MapleStory Universe Launches Pioneer Test, Upland $SPARKLET Airdrop, Mocaverse x TON and Much More!!

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💡 This Week’s Highlights:

• Upland $SPARKLET Airdrop 🪂 

• Mocaverse x TON 💎 

• BLOCKLORDS $LRDS TGE + Gamedrop 4 ⚔️ 

• Forgotten Runiverse Unveils New Trailer 🎥 

• Valeria Games Moves to XAI 🔺 

• Gangster Arena Crew Wars is Now Live 🔥

👀 GAMING INSIGHTS IN ASIA

Mocaverse x TON 💎

The TON Foundation and Animoca Brands’ Mocaverse are launching a $20 million initiative to boost the TON ecosystem. This partnership aims to position TON as a leading platform for content, gaming, and community engagement. Key efforts include a $20 million MOCA Coin and Toncoin reserve to drive developer and user adoption through The Open League, hackathons, and accelerator programs. Leveraging Animoca Brands' extensive portfolio and TON's innovative infrastructure, this collaboration will integrate TON into gaming projects, promoting a robust decentralized digital economy.

BLOCKLORDS $LRDS TGE + Gamedrop 4 ⚔️

To mark TGE Day, BLOCKLORDS is thrilled to announce Gamedrop 4: TGE Drop. The game has distributed 300,000 $LRDS to players who met specific criteria, including holding Unique Heroes, making a Dynasty Marketplace purchase, or buying the Brewmaster Battlepass. With $LRDS now live, it plays a crucial role in enhancing gameplay and governance within BLOCKLORDS. Players are encouraged to join the community, utilize strategic play, and contribute to the game's evolution, as $LRDS drives innovation and player-driven development.

Moca Network Launches Cosmic Club ⚒️

Moca Network just launched Cosmic Club, a fun social gamification hub in the Mocana metaverse. Dive into various gamified experiences and connect with the community across Moca ID, Anime ID, and Football ID ecosystems. Kicking things off is The Cosmic Royale, a multiplayer kart royale game where Moca NFT holders can use their PFPs as drivers and Moca ID holders can join tournaments for cool rewards. Buckle up and join the fun with more social experiences and earning opportunities coming soon!

MapleStory N Launches Pioneer Test 🌟

The MapleStory N Pioneer Test has officially begun, with over 1,000 Pioneers exploring MapleStory N and its core values over the next 10 days. To help newcomers, the Tuner’s Guide video series has been released, offering essential tips from wallet connection and game launch to World selection and in-game strategies such as Job Advancement by Lv. 30. The second episode covers 2nd Job Advancement and the Minting system, ensuring Pioneers maximize their experience. Subscribe to the MapleStory Universe Official YouTube channel for ongoing updates.

Ragnarok: Monster World Unveils Extended In-Game Footage 🛡️

An extended video for Ragnarok: Monster World has been released, showcasing the P2E tower defense game set in the Ragnarok Online universe. Players will collect, merge, and battle with unique monsters called Ragmons to defend and expand their territory. Blending tower defense strategy with blockchain rewards, the game features a community-driven economy.

Baby Shark Universe Now Live on Immutable! 🦈

BSUniverse_OFCL is now live on Immutable! Dive into the Baby Shark adventure and explore a vibrant undersea world. Start your journey today by visiting here. Don't miss out on the fun!

Lumi Fragments Up for Grabs During CBT#1 🎁

Lumiterra is thrilled to announce the start of CBT#1, and they have a special gift for players—Lumi Fragments! Throughout the closed beta test, players can claim a free Lumi Fragment every day. To be part of this exciting event, players should collect as many fragments as they can. Set reminders to claim the fragments here.

🌎 GLOBAL HOT GAMING NEWS

Upland $SPARKLET Airdrop 🪂

Upland has just unveiled the highly anticipated $SPARKLET airdrop, extending an invitation to gamers, entrepreneurs, and developers to join its thriving Web3 community. This latest phase aims to expand the largest Layer 1 gaming platform, powered by a dynamic digital economy. A new weekly multiplier calculation has been introduced, resetting each week to provide fresh earning opportunities. Players can now participate in a variety of missions, including likes, quotes, replies, reposts, and combinations of all actions.

Forgotten Runiverse Unveils New Trailer 🎥

The Forgotten Runiverse has dropped a new trailer, highlighting its NFT collection benefits. The Genesis wizards (9,300 supply) are key for lore and rewards, while Watcher's Rings (700 supply) and Quantum Gifts (15,915 supply) have moved from Ethereum to Ronin, with Quantum Gifts now exclusive. Builder's Crates and Land Plots (70,000 supply) provide unique rewards and let landowners shape the game’s world. As a free-to-play MMORPG, Forgotten Runiverse focuses on fun with blockchain enhancements.

