Gaming Grid - $6M Funding for ArenaX, Apeiron Migrates to Ronin, Pixelmon's New Game and Much More!!

Gaming Grid Newsletter is curated to share the latest gaming insights in the Asia region for all gaming enthusiasts. Our goal is to be an insightful gaming source that readers look forward to reading every week.

💡 This Week’s Highlights:

• Pixels Launches Play-to-Airdrop 2.0 💸

• Pixelmon's Latest Gaming Masterpiece 🎮

• Apeiron Migrate to Ronin 🚀

• ArenaX Labs raises $6M funding 💵

• Futureverse Teams Up with 'Ready Player One' Creator 🕶️

👀 GAMING INSIGHTS IN ASIA

Apeiron Migrate to Ronin 🚀

In a cosmic celebration, Apeiron delights in the successful migration to the Ronin network, sparking a grand extravaganza for its enthusiastic community. The festivities include the thrilling Ronin x Apeiron Moku Quests on Moku.gg, where participants can earn Apeiron Planets, RON tokens, and exclusive Axie stickers for Season 3. Season 2.R unfolds with the introduction of three new Apostle classes—Mage, Rogue, and Guardian—adding an extra layer of excitement. Every user is gifted three free Booty Hours for a chance to obtain a coveted free mint item, while the unveiling of the PvP Alpha build offers Apeiron asset holders exclusive early access to practice and compete in a forthcoming leaderboard with enticing rewards. The Apeiron community is poised for an interstellar celebration of epic proportions. 

Sky Mavis Launches Mavis Store 🛍️

Sky Mavis has introduced the Mavis Store, an online haven for non-blockchain in-game items from Ronin's extensive catalog. Featuring coveted items like the Battle Bears Gas Cans and Origins Gems, the store offers diverse packages priced from $2 to $1,000, accompanied by exclusive bonuses for in-app purchases. Buyers can seamlessly navigate the Ronin wallet, using currencies like RON, AXS, SLP, WETH, and USDC, while contributing to the Ronin Treasury with each transaction. Notably, Sky Mavis's commitment to game developers is evident in the modest 5% fee, a welcome departure from traditional app store hindrances. With plans for expansion and a track record of innovation, the Mavis Store promises a continued wave of exciting features in the future.

Heroes of Mavia Release Pioneer Airdrop Program 🪂

Heroes of Mavia introduces the Mavia Pioneer Airdrop Program: Season 1, a dynamic initiative designed to enrich the Mavia player community. This season, exclusive to Mavia Land stakers and holders, focuses on $MAVIA token rewards, with a generous 2% token supply allocation. The simplified claiming process through the user-friendly Pioneer program dashboard ensures a seamless experience for participants. Future seasons will bring Pioneer Points, offering diverse rewards and benefits, aiming to foster sustained community growth and engagement.

Oh Baby Games Week 4 Closed Beta Challenges Await 🚗

Oh Baby Games is gearing up for Week 4 of the OBK Closed Beta, offering participants their final opportunity to shine before the beta phase concludes. Beta players can earn Battle Points (BP) through various challenges, with a distribution plan outlined by the game developers. Players stand a chance to receive 600 BP for securing a spot in the top 100 of any main leaderboard (RR, Duos, GP's). Winning at least 10 races in any mode, and completing all challenges from the Festive Seasons campaign, earning them 100 BP each. An additional 250 BP is up for grabs for those who successfully conquer Adventure Mode by completing Main Campaign challenges and obtaining space parts from Volcano and Nordic maps.

🌎 GLOBAL HOT GAMING NEWS

Pixels Launches Play-to-Airdrop 2.0 💸

Excitement builds as the most anticipated Web3 token, $PIXEL, is on the verge of launch, marking a historic moment in the Play-to-Airdrop 2.0. Pixels, a social-casual MMO boasting over 100k Daily Active Wallets, invites players to participate here. $PIXEL is set to become the premium in-game currency, facilitating activities such as joining guilds and minting pets. In a final community-driven initiative before its official launch, players have a two-week window to compete for badges, enhancing their Airdrop Points. Various methods, including owning Pixels Farm Land, completing quests, earning badges, climbing leaderboards, and referring friends, contribute to Airdrop Points.

Pixelmon's Latest Gaming Masterpiece 🎮

PixelPals, the latest creation by Pixelmon, brings a unique fusion of pet and land management combined with thrilling card dueling gameplay. This groundbreaking gaming experience allows players to skillfully manage their land to farm $MON. With a whopping USD 120,000.00+ prize pool reserved for the top 100 players, PixelPals promises an engaging and rewarding adventure. 

ArenaX Labs raises $6M funding 💵

ArenaX Labs, the creative force behind AI Arena, has successfully raised $6 million in its latest funding round, spearheaded by Framework Ventures with participation from SevenX Ventures, FunPlus / Xterio, and Moore Strategic Ventures. The studio plans to allocate the funds towards the development of AI Arena, a PvP platform fighter designed to educate players on the intricacies of AI. The game enables users to train their AI-powered characters, with the outcome of battles hinging on the player's training skills. AI Arena, set for a beta launch early this year, will be browser-based and free-to-play, with plans for a web3 version for competitive rewards. ArenaX Labs aims to democratize AI education, providing users with a comprehensive understanding of AI through engaging gaming experiences.

