Forgotten Runes Token $XP, Trades $MON on HyperliquidX, Illuvium x Virtuals and Much More!!

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💡 This Week’s Highlights:

• The Official Forgotten Runes Token $XP 🪙 

• Trade $MON on HyperliquidX 🐉 

• Illuvium x Virtuals 🤝 

• ZENT Launches on Ronin 🌐 

• $SERAPH TGE and Genesis Season 1 Now Live ⚔️ 

• Moku teases Moku Pouch on Discord 👛 

👀 GAMING INSIGHTS IN ASIA

$SERAPH TGE and Genesis Season 1 Now Live ⚔️

$SERAPH has officially launched, marking a major milestone for the Seraph gaming ecosystem. Eligible NFT holders and non-PTR participants can now claim their $SERAPH rewards as the Genesis Season - Season 1 opens its gates. Warriors, prepare yourselves—the battlefield awaits. Check your eligibility here: Claim Page. $SERAPH is also tradable on Bybit, Kucoin, HashKey, MEXC and LBank.

ACP Wars: The Ultimate Battle Begins 🗡️

5,000,000 ACP is on the line! Level up your Battle Pass, unlock Treasure Boxes, and earn up to 5,000 ACP per chest. VIP and SVIP players can boost rewards by up to 500%. VIP and SVIP players can boost their rewards by up to 500%, increasing the stakes. Dive into the action by downloading Arena of Faith. iPhone users can follow this quick guide to get started!

Variance Play to Airdrop: Wave 3 Continues 🚀

Join the Variance Closed Alpha playtest starting January 6 at 9 PM UTC and earn rewards that contribute to future ecosystem ownership. Experience it now! Wave 3 introduces leaderboards for friendly competition, new quests for Talismans, and exciting new levels to explore. Don’t miss out—join the fun on Discord.

🌏️ GLOBAL HOT GAMING NEWS

The Official Forgotten Runes Token $XP 🪙

Forgotten Runes just dropped a teaser for their official token launch, $XP. Big things are coming—stay tuned! With no details yet, turning on notifications is a great way to stay in the loop! 

Trade $MON on HyperliquidX 🐉

Attention all investoors! Here's your chance to hold $MON on Hyperliquid! What are you waiting for if you're a Web3 gamer and haven't added $MON to your portfolio yet? Just kidding, remember—NFA, DYOR. That said, dive in and take advantage of the latest addition to the platform!

Illuvium x Virtuals 🤝

Illuvium is teaming up with Virtuals to introduce intelligent, dynamic NPCs to Illuvium MMO Lite. These NPCs will adapt to player actions, offer ever-evolving quests, and create immersive experiences deeply rooted in Illuvium’s rich lore. Get ready for boundless content, highly personalized interactions, and unparalleled replayability with this exciting partnership!

ZENT Launches on Ronin 🌐

Zentry announces ZENT's launch on the Ronin chain, enabling seamless purchases on Katana, bridging from Ethereum, and dynamic gaming experiences powered by ZENT. With liquidity pools, expanded utilities, and integration into Ronin’s ecosystem, players can earn rewards, enhance gameplay, and connect through Nexus, unifying gaming and blockchain activities in the evolving Play Economy.

Moku teases Moku Pouch on Discord 👛

Moku has just launched its Discord wallet! Early access is available for Moki Gang, with full access rolling out shortly. Create your pouch now to continue your Atia’s Blessing streak. Premium users can automate Atia’s Blessing for up to 25 wallets—free for Moki Genesis holders or just 1 RON/month for others. Here’s the alpha: Set up your pouch by January 12 at 11:59 PM EST for a chance to win a Moki Genesis NFT!

Kick Off 2025 with $FURY 💥

The next Engines of Fury playtest is coming soon to Epic Games, and it’s bringing CLIFFSIDE, action-packed thrills, and NFT rewards. Don’t miss out—secure your spot now! Join the whitelist and prepare for battle. 

Welcome to TeleMafia: Power and Respect Await 🕶️

TeleMafia is a thrilling social mafia game on Telegram where Respect is the ultimate currency, and Families rise or fall through cunning alliances and on-chain wars. Grow your Family’s treasury, raid your rivals, and dominate the underworld with the guidance of Valentina, your AI concierge. Earn Respect by battling foes and recruiting allies. Climb the ranks for a chance at the Diamond Genesis Pass and instant leadership! 

Enter the Ring with Boxing Star X 🥊

Step into the ring with Boxing Star X, the first boxing game on LINE and Telegram! Sharpen your skills, upgrade your gear, and rise from the streets to claim the championship belt. The Closed Beta runs from January 7 to January 14, packed with thrilling events like daily logins, achievements, and league rankings, offering exclusive Genesis Star Badges and in-game perks to kickstart your journey to glory!

