Are you ready for CryptoKitties' return? | Star News - October 3, 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of Star News! Stay tuned for your weekly dose of the most exciting developments in crypto and web3.

From the CryptoKitties renaissance to a new web3 game inspired by Animal Crossing, this week’s Star News covers it all! Read on to learn more.

?? CryptoKitties are back as a mini-game on Telegram! After kicking off the crypto craze for blockchain games in 2017, CryptoKitties was the first NFT project to gain mainstream attention. The team cited the growth of gaming communities on Telegram as their inspiration for the decision, with a goal to build a “more engaging and fun experience”. Players who owned the original CryptoKitties or connected their Flow wallet got priority access on 1st October.

?? @Dean Takahashi | VentureBeat

Read Now:?

https://venturebeat.com/games/cryptokitties-is-back-with-telegram-mini-game/?

?? Following in DeLorean’s footsteps - or should we say fire trail - Lamborghini will also be hitting web3 in a collaboration with Animoca Brands! Gamers will now be able to buy, sell, and drive the cars in a range of Motorverse games. Yat Siu - the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands - cited the partnership as an opportunity to create a “truly interconnected Web3 gaming experience for motorsports fans and gamers”.

?? @Ezra Reguerra | Cointelegraph

Read Now:?

https://cointelegraph.com/news/lamborghini-web3-games-animoca-motorverse-partnership?

?? Darkbright Studios recently announced that it has raised $6 million in a seed round. The studio will use the funds to create Smolbound, an RPG/sim hybrid with seamless web3 integration. The game features a player-driven infinite world, which the studio describes as a “quirky marriage” between Animal Crossing and Raft. On top of web3 integration, other features include an extensive UGC system and regular updates. Player-created content will also be NFTs, allowing players to monetize their creations. Darkbright plans to launch the game next year on the Treasure Layer-2 blockchain.

?? @Rachel Kaser | VentureBeat

Read Now:?

https://venturebeat.com/games/darkbright-raises-6m-to-build-life-sim-rpg-smolbound/?

?? 1KIN Labs is launching digital web3 gaming credit packs on Amazon. These will be redeemable on 1KIN’s new GR1D TERM1NAL platform across various blockchain networks. The platform will allow users to explore hand-picked web3 games, with the goal to simplify the blockchain-based gaming landscape. Jack O’Neill, the founder of 1KIN Labs, described their goal to bring the “ease and convenience” of platforms like Xbox Game Pass into the world of blockchain gaming.

?? Rubmar Garcia | Bitcoinist

Read Now:?

https://bitcoinist.com/amazon-amzn-makes-deal-to-launch-web3-subscription/?

?? Finally, the blockchain-based game League of Kingdoms has revealed the launch of Arena-Z, a new gaming platform and blockchain chain tailored to web3 gaming. The AZ Chain platform provides faster transaction speeds, lower fees, and short block times. It aims to create a user-friendly and efficient infrastructure for existing blockchain gamers and developers, as well as attract new users who are unfamiliar with the technology.

?? Kelly Cromley | CoinTrust

Read Now:?

https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/arena-z-unveils-a-web3-revolution-with-new-blockchain-gaming-platform?

Ready to dive deeper into the future of web3? Learn more about Stardust here: Stardust.gg.