Around the Web: Keeping track of the ever-changing crypto gaming space, with its constant flow of news from big game launches and token price swings to project developments, can be challenging. This round-up provides a concise summary of key happenings.
Top Stories
Bonk Arena Launches: Solana meme coin Bonk has officially launched its first video game, Bonk Arena, developed by Bravo Ready. This fast-paced top-down arcade shooter is accessible via web browsers and the Phantom wallet mobile app, with plans for release on the upcoming PSG1 handheld device.
The game employs a “pay-to-spawn, win-to-earn” model requiring a 10,000 BONK token fee (approximately $0.15 at today’s rate) to spawn and inherit tokens from defeated players. Revenue will be used for BONK token burns, player rewards, and charity donations, while supporting READY token buybacks.
Initially created after the FTX collapse to foster community unity within the Solana ecosystem, Bonk has symbolized the network’s resurgence and continues to expand its footprint through various projects.
FIFA Rivals Launching: Major blockchain-powered mobile soccer game FIFA Rivals is set to launch on June 12 for iOS and Android. It launches with a multi-year licensing partnership featuring Adidas, integrating the sportswear giant’s heritage into the title via digital kits, jerseys, and exclusive branded items.
FIFA Rivals marries FIFA branding with casual gameplay. Players build teams using major clubs and stars, compete in real-time matches, and trade digital player cards as NFTs on the Mythical Marketplace. Built on the Mythos blockchain (a Polkadot parachain), the game follows Mythical Games’ NFL Rivals franchise. Features include digital kit drops, performance-linked boot drops, limited-edition match balls, and card upgrade facilities. Notably, FIFA also announced its own Avalanche blockchain initiative for its FIFA Collect platform.
ICYMI
- Flappy Bird developers have renewed their Web3 push, teasing a new competitive version with on-chain rewards and an IP protocol.
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