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💡 This Week’s Highlights:

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sells 10 million copies in 3 days 📈

• Honkai: Star Rail’s earnings boost HoYoverse, placing them second to Tencent! 🚀 

• Square Enix commits to blockchain gaming and Web3 development despite challenges 🔒

• LINE’s Web3 gaming platform, Game Dosi announces 5 new P2E games 🎮

👀 GAMING INSIGHTS IN ASIA

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sells 10 million copies in 3 days 📈

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the latest game in the Zelda series by Nintendo, has set a new record as the fastest-selling Zelda game, with over 10 million copies sold in just three days. This remarkable achievement places it second only to its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, in terms of initial sales. Tears of the Kingdom has also emerged as the biggest physical video game launch of 2023 in the UK, surpassing the sales of popular titles like Hogwarts Legacy. The success of the Zelda franchise can be attributed to the enduring love from Nintendo fans, as well as the transformative impact of the Switch console and the franchise's evolution into an immersive open-world experience.

Honkai: Star Rail’s earnings boost HoYoverse, placing them second to Tencent! 🚀

Honkai: Star Rail by HoYoverse has surpassed Genshin Impact’s success, becoming an impressive hit with 20 million downloads on launch day. The game’s revenue has positioned HoYoverse ahead of NetEase, second only to Tencent. The game’s massive marketing campaign, featuring social media ads and offline attractions has hugely contributed to its success, leading to its first-week revenue exceeding Genshin Impact’s by 1.3 times.

Square Enix commits to blockchain gaming and Web3 development despite challenges 🔒

Japanese gaming giant Square Enix remains dedicated to blockchain gaming and Web3 development, announcing its ongoing focus in the next year. Despite a decline in turnover and staff, the company aims to be a pioneer in Web3 gaming, viewing the acceleration of blockchain game development as a priority. Recent NFT games, including the Million Arthur series, have garnered popularity, with over 75% of issued NFTs sold. Square Enix continues to push forward with its Symbiogenesis project and plans to sell around 10,000 NFT artworks. As the company undergoes a leadership transition, the appointment of Takashi Kiryu signals its commitment to advancing Web3-related progress.

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LINE’s Web3 gaming platform, Game Dosi announces 5 new P2E game 🎮 

The lineup includes “Project GD”, a P2E battle royale and tower defence game, “Chain Monsters”, a customisable collectible card game (CCG), “Crypto Golf Impact”, a golf game with cryptocurrency rewards, “Crypto Sword & Magic”, a fantasy RPG featuring customisable characters and weapons, and “Crypto Racing”, a racing game where players can earn cryptocurrency by winning races. These high-quality games, accessible through the Game Dosi website and mobile app, are set to boost the adoption of the LINE Blockchain, providing mainstream users with immersive Web3 gaming and the chance to earn cryptocurrency through gameplay.

🌎 GLOBAL HOT GAMING NEWS BY XGA LIN

PokerGO and Gala Games to launch Web3 social poker game PokerGO Play ♠️

This cutting-edge poker platform, set for public release later this year with a beta version launching in June, will offer an immersive social gaming experience for poker enthusiasts worldwide. By integrating innovation Web3 elements, users can enhance their player avatars and unlock real-world prizes. Renowned poker professional Maria Ho has been named the first PokerGO play ambassador, joining other celebrity avatars in the game. PokerGO Genesis NFT holders will enjoy special benefits within the game, and exclusive events are planned at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.

Gala Games burned over 3 billion tokens to support community and node network 🔥

Gala Games has initiated a series of token burns in response to community requests and their 2023 Vision Paper. These burns, totaling 2 billion $GALA tokens, aim to enable mobile expansion and bolster the node ecosystem. Additionally, Gala Games has proactively addressed concerns about potential exit scams by neutralising a significant portion of their reserves, including an additional 3,961,582,987 $GALA tokens. With a strategic reserve of 2 billion $GALA tokens securely stored, Gala Games reaffirms their commitment to the community and the long-term growth of the node network.

🗓️ GAMING EVENT: 3XP (JUNE 2023)

Attention gamers! The 3XP Web3 Gaming Expo is around the corner. Join me, YellowPanther, as I take part in this groundbreaking event on June 8-9, 2023, at Pasadena Convention Center, California, Los Angeles. Get ready to experience the cutting-edge world of blockchain gaming, with thrilling live esports tournaments, interactive booths, and mind-blowing developer announcements.

As one of the featured Creators and a contender in the Brave Esports Arena, representing Metasports and Blockchain Spaces, I can’t wait to connect with fellow gamers, studios, and content creators. This is THE event where the Web3 gaming community comes together to shape the future of gaming.

For updates and more information, visit the official website 3xp.gg.

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