Author: Jeremy Ryan

Multinational gaming giant, Square Enix, has once again shared its thoughts on the year ahead in an open letter. This time around, company president Yosuke Matsuda, has doubled down on the firm’s support of Web3 technology and NFTs.Last year presented many challenges for NFT projects, collectors, and fans. Yet, despite the rocky road and increasing trepidation, companies like Square Enix are staying the course with Web3.The company, The Square Enix Group, includes a global network of leading development studios located in Japan, Europe, and also North America. “The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, DRAGON QUEST®…

Legendary NFT horse racing platform, Pegaxy, is planning a spectacular new year’s upgrade. The cutting-edge Web3 ecosystem made a recent announcement detailing its planned shift to web-mobile player-controlled 3D gaming.Pegaxy is an innovative racing game with mythological styling, using horses called Pega that descend from the mighty Pegasus. Subsequently, players participate in PvP format races to “win rewards in the platform’s native utility token, $VIS.”What does the Pegaxy Upgrade Announcement Mean for Players?Recently, in a Tweet, the company announced it’s beginning the transition:Hey, Pegaxians! ????Please read this important message from our CEO, Corey Wilton, regarding the sunsetting of the current…

Back in December, NFT lovers were stunned when former US President Donald Trump launched his own NFT collection. Featuring images of Trump as various archetypes, the collection quickly sold out and reportedly grossed millions of dollars. Now however, weeks after the launch, Trump NFTs on the secondary market seem to have flatlined, plunging by over 98% since inception. The Current State of Trump’s NFTsAccording to data from CryptoSlam, the 24-hour secondary sales figures for the collection for December 28, 2022 stood at $59,300. While this sum remains impressive in itself, it’s a far cry from the figures recorded after the initial launch.…

PUBG Studios, the developer behind the popular battle royale game PUBG Battlegrounds, has partnered with Banger Games, a Web3 gaming platform, to launch an Alpha NFT test. Banger Games aims to provide a comprehensive gaming hub that offers players ownership, income, and self-expression within a gaming community united by their love of gaming.The Banger gaming hub enables popular games to integrate NFTs into their platforms. As a result, the PUBG Banger collaboration offers players a unique, non-tradeable digital collectible upon signing up for the PUBG Banger Alpha test.???? OMG! OUR ALPHA IS NOW OPEN FOR REG????If you’re ready to dominate…

Experts have predicted that Italy will create a CryptoArt Renaissance within the NFT sphere. Essentially, drawing on its status as an art and culture mecca with a rich artistic history to sets its sights on a digital art explosion as NFT growth within the country continues.“According to the Q2 2022 NFT Survey, NFT industry in Italy is expected to grow by 47.6% on an annual basis to reach US$671.4 million in 2022.” Per Data from Italy NFT Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook. Furthermore, the survey data forecasts Italy’s NFT industry to see steady, upward growth over the next…

Hi there art lovers around the world, welcome to another edition of CryptoArt Sundays! This week we have the impeccable Zahra Parkah.Zahra is an illustrator and painter form Iran, with a talent for creating digital artworks with potent messages about society and the struggle of women. Zahra is dedicated to representing socially suppressed women through her art and raising awareness around these issues.Let’s find out more about her below!How did you find out about the NFT space, and what attracted you to create your own NFTs?I got to know about NFTs through my friends. When I got to know more…

Have you ever heard of a temple selling digital tokens? The Taiwanese Temple Dajia Jenn Lann does just that, selling thousands of NFTs to engage local pilgrimage followers.Located in Taichung, about 100 miles south of Taipei, the temple organizes a nine-day, 100-mile journey featuring a statue of the sea goddess Mazu, which attracts thousands of enthusiastic followers. Now, participants can also purchase MazuDAO NFTs. Since the NFTs went on sale in August, the temple has sold over 2,800 of these tokens through its e-commerce platform, MazuBuyBuy.Who is buying the Taiwanese temple NFTs? Due to the popularity of the pilgrimage, many…

Despite the doubts of naysayers, NFTs have continued to thrive in the gaming sector and show no signs of stopping. Case in point, Japanese gaming giant Square Enix has announced a new deal and a $52.7 million investment in Gumi, a game development company. Through the partnership the two companies will work together to create blockchain, Metaverse, and NFT-centered games. The Rise of NFT GamesIt’s worth noting that Gumi has previously worked with Square Enix on its Final Fantasy Brave Exvius series and will be tapping into more of its IP to develop these new offerings. Besides the new games themselves which…

We’ve all seen NFTs on the internet but can we see NFTs in real life? Well, it turns out that you can! The Nouns NFT project has announced that it will take part in the iconic Rose Parade taking place on January 2, 2022. NFTs at the Parade The annual Rose Parade always takes place in Pasadena, California before a football game between Penn State and the University of Utah. It has long been a staple of American culture and now it is getting an NFT twist. The Nouns NFT project is partnering with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, a studio backed by Hollywood actor…

NFT gaming giant, Axie Infinity, has announced the alpha release of Axie Infinity: Homeland. Bringing with it a much-anticipated first chance for fans of the franchise to interact with their coveted Land NFTs.Axie Infinity Homeland represents the latest in a long line of Axie developments this year. Back in August, the company rolled out Phase 3 of its ingenious Origin project as it aims to enhance player benefits and experience on the platform.1/ It’s here.We’re thrilled to introduce the alpha release of Axie Infinity: Homeland, our flagship land-based experience!Guide your axies as they harvest, craft, battle, and build their way…