Lumiterra Launches 2025 Sprint Event 💎 

Lumiterra, the flagship Web3 game on the Ronin ecosystem, invites you to embark on a thrilling journey into 2025 with its Sprint Event running from January 8 to February 8, 2025. Featuring diverse gameplay like combat, farming, crafting, and dungeon exploration across PC, mobile, and console, Lumiterra combines vibrant cartoon visuals with an innovative Play-to-Earn model, allowing players to earn tokens and NFTs through quests, dungeons, and open-world adventures. With proven success in trading volume and user activity, the event offers Excellence Medal NFTs, milestone-based $LUA airdrops, and lottery rewards, all accessible by completing tasks on the Degame platform. Join the excitement, unlock rare rewards, and shape the future of Web3 gaming—everything starts now!

Golden Guardians: Survivor’s Season 2 Has Begun ☀️

Dive into Golden Guardians Survivor, the ultimate survival-action shooter on Telegram! Face relentless waves of monsters, gather vital resources, and rise as the ultimate Guardian. With the exciting Season 2 Launchpool, 0.5% of $OVT is up for grabs, along with epic rewards for the strongest survivors. Think you’ve got what it takes? Join the Battle now!

Wild Forest Season 7 Tour 2 Sets Sail 🌲

Warriors, the adventure continues as Pirates of Kraken Sea enters Tour 2 with a brand-new Winter Map: Village! Those who qualified for Tour 1 rewards can now claim their tokens and Packs here. Make sure to claim before Tour 2 ends, as rewards won’t be available afterward!

Planet-X: The Ultimate Treasure Hunt 🗺️

Get ready for high-adrenaline mobile gaming like never before. Planet-X is building the world’s biggest treasure hunt, offering real-world prizes daily on iOS and Android. This month will be EPIC, powered by GALLAX. Stay tuned! 

Sponsored Spotlight: Arbitrum 💙 

Arbitrum is a leading layer-2 scaling solution designed to enhance Ethereum’s efficiency by processing transactions off-chain while relying on Ethereum for security and dispute resolution. This approach significantly reduces gas fees and boosts transaction speeds, making it an ideal platform for decentralized applications (dApps). Fully compatible with Ethereum’s smart contracts, Arbitrum provides developers with a seamless and scalable foundation to build within the Web3 ecosystem.

Avarik Saga, a premier anime-inspired gaming ecosystem, combines blockchain technology and AI to deliver immersive gameplay experiences. Built on the Arbitrum network, Avarik Saga benefits from its low-cost, high-speed environment. The team recently announced an exciting collaboration with Virtuals.io, integrating AI-powered agents capable of live-streaming games and interacting with audiences in real-time. Additionally, the project resolved pricing issues with the AVRK/VIRTUAL pool, compensating affected community members with an airdrop, further showcasing its commitment to fairness and transparency.

👀YP ALPHA

• @WanderCorpo TGE on January 10th

• @BoredApeYC Dookey Dash: Unclogged S1 Coming on January 11th

• @RavenQuestGame Mobile Stress Test Coming on January 16th

• @Castileofficial Pioneer Season Launches on January 16th

• @RealmsOfAlurya Mainnet Launches on January 16th

• @tamadotmeme Token Launchpad Launches on January 21st

• @CommunityGaming $CGX TGE on January 28th

🎮️ GAME OF THE WEEK: L3E7 🌆

L3E7 is a groundbreaking gaming platform that blends Web2 and Web3 experiences through immersive, location-based gameplay. Inspired by "Lagrange Point 3" and the "seven wonders," L3E7 creates a vibrant "Parallel World" with over 10,000 virtual cities and 50+ characters. Players can explore, battle, and interact with real-world locations to earn in-game and governance tokens. The game features a unique asynchronous PVEVP mode, character development, and two gameplay options—an Indoor version for accessibility and an Outdoor version that incorporates real-world maps rendered in cyberpunk 3D. L3E7 also emphasizes player ownership through NFTs, enabling true asset ownership and profit-sharing opportunities. 

L3E7 has launched its Closed Beta Test from January 6 to January 26, 2025, offering NFT holders exclusive perks. Rewards include 10,000 weekly Crystals for Worlds NFT holders and in-game bonuses for Guardians NFT holders, such as rare pets, SSR characters, and unique cosmetics. Special traits like the “Golden” and “White Cat” traits unlock additional rewards while staking NFTs increases reward multipliers. The beta test showcases L3E7’s focus on community engagement and its commitment to enhancing player experiences with premium utilities and tailored rewards.

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