Futureverse Teams Up with 'Ready Player One' Creator 🕶️

Futureverse, a top AI and metaverse tech company, introduces Readyverse Studios in collaboration with Shara Senderoff, Aaron McDonald, novelist Ernest Cline, and producer Dan Farah. This groundbreaking venture, set to redefine the metaverse, partners with Warner Bros. Discovery for exclusive rights to bring Ready Player One into the metaverse. The Readyverse, an interactive platform launching in 2024, incorporates web3, AR, VR, and metaverse gaming technologies, embracing the open metaverse concept. With Futureverse's advanced tech stack, Readyverse Studios aims to lead the market, offering scalable infrastructure and AI-generated content creation tools.

Parallel’s Season 6 with Exciting Updates 🔍

Prepare for an extraordinary gaming experience as Parallel's Season 6: Iron Reign unfolds with the live release of Patch 0.25, bringing a wave of exciting features and improvements. Dive into the world of backend updates, discover the allure of Planetfall Cosmetics, and welcome the debut of Companions. Card behavior modifications and strategic balancing changes add depth to the gameplay. The Season 6 Battle Pass, starting January 1st, introduces two playable cards—Ishkur, Arak’s Enforcer, and Noura, Hand of Unity—accompanied by exclusive Paragon Skins, Card Backs, and Frames. With the introduction of Planetfall Cosmetics, the first iteration of Companions, and a dynamic interactive platform on the horizon, Season 6 offers a chance to explore new frontiers and compete for a remarkable USD 120,000.00+ Prize Pool for the top 100 players, promising an unparalleled gaming adventure.

Nifty Island Launching Open Beta on 1/17 🌴

Nifty Island introduces Quests, a revolutionary approach to bot-resistant, gamified NFT giveaways, catering to the prize-loving degens. With Quests, users can secure an NFT reward or exclusive whitelist spots for upcoming mints by engaging in in-game challenges. The Open Beta is set to commence on January 17th, inviting users to explore this innovative and entertaining dimension of NFT giveaways.

Storm Warfare Releases Upcoming Mint Date ⚔️

Attention, Esteemed Commanders! Get ready to embark on an exciting journey as Storm Warfare proudly announces the highly anticipated Storm Warfare Free Mint, set to launch in late January. Are you prepared to lead your formidable forces into a strategic battlefield, where victory awaits those with cunning tactics? The countdown has begun for an exhilarating experience that guarantees thrills and challenges for commanders of all skill levels. Ready your troops and gear up for a gaming event that will test your tactical prowess!

BloodLoop Unveils Minting Details and Tokenomics 📅

Excitement builds as BloodLoop answers the long-anticipated questions of the community, revealing minting details and tokenomics for the upcoming Faction War. In a unique gamification approach, the mint will feature 968 out of a total of 1088 pieces available for free minting on January 22, exclusively accessible to those on the Argo Expedition (WL) passenger list. Additionally, 550 pieces are guaranteed for Energy Manipulators Holders and OG Role holders, while 418, plus all unminted from the previous round, will be available for the First-Come-First-Serve WL round. The intriguing twist comes with the remaining 120 pieces, which will be auctioned during the Factions War milestones, providing bonus points converted into $BLS tokens for both factions and participants. Participants can accumulate extra points through various activities, including buying from the floor, acquiring multiple Capsules, and owning Energy Manipulators digital collectibles. The remaining 20 pieces will be distributed to the team, partners, advisors, and investors. Notably, more than 1,000,000 $BLS tokens are up for grabs as Faction War loot on January 22nd, promising an engaging and rewarding experience for Loopers.

Animalia Unveils Exciting Details for Closed Beta 🔒

Prepare for an exhilarating gaming experience as Animalia launches its Closed Beta (Season 3) on January 10, 2024, lasting until February 16. Exclusive rewards, including $50k USDT, Founder Titan digital collectibles, and Codex Points, await participants who own a Titan digital collectible. The beta introduces new cards, improved responsiveness, and faster game tempo, with Tundra Titans (Musk & Nanook) joining in the midway patch. The development team's dedication is evident in optimized gameplay, bug fixes, and the addition of exciting cards like Barry, Greater Sage-grouse, and Hot Wallet spell cards, promising a thrilling adventure for all gamers.

Synergy Land Announces Double Delight 🌐

Get ready for an incredible experience as Synergy Land unveils a spectacular surprise! Circle February 22, 2024, on your calendars because that's when the much-anticipated Land Sale is happening! But the excitement doesn't stop there – brace yourself for a double celebration as they also launch the Mainnet on the same day. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates in the upcoming weeks.

🎮️ GAME OF THE WEEK: BloodLoop 🩸

BloodLoop is an innovative Hero-Shooter and MMO game that merges top-tier competitive gaming mechanics with blockchain technology. It provides a distinctive gaming experience where players can showcase their skills, own in-game assets, and engage in strategic 5v5 battles set in a narrative-rich world.

Emphasizing teamwork, the game encourages players to explore synergies among heroes, offering intense plant-the-bomb battles in dynamic maps and additional modes like Deathmatch for varied playstyles. With factions, lore, and a focus on collaboration, BloodLoop provides an engaging and evolving gaming experience.

Play here.

YP Tracker 👀 

• @PlayEldarune drops 999 FREE Mint on 15th Jan

  HoE Closed Beta & Mirage Pack | Free Mint event

  Supply: 999
  Mint Date: 15.01.2024
  Mint Per Wallet: 1 Mint
  WL type: Guaranteed (Role Based)

  Rewards: Approximately 20.000 $ELDA worth of #NFT rewards, surprise Eldarune #NFTs and more!

  For more info and to find out how you can… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  — Eldarune ⚔ (@PlayEldarune)
  3:34 PM • Jan 3, 2024

• @rlmverse releases MultiPass Mint on 15th Jan

• @BloodLoopGAME upcoming FREE Mint on 22nd January

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