Solana Labs and Google Cloud’s Gameshift API provides game developers with a straightforward way to integrate Web3 services into traditional gaming projects. This collaboration reflects the ongoing effort to merge blockchain technology with mainstream gaming, offering new possibilities for digital asset management while easing the technical challenges for developers.

The blockchain we are in is entering a new "Cloud Era" from the "Server Era" represented by Ethereum and Solana.

The Open Art event was held at the National Gallery Singapore during Token2049, with strategic partners including Coingecko, Catizen, IoTeX, All At Once and Google Cloud.

TikTok and Lazada users experienced a prolonged major network disruption on Tuesday following a fire that broke out at Alibaba Cloud’s Availability Zone C datacenter in Singapore.

Google Cloud’s new Blockchain RPC service simplifies Ethereum-based DApp development, offering scalable solutions to address the growing needs of Web3 developers.

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Some of the thoughts and theories in this article are not limited to games, but can also be applied to other types of Crypto applications.

Since Web3 games are consumer products, diverse gameplay mechanisms (such as concentration, empathy, and imagination) and immersive emotional interaction experiences (such as pleasure, fear, desire, growth, leisure, relaxation, and surprise) are important prerequisites for consumers to continue consuming.

Edge AI is revolutionizing the field of artificial intelligence by moving data processing from centralized cloud servers directly to local devices.

A South Korean court upheld a bank’s decision to fire an employee for “habitual” crypto gaming and improper private money lending to clients, uncovered in an internal audit. The employee appealed, claiming the dismissal was unjust.

The FTC is investigating Microsoft's business practices across cloud services, AI, cybersecurity, and software licensing, focusing on potential anti-competitive behaviour. This comes amid rising pressure on tech giants as regulators examine their growing influence and market dominance.

Realms World is an on-chain gaming ecosystem that is gearing up to accelerate on Starknet. Here’s why it matters.

At the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29), the pinnacle of the global climate agenda, Xiong Yu, Associate Vice-President and Professor of Business Analytics at the University of Surrey, was invited to be the keynote speaker at the "Empowering Sustainable Innovation" forum.

Well-known game developer CCP Games this week took the wraps off Eve Frontier, a space survival game set in the Eve Online universe that incorporates blockchain technology.

Play for fun, Play to Own. Does Off The Grid represent a paradigm shift in Web3 gaming?

ArNext is a NextJS-based framework that allows developers to deploy the same codebase on Vercel and Arweave to achieve cloud-optimized performance for permanent applications.

DePIN revolutionizes Web3 games through decentralized infrastructure, enhances player autonomy, interactivity and economic sustainability, creates immersive gaming experiences and empowers players with asset ownership and governance.

Pixelcraft Studios, creator of Aavegotchi, is launching a members-only Ethereum gaming network Geist. It aims to tackle "industrial farming" issues in crypto gaming and is set for a late September or October launch.

Japan's willingness to reform its crypto gaming laws could significantly impact the blockchain gaming sector, attracting more domestic and international companies to explore this technology. While challenges remain, including regulatory concerns and tax system updates, the FSA’s moves signal a potential shift toward a more crypto-friendly environment in Japan.

Today I want to tell you an extremely inspiring story in the field of science, an achievement that sounds incredible: the story of a young gamer who defeated a scientist and won the Nobel Prize.

Altman sent Musk a message in September 2016: "For only $10 million, we can get $60 million worth of computing resources, and we can also provide advice on how Microsoft deploys technology in the cloud."

Binance’s collaboration with Indian authorities to dismantle a $47.6 million gaming scam highlights the exchange’s critical role in combating financial crime. However, despite its successes, Binance continues to face regulatory hurdles globally.

Delabs Games, creator of Rumble Racing Star, is diving into Telegram’s TON ecosystem with a Ragnarok release in Q1 2025, followed by Boxing Star in Q3—broadening its gaming presence and fan engagement on the platform.

Solana's gaming ecosystem is growing with SonicX, a tap-to-earn game integrated into TikTok via Solana's Sonic SVM. Following Notcoin's success, SonicX aims to attract a new player base by blending gaming with social media. The key question: will it mirror Notcoin's success or fade away like many others?

TapSwap is launching its skill-based Web3 platform on 30 November 2024, with the aim of transforming the tap-to-earn gaming space by rewarding players for their skills. Despite delays, the platform has gained significant attention, with a growing community and ambitious goals to impact the Web3 gaming world.

Balance is E-PAL that spans the gap between Web2 and Web3 and designs a Web3 Native gaming service platform based on blockchain.

With the launch of the early-access version of Off the Grid, a free-to-play battle royale with blockchain features, player are able to trade NFT-based in-game assets. Available on PlayStation 5 and the Epic Game Store, this marks a key step for crypto gaming on consoles. Has blockchain gaming come a long way?

On September 13, Binance announced that Binance Launchpool launched the 59th project - Catizen (CATI), a cat-themed gaming robot built on the Telegram mini-program platform.

Sky Mavis, the developer of Axie Infinity and the Ronin gaming network on Ethereum, has announced staff layoffs even as it hints at the development of a new Axie game.

As everyone is looking for new opportunities at the end of the year, the launch of a fairy bird has been well received by many players in the blockchain circle.

There are multiple layers in the Polygon stack that support mature DeFi, Gaming, DePIN, and mainstream consumer ecosystems, as well as key technologies designed to solve the deep-rooted fragmentation problems in the web3 space.

Singapore has approved cashless gaming in its casinos but banned cryptocurrency use due to money laundering concerns. The new laws also enhance software regulation, enforce strict social safeguards, and maintain oversight to prevent problem gambling and financial crime.

The birth of Gamefi is a revolutionary change, moving from traditional Web2 games to the innovative Web3 gaming world. This change is not only a technological upgrade, but also a reshaping of the way gamers interact with digital entertainment.

Niantic uses Pokémon GO player data to train an AI model that maps and predicts real-world environments with ground-level precision. This technology could transform gaming, urban planning, and augmented reality while raising privacy concerns about data usage.

Ubisoft is set to launch its first web3 game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, on 23 October 2024, using blockchain technology through the Oasys platform. The game allows players to form teams of mythical Champions for strategic PvP battles, aiming to create an immersive gaming experience.

North Korean hackers are targeting crypto investors worldwide with a convincingly designed gaming site featuring AI-generated content. They have invested substantial resources into promoting this game, allowing them to exploit a zero-day vulnerability in Google’s Chrome browser that reportedly drains users’ wallets.

Pudgy Party will bring Pudgy Penguins into mobile gaming with a fun, teamwork-focused experience available globally in 2025. Built on the Mythos blockchain, it blends digital gameplay with real-world items and community engagement, making it accessible and customisable for players of all ages.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is making a bold move into the nuclear energy sector with plans to invest over $500 million across three new projects in Virginia and Washington state. As AWS expands its cloud computing services and its focus on generative AI, the demand for clean, reliable energy is becoming paramount. Nuclear power, with its carbon-free output, is a key part of Amazon’s broader goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions.

The PlayStation 5 Pro, launching on November 7, 2024, will feature a 45% faster GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. It also includes 2TB of storage, improved game support, and backward compatibility for PS4 titles, aiming to enhance gaming visuals and performance.

In a sign of the shifting tides within the gaming industry, Tokyo-based Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. is reducing its workforce following the cancellation of several game titles. The company, known for iconic franchises such as Dragon Ball, Gundam, and the legendary Pac-Man, is struggling with rising development costs and declining demand in the post-pandemic world, forcing it to make tough decisions.