Valeria Games Moves to XAI 🔺

Valeria Games is migrating its upcoming mobile RTS game, Land Before War, to the XAI Network, aiming to enhance performance and integrate blockchain technology seamlessly. This move, part of XAI's Vanguard: Genesis campaign, leverages XAI's Layer 3 gaming chain for advanced transaction processing and NFT incorporation. Land Before War, featuring immersive gameplay with story modes, PvP battles, and NFTs, is set for a late 2024 release.

Gangster Arena Crew Wars is Now Live 🔥

Gangster Arena's Crew Wars has officially launched, inviting players to join crews and compete for supremacy. Head over to the Gangster Arena website now to participate and vie for $GREED on the Blast platform. This round features 10 formidable leaders who will guide their crews through strategic battles and clever tactics, with crew names like Dragon Army, The Wolves, and Real Deal Geng. Prepare for intense strategy, coordinated raids, and teamwork. The competition boasts a starting prize pool valued at over $100K, including 4.5 ETH, 10M $GREED, 3M $xU (0.3% of the total $U token supply), and 159K Gold from Blast.

Synergy Land Joins Treasure: Exciting New PvE Dungeons Release! ⚔️

Treasure DAO has announced the exciting news that Synergy Land, the captivating fantasy action RPG, will be launching on the Treasure Chain, coinciding with the release of their highly anticipated PvE Dungeons. Set in a world divided into four ecosystems—Furya, Tseanamy, Onyxland, and Snowgrave—players become heroes exploring treacherous dungeons and battling formidable foes. The move to Treasure introduces “The Path of the Hero,” enhancing the core gameplay of slaying monsters, gathering loot, and farming. Synergy Land also offers features like owning a Furya private island, farming, crafting, and raising pet companions. With new biomes, character customization, PVP arenas, co-op modes, and more on the horizon, Synergy Land promises unforgettable adventures. Join the vibrant community on Discord and start playing now!

XOCIETY’s POP Extraction Campaign Now Live! 🌍

The XOCIETY POP Extraction Spotlight Campaign is now live. Join the fun by downloading the Hyperplay launcher. Play for four hours daily, split into two sessions from 1-3 am UTC and 1-3 pm UTC, to compete for 4M NTx and other rewards. Events and leaderboards are updated in UTC +9, and you can earn extra NTx for daily check-ins and participating over eight consecutive days. Don’t forget to engage in daily Discord challenges for a chance to win 1000 NTx for the best user-generated content.

The Machines Arena Announces $TMA Play-To-Airdrop Date 🎮

The Machines Arena is heating up with the announcement of the highly anticipated $TMA Play-To-Airdrop (P2A) campaign set to launch on July 30th. This top-down 4v4 hero shooter invites players to dive into exciting matches, complete quests, and mint skins and familiars on the Ronin Network to maximize their token earnings. The P2A offers multiple reward opportunities, including playing matches, leveling up, holding in-game assets, and participating in the TEAMS system for collective success. VIP members who play at least 20 matches can join the leaderboard challenge, which doubles points earned through the Sponsor Code Teams System. Additionally, community milestones can increase the total allocation from 3% to 7%.

Today the Game Announces Closed Playtest for LUMA'S CALL 👀

Today the Game is thrilled to announce the upcoming closed playtest for LUMA'S CALL, set to begin on August 26th. This event will showcase the fourth prototype, offering gamers and the community their first experience with 'Dreamia,' the innovative AI character engine. Attendees will have the opportunity to see firsthand what has been developed and be part of this exciting journey.

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🎮️ GAME OF THE WEEK: MapleStory Universe 🍄

MapleStory Universe is an expansive virtual world ecosystem based on Nexon's popular MapleStory IP, now enhanced with blockchain technology. It offers players an immersive experience defined by digital scarcity and MapleStory NFTs, creating a rich, engaging adventure in a transparent, ever-expanding universe. 

The MapleStory N Pioneer Test has just launched, inviting over 1,000 participants to explore the new game for 10 days. To assist players, the Tuner’s Guide video series provides essential tips on wallet connection, game launch, and gameplay basics like Job Advancement by Lv. 30. For continued support, the guide will also cover advanced features such as 2nd Job Advancement and the Minting system, with updates available on the MapleStory Universe Official YouTube channel.

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