Gaming Grid - Singapore's Rise in The Sandbox Metaverse, SEGA's Upcoming Trading Card 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:

• Singapore emerges as key player in The Sandbox’s metaverse expansion 🇸🇬

• SEGA teases upcoming Web3 trading card game 🎮

👀 GAMING INSIGHTS IN ASIA

Singapore emerges as key player in The Sandbox’s metaverse expansion 🇸🇬

Singapore is becoming a significant hub for virtual landowners in The Sandbox’s metaverse. With 480 to 500 Singaporean landowners on the platform, this Southeast Asian nation proves ideal for The Sandbox's decentralised platform development. The metaverse, developed by Hong Kong-based The Sandbox, is attracting users who understand virtual real estate, as 23,000 to 25,000 unique landowners acquired more than 70% of the 166,000 plots of virtual land. With plans to expand in the Asia-Pacific region, The Sandbox is set to introduce a Singapore neighbourhood, Lion City, to its metaverse and open the platform to more creators and brands by the end of Q3 2023.

SEGA teases upcoming Web3 trading card game 🎮

SEGA CORPORATION, has launched a teaser site for their upcoming Web3 trading card game, Battle of Three Kingdoms - Sangokushi Taisen, in partnership with double jump.tokyo. This innovative title combines the iconic Sangokushi Taisen IP with auto-battler elements, featuring NFT warlord cards illustrated by artists and a game design that allows players to build decks in just three minutes for thrilling auto battles. Developed by double jump.tokyo, the game will be released on PC, utilising the Oasys blockchain. With a late 2023 release date and plans to add Chinese and Korean languages in 2024, Battle of Three Kingdoms - Sangokushi Taisen is set to drive mainstream adoption of NFTs and blockchain technologies in the gaming industry.

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Ubisoft unveils its first blockchain game: Champion Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles ⛓

The game, titled Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, is described as a player-versus-player (PVP) tactical RPG designed for PC. Developed by Ubisoft, it will be deployed on the Japanese blockchain ecosystem known as Oasys. While specific details about the game are still scarce, the website provides a glimpse into the gameplay, inviting players to assemble a team of mythical champions, engage in thrilling tactical battles against other players, and uncover the legends of the dark and mystical world of Grimoria.

SuperDuper partners with Immutable for Overlord RTS Game 🤝

London-based SuperDuper has revealed its collaboration with Immutable for the development of the upcoming real-time strategy (RTS) title, Overlord, created by US-based Revolving Games. SuperDuper gained recognition through its successful NFT collection, Cold Blooded Creepz, which has generated over $200 million in lifetime trading volume. Overlord will leverage the popular Creepz intellectual property (IP) for an enhanced gaming experience. The first playable version of Overlord is scheduled for release in Q3 2023.

Mythical Games raises $37 Million 💰

US blockchain platform and game publisher Mythical Games has secured $37 million in its ongoing Series C1 funding round. The company intends to add up to $30 million from venture capitalists and strategic partners, as negotiations continue. This latest funding brings Mythical Games’ total funding to around $300 million, while maintaining a valuation of $1 billion. The company has also launched the mobile game NFL Rivals and is preparing to release Nitro Nations: World Tour.

🎮️ GAME OF THE WEEK: HONKAI: FORGE ARENA

The Forge Arena is an innovative competitive FPS game that revolutionizes the genre with blockchain technology and true digital ownership of Weapon Skins. It offers two exciting game modes: hybrid competitive and team deathmatch. In the hybrid mode, players engage in intense 5v5 matches with the capture of the point and search and destroy objectives, allowing for diverse attacking and defending strategies. The team deathmatch mode provides a larger 8v8 battle experience, where teams strive to be the first to reach 50 frags. With its user-powered and user-owned features, The Forge Arena delivers an unparalleled and thrilling combat experience.

Pre-download of the update will be available on July 5, 2023, with servers going into maintenance at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The updated servers will be online at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Download it here

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