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Yuga Labs is releasing the debut season of its HV-MTL Forge Web3 game. Players can now create and share their own spaces for voting contests. The HV-MTL Forge is a crafting game for HV-MTL NFT holders. Today, Yuga Labs is introducing the meta layer, allowing players to personalize their forge and vie for social recognition. Yuga Labs partnered with Makemepulse to develop this game within the Bored Ape Yacht Club universe. It features six seasons and two modes.

Mythical Games, the proud developers of NFL Rivals and Blankos Block Party, has successfully secured 37$ million in Series A funding round. The dominating firm further seeks $20–30 million in value to be made public later this year. According to a statement from Mythical Games, the funding will allow to carry out Mythical ambition of providing creativity to video games through Web3 infrastructure. Scytale Digital served as the lead investor in the Series C1 expansion round. Other new investors included ARK Invest, Animoca Brands, MoonPay, Proof, and Stanford Athletics.

Ubisoft announces Champions Tactics Grimoria Chronicles, a web3 game powered by the Oasys blockchain, joining Square Enix and Sega in Web3.. Ubisoft, a well-known game developer, has recently announced the release of Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. It is a web3 game that will incorporate the Oasys blockchain technology. This is a significant step forward in the gaming industry's adoption of this innovative trend. Notably, Square Enix and Sega are embracing web3's potential by incorporating it into upcoming projects. The first teaser for Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles came out recently on the internet. This is likely to get people talking in the crypto community. This is happening at a time when many people are hoping for a comeback after NFTs and other similar assets lost a lot of value.

Pixion Games, a Web3 game studio, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding for Fableborne, which is their most popular game. Among the investors in the funding round were the Blizzard Fund of the Avalanche Foundation, Shima Capital, and ReadyPlayerDAO, among others. Pixion will use the money to make Fableborne, an action role-playing game where players can interact with on-chain assets on the Avalanche network, even better. Kam Punia, the founder and CEO of Pixion Games, said that he wants to hire more people to help improve the game's technology and leadership.

Web3 gaming, which is also called "blockchain gaming," has had a lot of problems since it started in 2017. But don't worry, dear readers, because the business won't go away. Instead, it's going through a change that will help it get to new places. To do well in the world of Web3 games, developers need to focus on the holy trinity of game quality, sustainable economies, player engagement, and, of course, pure unadulterated fun! Think of a game that gets you excited, takes you to faraway places, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. For game developers to make such an experience, they have to go on a noble quest to make games better.

The Sandbox and Warner Music working together to change the way ownership, blockchain integration, music, and land sales in virtual reality. The Sandbox recently announced a new land sale, dubbed the 'Infinite Pulse Land Sale,' which focuses on a music-oriented neighborhood. This sale showcases a collaboration between The Sandbox and Warner Music Group. It further reflects the growing integration of blockchain and the music industry. The centerpiece of this neighborhood is an estate owned by Warner Music Group, surrounded by a host of other musical artists and companies, including Blondish, Slipknot, Jamiroquai, Pixelynx, and even the legendary Elvis Presley's estate.

Check out the In-Depth Guide to the Card Game Cross the Ages, which lets players mint their cards as NFTs on the Immutable X blockchain. Unlike traditional collectible card games (CCGs), Cross the Ages brings a fresh perspective and incorporates elements of the blockchain, allowing players to mint their cards as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Immutable X blockchain. While the game offers NFT features, they are entirely optional and do not disrupt the balanced gameplay experience. Whether you choose to delve into the world of NFTs or not, Cross the Ages is an immersive and engaging experience that caters to both casual players and competitive strategists.

This week Immutable Gods trailblazing TCG NFT game Gods Unchained stole the limelight. The web3 game made it to the Epic Games Store reaching millions of players with the potential to increase its user base. This revolutionizing step bridging Web2 and Web3 games was the top news of the week. Furthermore, we have a new game from Yuga Labs HV-MTL Forge, My Neighbor Alice entering into Season 3, and a new social gaming platform Super Snappy making headlines. Additionally, we have new AI NPCs in Alterverse, Synergy of Serra Open Alpha, and Arc8 adding League Play and Battle Pass.

Improbable CEO Narula says that MSquared is a stupidly ambitious project with tools for building the metaverse and chances for developers. MSquared is a groundbreaking metaverse inititiave that is now available for developers worldwide to expand and contribute. Developers globally can create distinctive assets and thrilling adventures on all Improbable domains similar to The Otherside by revealing M2 and its tech stack, extensive network, metaverse markup language, and open-sourcing. To put it in a nutshell, it's a metaverse generation engine that focuses on streamlining the development process. Herman Narula, co-founder and CEO of Improbable, described it as a "stupidly ambitious project" and a "network of metaverses."

