Tencent, a Chinese tech giant, is reportedly considering acquiring Nexon, a game developer. Talks have been initiated with Nexon's founder, Kim Jung-ju's family, but no deal has been finalized. Nexon, known for the MapleStory series, integrated blockchain in games like MapleStory N and Universe, introducing NFTs. Blockchain gaming saw a 368% surge in January 2025, driven by games like Off The Grid. Despite initial interest, Web3 gaming declined by 10%, facing challenges like setting up blockchain wallets and resistance from traditional gamers. Titles like MapleStory and Off The Grid signal a shift towards higher-quality games. However, obstacles remain for widespread adoption. Can Off the Grid survive Steam's crypto ban? Explore more on Web3 gaming challenges and trends in our Crypto Biz newsletter. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news

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