Weekly Web3 Gaming News: July 7 - July 14

July 14, 2024

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Weekly Web3 Gaming Update: July 7 - July 14

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  • Chronoshot: A sci-fi shooting game developed by RFLXT Studio and powered by the Cardano blockchain. The game is now available for wishlisting on the Epic Games Store and features early access with two single-player modes.

  • Gods Unchained: Immutable announced a series of strategic partnerships with prominent Asian companies, including DM2C and QAQA, to expand its reach in the Asian market. These collaborations will feature joint promotional events and integrations with Immutable's popular title, Gods Unchained.

  • KAMIYAGURA: As part of the partnership between Immutable and DM2C, the upcoming NFT trading card game KAMIYAGURA will be promoted alongside other titles. This collaboration aims to leverage Immutable's strong Web3 community and DM2C's presence in the Asia-Pacific market.

  • Hamster Kombat: The founders of Hamster Kombat revealed the game's origins and announced plans for a second airdrop. The team, which has experience in both gaming and blockchain development, has been active in the crypto space since 2013.

  • Portal: Portal, a unified blockchain gaming platform, introduced its new service, PortalPay. This service aims to lower barriers to entry for blockchain gaming by providing interoperability across different blockchain networks.

  • Planet Mojo: Planet Mojo launched a new season called "Pride of The Past" for their game Mojo Melee. Alongside this, they introduced a rewards campaign called "Summer Surge" running until August 1st, with a rewards pool of $25,000 and 1 million $mojo tokens.

  • Mocaverse: The MOCA token, associated with Animoca Brands' Mocaverse project, went live this week. The launch involved a claiming and staking process for eligible participants.

  • Shatterline: Faraway Games is integrating HV-MTL NFTs into this web2 shooter. The game is currently available on Steam until August 1st, after which it will be taken down until its full official launch in Q4 2024.

  • Forgotten Runiverse: The game announced its move from the Arbitrum blockchain to Ronin.

  • Xociety: The Xociety Extraction Event is set to run from July 15-22, with pre-registration currently open. This event is part of the game's strategy to engage players and potentially attract new ones.

  • Champion Tactics: The Free Mint for this game is scheduled for July 15, offering players an opportunity to acquire in-game assets without cost.

  • Illuvium: The official launch of this highly anticipated blockchain game is set for July 25, marking a significant milestone in its development.

  • Ethlizards LARP Suit (Lizard Launchpad NFT): The Ethlizards project successfully launched their LARP Suit NFT collection on July 9, 2024. These NFTs grant access to the Lizard Launchpad and allow holders to "LARP as a Lizard."

  • My Angry Yakuza Girlfriend (MAYG): Peeking Duck Studios announced a strategic partnership with the XAI Foundation to bring MAYG exclusively to the XAI blockchain. This Web3 game, set in 1990s Ginza District Tokyo, is a turn-based 3rd person shooter multiplayer game aiming to introduce a new social competitive gaming genre. The partnership includes plans for MAYG to have a final two-month open playtest before releasing their open beta by the end of 2024.

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$XR Token Airdrop Quests and Rewards

Celeros Quests

Saltwater Games has introduced the XR Token (eXtended Reality Token) as part of their gaming ecosystem. The XR Token airdrop quests allow players to earn tokens by participating in various activities and challenges. Here are the details:

General Information

Saltwater Games is a pioneering gaming studio that integrates Web3, AI, and immersive technologies. They have a diverse portfolio, including titles like Doctor Who, Resurgence, FreeRunner, Infinite Inside, Celeros, and Peaky Blinders. The XR Token is managed by the XR Foundation and is part of the XR Network’s L3 Orbit Chain. Players can earn rewards and influence governance through strategic partnerships with platforms like Arbitrum, Airspeeder, and Arcanum Ventures.

Celeros Airdrop Quests

Celeros is a racing game available on Steam, part of the Airspeeder flying car racing series. Players can earn XR tokens by participating in various quests and challenges associated with the game. Here are the specific quests and their rewards:

FREE DOWNLOAD - PLAY CELEROS ON STEAM

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  • 300 TXR: Download the game and log in with the email associated with your Saltwater Games account to receive in-game TXR rewards from your achievements. Rewards will be automatically applied.

