Hello degens,

It’s Friday, and our final newsletter for the week! Today we cover some great (and some not so great) news from all around the blockchain gaming space. You might wanna put your dancing shoes on for this one, it’s K-POP night!

Let’s get your weekend sorted by brushing you up on everything web3 gaming this past week! 👇

📈📉Gaming Tokens Making Moves

Blockchain Game Market Movements: Even through the steep decline in metaverse users recently, The Sandbox still stands tall as the biggest metaverse. Could this be a result of player immersion by allowing players to create their own games? Maybe, BUT - Decentraland has almost always come in as a close competitor, focusing on more user-centric experiences than build-to-play.

Another key takeaway is the rise of THORChain. THORChain is a blockchain platform that focuses on making it easy for different cryptocurrencies to be exchanged across various blockchains. It does this by using its native token, RUNE, and a unique system that allows for quick and secure swapping of assets. This system also prevents potential financial losses for users.

🌚Full Moons - A

Explore BLACKPINK’s Roblox Adventure

K-pop sensation BLACKPINK is making a splash on Roblox! YG PLUS, linked with YG Entertainment, just dropped the bomb: BLACKPINK THE PALACE is live on Roblox, giving fans a wild virtual ride. Open The K-Pop Flood Gates!

• BLINKs, as the fans are known, can now hang out worldwide in this groovy hub.

• Imagine rubbing virtual shoulders with fellow BLACKPINK lovers, exploring spots inspired by their music videos, and even smashing stuff with a lightstick-shaped hammer!

The gang's all here – JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA avatars are a surprise treat. But hurry, the early birds get a cool badge to show off.

BLACKPINK's journey from K-pop to Coachella and beyond has now stormed into the gaming world!

Philippines Police Target Axie Infinity

Is trouble brewing for Axie Infinity? The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) has shifted its gaze to cryptocurrency games, sounding an alert about potential scams in the gaming world.

Their spotlight is on Axie Infinity, a play-to-earn game on Ethereum similar to Pokémon. PNP ACG cautioned Filipinos about the pricey model, where players have to spend $300 upfront for three Axie characters before they can start earning. (That’s a LOT of $BITCOIN, iykyk)

This, in contrast to traditional gaming's $100 average cost per user.

Cryptocurrency gaming might be tempting, but pitfalls include losing digital tokens, NFTs, market volatility, and online scammers. The message? Do your homework, be cautious, and stay sharp in the crypto realm. (Axie Infinity?…come to die?)

A Game With Pomerians In It? Count Us IN!

Get ready for a cosmic gaming sensation with Pome Rumble – the ultimate Puzzle RPG adventure that's set to elevate your gaming experience.

Join Pome and his crew on an otherworldly journey, navigating captivating landscapes and thrilling challenges.

• The story begins as they crash-land on an alien planet, teaming up to restore harmony against menacing creatures.

•  Pome Rumble tests your wit and strategy, offering rewards like the powerful Space Stone.

  • This gem supercharges your Pomes, and trading it for PMR tokens unlocks new game avenues.

As you conquer challenges, collect NFTs, and shape the narrative, pre-registration promises dazzling rewards, including diamonds and a shot at $1,800 in PMR tokens or exclusive NFTs.

Prepare for an out-of-this-world adventure – join the pre-registration now!

🔭The Scope

Gaming on the blockchain still sees its ups and downs along this bear market cycle. On one side, we’re seeing massive collaborations and developments on Roblox. Almost every week, we’re seeing new partnerships built around the metaverse. On the other hand, play to earn as a concept may not be working that well, unless executed on a high level. Take Axie Infinity’s latest close call with the Philippines Police as a prime example of where you don’t want to be as a play-to-earn model.

🌓Half Moons

Gala Games makes strides into their GYRI blockchain by shifting Gala Games NFTs into the ecosystem and teases a thrilling 'Mystery Box' sale with diverse tiers and over 350 distinct items, offering a sneak peek into their rich NFT lineup across various games, all without transaction costs.

MapleStory Universe teams up with Chainlink to revolutionize its NFT-centric gaming ecosystem, using Chainlink's Verifiable Random Function (VRF) to ensure fair gameplay, amplify the reward experience (RX), and create an expansive virtual realm comprising four distinct gaming experiences underpinned by blockchain technology.

🔭The Scope

Gala Games are firing up full steam ahead these days, taking all strides to boost mass adoption and incentivizing their community every step of the way. Moreover, Gala Games has also launched “Champions Arena”. The game is free to play for all, but NFT ownership provides advantages. Additionally, Champions Arena offers Scrolls of Minting to convert in-game Champions into NFTs, aiming to implement an NFT rental system in the future!

⚪ Total Eclipse

💫Shooting Star

This week’s feature is The Heist Game

The Heist stands as a daring idle game on the Solana Blockchain, where a risky high-stakes adventure unfolds.

Taking place in the turbulent urban landscape of Peel City, the game revolves around Chimps, Gorillas, and Orangutans who gamble their stakes for excitement and generous rewards in the form of $NANA and $COCO tokens.

Peel City serves as the backdrop for this escapade, boasting a diverse array of wild activities, enjoyment, and rivalry.

🌚 Dark Side of the Meme