Tag: gaming

MapleStory NFTs: Web3's Future or Just Another Gen Z Hype Train?

MapleStory NFTs: Web3's Future or Just Another Gen Z Hype Train?

Nexon’s not just testing the waters – it’s jumping into the deep end – with MapleStory Universe. 800,000 MSU Scrolls minted? That's a lot of digital ink. Is this the beginning of the gaming revolution on Web3? Or is it another cynical cash grab to milk nostalgic gamers for every...

800K MapleStory NFTs: Smart Diversification or Risky Gamble for Nexon?

800K MapleStory NFTs: Smart Diversification or Risky Gamble for Nexon?

Nexon’s long anticipated jump into the world of NFTs with MapleStory Universe is a huge gamble. Eight hundred thousand NFTs minted. That's… a lot. The rate at which those MSU Scrolls went – 100,000 in less than 8 hours? That screams hype. Hype doesn't always equal success. Is Nexon actually...

MapleStory Universe NFTs EXPLODE: 800K Minted! What's Next?

MapleStory Universe NFTs EXPLODE: 800K Minted! What's Next?

MapleStory, a title that has become a household name known for its addictive gameplay and nostalgic experience, is making the jump in the NFT space with MapleStory Universe. The initial response? Explosive. More than 800,000 of these NFTs have already been minted, marking an unprecedented surge of demand. More importantly,...

MapleStory Universe Surpasses 800,000 NFT Mints Ahead of MapleStory N Launch

MapleStory Universe Surpasses 800,000 NFT Mints Ahead of MapleStory N Launch

There’s a lot of excitement and momentum behind MapleStory Universe (MSU), from Nexon, in part because it recently surpassed 800k NFTs minted. The public MSU Scroll NFT mint started on May 6th and immediately made waves. In fact, only in the first eight hours 100,000 NFTs were already minted and...

Adidas Enters Web3 Gaming with Xociety Collaboration on Sui

Adidas Enters Web3 Gaming with Xociety Collaboration on Sui

Xociety, a shooter-style Web3 game developed on the SuiNetwork, has made waves recently with an announcement of their partnership with Adidas. The collaboration will bring branded virtual fashion to Xociety gamers via a special limited edition of mystery boxes. With this move, Adidas is making a huge play into the...

NFT Gaming's Dirty Secret: Exploitation Hidden Behind 'Play-to-Earn'

NFT Gaming's Dirty Secret: Exploitation Hidden Behind 'Play-to-Earn'

Let’s break this down a bit — the promise of “Play-to-Earn” (P2E) NFT games sounds utopian, right? Now picture being able to make it your career, playing and getting paid. But underneath the shiny veneer of digital ownership and blockchain innovation lies a deeply troubling reality: the exploitation of a...

NFT Gaming's Future: A Calculated Risk or a Boomer's Folly?

NFT Gaming's Future: A Calculated Risk or a Boomer's Folly?

I’ve been around enough of ’em to beamed across our history. From the dot-com bubble to the housing crisis, I’ve learned one thing: hype rarely equals reality. And frankly, the NFT gaming space is currently filled with more hype than a 90s boy band reunion tour.The kids are all hyped...

NFTs in Gaming: Revolution or Risky Business?

NFTs in Gaming: Revolution or Risky Business?

NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are revolutionizing the concept of digital ownership in video games. These rare digital collectibles are transforming the ways that players deal, trade, and value items in games. Blockchain innovation provides gamers the means to absolutely have their electronic belongings. They can buy, sell or trade these digital...

NFTs in Gaming Reshape Digital Ownership and Spark Debate

NFTs in Gaming Reshape Digital Ownership and Spark Debate

NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, are revolutionizing the concept of digital ownership, impacting various industries, and the gaming world is no exception. These unique digital assets, underpinned by blockchain technology, are transforming how players interact with games, own in-game items, and even earn a living. NFTs have provided exciting opportunities to...

Sui's TVL Skyrockets as Bridge Launch Fuels DeFi and Gaming Growth

Sui's TVL Skyrockets as Bridge Launch Fuels DeFi and Gaming Growth

Sui, a new, entirely different Layer-1 blockchain focused on scalability, is seeing considerable growth and adoption. This increase is driven by the introduction of its mainnet bridge and growing dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions and play-to-earn (P2E) gaming. The platform’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has shot up to $1.8...