US studio Neon Machine has announced a partnership with the Chinese government to bring extraction shooter Shrapnel to China’s official RWA Trusted Copyright Chain. A groundbreaking collaboration for the industry, this makes Shrapnel the first foreign game company to launch web3 gaming assets in China. The RWA Trusted Copyright Chain will use the Shrapnel platform to authenticate the copyright of Shrapnel’s digital assets “such as props and characters”, and facilitate the launch and trading of these assets.  Additionally, the Lingjing People’s Game Lab, a gaming-focused digital content platform from People’s Daily, the official newspaper of the Chinese government, has also come to a preliminary agreement with Neon Machine revolving around the compliant forging, issuance, trading, and localization of digital game assets in the Chinese market. Neon Machine CEO Ken Rosman commented, “This milestone unlocks significant global potential and sets a strong precedent for how decentralized models can promote global growth, marking just the beginning.” Built on Avalanche, Shrapnel is a PC-based highly competitive extraction shooter from web3 game developer Neon Machine. Its official launch is expected sometime in 2025.

Web3 football management fans, it’s your time to shine. Soccerverse, the onchain football MMO nobody knew they needed, is now live on HyperPlay. That means easier access, seamless MetaMask and WalletConnect integration, and one step closer to onboarding normies who have no idea what a seed phrase is. Quick rundown:⚽ Fully onchain football management sim⚽ Launched on Polygon in January 2025⚽ Built to be a forever game (translation: it’s supposed to outlive the dev team)⚽ Long-term goal: open-source everything and let the community cook The HyperPlay CEO is hyped, the Soccerverse CEO is hyped, and the Web3 gaming crowd is… cautiously optimistic. The question is, will this actually attract real football fans, or are we looking at another crypto ghost town where the only “managers” are wallets farming rewards? Bullish or just another play-to-earn cycle waiting to rug?

X2Y2, one of the largest NFT marketplaces, has announced it will cease operations on April 30, 2025, as it pivots towards artificial intelligence with a crypto focus. Since its launch in 2022, X2Y2 briefly surpassed OpenSea, reaching over $5.6 billion in trading volume. However, declining NFT sales and rising competition, particularly from Blur, made it difficult to sustain its position. Founder TP stated that despite efforts to remain competitive, stepping away from the NFT market was necessary. X2Y2’s smart contracts will remain functional, though users will no longer be able to instantly withdraw funds. Following the announcement, the X2Y2 token dropped 7%, extending its 89% decline over the past year. Meanwhile, the NFT market continues to struggle, with leading platforms experiencing massive drops in trading volume and sales.

Alright, degens, Pirate Nation just rolled out its PVP mode, and to celebrate, they’re throwing a $500K battle royale—sorry, “Legend of Anubis” event—with 10 million PIRATE up for grabs. Two weeks of high seas warfare, and only the strongest (or the sweatiest) will claim the loot. 📌 No More Seasons – Pirate Nation is ditching the season model for shorter, high-stakes events. Less grinding, more action.📌 Leaderboard-Based Rewards – Win battles, climb the ranks, collect trophies. But if you start losing? Say goodbye to those shiny rewards.📌 Onchain Everything – Every win, loss, and rage quit is permanently recorded onchain. No excuses. No takebacks.📌 Anti-Exploit Rules Incoming – They’re cracking down on “suspicious trading” (aka bot farms and exploiters). No direct mention of bots, but let’s be real, we all know who they’re talking about. Matchmaking should keep things fair (keyword: should), but we all know how Web3 PVP goes—someone’s gonna find an edge. Will you be farming the leaderboard or just farming exit liquidity? Let’s see who survives the onchain high seas. ⚔️🏴‍☠️

