The crypto gaming space is ever expanding, and with prominent games releasing, token airdrops piling up, and the constant shifting of the markets around them all, it’s a lot to take in.
Luckily, we’re all over it here at Decrypt’s GG. And if you’re looking to keep tabs on the latest happenings around crypto video games, this weekly roundup gives you a quick overview of the biggest stories we covered over the past week, along with a smattering of other interesting tidbits from around the space.
Top stories
Symbiogenesis on Soneium: Square Enix is expanding its blockchain game Symbiogenesis from Polygon to Soneium, Sony’s Ethereum layer-2 network. This move connects Symbiogenesis with two other Soneium games: Sleepagotchi and Evermoon. Players who complete quests in Symbiogenesis by May 31 will earn NFT collectibles providing benefits across all three games.
Soneium was developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a joint venture between Sony Group Corporation and Startale Group. While not a direct collaboration between Square Enix and Sony, the companies share a long history dating back to Final Fantasy VII’s PlayStation debut in 1997.
Symbiogenesis is still scheduled to conclude its final season of content in July.
Adidas and Xociety: Apparel giant Adidas is collaborating with Sui-based game Xociety to release 2,600 limited edition NFT mystery boxes priced at $129 each. Launching May 16 through May 23 on Tradeport, these boxes contain Adidas-branded virtual clothing and accessories for player avatars in the “pop shooter” game.
The NFTs feature varying rarity tiers, with First tier boxes including all eight Adidas skin sets while Uncommon boxes contain three sets. Each includes tops, bottoms, and sneakers for digital avatars, plus XCS tokens representing shares in Xociety.
Xociety will hold its next playtest on May 15 via the Epic Games Store. The move marks Adidas’ continued presence in blockchain since its 2021 Bored Ape Yacht Club collaboration.
Coinbase sponsors League esports: Coinbase has become the exclusive crypto exchange and blockchain partner for Riot Games’ League of Legends and Valorant global esports events in a new multi-year deal. The partnership launches at June’s Valorant Masters in Toronto and will feature broadcast integrations like the “Econ Report” for Valorant and “Gold Grind” for League of Legends, analyzing in-game currency strategies.
The collaboration includes viewer rewards, promotional trips to competitions, and plans to enhance fan experiences through Web3 technology. While financial terms weren’t disclosed, this deal fills the void left when Riot’s previous crypto sponsor FTX collapsed in 2022 after signing what was reportedly a $100 million, seven-year agreement.
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