This week’s Web3x5 roundup highlights the latest innovations and insights reshaping the games industry. From exploring unique blockchain solutions to bridging AI and creativity in Web3, these stories show how the gaming ecosystem is evolving to become more interconnected, inclusive, and player-driven. Dive into the top headlines below…?
- Blocklords Creator Champions ‘Lordchain’ for Game Efficiency David Johansson, creator of Blocklords, advocates for Lordchain, a hybrid blockchain designed to enhance Web3 gaming. By combining the scalability of centralized systems with blockchain’s transparency, Lordchain aims to improve player experiences while keeping costs low. Johansson believes this approach could address Web3 gaming’s scalability challenges and offer a balanced solution for developers and players alike. Read more at BlockchainGamer.
- Gabby Dizon: Web3 Gaming’s Rising Star Yield Guild Games’ Gabby Dizon discusses Web3 gaming’s potential to empower players with ownership and community-driven experiences. Highlighted in Cointelegraph’s Hall of Flame, Dizon reflects on building sustainable in-game economies and fostering inclusive communities. He views Web3 gaming as a platform for change, where financial inclusion and entertainment converge to create opportunities for gamers worldwide. Read more at CoinTelegraph.
- Portal Launches Marketplace to Address Web3 Fragmentation Portal is tackling Web3 fragmentation with its new marketplace and wallet solution. The platform integrates NFTs, in-game assets, and blockchain tools into one streamlined hub, simplifying access for developers and gamers. Portal says its focus on usability aims to reduce barriers to entry, creating a unified ecosystem for Web3 gaming that’s easy to navigate for players and creators. Read more at VentureBeat.
- BreederDAO Rebrands to Sovrun, Eyes On-Chain Gaming BreederDAO has rebranded as Sovrun, signaling a shift toward creating on-chain gaming experiences and autonomous worlds. The new identity reflects a broader vision of empowering players with decentralized tools to shape in-game ecosystems. Sovrun says its mission is to lead a new era of collaborative, player-driven gaming built entirely on blockchain. Read more at eGamers.io.?
- Galaxis Partners with Tengr AI to Bridge AI and Web3 Galaxis has teamed up with Tengr AI to merge artificial intelligence and Web3 creativity. This partnership aims to build tools that empower artists, developers, and communities to create dynamic, AI-enhanced Web3 projects. By bridging technology and creativity, Galaxis and Tengr AI says they are driving innovation that makes Web3 more interactive and accessible to a broader audience. Read more at Decrypt.
What’s catching your interest in Web3 games this week? Our CEO Tony Pearce is always available to meet with investors, studios, and publishers interested in harnessing the power of #Web3 to unlock new possibilities in games (and to showcase the latest season of the rip-roaring Doctor Who: Worlds Apart online CCG).