Welp, another centralized NFT marketplace bites the dust. Bybit just announced it’s shutting down its NFT marketplace, joining a growing list of crypto exchanges tapping out of the NFT game. 😬 This isn’t just a one-off case—we’re seeing a trend where major exchanges are stepping back from NFTs, despite the market showing signs of revival. So what’s really going on? Let’s break it down. 🔍 Bybit’s Exit: What Happened?📉 Declining trading volumes – NFT markets have been struggling with low liquidity on centralized platforms.⚖️ Regulatory uncertainty – Exchanges are facing more scrutiny than ever, and NFTs are still a legal gray area in many regions.💰 Revenue vs. resources – Running an NFT marketplace isn’t cheap, and if the numbers aren’t adding up, exchanges are cutting losses fast. ❌ CEX NFT Marketplaces Are Failing—Here’s WhyBybit isn’t alone. Remember when Binance, Kraken, and Coinbase all tried their hand at NFTs? How’s that working out for them? Spoiler: Not great. 🔹 Binance NFT removed support for Bitcoin Ordinals after barely launching.🔹 Kraken NFT shut down quietly due to low demand.🔹 Coinbase NFT had big ambitions but ended up with almost zero volume. The takeaway? Centralized exchanges (CEXs) aren’t built for NFTs. The NFT space thrives on decentralization, creator royalties, and community-driven innovation. But CEX marketplaces? They’re just another trading venue with none of Web3’s real ethos. 🚀 So Where’s the Real NFT Action?While CEXs struggle, on-chain marketplaces like Blur, Magic Eden, and OpenSea are still seeing volume. And let’s not forget Bitcoin Ordinals and Solana NFTs are booming. 🔹 Blur is dominating ETH NFTs with airdrop farming mechanics.🔹 Magic Eden is integrating with Bitcoin & Ethereum to stay ahead.🔹 Ordinal collections on BTC are attracting whales and degens alike. The NFT market isn’t dead—it’s just evolving in ways centralized exchanges can’t keep up with. 🔥 Final Thoughts—Who’s Next?With Bybit out, who’s next? Will Coinbase finally admit defeat? Will Binance fully abandon NFTs? Or are we just in a cycle reset before the next NFT bull run? What do you think? Are NFT marketplaces on CEXs doomed, or is there a way to make them work? Sound off below.

Alright, degens, we need to talk about one of Steam’s most wishlisted games this April. On the surface, it looks like a solid GTA Online clone, promising open-world chaos, crime, and multiplayer mayhem. But here’s the kicker—reports are surfacing that installing this game could give devs FULL access to your PC. 🚨 Yeah, you read that right. Not just game files. Not just network activity. EVERYTHING. 🔍 The Game Looks Dope, But At What Cost?At first glance, this game had everything going for it:✅ Open-world sandbox with GTA-style gameplay✅ Multiplayer madness—a potential new rival to GTA Online✅ Wishlist hype skyrocketing—one of the most anticipated April releases But then… 🚨 🔴 Security experts raised concerns about the game’s permissions. Apparently, its installer could grant devs unrestricted access to your PC’s files, system processes, and potentially even crypto wallets. 🔴 No clear privacy policy or EULA transparency—raising alarms about whether this is a legit game or just a trojan horse disguised as one. 🔴 Potential for crypto and NFT scams—Some security analysts are pointing out similarities between this game’s backend behavior and past incidents where malicious software targeted crypto wallets and Web3 assets. 🚨 Could This Be the Next Big Steam Scam?This isn’t the first time a too-good-to-be-true game has turned out to be a potential cybersecurity nightmare. Steam has had its share of shady releases, but if these allegations hold up, this could be one of the biggest security risks to hit gamers in 2024. 🚨 Possible worst-case scenario? Malware disguised as a game—stealing login data, crypto assets, and personal files. Full access to system settings—potentially turning your PC into a botnet zombie. Ransomware risks—Imagine getting locked out of your own system after installing what you thought was a fun GTA-style game. 🎮 Final Take: Hype vs. Security—Worth the Risk?It’s no secret that the gaming industry is prime territory for Web3 integrations, and some devs already use NFTs and blockchain tech for in-game economies. But this latest case raises serious concerns about how games handle user data and permissions. So, what’s the move? Wait for independent security audits. Read the fine print. And if something feels off—trust your instincts. 

