Crypto and NFT Gaming Weekly Roundup: Major News and Notable Developments

The crypto and NFT gaming realm continues to thrive, with key game launches, token airdrops, and constant advancements. This weekly crypto gaming roundup provides the most significant news, along with crucial details you might have missed. SuiPlay0x1 handheld gaming console, Saga blockchain mainnet launch with SAGA token, Notcoin conversion details, Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians crossover, and a host of other updates.

Crypto and NFT Gaming: A Comprehensive Weekly Update

Introduction

The world of crypto and NFT gaming has been experiencing unprecedented growth, with major releases, token airdrops, and a plethora of developments occurring at a rapid pace. To keep up with the latest headlines and stay informed about the hottest trends, Decrypt's "This Week in Crypto Games" offers a comprehensive roundup of the most significant news and events from the past week.

Major News

1. Sui Gaming Handheld

Mysten Labs, the creators of the Sui blockchain, unveiled the SuiPlay0x1 at the Sui Basecamp event in Paris, marking the entry of another crypto handheld gaming console into the market. This device, scheduled for release in 2025, will allow users to play both crypto and non-crypto games with the Sui blockchain seamlessly integrated into its account system.

2. Saga Mainnet and Token Launch

Saga, a new layer-1 blockchain, successfully launched its mainnet and SAGA token on Tuesday. Saga gained significant attention in recent months through its airdrop competitions and a record-breaking Binance Launchpool campaign for SAGA tokens, attracting over 500,000 Binance users who staked approximately $13.4 billion. Developers can leverage Saga to create their own chains or sets of chains to power their applications, and the launch of the Saga mainnet enables this functionality. SAGA is also now listed on the major cryptocurrency exchange Binance.

3. Notcoin Conversion Details

The conversion rate for Notcoin (NOT) tokens, which players can earn by mining in-game currency, has been revealed. The on-chain conversion rate will be 1,000-to-1, meaning that players who have mined one million in-game coins will be able to claim 1,000 NOT tokens minted on The Open Network. The Notcoin team previously indicated that they would remove a few zeroes from the token count to make the supply more manageable and facilitate on-chain transactions. Players will receive their earned allotment in proportion to the total supply, but in a simplified format. The on-chain launch is still expected to occur on or around April 20.

4. Gods Unchained x Guild of Guardians

The latest expansion for Gods Unchained, titled "Dread Awakening," features a crossover with the upcoming mobile role-playing game Guild of Guardians. Set to launch on April 23rd, the expansion introduces the malevolent Dread from Guild of Guardians and features 148 new playing cards minted on Immutable X.

Other Notable News

• Place Nation Online (PNO), an Ethereum-based sci-fi MMORPG built on the Immutable zkEVM scaling network, announced a 10-week airdrop reward event while the game is in closed beta.
• Ethereum-based battle royale game OpenSeason revealed that it will soon feature a custom Doge-themed biome.
• Adidas entered the crypto gaming space through a partnership with Crypto: The Game, the Survivor-inspired. The collaboration resulted in 10 one-of-one Adidas tracksuit skins being auctioned.
• Parallel announced a global tournament series with a whopping $500,000 prize pool.
• Solana move-to-earn game StepN held a $30 million airdrop that concluded last week.
• MetalCore, the upcoming mech game on Immutable zkEVM, launched a closed beta with crafted-in token rewards ahead of an expected open beta in May.
• OpenSea added support for GUNZ, the Avalanche subnet-based network that will host the battle royale shooter Off the Grid and other future games.
• Apeiron hosted a tournament from April 11-13 with a prize pool of $15,000, which can be viewed on Twitch.
• Mojo Melee, a car-battler game, brought its characters to life as adorable plush toys through a collaboration with award-winning toy company WowWee.

GG Spotlight

This section highlights noteworthy articles published by Decrypt's GG team in the past week:

• [Gods Unchained, Guild of Guardians Team Up for Dread Awakening Expansion](https://decrypt.co/91674/gods-unchained-guild-of-guardians-team-up-for-dread-awakening-expansion)
• [Sui and Playtron Team Up to Build Next-Gen Crypto Gaming Handheld](https://decrypt.co/91641/sui-and-playtron-team-up-to-build-next-gen-crypto-gaming-handheld)
• [Adidas Enters Crypto Gaming With 'Survivor'-Inspired Partnership](https://decrypt.co/91604/adidas-enters-crypto-gaming-with-survivor-inspired-partnership)

Conclusion

This comprehensive update provides a snapshot of the latest developments in the crypto and NFT gaming industry. As the space continues to evolve rapidly, "This Week in Crypto Games" will continue to bring you the most important news and insights to help you stay informed and up-to-date.