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Sega's (Three Kingdoms) strategy game releases on Oasys
(KAI: Battle of the Three Kingdoms) is a blockchain remake of Sega's 2005 arcade game (Romance of the Three Kingdoms), which will have an early access experience on PC and mobile devices on April 30.
The game is developed by the Tokyo-based studio Double Jump Tokyo under Sega's license and is built on the Oasys blockchain, designed specifically for low-fee gaming transactions.
Players will be able to collect and trade NFT cards called 'Awakened Warlords', each with unique gameplay abilities that can participate in tournaments and unlock content.
A browser-only load test was conducted in March, with reports of over one million players pre-registering.
MetaMask partners with fintech companies to launch cryptocurrency tap payment card
The popular Ethereum wallet MetaMask has partnered with metal card manufacturer CompoSecure and crypto payment company Baanx to launch a physical metal payment card that allows for cryptocurrency spending directly from a self-custodied wallet.
This new card leverages Mastercard's global network, allowing users to make touch payments with cryptocurrency without exchanging fiat currency or preloading funds, with plans to launch globally in the second quarter of 2025, according to the press release.
(Peaky Blinders) may launch a blockchain game in 2026
Razor caps and smoky bar brawls are heading to the blockchain, as the popular UK crime series (Peaky Blinders) is being adapted into a blockchain game, reportedly set to launch in 2026.
The game is developed by web3 IP builders Anonymous Labs (the company behind the BNB Chain-based Simon's Cat memecoin) in collaboration with global distribution company Banijay Rights.
The setting will take place in Birmingham after World War I, featuring action sequences, interactive narrative elements, and tokenized in-game items.
Full game details remain under wraps, but it looks like fans can expect familiar faces like Tommy Shelby, Aunt Polly, and Arthur to come to life in the new web3 format.
Imogen Heap launches AI music tools with Jen
Grammy award-winning artist and tech expert Imogen Heap has launched five AI music tools through Jen, a London-based platform co-founded by music tech entrepreneurs Shara Senderoff and Mike Caren.
Each tool is called a 'stylefilter', trained on an original song by Heap, allowing users to create new instrumental tracks by combining text prompts with the style of that song.
The tool has two price points - $4.99 or $7.99 - and provides users with up to 90 minutes of creative use, but the music cannot be used to train other AI models.
Heap stated she joined Jen to shape the interaction between AI and music in an ethical and transparent way, ensuring artists receive recognition and compensation.
Pokémon HOME adds digital memorabilia, raising blockchain questions
The series' cloud storage service Pokémon HOME was recently updated to introduce digital medals and quietly incorporated the new developer Parasol Technologies, which collaborates with Mysten Labs, the team behind the Layer 1 (L1) blockchain platform Sui, into its privacy policy.
Parasol's inclusion only appears in policies in Western countries, with Japan, South Korea, and China not mentioned, while previously referenced Pokémon content in Mysten's blog post has been edited, raising speculation about potential blockchain collaborations.
Although Pokémon has not officially confirmed the use of NFTs or blockchain, signs indicate it may enter digital ownership technology.
FIFA partners with Mythical Games to launch a blockchain football game
Los Angeles-based web3 studio Mythical Games has collaborated with FIFA and Colombian developers Bacon Games to create FIFA Rivals, a mobile football game that uses blockchain-supported in-game digital collectibles.
Players will be able to collect, use, and share digital items that directly affect gameplay, such as team configurations and player upgrades, with the game built on the Mythos blockchain, running on the Polkadot network.
Reportedly, this game is a sequel to Mythical's previous game (NFL Rivals), which has attracted nearly 6 million users.
ZED Run re-launches as ZED Champions on Base
OG web3 games return with new mechanics, clearer tracks, and clearer trajectories.
Virtually Human Studios has re-launched its digital horse racing game as ZED Champions, which is currently built on Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network Base.
The new version introduces an automatic match-making feature and revolves around the ZED token, which can be used for competitions, breeding, and purchasing upgrades.
Each of the 4,320 horses comes with a built-in token balance, which will rise or fall depending on race results, and players can retire horses to cash out their earned tokens.
Old ZED Run horses will not transfer to the new game, but reportedly returning players who earned badges in the original will receive joining rewards.
Note: Token mentions are for reference only and are not financial or investment advice.
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