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TuesdayMay 26, 2020 12:26 pm

Upland Popularity Grows as Top EOS Dapp

Upland is a new, virtual real-estate game that features properties identical to real-life San Francisco. In Upland, players can buy property, earn rents, trade properties with others, and build collections. Upland features assets on the EOS blockchain network. In order to understand how Upland works, we created an account, explored the game’s interface, and bought a property. In this article, we’ll tell you what we found out. We’ll explain Visitors, Uplanders, VISA renewals, Upland Pool, Community Pool, and more. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to decide whether to start playing Upland. Getting Started With Upland The registration…

ThursdayMay 21, 2020 11:01 am

Ethernal: Ethereum Rogue-Like Dungeon-Crawler

Ethernal is a rogue-like dungeon crawling game currently in development. When released, it will run on the Matic Network, a scalable Proof of Stake Ethereum sidechain. The developer of Ethernal intends to release an alpha version of the game “soon.” This article will explain what is known so far about Ethernal. A Decentralized Game Ethernal will be a completely decentralized game. While most “blockchain games” are really centralized games that use blockchain assets, Ethernal will depart from this norm by running entirely on the blockchain. Procedurally generated Ethernal’s dungeons will be generated randomly, according to rules set by the code.…

MondayMay 11, 2020 12:25 pm

Immutable Partners with StarkWare to Scale Blockchain Gaming

The creators of top blockchain game, Gods Unchained, have announced Immutable X, a decentralized exchange developed in partnership with StarkWare which will allow NFT trading to scale on Ethereum. SYDNEY, Australia — 8th May, 2020 — Immutable, the company that builds and produces blockchain infrastructure and games, has announced a partnership with StarkWare, a leader in zero-knowledge proofs and blockchain scalability. The partnership is centered around Immutable X, a decentralized, non-custodial exchange coming later this year which will allow Immutable’s flagship trading card game, Gods Unchained, to scale its user base. Immutable X will leverage StarkEx, StarkWare’s ZK-STARK-based scalability engine…

MondayMar 23, 2020 10:56 am

Topps Announces Cards on WAX Blockchain – Digital Takeover Begins

Topps trading card company has announced that it will soon offer cards on the WAX blockchain. The first series to be released will be Garbage Pail Kids, which will be for sale in packs by the end of March. Topps is the first major publisher of trading cards to adopt blockchain technology. How to get Garbage Pail Kids blockchain cards Topps has not announced a specific date for the release of the classic Garbage Pail Kids series. But it has stated that the series will be available “at the end of Spring, 2020” or in “March 2020.” Initial reports are…

FridayMar 20, 2020 11:55 am

Cooped Up and Gaming? Might as Well Blaze The Blockchain Game Trail

What if all the time you put into video games could actually earn you an asset? If you’re going to be cooped up for weeks playing video games, wouldn’t you rather come out with something to show for it? Blockchain gaming has changed the way we think about gaming and the time spent “grinding” and mindlessly playing for entertainment. You can now play to earn a crypto or blockchain asset that is undeniably yours, can be traded on the market, used in another game, and could ultimately be scarce in the future. Early adopters will plunder early. The Loot is…

TuesdayMar 10, 2020 12:41 pm

Gods Unchained Is Now A Play to Earn Game – Can You Make a Living?

Gods Unchained has released a new feature that makes the game play to earn. The feature is called “fusing.” It allows players to turn the centralized core game cards they earn through the game into blockchain-backed Ethereum tokens. This article will explain how fusing works and how players can use it to earn ETH. For more information on Gods Unchained itself, check out our full review. Genesis Set Cards Vs. Core Set cards There are two different types of cards in Gods Unchained. Genesis Set Genesis Set cards were created before the game was publicly released. These were available in…

FridayMar 06, 2020 11:39 am

“Ultra” Blockchain Seeks to Shake Up Game Distribution

Ultra is a blockchain in development that seeks to serve as a distributor for indie games. It uses EOSIO architecture, the same software that EOS does. This article will explain what Ultra is, and what makes it different from other blockchains or game distribution platforms. The gaming distribution problem There are many game distribution platforms today. For mobile devices, app stores such as the Google Play and Amazon App Store dominate. Indie game developers must get their products placed in these stores or gamers will not know that they exist. For PCs, this role is mostly filled by Steam and…

WednesdayMar 04, 2020 11:16 am

Altcoin Fantasy: Fantasy Crypto Trading for Real NFT Rewards

Altcoin Fantasy is a fantasy cryptocurrency trading game with real NFT and crypto rewards. It is funded by advertising and is free to play. We’ve signed up for an account and learned how to use Altcoin Fantasy to make simulated trades. In this article, we’ll explain how the system works. We’ll go over contests, ACF Points, Levels, Loyalty points, Rewards, and more. We’ll also weigh in on whether Altcoin Fantasy is fun to play. If you’ve heard of Altcoin Fantasy and wondered what it is all about, read on to find out. Altcoin Fantasy Contests When a player first signs…

MondayMar 02, 2020 11:21 am

Polyient Labs Announces Investment Firm Focused on Games

Polyient Labs, a blockchain startup incubator, has announced the creation of a new investment firm to focus on blockchain game developers. The firm is called Polyient Games. Its purpose is to help blockchain game startups collaborate with each other to bring about a new NFT ecosystem. Polyient Labs Prior to this announcement, Polyient Labs was already known to the blockchain gaming world for having funded both Cargo and Blockade Games. Cargo is a website that helps users create NFTs simply and easily, while Blockcade games is the creator of Plasma Bears, Pineapple Arcade, and Neon District. Fostering user adoption through…

TuesdayJan 21, 2020 12:17 pm

Gaming Giant Ubisoft Wants to Mentor Blockchain Startups

Ubisoft has announced that its fifth season of Entrepreneurs Lab will be focused on blockchain and social entertainment startups. This means that new blockchain gaming companies may have a shot at some big help. Ubisoft made the announcement on the Entreprenuers Lab official homepage. It is now accepting applications for the May to October season. The Ubisoft Entrepreneurs Lab features a six month mentorship with the possibility for further collaboration in the future. Ubisoft: A Gaming Giant Ubisoft is one of the largest gaming companies in the world. It is best known for its Tom Clancy video game series, as…