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Azuki’s latest anime project—Fractured Reflections—will debut on February 27 at 18:00 PT as part of the ongoing Enter The Garden anthology series.The episode will first be shown on Anime.com before being made available on Azuki’s YouTube channel, marking the second instalment in a planned three-part series.Azuki, originally recognised for its NFT collection, has been developing animation projects to extend its storytelling beyond digital assets. The latest episode continues this initiative, incorporating themes of mystery and exploration. Source: Anime.comWhat is Fractured Reflections?The episode follows Shao and Raizan, two sisters who grow up in the Alley, relying on each other to survive.When…

Otherside’s Project Dragon will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest FPS battle, with more than 1,000 participants expected to take part.The event, set to begin at 12 PM EST on February 22, will be hosted within the Otherside platform and requires participants to access it through Google Chrome.The attempt is part of an ongoing effort to push the boundaries of large-scale multiplayer gaming. Source: OthersideWhat is Project Dragon?Project Dragon is a fast-paced, action-packed NFT game set in the Otherside metaverse.Designed in the style of Call of Duty, it challenges players to complete objectives whilst defending their rewards…

Castle of Blackwater, a new 2D multiplayer social deduction game, is set to make its debut during Steam Next Fest, running from February 24 to March 3.The game will be available as a limited-time demo, offering players their first opportunity to experience its faction-based gameplay, character abilities, and deception-driven mechanics.With a setting inspired by medieval intrigue, Castle of Blackwater challenges players to outwit, deceive, and strategise their way to victory. Source: Castle of BlackwaterWhat is Castle of Blackwater?Castle of Blackwater is a multiplayer deception game with a play & earn twist. Players take on roles within a shadowy medieval castle…

Illuvium has announced a significant restructuring effort, aiming to cut costs and adjust its development focus to an MMO lite model.The company is reducing its monthly spending to $500,000 by March, with cost-cutting measures that include salary reductions, operational adjustments, and team layoffs. Some employees have been given the option to receive payments in Illuvium’s native $ILV token instead of $USDC.These changes come as the studio prepares for a shift in its flagship title, Overworld, which will transition to an “MMO Lite” model rather than a traditional open-world experience. This move follows previous cost-cutting efforts in 2024, when Illuvium reduced…

Ronin-based strategy game Apeiron has recently launched Season 5, introducing FURY Avatar, a combat-oriented character class, alongside a $100,000 prize pool for ranked competitions. Players will have the opportunity to compete in leaderboard-based challenges across both PvP and PvE modes.The update also expands the game’s economy, with daily rewards available for players who hold Apeiron NFTs. In addition, a new Seasonal Pass system has been added, granting access to additional content and in-game benefits.The season will run from February 12 to March 26, with top players earning various rewards. Source: ApeironWhat is Apeiron?Apeiron is a strategy-based, play-and-earn game that combines…

The blockchain-based space game Star Atlas is set to introduce a fleet rental system, allowing players to lease ships instead of purchasing them outright starting on March 5.This update is intended to lower financial barriers for new players by providing an alternative to ship ownership, which previously required buying NFT-based spacecraft. With this change, players can now rent vessels to participate in mining, trading, and other in-game activities.Those without ships can now access core gameplay elements without making a significant upfront investment, whilst ship owners have the option to generate in-game earnings by leasing out unused assets. Source: Star AtlasWhat…

OpenSea has announced a suspension of XP rewards for bidding and listing NFTs, following criticism that the system was being exploited for high-frequency trading.The XP system, introduced as part of the OS2 update, was designed to incentivise marketplace activity ahead of the upcoming $SEA token airdrop. However, traders quickly found ways to accumulate XP through rapid, low-cost transactions.The pause comes after community members argued that OpenSea’s approach encouraged speculation over long-term participation. In response, OpenSea has announced a pause on XP rewards for bidding and listing whilst it reassesses its approach. Source: Devin Finzer (X)What has been OpenSea’s response?In a…

Blockchain-based gaming platform XAI Play is integrating with Steam to introduce a reward system for in-game achievements.The platform connects to Steam’s existing infrastructure, allowing players to earn tokenised rewards based on their gaming progress.This integration covers over 40,000 Steam games, making it one of the most extensive blockchain-based reward systems in gaming. By linking gameplay to blockchain incentives, Xai Play introduces a model where in-game progress can lead to tangible rewards. Source: XAIWhat is XAI Play?Xai Play is a blockchain platform designed to track in-game achievements and convert them into rewards.Unlike previous blockchain gaming models that required users to interact…

OpenSea’s highly anticipated OS2 update and the launch of its $SEA token airdrop have generated widespread controversy across the NFT community.With OS2, users can now earn XP through bidding and listing NFTs, a system designed to distribute $SEA tokens in an upcoming airdrop. However, traders have quickly identified ways to game the system, engaging in high-frequency flipping of NFTs with minimal losses to maximise their XP rewards.This has led to growing concerns that OpenSea has prioritised volume and fees over the long-term health of the NFT ecosystem. Source: Waleswoosh (X)What has been the community reaction?At the core of the controversy…

Yuga Labs has sold the intellectual property rights of the Meebits NFT collection to Meebit Company (MeebCo), a newly formed entity backed by venture capital firm 1confirmation.The acquisition is part of Yuga Labs’ strategy to focus on its core projects, including the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and the Otherside metaverse. Whilst the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, the transition shifts responsibility for Meebits’ future development to MeebCo.MeebCo, led by longtime Meebits collector Sergio Silva, has announced plans to introduce community-focused initiatives whilst maintaining the collection’s presence in Yuga Labs’ Otherside metaverse. Source: MeebCoWhat is MeebCo?MeebCo…