Planet Mojo to Shut Down Games, Shifting Focus to MovieFlo.AI

Planet Mojo is shutting down all its web3 games by July 2025, citing market challenges. The studio will pivot to MovieFlo.AI, an AI video creation tool, ending development of titles like Mojo Melee and WWA.
Good Vibes Club Reveal Partnership with OpenSea for OS2 Promo

Good Vibes Club partners with OpenSea to create a promotional video for OS2, featuring top NFT collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club and Pudgy Penguins, signaling new commercial collaborations.
Yuga Labs sells Moonbirds IP to Orange Cap Games

Orange Cap Games acquires Moonbirds, Mythics, and Oddities NFT collections from Yuga Labs. Moonbirds’ price surged post-acquisition, but remains far below its peak. Yuga continues offloading IP amid NFT market downturn.
Meta to make AI-powered mixed-reality headsets for US military

Meta partners with defense contractor Anduril to develop AI-powered VR/AR headsets for the US military, enhancing battlefield intelligence and decision-making through real-time data integration.
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.
Performance Art Duo Operator ‘Make Movement Collectible’ With NFTs – Decrypt

Performance art duo Operator discusses how NFTs enable performance artists to monetize ephemeral work by creating collectible digital representations of movement and choreography.
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.
NFT Lending Tanks 97%: Can The Sector Find a New Life?

NFT lending volumes have plummeted 97% from their 2024 peak, with loan values and user activity collapsing. The sector needs innovation like RWA integration and smarter lending tools to recover.
OpenSea Introduces New Incentives and Token Trading on 19 Blockchains – “The Defiant”

OpenSea launches public release of OS2 with token trading across 19 blockchains, new XP rewards system, and transparent incentives for user actions like cross-chain swaps and social engagement.
Bored Ape Yacht Club Maker Sells Moonbirds IP to Gaming Startup – Decrypt

Yuga Labs sold Moonbirds NFT IP to gaming startup Orange Cap Games, continuing its shift to focus on Bored Ape projects. The deal terms were undisclosed, but Moonbirds will still appear in Yuga’s Otherside game.