Gaming Connect

01/07/2024

Pentagon Games, a pioneering gaming publisher integrating XR Metaverse with Deep Learning and Web3, won the prestigious Pegasus Startup World Cup Competition at the World Blockchain Summit in Dubai. This victory positions them for the Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they will compete against over 50 top-tier startups globally. Pentagon Games, funded by notable investors like NFX and Binance Labs, aims to revolutionize gaming by combining blockchain, AI, AR, and VR to create immersive and interactive experiences.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / ACCESSWIRE / June 28, 2024 / Pentagon Games, a new gaming publisher powering XR Metaverse through Deep Learning and Web 3, was crowned the winner at the prestigious Pegasus Startup World Cup Competition held during the World Blockchain Summit in Dubai. This victory prop...

01/07/2024

Reimagining Overwatch in the 2000s: A Nostalgic Concept
https://gamingconnect.co/reimagining-overwatch-in-the-2000s

28/06/2024

Dublin-based fintech company LinQ has raised $2.3 million in seed funding to help mobile publishers enter the real-money gaming sector. LinQ offers services like publishing, operations, and compliance, and claims to publish real-money titles within four weeks of a deal.

Fintech company and platform LinQ has raised $2.3 million in funding to support mobile game publishers looking to move into the real money gaming sector.

28/06/2024

Roblox is developing "4D generative AI" to enable players to create interactive characters and objects. These tools will make 3D objects more dynamic using generative AI text or voice prompts, enhancing interactivity in games. The company plans to leverage internal research, university collaborations, and community partnerships to innovate and refine these tools.

Roblox is working towards providing players the ability to create characters and objects with "4D generative AI". In a …

27/06/2024

Tencent and Nexon's Dungeon & Fighter Mobile earned over $270 million in its first month in China, topping Apple's App Store charts for downloads and revenue. The game, which outperformed Tencent's Honor of Kings, had its Chinese release delayed due to government restrictions.

Tencent and Nexon's latest release Dungeon & Fighter Mobile exceeded $270 million during its first month of release in …

27/06/2024

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Fans' Mega Evolution Ideas
https://gamingconnect.co/pokemon-legends-za-fans-mega-evolution-ideas

26/06/2024

Elden Ring's New Weapon Types Provides Players with the Option to Engage in Anime Combat
https://gamingconnect.co/elden-rings-new-weapon-types-provides-players-with-the-option-to-engage-in-anime-combat

26/06/2024

Slay Receives $5M in Funding to Develop Artificially Intelligent Pengu Virtual Pets Game Platform
https://gamingconnect.co/slay-receives-5m-in-funding

25/06/2024

Digital educator Brainspark Games has raised £1.4 million from angel investors and Innovate UK grants to support technology, production, and sales development. The funding, led by industry veterans from FOV Ventures and The Games Angels, will aid the studio in expanding its operations. Founded in 2019, Brainspark Games develops educational mobile games that align with the UK's national curriculum for children aged seven to thirteen.

Digital educator Brainspark Games has raised £1.4 million from a combined angel investment and grants from Innovate UK.…

25/06/2024

Keplerth: A New Sandbox Role-Playing Game Added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
https://gamingconnect.co/keplerth-sandbox-role-playing-game

24/06/2024

Nezuko from Demon Slayer Now Has Her Own Pokemon Team
https://gamingconnect.co/nezuko-demon-slayer-pokemon-team

24/06/2024

Farworld Labs raised $1.75 million to launch its decentralized Farcade platform, enabling developers to build Web3 games integrated with onchain social media. The funding, co-led by Lemniscap and Variant, will support upcoming releases and the development of the platform, which allows seamless gameplay within social feeds on Farcaster.

Farworld Labs raised $1.75 million to roll out its decentralized Farcade platform for developers to build Web3 games.

18/06/2024

Web3 gaming is rapidly transforming player economies and redefining ownership of in-game assets, with Altura leading this revolution through a $1 million gaming grant fund. This fund, offering $50,000 monthly, aims to support and invest in game developers, enabling them to bring innovative projects to life with seamless Web3 integration through robust API and SDK tools.

Altura’s $1M grant fund revolutionizes Web3 gaming, offering developers $50K/month to create groundbreaking projects.

17/06/2024

Pokemon GO Hints at Potential Additions of Galarian Pokemon
https://gamingconnect.co/pokemon-go-hints-galarian-pokemon

17/06/2024

PlayStation 5 to Integrate Discord Voice Chats
https://gamingconnect.co/playstation-5-integrate-discord-voice-chats

14/06/2024

Pixelverse, a blockchain-based play-to-earn platform, has successfully closed a $5.5 million funding round with backing from top crypto and gaming investors like Delphi Ventures and Merit Circle. The funds will enhance development, support global expansion, and boost marketing to grow Pixelverse's user base, which already includes 15 million users and 5 million daily active users in its first month. The platform, known for its cyberpunk universe with elements of exploration, crafting, and combat, aims to attract over 100 million traditional gamers and continues to innovate with new features and renowned collaborators.

