself as a leader in the space, creating innovative gaming experiences that integrate blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Animoca Brands has seen significant growth and success, making a name for itself with a diverse portfolio of games, partnerships with well-known brands, and a vision for the future of the metaverse. Founding and Early Growth Animoca Brands was founded in 2014 by Yat Siu and a team…

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In a recent development, GameSwift has entered into a partnership with TOWER Ecosystem, an initiative by Animoca Brands, to bring innovative web3 experiences to gaming enthusiasts. The collaboration between GameSwift and TOWER Ecosystem aims to expand the gaming family on the GameSwift Platform by introducing three exciting new games. TOWER Ecosystem, known for its expertise in blockchain and digital entertainment, has a remarkable portfolio of products, including The Sandbox, Phantom Galaxies, Life Beyond, and Crazy Defense Heroes. TOWER Ecosystem’s vision centers around the concept of Digital Ownership and the creation of a Play-and-Earn economy within the metaverse. To achieve this,…

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Sunflower Land is a pixelated farming metaverse where every edible you farm and crop doesn’t end up in your tummy, but on the blockchain. In this (almost) free-to-play farming simulation game, you try to maximize resources and limited space in a journey to expand your farming empire. Players gather resources, prepare their own food, take care of farm animals, craft useful items, and of course farm their own crops. https://youtu.be/L9yCxAUCYhI To add more dimension to the game, farmers can trade all these in-game resources with other Sunflower Land farmers. Supply and demand is carefully balanced with prices of items varying…

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Polygon is a popular Layer 2 (L2) chain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), used by developers to launch smart contracts and applications with lower gas fees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKJ5ylNsg38 Ethereum has firmly established itself as one of the leading blockchains for decentralized applications, particularly in the realm of web3 gaming. As a decentralized platform, Ethereum empowers the execution of smart contracts, which are self-enforcing agreements governed by code. This unique feature facilitates trustless and automated interactions between parties, enhancing the overall user experience. On the other hand, Polygon, previously known as Matic Network, serves as a remarkable Layer 2 scaling…

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Deadrop is being developed by Gaming studio Midnight Society with an AAA team. The game comes from four industry veteran founders (Including YouTuber Dr. Disrespect) and expands into over 50 top-notch game developers. Already they attracted the interest of hundreds of thousands of gamers around the globe. Only a select few of them have exclusive access to playtest all the latest snapshots, so called ‘Day Zero’ Variant community members holding a Founders Access Pass in their wallet. https://youtu.be/vduoHGyu7Eo The much anticipated free-to-play first-person Vertical Extraction Shooter takes place in a dark and violent future where the 80s never ended. Refiner…

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