Web3 Gaming Recap: The Sandbox Game Jams; Gala Games Leading the Way in Web3 Gaming; FLOKI to Launch Staking Program on October 27th & More

Welcome to the latest edition of ChainPlay's Newsletter, where we dive into the most exciting and innovative Web3 games of the week.

Reporting on Web3 Gaming industry trends, investments, growth, and more… You can find all of what you need in ChainPlay.gg 

Table of Content

• Latest Web3 Games of the Week

• Latest VC Deal Flow of the Week

• Weekly’s Top 10 Gainers

• Weekly's Top Web3 Games News Hot Stories
  - The Sandbox, a prominent player in the world of Web3 gaming, has unveiled an exciting opportunity for game enthusiasts with its Halloween Game Jam.
  - Mastercard's recent decision to incorporate the SAND token from the Sandbox virtual world into their payment system
  - In the ever-evolving landscape of Web3 gaming, Gala Games has emerged as a trailblazer.
  - The developers of Aphelium, a metaverse Discord game built on NFT land in the WAX blockchain, are set to launch their v0.13.0 update
  - Global Expansion: Amazon Prime Gaming Joins Forces with WAX to Introduce Brawler's™
  - Magic Eden Suspends BRC-20 NFT Trading Amid Ordinals Protocol Concerns
  - Hunters On-Chain has taken a major step by transitioning to a free-to-play model in their latest update.

• Additional Web3 Games Highlights

• Upcoming Free Gaming Mint, Play Test & Early Access

Reporting on Web3 gaming industry trends, investments, growth, and more…

Latest Web3 Games of the Week

This week, we're thrilled to bring you a selection of games that showcase the potential of blockchain technology and decentralized gaming.

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Latest VC Deal Flow

• Announcing HYTOPIA 3M’s fundraise, led by Delphi Digital/Delphi Ventures and joined by other phenomenal VCs & angels

• Rulematch announces the conclusion of its pre-Series A funding round with investments from FiveT Fintech along with seed investor, Consensys Mesh

• 'Shrapnel' Game Studio Neon Machine Raises $20 Million Led by Polychain

• MOBOX has made a strategic investment on Project Twelve, signaling a pivotal shift in the on-chain games and the boundless possibilities of user-generated content (UGC).

Weekly’s Top 10 Gainers

Weekly's Top Web3 Games News Hot Stories

The Sandbox, a prominent player in the world of Web3 gaming, has unveiled an exciting opportunity for game enthusiasts with its Halloween Game Jam.

The Sandbox has recently introduced its Halloween Game Jam as part of its latest gameplay updates. The registration window for this thrilling contest is currently open and will remain until November 12. However, the full theme of the contest will only be revealed on the 13th of November. Read more

Mastercard's recent decision to incorporate the SAND token from the Sandbox virtual world into their payment system

This significant move not only strengthens the connection between traditional financial systems and the emerging realm of cryptocurrencies but also highlights the growing importance of virtual world economies. Check it out now

In the ever-evolving landscape of Web3 gaming, Gala Games has emerged as a trailblazer.

Founded in 2019 by Eric Schiermeyer, co-founder of Zynga, Gala Games embarked on a mission to transform the gaming industry. Their goal? To grant players authentic ownership of in-game assets, challenging the centralized grip that gaming companies had on virtual items, and giving players more than just a license to use them. Check it out now

The developers of Aphelium, a metaverse Discord game built on NFT land in the WAX blockchain, are set to launch their v0.13.0 update

In this update, players can look forward to Reputation, Friendship mechanics, the enigmatic Stardust Pledge, and encounters with Landowners and Broken Robots. Aphelium's v0.13.0 update brings a slew of new features to enhance the gameplay experience. Let's delve into the details of what's included

Global Expansion: Amazon Prime Gaming Joins Forces with WAX to Introduce Brawler's™

Blockchain Brawlers, a revolutionary strategy battler utilizing the power of WAX blockchain, has made headlines with an unprecedented partnership announcement. This groundbreaking collaboration with Amazon Prime Gaming promises to not only redefine player engagement but also reshape the landscape of blockchain gaming as a whole. Check it out now

Magic Eden Suspends BRC-20 NFT Trading Amid Ordinals Protocol Concerns

In a surprising move, one of the leading NFT marketplaces, Magic Eden, has decided to temporarily halt the trading of BRC-20 NFTs. This decision has been prompted by concerns surrounding the Ordinals protocol and its lack of consensus. See it here

Hunters On-Chain has taken a major step by transitioning to a free-to-play model in their latest update.

This exciting development has opened the doors for players of all backgrounds to delve into the world of Web3 gaming. But there's more - newcomers to the game are greeted with a generous offer: a free, common Hunter, securely bound to their wallet, awaiting an opportunity to join the battle. Check it here

Additional Web3 Games Highlights

- DragonMaster, the popular online gaming platform, has embarked on a journey to revolutionize the experience for its users in 2023.
- Parallel TCG Announces Planetfall Expansion with Exciting Blind Bundles
- Continuum World, a popular web3 game, has exciting updates in store for its dedicated player base.
- Free Mint for Last Remains Equipment
- FLOKI to Launch Staking Program on October 27th  

- NFL Rivals' Exciting 6-Month Partnership with Amazon Prime Gaming 
- Magic Eden's Tokenized Collections Program Debuts with 100 Physically-Backed Pokémon Cards
- Pixelmon hypercasual game reaches 100k game sessions 72 hours after launch
- Claynosaurz Launch Plushies in Bid to Disrupt Collectibles
- Animoca Brands and NEOM announce strategic partnership and investment

- Binance adds $MEME (Memeland) to the Launchpool
- Valeria Games land upgrade put 5M tokens out of circulation (1/3 of current supply)
- Xterio Games launched its pro-creator marketplace

- ChimpersNFT's new mobile game reaches 450+ players in 24 hours
- Most NFT projects up 10-20% after the recent crypto recovery
- Azuki dropping 530 free vinyl collectibles to holders

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