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The crypto and NFT gaming space has been busier than ever lately, with prominent games releasing, token airdrops piling up, and a constant array of other things happening. It’s a lot to take in!
Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to get caught up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games.
Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase a few of our original stories from the week.
Hamster Kombat + Trump: Viral clicker game Hamster Kombat served up a reference to last weekend’s failed assassination attempt against Donald Trump. The game’s new "Fight fight fight" special card reimagines the iconic photo of a bloodied Trump defiantly raising his fist, albeit with smiling cartoon hamsters.
It’s a recreation of the immediately iconic shot captured by Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci at Trump’s Philadelphia rally. The Trump stand-in is still bleeding from the ear and raising his fist, the Secret Service protectors are clutching him, and the American flag has been replaced with one showing the game’s logo.
Pixelverse token + airdrop: On Thursday, crypto gaming franchise Pixelverse launched its PIXFI token on Ethereum, though a future launch on The Open Network (TON) is also expected. The crypto gaming project, which has rapidly gained prominence in part due to the success of its PixelTap game on Telegram, revealed plans for rewarding players with an airdrop.
PixelTap players and users of the Pixelverse dashboard will receive "common" to "legendary" NFTs based on their engagement levels. Then, holders of rare NFTs and above will receive tokens via the airdrop. Those who choose to immediately withdraw their PIXFI tokens will only receive 10% of the total allotment, with 90% being recycled into the ecosystem. Continued play and engagement will boost players’ claim amount.
Notcoin perks: The game that ignited the Telegram crypto gaming craze, Notcoin (NOT), is now teaming up with rising games in the scene that it created—and Notcoin players who have reached a certain account level can get exclusive benefits.
Pixelverse’s PixelTap and the Elon Musk-themed Musk Empire both announced team-ups with Notcoin on Wednesday. Pixelverse will offer staking rewards for NOT token holders, along with Pixelverse-themed quests. Meanwhile, Musk Empire is offering special missions for Notcoin players, particularly those with Gold or Platinum levels.
Ubisoft free mint: Ubisoft, the storied video game publisher behind the Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance franchises, rolled out a free NFT mint last week for its first original blockchain-based game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles.
Launched on Oasys, a gaming-centric network, the mint let players collect a total of 75,000 in-game champion figurines. The collection minted out amid anticipation for the upcoming game launch.
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Here are a few of our original stories from this past week that we think are well worth a weekend read:
GG Spotlight
Here are a few of our original stories from this past week that we think are well worth a weekend read:
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Conclusion
In this week’s edition of This Week in Crypto Games, we’ve covered some of the biggest news and trends in the crypto and NFT gaming space. From viral clicker games to blockchain-based game launches, there’s always something new and exciting happening in this rapidly evolving space.
FAQs
Q: What is This Week in Crypto Games?
A: This Week in Crypto Games is a weekly roundup of the biggest news and trends in the crypto and NFT gaming space.
Q: Who is Decrypt’s GG?
A: Decrypt’s GG is a team that covers the crypto and NFT gaming space, providing news, analysis, and insights to help you stay up-to-date on the latest developments.
Q: What is Pixelverse?
A: Pixelverse is a crypto gaming franchise that has rapidly gained prominence in part due to the success of its PixelTap game on Telegram.
Q: What is Notcoin?
A: Notcoin is a game that ignited the Telegram crypto gaming craze and is now teaming up with rising games in the scene.
Q: What is Ubisoft’s Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles?
A: Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles is Ubisoft’s first original blockchain-based game, which features a free NFT mint and has launched on Oasys, a gaming-centric network.
