How Wanderers transformed NFT art into an Immersive Game
Founded by digital artist Nick Greenawalt, Wanderers has endured as it transformed from an art-and-lore-based PFP collection into an art-and-lore-based gaming project with real players and backing from top investors.
Having just launched its open beta on Epic Games Store, Wanderers has had an intriguing journey and is well-positioned for even more twists and turns as it moves toward launching a mass-market game with NFT-backed collectibles.
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Revolving Games collaborating with Animoca Brands
Web3 game publisher Revolving Games has teamed up with venture studio Animoca Brands to expand its decentralized gaming ecosystem through the creation of new blockchain infrastructure.
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Fini World to release ‘F is For Fini’
Fini World, an NFT oracle project that brings to life animated characters based on real-world data, is gearing up to release “F is For Fini,” a new installment in the “Fini Sketches” series created by artist Ed Fornieles.
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Axie Infinity launches Avatar Mode
Blockchain battle game Axie Infinity launched its much-anticipated Avatar Mode on July 31, opening access to Axie Infinity: Homeland for all Axie owners, a privilege previously reserved only for land NFT holders. Avatar Mode lets players explore Lunacia with in-game characters resembling their favorite Axie creatures.
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BAYC introduces MBA Sessions
This week Bored Ape Yacht Club launched MBA Sessions, a new educational series featuring global business experts. The one-hour sessions will run every other Wednesday at 9 am PT in the members-only Discord channel and present insights on topics related to building and scaling brands, products and services.
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Blackbird introduces crypto payments for restaurants
Blackbird, a dining rewards app built on Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-two (L2) blockchain Base, has launched a new payment system allowing diners to settle bills with cryptocurrency. The system debuted at Semma, a Michelin star-rated South Indian restaurant in New York City’s West Village, known for its exclusivity and hard-to-get reservations.
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Doodles collaborates with adidas Originals
Doodles just teased a new collaboration with adidas Originals. A hyper-limited collection of Doodles-themed tracksuits, Superstar shoes and digital wearables will arrive on August 9 — and you won’t find them in stores.