Daily Lap Challenge

  • Earn more TXR for every daily lap completed.

Play Celeros - Practice Mode

  • 300 TXR: Participate in practice mode.

Leaderboard Achievements

  • Take 1st place on the TXR Leaderboard: 800 TXR

  • Get in the top 10 on the TXR Leaderboard: 700 TXR

  • Get in the top 20 on the TXR Leaderboard: 500 TXR

  • Get in the top 30 on the TXR Leaderboard: 400 TXR

How to Participate

  1. Create a Saltwater Games Account: Navigate to the XR Quest Platform and create your account.

  2. Download Celeros on Steam: Play and log in with the email associated with your Saltwater Games account.

  3. Complete Quests: Participate in various quests and challenges to earn TXR tokens.

  4. Refer Friends: Use your unique referral code to invite friends. Both you and your friends will receive 150 TXR each, with increasing multipliers for higher referral counts. Use this link to get started: saltwatergames.com

  5. Claim Rewards: After the Token Generation Event (TGE), access the Saltwater Games Airdrop claim portal to redeem and claim your XR tokens.

Additional Information

Partnerships and Backing: Saltwater Games is backed by investors like 4th Revolution Capital, DeusX Capital, Primal Capital, Animoca Brands, UpsideDAO, Acacia Digital, and EthLizards.

💼 Web3 Gaming Job Opportunities

  • Beam: Senior Accountant, Global Apply

  • Job Mobz: Gear Business Development Gaming Partnerships, Remote Apply

  • Immutable: Solution Architect - Gaming (EMEA), Remote Apply

  • Offchain Labs: Partnerships Manager, Web3 Gaming, Remote Apply

Websites to Continue Your Job Search

Bitcoin's Path Forward: Key Levels and Predictions

In the past week, Bitcoin's performance has sparked optimism among traders and analysts. After failing to make new lows and rallying back above $60,000, the cryptocurrency is showing signs of potential bullish momentum. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in the coming weeks.

The Significance of Recent Movements

Bitcoin's inability to hit new lows and its recovery to over $60,000 suggest a possible major bounce or even a reversal. Notably, the last five-day closure marked 35 days since the significant move to $54,000. Historically, such setups take about 35 days to play out, indicating that the current downtrend might be concluding.

Technical Indicators and Predictions

  1. Volatility and Momentum Setup:

    • The recent expansion in volatility without continuation to new lows is significant.

    • Bitcoin's movement suggests that the downside might be over for now, pointing towards a substantial bounce or reversal.

  2. Bullish Divergence:

    • The daily timeframe shows bullish divergence, with Bitcoin hitting the target of the 21 exponential moving average.

    • Both the two-day and three-day timeframes indicate upside momentum, as long as Bitcoin remains above key levels ($54,800 and $58,000 respectively).

  3. Weekly and Five-Day Timeframes:

    • The weekly timeframe indicates a potential tailwind for Bitcoin, confirming a reversal.

    • If Bitcoin closes above $62,250 in the next five days, it could signal a stronger upside movement.

Key Levels to Watch

  1. Immediate Resistance:

    • Bitcoin needs to close above $66,000 to confirm the next explosive move.

    • A daily close above this level could lead to a range between $64,000 and $65,000, indicating long-term bullish prospects.

  2. Support Levels:

    • Higher lows around the mid to low $60,000 range are expected.

    • These levels will be crucial in setting up for a potential move by late August or early September.

Market Sentiment and Predictions

The current market sentiment is shifting towards a bullish outlook. The overall indicators suggest that Bitcoin might not only see a significant bounce but could be setting up for a major move in the latter part of the summer. The ongoing analysis points to higher lows and a potential move towards new highs as we approach the end of the summer.

Conclusion

With Bitcoin showing signs of strength and key indicators aligning, the next few weeks could be crucial for its trajectory. Traders should watch for closures above significant resistance levels and maintain an eye on the momentum indicators across various timeframes. As the market evolves, staying informed and prepared for potential moves will be essential.

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