Oath of Peak grabs attention with its eye-pleasing aesthetically rich art graphics, action-oriented combat style, addictive gameplay, vast open world, and captivating storytelling. The game reminisces World of Warcraft. You can experience different classes and master ancient skills in this fantasy world. Also, it will allow players to conquer ferocious enemies massive in size and outlook. You will also encounter legendary creatures hailing from Chinese folklore. Oath of Peak, an exciting MMORPG where you become a Spirit Bender and embark on an epic adventure in the Omnispirit Realm. It takes place in an extraordinary oriental world where you get to play as a skilled wanderer, exploring the unknown and making new friends along the way.

Yuga Labs, known for the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club, has announced its latest Web3 gaming venture, HV-MTL Forge. This workshop-building game allows Bored Ape holders to immerse themselves in the world of Mecha production and modification. The game is set to launch on June 29, much to the excitement of Bored Ape enthusiasts.Yuga Labs previously faced criticism and skepticism with their game, Dookey Dash, due to expensive NFTs and its controversial humor. However, the game generated $110 million in NFT exchanges, and the winning player sold the prize NFT for $1.63 million in Ethereum. HV-MTL Forge is a response to this experience and aims to offer players a novel and engaging way to interact with their NFTs.HV-MTL Forge revolves around the HV-MTL robot NFTs created by the Bored Ape Yacht Club creators. In the game, players take on the role of workshop builders, where they can craft and customize their robotic creations. Sewer Pass NFT holders, a prerequisite for playing Dookey Dash, were given the opportunity to exchange their passes for exclusive HV-MTL mech suit NFTs in March.Players can earn points and climb leaderboards by receiving votes from other players. Owning HV-MTL robot NFTs, which were exclusive to Sewer Pass holders, is necessary to participate in HV-MTL Forge. Currently, these mecha NFTs start at 0.88 ETH ($1,570) on platforms like OpenSea, and owning one grants access to the highly anticipated game.In the future, HV-MTL NFTs will be used to access the Forge game, where players construct and customize a workshop to gain support from other players for having the best workspace. A teaser video suggests that players may acquire personalization features along the way.HV-MTL NFTs are built on the Ethereum blockchain, known for its popularity and expense in the NFT art and collectibles space.Compared to Dookey Dash, HV-MTL Forge is described as a more casual, creative, and social game. It offers a different gameplay experience, emphasizing creativity and social interaction over quick reflexes.Yuga Labs has shown previews of the HV-MTL mech characters, and secondary trades of HV-MTL NFTs have already generated approximately $38 million.Yuga Labs mentioned that players who assisted a cartoon character in the game Dookey Dash learned something new. Professional Fortnite player Kyle "Mongraal" Jackson won the game and sold his prize NFT for 1,000 ETH ($1.63 million).HV-MTL Forge promises fast-paced action and competitive gameplay that can keep players engaged. The success of Dookey Dash and the massive sale of the prize NFT to a billionaire has brought hope to both serious and casual Web3 players for the future of these gaming experiences. Additionally, Yuga Labs is working on a larger metaverse game called Otherside, which will incorporate avatars from various NFT projects and be based on the Bored Ape Yacht Club's story.

GGods Unchained is a collectible card game available on the Epic Games Store and, soon, mobile platforms. It is driven by NFT. Gods Unchained, the most successful TCG Web3 game, makes it to Epic Games Store. This massive move by Immutable Games comes ahead of its trailblazing TCG game’s mobile expansion. Gods Unchained is arguably one of the longest-successful card battler NFT games around and reaching a wider and broader audience will only add to its life. Epic Games Store boasts 230 million users as of March this year. Furthermore, the active monthly user count stands tall at 68 million. So, this move by Immutable Games is significant and potentially revolutionizing, placing it alongside traditional gaming juggernauts. More specifically, Gods Unchained will stand beside successful traditional card battlers games like Yu Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering.

Nike, a huge clothing company, is working with Fortnite, and it's doing well. On the .Swoosh Web3 platform, in-game NFTs are not possible. We all know that the popular online game Fortnite is working with the clothing company Nike and its robust.swoosh web3 platform, and now we have more interesting news about this partnership. Digitally printed clothes and other items are sold on the website Swoosh Web3. According to the partnership, NFTs aren't used in Fortnite. On the other hand, the link between the two businesses still has crypto parts.

Web3 and play-to-earn games will change next year, says Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung. He discusses the metaverse and offers other advice. Play-to-earn and casual games have dominated the Web3 market in recent years, however, Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands predicts a revolutionary change in the gaming industry. Animoca Brands, the developer of the play-to-earn game The Sandbox, intends to step into the metaverse ecosystem. The developer comes up with the concept of a decentralized metaverse in contrast to some tech giants advocating for centralized platforms.

Super Snappy is a social gaming platform that offers a wide range of NFT and blockchain games and Web3 features. Super Snappy is designed to be accessible on various platforms, including web, mobile (iOS & Android), desktop (PC, Mac, Linux), and even consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo). This multi-platform approach allows players to engage with their friends and play games together effortlessly. Moreover, by eliminating the need to browse app stores, install games, and coordinate with friends, Super Snappy simplifies the gaming experience, making it more inclusive and user-friendly. What sets Super Snappy apart is its embrace of Web3 technology. The platform acknowledges the potential of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain integration.