Daily Insights: Updates on Crypto, Blockchain, NFTs, Web3, and Play-to-Earn Gaming

Buckle up, gamers! The first quarter of 2024 has been nothing short of spectacular in the gaming industry, with investments skyrocketing to a mind-blowing $2.197 billion. Dive into the epic world of gaming with our detailed breakdown of the Konvoy gaming report, where major deals like the whopping $1.5 billion Epic Games and Disney partnership take center stage. Discover how VC funding has reached a one-year high at $594 million, a 94% surge that's reshaping the landscape. We’re also zooming in on blockchain gaming investments, a sector that's bursting with potential and innovation. Whether you're a gaming enthusiast or an investor looking for the next big thing, our insights into Q1 2024’s gaming industry investment will keep you at the edge of your seat. Get ready for a thrilling ride through the latest trends and monumental deals!

The RoboHero Pre-Season event is live with a massive prize pool of over 2 million $ROBO tokens up for grabs! Dive into the turn-based mobile strategy game and climb the Main Ranking through epic PvP battles, completing special missions, and engaging with the RoboHero Universe. Plus, you can spread the word with the Cantina – Social Booster to help grow the prize pool even more. Each week, the pot gets bigger based on Lootbox purchases in the game’s marketplace. Get ready for awesome rewards like USDT, RoboHeroes (NFTs), Energy Packs, exclusive weapons & equipment, and whitelist spots for the Land collection. Join the fun now, compete, and watch the prize pool grow! This is your chance to win big and be part of something epic!

The Sandbox has just launched the epic Builders' Launchpad, a game-changer for user-generated content. This insane program aims to onboard over 100 new games by the end of 2024, focusing on quality and innovation. Creators, get ready for some crazy rewards! Earn LAND titles, SAND tokens, and valuable CATALYSTs while getting expert guidance from top developers every step of the way. Interested? It’s super easy to join! Head over to The Sandbox’s website, check out the event cards for awesome game templates like Backrooms, Tower Defense, Cooking Simulator, and Resource Management, and start creating. This is your chance to make a splash in the metaverse, be bold and innovative, and get recognized as a featured creator. Join The Builders' Launchpad today and turn your creative visions into reality!

Hey guys, check this out! Guild of Guardians has officially launched on Android and iOS, and it’s packed with some seriously epic new features: Guardians Radiance and Guardians Enlightenment. In this blockchain mobile RPG, you can boost your Guardians’ power with the Diamond system, collect and sacrifice duplicates for Faction Souls, and transform your Guardians into Radiant Guardians using Ascension Seals. Don’t forget to hit the marketplace for valuable trades! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, these features add a fresh twist to character progression. So, get ready to level up, strategize, and dominate the game. You won’t believe how powerful your squad can become! Dive into the world of Guild of Guardians today and experience the ultimate in mobile RPG gaming. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks, and keep playing!

Get ready for an epic adventure! Planetarium Labs has teamed up with Bad Beans to bring us Immortal Rising 2 (IR2), the latest and greatest in web3 idle RPG gaming. Following the massive success of Nine Chronicles, which racked up 202.4 million transactions and ranked as one of the top web3 RPGs on DappRadar, this new game promises to blow your mind! With features like auto-grind mechanics, 3D combat, and a customizable arsenal, IR2 is set to redefine the genre. Plus, with a strong focus on community engagement and upcoming events like the Closed Beta Test (CBT) and Token Generation Event (TGE), you won't want to miss out. Join the IR2 community and be part of this insane gaming revolution!

Draftables, the American football-inspired web3 game, just sold out its Founder Pass NFTs in under 10 minutes on Avalanche’s Hyperspace. This is absolutely wild! The game, still in development, has already seen over 3,000 games played in a closed-alpha tournament. Founder Pass holders get exclusive perks, like early access to the full game, entries to future tournaments, unique in-game assets, and even a mystery box! The $DRFT token will be the in-game currency, letting players buy exclusive assets and earn rewards. The crypto gaming community is buzzing, and Draftables' Founder Pass NFTs even climbed to the third spot among trending digital items on Avalanche. Stay tuned for more awesome updates as we gear up for the official game launch later this year!

Hey guys! Guess what?! Shrapnel is about to blow your mind with the launch of weapon skin crafting and Marketplace V1 on May 23rd during the STX3 event! Get ready to collect fragments and create epic weapon skins. Can't find a specific fragment? No worries! Use a Wildcard Weapon Skin Fragment to fill in the gap. Plus, you can trade fragments and skins with other players in the Marketplace. And don’t forget the Secure Pouch, which lets you keep up to three items even if you fail to extract. With skins like Hazard Pay Shotgun and Nighthawks Watch AR, this update is going to be epic. The Marketplace V1 makes trading easy with no listing fees and a 5% transaction fee. So, mark your calendars and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime at the STX3 event! See you in the game!

CCP Games is bringing us the Project Awakening Phase III playtest, starting May 21st. This epic web3 sci-fi sandbox MMORPG, set in the legendary Eve Online universe, is your chance to dive into a world of endless creativity and blockchain technology. With only 5,000 spots available, you need to act fast. Register now by filling out a form and linking your social media accounts to secure your playtest slot. This playtest isn’t just about playing the game—it’s about building and leaving your mark on a ruined world. Plus, a hackathon is included to let you unleash your creative side! And guess what? CCP Games just scored $40 million to make this game even more incredible. Future playtests are lined up for September and December, so stay tuned for more epic adventures. Join us and be part of gaming history!