 Ah yes, the classic "we're here for the long run" speech—usually delivered right after the token chart starts looking like a ski slope. Planetarium CEO JC Kim just reassured everyone that, despite IMT absolutely nuking, they’re still in it “for years to come.” Translation: “Yes, your bags are heavy, but don’t worry, we’ll keep building while you hold the line.” The real question: is this just another Web3 project riding the "ignore price action, focus on fundamentals" train, or is there actually some hopium left? Either way, if you’re still holding IMT, you might want to strap in—this rollercoaster ain't over yet. Thoughts? Diamond hands or exit liquidity? 👀

Despite persistent struggles in the NFT market, sales saw a modest rise this week. However, the number of collections sold remains low, offering little optimism for creators and investors. According to Cryptoslam.io, NFT sales reached $103.28 million over the past seven days, marking a 1.89% increase from the previous week's $101.37 million. While this is a positive shift, it is not enough to change market sentiment significantly. Courtyard led NFT sales with a 31% increase, while DMarket held second place despite a 20% drop. CryptoPunks made a notable jump to third place with a staggering 240% surge in sales. Experts believe the sector’s future recovery depends on its ability to innovate and adapt. 

Yep, Gunzilla Games—the brains behind Off The Grid—just scooped up Game Informer after GameStop decided to sunset it this August. And according to Gunzilla’s CEO, Vlad Korolov, it’s all about “fighting to preserve video game journalism.” Very noble. Totally not about using it to shill their upcoming token launch. The whole Game Informer team is back, from editorial to production—so at least your favorite writers aren’t heading to LinkedIn with "Open to Work" banners just yet. And while some fans are hyped for the revival, the broader industry? Let’s just say the side-eyes are strong. I mean, why would a Web3 game studio—already burning cash like a DeFi protocol during an exploit—buy a legacy mag if not to pump their own projects? Even Saakuru Labs' CEO chimed in on X, basically saying, “Cool flex, but good luck making it profitable.” If Game Informer does stay independent, that’s a nice PR win—but unless Gunzilla’s sitting on infinite runway, this could age like a rug pull. So, what’s the play here? Saving journalism, or securing a marketing mouthpiece before the Off The Grid token drops? Either way, let’s pour one out for the Game Informer we knew—because things are about to get interesting.

Because nothing says cutting-edge blockchain like a roguelike deck-builder, right? Acki Nacki—brought to you by the folks at GOSH (yes, that’s really their name)—just dropped the details for their 2025 Popit Game Tournament, and they’re flexing with a $1 million prize pool. Here’s the breakdown for all you degen competitors: 💰 $100K in cash for the top 16 players and teams💎 $400K worth of Node Cores for the top 1,000 (because who doesn’t want a node?)🚀 100,000,000 Boosts for places 1-10,000 (because more zeroes = more hype)🪙 Special POP Coins just for showing up—participation trophies, but make it crypto If you’re wondering what Popit Game even is, imagine a massively multiplayer roguelike deck-builder where you stack blocks, earn tokens, and either boost your score or absolutely ruin someone else’s day. You can play solo or with a team, and there are two leaderboards—one for individual block-chads and one for team grinders. The twist? Everyone gets the same tournament edition POP Coin deck, so no pay-to-win nonsense (allegedly). 📅 Key dates to know: April 1, 2025 – Registration opens (not an April Fool’s joke… probably) May 2025 – The three-day block-stacking extravaganza begins Early Access – A week before for tryhards who want to min-max their deck And because no crypto event is complete without a livestream, you can catch all the block-building drama on YouTube and Twitch. Oh, and in case you missed it—GOSH recently secured a cool $6M via a pre-launch node sale. Big names like Kingsway Capital, Blockchain.com, and Hack VC jumped in, so they’re either onto something… or just love a good gamble. So—are you joining the Popit Game grind? Or is this just another Web3 cash grab wrapped in shiny Boosts?