Pixelverse announced the successful closing of a $5.5 million funding round from top crypto and gaming VCs.

14/06/2024

Utrecht-based WEB3 gaming startup D-Drops has secured €500K in pre-seed funding led by ROM Utrecht, making it the first Dutch government-backed crypto startup. The funds will support the launch of their location-based treasure-hunting game, which goes live on June 15th, encouraging players to explore their cities for real-world rewards.

Utrecht-based D-Drops, a WEB3 gaming startup, recently announced that it has secured €500K in pre-seed funding led by ROM Utrecht, becoming the first Dutch

13/06/2024

Astrocade AI secured $12 million in seed funding from prominent investors, including AME Cloud Ventures, Nvidia Ventures, and several tech veterans, to develop its AI-based social gaming platform for casual games. Founded in 2022, Astrocade uses generative AI to let users create interactive games through natural language prompts.

Astrocade AI announced a $12 million seed funding round for its AI-based social gaming platform for casual games.

13/06/2024

Pokemon GO Player Captures Rare Shnundo Goomy Character
https://gamingconnect.co/rare-shnundo-goomy-pokemon-go

12/06/2024

Oslo-based Sloyd Secures €3 Million for 3D Design Revolution
https://gamingconnect.co/sloyd-secures-3-million-for-3d-design-revolution

12/06/2024

Majestic Castle Base in Valheim Destroyed After Ashlands Update
https://gamingconnect.co/majestic-castle-base-valheim

11/06/2024

Sony Unveils PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter: Release Date & Price Confirmed
https://gamingconnect.co/playstation-vr2-pc-adapter

11/06/2024

Juicy Button Games Raises $3M from The Games Fund and More
https://gamingconnect.co/juicy-games-raises-3m

31/05/2024

Supercell, the developer of Clash of Clans, has launched its first title in over five years, Squad Busters, merging characters from its previous games. Despite industry challenges, with declining sales and layoffs, Supercell aims to innovate and take risks to revitalize the market.

Clash of Clans developer, Supercell, has released its first title in five years despite the industry seeing a slowdown.

31/05/2024

KuCoin Ventures has invested in FantaGoal, a web3 game merging football tournaments, fantasy sports, and AI, set to launch this summer. FantaGoal aims to build a comprehensive football ecosystem through partnerships, offering a custody wallet solution for transitioning traditional football fans to web3 gaming. This collaboration is strategic, with KuCoin Ventures providing industry insights for FantaGoal's growth while integrating FantaGoal's innovative gaming solutions into KuCoin's ecosystem, focusing on user engagement, web2 to web3 integration, and new economic models within the game.

KuCoin Ventures has announced its recent investment in FantaGoal—a new web3 game set to launch this summer—to further advance web3 gaming.

30/05/2024

Param Labs has announced a collaboration with Pixelverse to integrate Pixelverse's IP into its upcoming shooter game, Kiraverse, enhancing the game's story and universe. This partnership will reward early backers with tokens through game asset rewards, moving away from traditional airdrop models, and aims to build an active Web3 gaming community. By leveraging each other's user bases and strengths, Param Labs and Pixelverse aim to boost player engagement and provide a richer gaming experience for their combined audiences.

Param Labs and Pixelverse collaborate to merge IPs and improve the Web3 game Kiraverse.

30/05/2024

Toronto-based Sinn Studio has raised $2.5 million in a funding round led by Hartmann Capital to develop its next real-time PvP VR combat game.

Toronto-based Sinn Studio has raised $2.5 million in a funding round led by Hartmann Capital.The funds will go towards …

29/05/2024

Mobile games company Dream Games has exceeded $3 billion in user spending, with almost all its revenue generated from the tile-matching game Royal Match.

Mobile games company Dream Games has surpassed $3 billion in user spending with nearly 100% of its revenue coming from tile-matching game Royal Match. That's according to  AppMagic’s la...

29/05/2024

Doom: The Dark Ages Unveiling at Xbox Games Showcase
https://gamingconnect.co/doom-dark-ages-unveiling-xbox-showcase

28/05/2024

Find Satoshi Lab has launched Stepn Go, the third installment in its web3 game series, focused on move-to-earn mechanics. This revamped version introduces social elements like 'The Haus,' where players can lend their NFT Sneakers to others. Stepn Go incentivizes physical movement to earn rewards, utilizing the Go Game Token ($GGT) and featuring a PvP leaderboard system for competitive play.

Find Satoshi Lab launches its third title, Stepn Go, a revamped version of its first move-to-earn game with new and improved social features.