PLUS: HYTOPIA — Comeback Loading?

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• Immutable x Polygon x Merit Circle — What’s cooking!

• Web3 Roblox is here?!

• Illuvium drops new collection

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Immutable x Polygon x Merit Circle — What’s Cooking!

Merit Circle DAO, the world's largest gaming-focused DAO, has teamed up with Immutable, a leading gaming platform, in a strategic partnership to transform the gaming industry. This collaboration aims to enhance Merit Circle's ecosystem, including the open-source blockchain network Beam and the digital asset marketplace Sphere, by leveraging Immutable's advanced technology.

Immutable's cutting-edge solutions, such as Immutable Orderbook and Immutable Passport, will be integrated into the Beam network. Previously exclusive to Avalanche, Beam is expanding its reach to Immutable zkEVM on Polygon, a scaling solution that simplifies game development complexities and prioritizes the overall player experience.

The partnership focuses on boosting revenue and liquidity for gaming studios and content creators by enabling the sharing of in-game digital asset orders across top marketplaces. Merit Circle DAO, with over $100M+ in assets, is poised to explore investment opportunities in games or studios building on Immutable.

As the collaboration evolves, it promises to contribute to overcoming challenges in mainstream blockchain adoption within the gaming industry. Keep an eye out for the continued development of Sphere and the innovative impact of the Immutable, Polygon, and Merit Circle partnership in the gaming world.

Web3 Roblox Is Here?!

Hytopia, formerly known as NFT Worlds, is rewriting the gaming narrative by bringing a Minecraft-like voxel experience to the blockchain. After a pivot following Microsoft's ban on NFTs, Hytopia now offers a voxel universe inspired by Minecraft, introducing a player-driven web3 economy.

The Hytopia Worlds collection, launched in October 2021, features free minting and supports content creators with a flexible fee structure. In a bid to prioritize quality, Hytopia's scarcity model aims to enhance the value of digital real estate.

The Hytopia token ($TOPIA) acts as the global marketplace currency and governance token, fostering efficient transactions within the ecosystem. Notably, Hytopia has transitioned to a dual token model, allowing casual players to enter via a less volatile environment.

The project is backed by the Hytopia Foundation, a non-profit entity entrusted with 24% of the supply, focused on fostering the growth of the Hytopia Chain. MetaFab, an open-source solution, simplifies blockchain integration for games, garnering substantial usage.

Despite initial challenges, Hytopia has showcased resilience and innovation. The alpha, launched in Q4 2023, provides a glimpse into their groundbreaking platform. With a transparent approach and the ability to adapt, Hytopia is on track to challenge industry giants and redefine the gaming landscape. Keep an eye on this project as it unfolds its unique gaming experience.

Illuvium Drops New Collection

Team Liquid and Illuvium are teaming up for a legendary collaboration! Team Liquid, the esports powerhouse since 2000, and Illuvium, the pioneers of the 'Play and Own' mantra, are joining forces to redefine gaming. With over $47M in prize cash and a global fan base, Team Liquid's excellence meets Illuvium's innovation.

So, why is this collaboration a big deal? Well, Illuvium brings strategic depth, exploration, and asset ownership to the table, aligning perfectly with Team Liquid's ethos.

But that's not all. Illuvium is dropping the limited-edition Illuvitar Collection on December 12th! Featuring Team Liquid-branded Illuvitars with custom accessories, there are 108 unique combinations up for grabs.

And for the D1SK, you get a Team Liquid Branded D1SK with a Collectors Edition Pre-Bonded Illuvitar, a Rare Illuvitar from Wave Two, and three Accessories to customize your future PFP immediately!

This collaboration isn't a one-off; more exciting things are in the pipeline, from Team Liquid content creators streaming Illuvium to a co-hosted esports tournament. The countdown is on, gamers – December 12th, mark your calendars!

Game Updates

• Animoca Brands raised a second tranche funding of $11.88 million from investors including Polygon Ventures, OKX Ventures, Foresight Ventures, and Dapper Labs.

• Nine Chronicles announced their fully on-chain game hit 200K downloads on Google Play store.

• Argus Labs launched a reboot version of Dark Forest called Dark Frontier, a fully on-chain MMORTS.

• SHRAPNEL announced collaboration with Inspect as ecosystem partners.

• Animalia Games announced 18th December as the mint date for the Tundra Titans NFT collection.

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