Category: Meta Matters
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This Week in Crypto Games: GameStop Buys Bitcoin, More Ethereum Games Close Up Shop – Decrypt
GameStop purchased $512M in Bitcoin as a hedge, while two Ethereum games shut down due to funding issues, reflecting broader challenges in the crypto gaming industry.
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Crypto Game Crashouts: The Biggest Shutdowns So Far in 2025 – Decrypt
Several prominent crypto games, including Deadrop, Ember Sword, and Nyan Heroes, shut down in 2025 due to funding issues and lack of player adoption, highlighting challenges in the blockchain gaming sector.
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Ethereum Games ‘Realms of Alurya’ and ‘Wonder Wars’ Latest to Go Offline – Decrypt
Ethereum games ‘Realms of Alurya’ and ‘Wonder Wars’ are shutting down due to lack of funding, adding to a trend of discontinued crypto games this year.
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DePIN Project Mawari, Japan’s VTuber Agencies Partner to XR Platform for Fan Engagement – Blockchain Bitcoin News
Mawari Corporation introduces Vtubexr, an XR platform for immersive 3D Vtuber fan interactions, eliminating the need for specialized studio setups through DePIN technology.
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Somnis: Rumble Rush Pushes Major Update with Fresh Rewards
Somnis: Rumble Rush releases a major update with new PvE chapters, NFT upgrades to Level 60, card balancing, and enhanced Battle Pass rewards offering significantly more gold.
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Shatterline to End Online Play, Shifts to Single-Player in June
Shatterline, a sci-fi FPS, will end online multiplayer on June 26, shifting to single-player only. The game transitions to a pay-to-own model with future updates focusing on solo content.
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Realms Closed Alpha Is Now Underway, Ends June 14
Realms’ closed alpha test for its chain-agnostic RPG is underway, ending June 14. Kojin Genesis NFT holders can participate in Extraction mode for rewards like $RON, $AVAX, and exclusive mounts.
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Players Flock To Ronin-Based Puffverse Gaming Platform
Puffverse, a Ronin-based gaming platform, gains popularity with its Fall Guys-style PuffGo game, PuffTown control panel, and PuffWorld metaverse. Backed by Animoca Brands and Binance, its $PFVS token launches May 27.
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New Crypto to Buy as Steam and NFTs Come Together in Promising Crypto Games
The article discusses the evolving crypto gaming landscape, highlighting Avalanche-based ‘Off the Grid’ and its NFT marketplace, while contrasting it with Ethereum-based ‘Ember Sword’s closure. It also covers new cryptos like SUBBD Token and Solaxy.
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This Week in Crypto Games: ‘Off the Grid’ Coming to Steam, Ethereum’s ‘Ember Sword’ Shuts Down – Decrypt
This week’s crypto gaming highlights include ‘Off the Grid’ transitioning to mainnet with high-value NFT trades and Steam plans, while Ethereum’s ‘Ember Sword’ shuts down due to funding issues.