Gaming
MetaDOS’ Quang Nguyen on the challenges and opportunities in Web3 gaming and development [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
MetaDOS is a top game studio in Vietnam focusing on Esport game development on Web3. MetaDOS aims to become the next generation of Esport by offering an innovative Free to Play Battle Royale game combined with blockchain technology to satisfy both traditional and blockchain gamers.
South Korea’s Wemade secures $46M investments from Shinhan, Kiwoom and Microsoft
South Korean gaming firm Wemade, has secured KRW 66 billion ($46 million) investments from Shinhan Asset Management, Kiwoom Securities and Microsoft Corporation on Wednesday.
Nissan partners with Grease Monkey Games’ Torque Drift 2 by dropping first ever Nissan utility NFTs
Grease Monkey Games, an Australia-based multi-platform video game studio and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced Wednesday a historic industry partnership and collaboration with Nissan Motor Company (Japan).
Play and Own will overtake Play to Earn in 2023
The answer is prioritizing fun, entertaining gameplay. It’s that simple, although it’s easier said than done. Landmark games like Axie Infinity have forged ahead as early innovators for the next era of gaming. But now the real work starts on how to build Web3 gaming into an industry with staying power.
Grease Monkey Games announces exclusive licensed NFT deal with Liberty Walk for Torque Drift 2
Grease Monkey Games, an Australia-based multi-platform video game studio and subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced Thursday that it has secured the exclusive rights to release licensed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for Torque Drift 2 from aftermarket auto part brand Liberty Walk.
How the rise of mobile gaming is unlocking new opportunities for marketers
The popularity of mobile gaming creates an opportunity for users, developers and marketers all alike with in-app advertising.
True Global Ventures invests a total of $38M in Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands
The True Global Ventures (TGV) 4 Plus Fund and Follow On Fund have invested in total $38 million including $16 million of secondaries into Hong Kong-based Web 3 firm Animoca Brands during the second quarter and third quarter of 2022.
Hong Kong’s The Sandbox collaborates with Taiwan’s Softstar to boost Web3 ecosystem
The Sandbox, a decentralized gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands, has announced its collaboration with Softstar Entertainment Inc. (Softstar), an iconic Taiwanese brand of classic personal computer (PC) games.
Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands to acquire US gaming firm WePlay Media
Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based blockchain gaming firm, announced Friday it will acquire WePlay Media Holdings LLC, the sole shareholder of XXL Racing LLC, an official licensee of MotoG™ , and WePlay Media LLC, the developer of the highly popular MotoGP™ Championship Quest.
Sea Ltd’s top management to forgo salaries as firm cuts cost – report
The company’s main objective for the next 12 to 18 months is to achieve positive cash flow as soon as possible.
