Volume 31

Tattoos, textiles, and digital art share more in common than you might think. But without creatives like Brooklyn-based artist Gossamer Rozen, the world might not stop to consider how some of humanity’s most ancient art practices weave together with the digital age.

Rozen just released Elysian Garden, a limited-edition NFT drop on OpenSea. The collection features 216 handmade digital playing cards in four distinct colorways...

NFL Rivals, the mobile game licensed by the National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association, is partnering up with the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, to bring fans exclusive digital collectibles and enhanced gameplay. This collaboration allows fans to earn Chiefs-themed NFTs that unlock special features and experiences within the game.

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On August 30, Yuga Labs CEO Greg Solano introduced The Workshop, a new program launching on ApeChain, the layer-three blockchain behind Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC). The initiative states it was created to give developers more freedom and encourage speedier creation and execution of new digital products.

Pre-orders have opened for the SuiPlay0X1, a handheld crypto gaming device coming in 2025. Developers Playtron and Mysten Labs, the duo behind the Sui blockchain, shared specs for the device on September 2. The handheld console will have a $599 price tag, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, and a 7-inch, 1920 x 1200 resolution screen.

Nyan Heroes is an upcoming team-based hero shooter where players control cats in mechs, blending feline characters with high-mobility combat and web3 elements. It’s a free-to-play game with optional crypto and web3 elements that players can choose to engage with or play without, depending on their appetite.

The launch of its Pre-Alpha Playtest 3, available on the Epic Games store, introduces the Scout and Mage guardians, a new map, and a Payload mode. It runs from September 4th to 25th.

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CryptoKitties, a digital cat collection and one of the first NFT projects minted back in 2017, is stirring up buzz with the appearance of a mysterious digital collection egg popping up around the internet. The eggs are part of CryptoKitties’ new Telegram game, “All the Zen,” which was announced on September 3.

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“Can’t Hold Me Down,” a new Doodles-themed animated music video featuring Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, and Kyle Richh, drops on streaming platforms on Friday, September 6. But this week, Doodles holders had a first look.