It's tough to keep tabs on the ever-changing crypto gaming space, thanks to the constant flow of news: everything from big game launches and fun degen experiments to token price swings and occasional project collapses. It's a lot to follow.
Luckily, we're plugged in at Decrypt's GG. We cover the biggest happenings throughout the week, and then this weekly roundup provides a quick way to catch up, as well as find a bunch of other little bits of news from throughout the week.
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Dogecoin gaming explosion: PlaysOut plans to release approximately 15 Dogecoin-themed mini-games throughout the rest of 2025, with the first launching in August. These hypercasual games will be playable through the MyDoge wallet and PlaysOut mobile app, utilizing the DogeOS application layer built on Dogecoin's blockchain.
Dogecoin will see a slew of hypercasual mini-games released throughout the rests of the year via the DogeOS application layer, utilizing the DOGE network for the games’ reward system and more.
Published by PlaysOut, approximately 15 Doge-themed games spanning various genres will be rolled out by the end of the year, with the first title expected in August. These casual mini-games will be playable via the MyDoge wallet and PlaysOut mobile app, with the hope that the games will find their way onto...
The games will feature DOGE token rewards through leaderboards, quests, and competitions, while in-game items will be tradable as Dogecoin NFTs (aka Doginals). Spanning various genres from life simulators to puzzle games, they're designed to be easily accessible and create real-world utility for Dogecoin beyond just holding the token.
PlaysOut, which adapts successful Chinese WeChat games for Western markets, is also pursuing licensing deals to incorporate global intellectual property into the Dogecoin gaming ecosystem. The company aims to showcase meaningful use cases for the meme coin while boosting Doge culture in the process.
Dogecoin surged back into the spotlight recently, hitting a three-year high price in December amid a broader crypto market spike, not to mention continued promotion from Elon Musk, who until recently drove a government agency called the Department of Government Efficiency—yes, the DOGE.
The original meme coin is all about vibes, and if you’re looking to bring more of that goofy fun into your life, then you can find Dogecoin and the meme dog’s likeness in several games.
From a Fortnite-like battl...
FIFA Rivals launches: FIFA Rivals, a mobile blockchain soccer game from Mythical Games, launched Thursday on iOS and Android. The studio believes FIFA Rivals could be 20 times bigger than NFL Rivals, which has attracted seven million players, citing soccer's massive global audience of roughly five billion fans along with other factors.
FIFA Rivals launched across iOS and Android on Thursday, and developer Mythical Games believes that the mobile blockchain game could make a massively larger impact than its earlier American football game, NFL Rivals.
The licensed mobile soccer game is rolling out with a multi-year licensing agreement with giant sportswear brand Adidas. As a result, the game will feature Adidas-sponsored athletes, including Lionel Messi—widely considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time—along with c...
The game features a multi-year licensing deal with Adidas, spanning collectible gear and sponsored athletes like Lionel Messi. Built on the Mythos blockchain, FIFA Rivals allows players to trade in-game assets freely. Mythical Games has secured a FIFA contract spanning multiple World Cups ahead, and plans to add AI sports agents, esports competitions, and new game modes throughout the year.
ICYMI
GameStop shares plummeted on Thursday after the video game retailer announced that it would offer investors $1.75 billion worth of convertible senior notes, a form of corporate debt that Bitcoin-buying firms like Strategy have tapped to accumulate the asset.
The Grapevine, Texas-based firm’s stock price had dropped 22% to $22.12, as of noon Eastern Time, according to Yahoo Finance. GameStop shares changed hands around $25.40 in late March, when the company said that it could start leveraging Bit...
Weekend reads
Spending $300 million on a game is one way to set that game on the road to success; ultra-detailed, immersive games like Assassin's Creed Shadows and next year's Grand Theft Auto 6 appeal to gamers looking for a cutting edge experience.
But $300 million doesn't promise you a good game—just a big one. We're not even six full months into 2025, and indie developers can't stop dropping great games on us, from genuine all-timers to zeitgeist-catching games that we all can't resist picking up and chec...
It’s been over four years since the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, a pair of game consoles that offer different performance and price options for players. But Microsoft is already thinking about the next big thing in Xbox land.
Unsurprisingly, a next-generation Xbox is already in development, But what is surprising is that we’ve already heard official details on how Microsoft plans to position it, thanks to documents that were accidentally shared publicly in the FTC’s case again...
The SuiPlay0X1 is a crypto-fueled handheld console set to ship this summer, attempting to rival the Steam Deck by supporting not only traditional PC games but also blockchain experiences.
At Token2049 in Dubai, we got our hands on the portable console for a brief preview of the soon-to-launch device. Purely as a gaming device, it appears solidly crafted with great specs and an impressive screen—but where it really sets itself apart is, of course, by using crypto.
When you first pick up the devic...
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