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The crypto gaming industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge in activity, with major games launching, token airdrops taking the community by storm, and a host of new developments emerging every week. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer, a crypto enthusiast, or both, the rapid evolution of this space is hard to ignore. With each passing day, the line between traditional gaming and blockchain technology blurs even further, bringing exciting opportunities for players to earn, trade, and invest while enjoying immersive gaming experiences.
Keeping track of everything can be overwhelming. New games are constantly being developed, airdrops are frequent, and innovations are reshaping how we think about in-game economies. That’s why we’ve put together this weekly roundup, designed to keep you in the loop on the latest trends, updates, and breaking news in the world of crypto games.
From high-profile airdrops like X Empire’s token launch to the return of fan-favorite games like Hamster Kombat, and even crypto-infused titles making their way to consoles like the PlayStation 5, there’s a lot happening across multiple platforms. Whether it’s viral moments from hit games or controversies over airdrop allocations, we cover the stories that matter most in crypto gaming. Read on to get the full scoop on the hottest developments from this week!
GameFi News Highlights
X Empire Airdrop
The popular tap-to-earn Telegram game, X Empire, has completed its latest mining phase, pausing gameplay in preparation for the much-anticipated X token launch on The Open Network (TON) this Thursday. Previously known as “Musk Empire,” the game recently wrapped up its two-week “Chill Phase,” allowing players one final opportunity to accumulate tokens before the airdrop on October 24.
This marks the second time X Empire has undergone a mining phase. The game originally concluded a much longer mining phase on September 30, with the X token launch planned shortly after. However, the developers decided to relaunch with the short-lived “Chill Phase,” offering an additional 5% of the total token supply to players.
While excitement around the airdrop is high, not all players are satisfied. After revealing the airdrop allocations on Friday, some players expressed frustration about being excluded from the distribution. Out of over 50 million players, only 6 million were eligible for the airdrop, which sparked complaints on social media, including Twitter, where some even mistakenly tagged Elon Musk for answers. Despite its original name and avatars that humorously resemble Musk, the tech billionaire has no actual connection to the game.
Hamster Kombat Season 2
Anticipation for the second season of Hamster Kombat, another Telegram-based crypto game, has been growing, and the developers recently shared exciting details. This season will introduce a brand-new theme, moving away from the hamster CEO running a crypto exchange and instead putting players in charge of their own game development studio.
In Season 2, players will build and expand their studio, creating games, assembling a team, and launching a platform to support their projects. Although the game still features familiar mechanics like tapping and daily combo actions, this new season promises to be a major overhaul of the game’s core gameplay.
Moonray on PS5
Ethereum-powered combat arena game Moonray is making its way to PlayStation 5 next year as a free-to-play title. However, due to Sony’s platform restrictions, the PS5 version will not include Web3 features at launch. On the PC version, players have been able to participate in a play-to-airdrop campaign, and a similar model is planned for the upcoming mobile version. However, for now, PS5 players will miss out on those crypto integrations.
It remains unclear how crypto-based elements will be handled for other games like Off the Grid, which is currently available on PS5 in early access without direct blockchain integrations.
The newly launched Avalanche-based battle royale shooter, Off the Grid, has been generating significant buzz since its release. The game debuted two weeks ago on the Epic Games Store, quickly climbing the ranks as the most popular free-to-play title on the platform.
Popular streamers like Ninja and TimTheTatman helped fuel the hype, with viral gameplay clips showing off exciting moments, like Ninja using the powerful “Slam Fist” cyberlimb and TimTheTatman sniping opponents mid-air. These viral moments have attracted attention not only from the crypto community but also from mainstream gamers, sparking discussions about whether crypto gaming could be poised to break into the broader gaming market.
As the crypto gaming space continues to grow, the blending of traditional gaming with blockchain elements seems to be drawing in a larger audience. Could this be the start of something bigger for the industry?
Stay tuned for more updates in the world of crypto gaming!
