Gaming Grid - MotoGPTM Ignition Alpha, Wemade CEO's Vision, Genkai x Axie Art Contest 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:

• MotoGP™ Ignition Closed Alpha Now Available for Exclusive Gameplay Experience! 🔥

• orean Blockchain Gaming Firm Wemade's CEO Outlines Vision for Blockchain Game Development & Growth at WebX Conference in Japan 🇯🇵

• Join the Genkai x Axie Art Contest for a Chance to Win a Genkai NFT! 🏆

👀 GAMING INSIGHTS IN ASIA

MotoGP™ Ignition Closed Alpha Now Available for Exclusive Gameplay Experience! 🔥

Exciting news for MotoGP™ Ignition Champions players as the highly-anticipated MotoGP Ignition Closed Alpha has been released. The exclusive opportunity to play this gameplay mode is extended to players before July 14, 2023, giving them the chance to compete in a fantasy sport-like event. MotoGP Ignition is an officially licensed MotoGP competitive race strategy game built on Flow, featuring top riders like Jorge Martin, Marc Márquez, and more. Immerse yourself in this cutting-edge race management simulation and actively contribute to shaping the future of the game with your favorite MotoGP riders.

Korean Blockchain Gaming Firm Wemade's CEO Outlines Vision for Blockchain Game Development & Growth at WebX Conference in Japan 🇯🇵

Henry Chang, the CEO of Wemade, a leading Korean blockchain gaming company, took the stage at the WebX show held at the Tokyo International Forum from 25-26 July 2023 to share his ambitious vision for blockchain game development. As a platinum sponsor of Asia's largest web3 conference, WebX, organized by CoinPost, Japan's premier crypto/web3 media, Wemade seized the opportunity to unveil their WEMIX3.0 mainnet ecosystem in the Japanese market and explore potential collaborations with local game developers. In his keynote address titled "The Blockchain Games: Breaking Down the Boundaries of the Games," Henry Chang highlighted the transformative potential of combining blockchain, token, and NFT technology in the gaming industry, envisioning a future where all games will transform into blockchain games within three years.

Join the Genkai x Axie Art Contest for a Chance to Win a Genkai NFT! 🏆

Calling all artists! Participate in the Genkai x Axie Art Contest and showcase your creativity with the theme "Genkai meets Axie" for a chance to win one of three Genkai NFTs. From July 28th to August 11th, create art using any medium, whether it's traditional paint, 3D digital art, or even TikTok NPC dancing! Share your masterpieces on Twitter with the hashtag #GenkaiAxieArt, tagging @CyberKongz and @AxieInfinity. The contest is open to all, and multiple entries per artist are allowed. The judging period will take place from August 11th to August 18th, and the winners will be announced on August 21st.

🌎 GLOBAL HOT GAMING NEWS BY XGA LIN

Dota 2 Pro Players Open to Exploring Web3 Gaming, Expressing Excitement for Blockchain Integration 🚀

Professional Dota 2 player Erik Engel, also known as "Tofu" from Gaimin Gladiators, and Rocket League pro gamer Max Ng, "Maxeew," share their positive views on Web3 gaming and blockchain integration. Erik Engel, who has earned over $400,000 from various Dota 2 tournaments, finds blockchain gaming intriguing and looks forward to its potential to enhance the gaming experience. Max Ng also supports the idea of incorporating new technologies that reward players for their time and investment in the game. Joseph Turner, co-founder of Gaimin Gladiators, believes that traditional gaming companies' hesitation towards Web3 will change over time. Despite Valve Corporation removing blockchain-based games from its Steam marketplace, Turner encourages blockchain projects to engage directly with the competitive gaming industry. As the gaming world embraces blockchain, these pros are open to exploring the possibilities of this innovative technology.

Cool Cats NFT and iCandy Interactive Unite for Epic Web3 Gaming Adventure, Launching Thrilling 2D Endless Runner Game and More! 🏃‍♂️

The world of Web3 gaming is about to witness an exciting collaboration as Cool Cats NFT and iCandy Interactive Limited join forces. In September 2023, the gaming community can expect an epic browser-based 2D endless runner game that promises to captivate players worldwide. iCandy Interactive Limited, renowned for its award-winning titles in mobile, console, and PC gaming, ventures into the realm of NFTs and the metaverse with this thrilling project. Their subsidiary, Lemon Sky Studios, known for AAA projects like Spiderman and Marvel's Avengers, adds its expertise to the mix. On the other side of this exciting partnership stands Cool Cats NFT, a blue-chip NFT brand that has garnered global recognition with its captivating adventures of Blue Cat and friends. With additional games in the pipeline and a passion for character-focused content, this collaboration is set to revolutionize the gaming landscape and take us on extraordinary gaming experiences.

OKX Wallet Collaborates with DeGame, Providing Users Access to 4000+ NFT Games and 1000+ Tokens 💼 

OKX Wallet has partnered with DeGame, a leading aggregator of NFT games worldwide, enabling users to explore a vast array of over 4000 blockchain game projects and access more than 1000 tokens and chains. This collaboration offers NFT gaming enthusiasts and developers a comprehensive platform. OKX Wallet goes beyond cryptocurrency storage, incorporating MPC technology for secure wallet recovery without traditional seed phrases. Additionally, it features a cross-chain DEX, an NFT Marketplace with listings from seven prominent marketplaces, and Web3 Earn, a DeFi platform supporting earning and staking on 80 protocols across nine chains. The partnership with DeGame is another step in OKX's commitment to advancing the future of Web3, as highlighted by its worldwide brand campaign titled "The System Requires a Rewrite," promoting self-managed technology and challenging current centralized systems.

London-Based Solvo Transforms into Qubit to Revolutionize Web3 Gaming with the Qubit Wallet 💎

Solvo, now rebranded as Qubit, is on a mission to reshape the landscape of Web3 gaming. The Qubit Wallet, set to launch in August as a web browser extension, seeks to simplify the gaming experience by providing a user-friendly interface and a multi-signature transaction onboarding process. Co-founders Ayelen Denovitzer and Shailendra Sason, both former Revolut executives, leverage their expertise to ensure secure and seamless integration of gaming and cryptocurrency. With innovative features like account abstraction and cross-chain compatibility, Qubit empowers gamers to control their assets across multiple games and blockchains. The company's collaboration with Layer 2 blockchains and renowned backers like the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) and CoinFund further solidify Qubit's position as a frontrunner in the rapidly growing Web3 gaming sector, projected to reach $65 billion by 2027.

🎮️ GAME OF THE WEEK: PARALLEL

Parallel is a sci-fi Trading Card Game (TCG) where players collect unique NFT cards representing characters and objects from five parallel streams of human evolution: Augencore, Earthen, Kathari, Marcolian, and The Shroud. Players build decks of 40 cards, combining digital cards and NFT collectible cards, from a single parallel and universal cards to compete in online matches within an evolving PC client. While the NFT ownership enhances the in-game experience, it's not required to play. The game features strategic gameplay mechanics, deck building, and the pursuit of mastery across multiple parallels, offering a captivating blend of trading card strategy and sci-fi lore.

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