Shards Protocol has secured $2 million in fresh capital to advance its mission of building reputation-based systems for the Web3 ecosystem The funding round attracted major players, including Animoca Brands, Kyber Ventures, and Yield Guild Games Good to know Animoca Brands continues backing projects that expand Web3 identity and user..

WEMADE and Redlab Games are teaming up to bring a new Web3 MMORPG to global audiences The two companies have announced that ROM: Golden Age will go live on WEMIX PLAY, the blockchain-based gaming platform, in the third quarter of 2025 The game builds on the momentum of ROM: Remember of Majesty, which gained strong traction in 2024 in markets like..

Cryptocom has signed a new agreement with NEXPACE, a blockchain-focused division of gaming leader Nexon, to expand the use of cryptocurrency in online gaming and digital marketplaces The deal centers on integrating Cryptocom Pay into NEXPACE’s services, creating a more streamlined payment experience for players Good to know Players..

Capcom’s move toward prioritizing PC gaming is paying off in a big way The company has seen a major increase in PC sales over the past year, with Monster Hunter Wilds leading the charge While consoles remain part of the picture, PC is clearly taking center stage in Capcom’s strategy Good to know Over 60% of Capcom’s digital game..

Meta is pushing for major changes in how artificial intelligence is trained At the AI Action Summit in Paris, the company’s top AI scientist, Yann LeCun, shared why he believes today’s models still fall short of true intelligence Good to know Meta is testing a method called RAG that uses outside information to boost AI responses..

Kyle "Mongraal" Jackson, known worldwide for his Fortnite skills, is stepping into a new role that blends gaming with blockchain As of May 19, he has joined OpenSea as its first global gaming ambassador, marking a big step for web3 gaming Good to know Mongraal is using his influence to promote web3 adoption in gaming He became known..

Paris Saint-Germain has joined forces with blockchain tech company Matchain to launch PlayerID, a new digital platform aimed at giving athletes greater control over their own career data Built to centralize and secure information, PlayerID is designed to shift the way data is managed across professional sports Good to know PlayerID..

Four blockchain-based games—Tatsumeeko, Nyan Heroes, Blast Royale, and Rumble Kong League—have all announced closures within a single week, exposing deeper challenges within the web3 gaming ecosystem Despite raising more than $20 million combined, each project struggled to convert early hype into lasting player engagement or long-term..

Arbitrum is stepping deeper into blockchain gaming with its first major funding round through Arbitrum Gaming Ventures The $10 million investment targets a range of Web3 gaming startups, aiming to build out the ecosystem and give developers the tools to push gaming into the on-chain space Good to know Arbitrum Gaming Ventures has..

Cloud9 is working with Theta Network to roll out a new AI-driven experience aimed at reshaping how fans engage with esports The project centers around a virtual assistant named Nimbus, which will combine real-time data with interactive features for fans Good to know Nimbus will be powered by Theta Network’s decentralized GPU..

Sweet has launched a new basketball mini-game called Sky Slam, expanding its lineup of retro-style sports games The fast-paced game is now available in both English and Chinese, making it the first fully translated title in the $SCOR on Sweet ecosystem Good to know Sky Slam is the first game in the lineup available in both English and..

Brave Software and Input Output (IO) have announced a new partnership that will integrate the Cardano blockchain into the Brave Wallet The move is designed to expand multi-chain access while strengthening user privacy and participation in decentralized networks—all directly from Brave’s built-in wallet Good to know Cardano will..

Treasure DAO is giving NFTs a new purpose with its latest feature: the AI Agent Creator If you hold a Bored Ape, Pudgy Penguin, or other popular NFTs, you can now give your digital collectible a personality and let it interact, play games, or even post online Instead of just sitting in your wallet, your NFT can finally do something Good to..

Apple has approved an update to the Spotify app that could reshape how developers handle payments on iOS For the first time, users can complete transactions through external websites, avoiding Apple’s in-app purchase system and its 30% cut Good to know Developers can now link to external payment sites in their iOS apps Apple is..

Fantasy Pepe has kicked off its presale and has already raised more than $200,000 within the first day Built around football predictions, memes, and blockchain, Fantasy Pepe is creating a new way for fans to engage with the sport through a light-hearted and fast-paced experience The platform aims to attract football fans, crypto enthusiasts, and..

Diambra has secured $11 million in seed funding, paving the way for its AI agent gaming platform The round drew support from crypto investment firms, tech players, and angel investors, all backing Diambra’s push to make competitive AI vs AI gaming a reality Good to know Diambra raised $11 million in seed funding to develop AI agent..

Tencent Games hosted its annual SPARK 2025 event and shared new updates across 46 titles The announcements focused on Tencent’s in-house studios, published titles, and investment-backed games New tournaments, fresh gameplay features, and global releases all played a role in this year’s plans Tencent used the event to underline its..

My Neighbor Alice has launched a new initiative to bring more creators into its expanding virtual world The blockchain-based farming game is opening its doors wider through The Alice Collective, a grants program offering 100,000 $ALICE tokens to support Web3 projects Good to know My Neighbor Alice is funding Web3 creators with 100,000..

Argentina has dropped the 30% income and property tax that used to apply to purchases made on international gaming platforms Players using services like Steam, PlayStation Network, Sony, and Epic Games can now expect to pay less for subscriptions, game content, and digital services Good to Know Argentina removes 30% income and property..

The creators of The Hustle have introduced a blockchain-based idle RPG that’s anything but passive Built on the WAX network, the game layers strategy, character progression, and crypto earning into a single, competitive experience where every decision impacts your outcome Good to know Players can convert in-game $HDC to WAXUSDC and..