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Popular metaverse platform The Sandbox has partnered with Jurassic World to launch a limited-time in-game event with quests, collectibles and NFT rewards to earn. Available now, players will find that the Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve area is open once again. By completing quests, players will earn Ethos Points (EP) – and by collecting 20 EP, you can become eligible for a share of the 50,000 $SAND prize pool that’s currently valued at above $12,000 USD. The prize pool will be distributed via 1,151 dinosaur eggs NFTs, with each eligible participant entered into a raffle to win one of these eggs.…

Game industry stalwart John Smedley – best known for his work on EverQuest, PlanetSide and at Amazon Games – has announced a web3 shooter titled Reaper Actual. The debut title of his brand-new studio Distinct Possibility Studios, the game is described as “an open world persistent shooter”, where players build and conquer user-owned bases for blockchain-based rewards. In the announcement, Smedley revealed that his team have raised $30.5 million USD to bring Reaper Actual to life, with the game expected to fully release in early 2026. Key Insights John Smedley has revealed Distinct Possibility Studios, and their first title: web3…

Web3 MMO Big Time have brought the holiday season to the height of summer, revealing their Christmas in July event that will run until July 28. 1.2 million $BIGTIME tokens will be up for grabs – priced at above $60,000 USD as of writing – as players craft items and compete in weekly challenges to not only fight for a share of the huge prize pool, but to also have a chance at acquiring rare, limited-edition items. The top 200 participants will earn a share of the $BIGTIME reward pool, with the overall victor taking away a whopping 50,000 $BIGTIME…

Web3 MMO EVE Frontier has opened a 10-day free trial, allowing anyone to try out the burgeoning strategy title for free until July 7. Coming three weeks after the official Founder Access launch on June 11 – which required a minimum $39.99 USD purchase – this move hopes to encourage more players to try out the game; both Web3 fans, and existing EVE Online players from the traditional gaming space. This week-long free trial coincides with the release of a brand-new tutorial that explains some of EVE Frontier’s unique systems, and guides players in how to get started in their…

The PuffGo League – the competitive scene for Fall Guys-inspired title PuffGo – has entered Season II, with a prize pool of 1 million $PFVS tokens up for grabs. Open to players at Gold rank and above that hold a Puff NFT, players can compete for a share of this $20,000+ USD prize pool until July 9. The top 100 players will not only earn a large share of this main prize pool – they will also gain access to an elite prize pool with a further 9,000 vePUFF up grabs. Season 2 comes as the game looks to recover…

Web3 trading card game Raini: The Lords of Light will be officially sunset on July 21, 2025, as developers Raini Studios refocus their efforts on a pair of brand-new titles. Buried in an X thread outlining Raini Studios’ future plans for their $RST token, the team confirmed that two new games – Lucha Throwdown and Uncaged: The Jon Jones Brawler – are set to debut soon. To concentrate on these titles – which “will drive massive revenue” – the difficult decision was made to cut Raini: The Lords of Light. All unpaid $RST rewards will be distributed ahead of the…

Popular metaverse game The Sandbox has announced a partnership with Cirque du Soleil that will headline their upcoming Alpha Season 6 release. The in-game launch – which has yet to see a confirmed date – will see two Cirque du Soleil-based experiences make their debut in The Sandbox. The first of these will be LUZIA; a celebration of Mexican culture and one of Cirque du Soleil’s most captivating stage shows since its debut in 2016. Alongside these immersive experiences, players will be able to obtain brand-new themed avatars, collectibles and assets, both directly from these experiences, and via The Sandbox…

Popular Web3 trading card game Cross The Ages have announced that Phase 2 of their Closed Playtest for Blast – a new version of their ever-popular TCG experience – is set to begin on June 25. Running until June 30, players will have the opportunity to experience a number of core gameplay changes – and could be in with a chance of winning an exclusive card for their trouble. The Cross The Ages team have stated that Phase 2 “remains focused on the heart of the experience”, but that on top of that, “new mechanics, balancing, and visual adjustments have…

Immutable-based MMO RavenQuest has revealed a new idle RPG game titled RavenIdle, with its play-to-earn Season 0 set to debut on July 4. RavenIdle will see players send their heroes on passive adventures, taking on dungeons for resources, customising your land, and trading with other cities. The RavenQuest team have confirmed a minimum prize pool of $70,000 USD for Season 0 – which can grow up to a potential pool of up to $570,000 USD depending on Battle Pass purchases. Key Insights RavenQuest has revealed a new idle RPG title; RavenIdle The game is set to launch on July 4,…

Web3 4X strategy MMO Civitas has announced an impending migration to the Immutable zkEVM, moving the game from the Ethereum Layer-1 blockchain to one of its leading Layer-2 networks. In the official announcement, Civitas claimed that moving to Immutable will allow them to “build a player-owned world that grows with its community” in a way that’s “faster, more [secure], and at a whole new scale.” As part of the migration, Civitas will integrate the Immutable Passport – the chain’s simple Web3 wallet solution – and whilst the Chosen of Civitas NFT collection will remain on Ethereum, these assets will be…