Hey Lunacians! Get ready to fire up those stoves because the Axie Homeland Cooking Showdown is here! From May 22nd to June 5th, you have the chance to showcase your culinary skills and compete for a share of 20,000 $AXS. Cook delicious dishes, climb the leaderboard, and grab those Fortune Troves brimming with Ancient Coins. Remember, the timer resets daily, so manage your time wisely. Whether you’re cooking on a Genesis plot or a Savannah plot, the rewards are massive. Don’t miss out on this epic event—join the Cooking Showdown, maximize your rewards, and prove you’re the top chef in Lunacia! For all the details and to start your culinary adventure, visit the Event Hub now. Can you handle the heat? Let’s get cooking!

Eldarune just teamed up with Immutable, landing a massive 50,000 IMX grant to supercharge their flagship Web3 game, Heroes of Eldarune. This game-changing partnership means Eldarune will launch on the cutting-edge Immutable zkEVM mainnet, bringing players mind-blowing features like low transaction costs, immense scalability, and Ethereum-level security. With this grant, Eldarune's NFTs are set to unlock incredible new utilities, adding depth and excitement to the game. Can Picak, CEO of Diga Labs, is pumped about the future, saying, "We're taking the gaming experience in the Eldarune ecosystem to the highest level with Immutable’s cutting-edge technology." Get ready for a new era in blockchain games, as Eldarune's vision for Web3 gaming becomes a reality. Stay tuned for more epic updates—this partnership is just the beginning, and it’s going to blow your mind!

Get ready to meet the Ragmons, the new stars of Ragnarok: Monster World! These unique creatures will revolutionize your strategic tower defense battles. Divided into five rarities—Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Mythic—each Ragmon boasts exclusive skills and movesets. Imagine creating diverse decks tailored to your strategies! At launch, expect 30-40 Ragmons, with new ones added every season to keep the gameplay fresh. Are Ragmons NFTs? You bet! They're available as off-chain characters and on-chain NFTs, making the game accessible for Web2 gamers while offering ownership options for NFT enthusiasts. The Web3 integration ensures balanced gameplay with no unfair advantages. Plus, you can convert off-chain creatures into NFTs! Collect and level up your Ragmons through exciting events, quests, Gacha, and Lottery events. Use the Level Up Merge feature to enhance your Ragmons' levels. Remember, merging isn’t always guaranteed, adding an extra layer of strategy to the game.

You won’t believe what’s coming! Wild Forest is about to drop its insane pre-release NFT sale on May 23rd, offering over 13,000 exclusive NFT packs. This web3-enabled RTS game on the Ronin Blockchain lets you build bases, gather resources, and crush opponents in a style reminiscent of classics like Warcraft and Starcraft. Dive into the action with Play-to-Airdrop events, where you can earn points on the "Honor Leaderboard" by advancing in the battle pass, owning Wild Forest NFTs, and engaging with the community. The market is buzzing with high demand for these NFTs, so don’t miss your chance to secure your spot and grab those Standard, Premium, and Founder packs. Join the Wild Forest revolution and gear up for this epic adventure in web3 gaming!

Param Labs just snagged a whopping $7 million in funding for their awesome web3 game, Kiraverse! This round was led by big names like Animoca Brands and Delphi Ventures, along with many other top-tier investors. The funds will boost Kiraverse and their innovative Pixel to Poly service, which converts 2D images into 3D avatars. Param Labs is on fire with over 2.5 million Twitter followers and 300,000 daily active users. And that’s not all! They’re building an Ethereum-based blockchain to revolutionize their gaming ecosystem. With strategic advisors and epic partnerships, Param Labs is set to redefine web3 gaming. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!

BADMAD ROBOTS just teamed up with Immutable for an exclusive Web3 gaming partnership! This is huge news for all you blockchain gaming fans out there. BADMAD ROBOTS NFTs are now on the Immutable zkEVM network, bringing lower fees, easy logins, and killer tech support. Imagine playing your favorite Web3 shooter with no hassle, just pure fun! Plus, Immutable's tech like the Immutable Passport makes logging in as easy as your regular Web2 games. And the best part? BADMAD ROBOTS is working with top eSports teams to bring intense competition and epic rewards. If you're into digital collectibles and crypto gaming, this is the partnership you've been waiting for. Get ready for an unmatched gaming experience with BADMAD ROBOTS and Immutable. Stay tuned for more awesome updates!

Hold onto your seats, folks! Sealana ($SEAL) is making a splash in the Solana meme coin market. This new contender is selling fast, with presale raising $1,230,000. You can buy $SEAL with SOL, ETH, USDT, USDC, or even a bank card. Solana-based meme coins like $SLOTH and $SLERF are also soaring, thanks to Solana’s unmatched stability and efficiency. Media buzz and influencers like Jacob Crypto Bury are ranking Sealana as a top pick for 100x returns. Plus, Solana’s Q1 report shows a booming ecosystem with $89.2 million raised in Q1 2024 alone. Don’t miss out on these epic gains – join the Sealana wave now!