ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, MEXC will launch Pentagon Games (PEN) in the innovation zone and open the PEN/USDT trading pair. Trading for PEN/USDT will start on December 16 at 14:00 (UTC).Pentagon Games is building a multi-chain entertainment hub powered by the zkEVM-based Pentagon Chain, offering secure, immersive, AI-driven 3D experiences that combine brands and IP with Web3 technology, promoting mass adoption and cross-chain interoperability.

ChainCatcher news, the studio Neon Machine of the shooting game Shrapnel has appointed Ken Rosman as the new CEO. Ken Rosman has 20 years of experience in the video game industry and has been responsible for the development of well-known games such as Halo Wars and Sunset Overdrive in Microsoft's Xbox division.Rosman will lead Shrapnel to successfully complete the preparations for the full launch.

ChainCathcer news, Treasure DAO announced on X that its ZKsync-based game L2 blockchain is now live. Treasure's MAGIC token is used for its gas fees, and the Treasure rollup is supported and maintained by Matter Labs, the developers behind ZKsync. As part of the mainnet launch, the player-facing universal account and wallet system, Treasure Connect, is also officially live, while developers can use the Treasure SDK, which supports platforms like Unity, Unreal, and Godot, to get their games up and running. Another featured function is the game exchange, ------ a decentralized token exchange for Treasure powered by Magicswap v2, allowing game developers to integrate token swaps and other DeFi foundational features into their user experience.

ChainCatcher news, Pentagon Games' token PEN IDO sold out in 1 minute, and the second Token Generation Event (TGE) has officially concluded.PEN will empower players, developers, and studios, driving innovation in the Web3 gaming industry. From seamless interactions to ecological governance, PEN is unlocking the possibilities of the Pentagon ecosystem. Additionally, the next TGE date is set for December 16.It is reported that Pentagon Games is disrupting traditional entertainment methods, dedicated to creating an immersive next-generation digital experience interactive platform for global users that integrates exploration, play, and ownership. Whether through computers, mobile devices, or VR devices, users can fully access a 3D digital world supported by advanced AI and blockchain technology, where creativity is sparked, interactions are built, and meaningful social scenarios are experienced.

ChainCatcher message, powered by Blast, the decentralized trading card game Fantasy announces the completion of a $4.25 million seed round financing, led by Dragonfly, with participation from Manifold Ventures. The new funds will be used to improve the Fantasy product.

ChainCatcher news, according to TechCrunch, OpenAI's new video generation AI model Sora has been found to allegedly use game content from titles such as Super Mario and Call of Duty, as well as Twitch streamer likenesses for training. Legal experts warn that this could involve multiple copyright disputes.Experts point out that game videos typically contain multiple layers of copyright, including the copyrights of game developers, unique content generated by players, and user-created maps. Unauthorized use of such content to train AI models may be considered infringement, and even if AI companies claim fair use, users who publish or use the generated copyrighted content may still face legal risks.Additionally, the output content involving trademark or right of publicity issues may also increase legal challenges.

Chaincatcher news, the latest report from the on-chain game and AI Agent ecosystem Blade Games shows that its monthly game system revenue has reached 300,000 USD equivalent in ETH, with on-chain active addresses exceeding 200,000.According to the Blade Games roadmap, the project plans to have its TGE soon, and the white paper will be released shortly.

ChainCatcher news, the Arbitrum Foundation and Ubisoft have announced that a Web3 shooting game, Captain Laserhawk: The GAME, will debut on December 18. To prepare for the game's release, the two teams have collaborated with Magic Eden to launch the Niji Warrior series of NFTs for the game, which are now available for free minting. This dynamic NFT grants exclusive game privileges, including early access rights, and empowers players to influence game development.Captain Laserhawk: The GAME is a competitive multiplayer shooting game set in the dystopian world of Eden, inspired by the Netflix series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coin Edition, the Web3 data tracking platform DappRadar reports that there has been significant growth in the blockchain gaming sector in November 2024, which occupies 28.2% of the market share, with an average daily active wallet (dUAW) of 6.8 million, an increase of 16% compared to October's dUAW.Among them, blockchain networks such as opBNB, Matchain, Ronin, Nebula, and Near Protocol are relatively active, while other ecosystems include Aptos, Immutable zkEVM, Polygon, Base, and Kaia.opBNB leads the Web3 gaming sector with 2.08 million dUAW, with well-known projects like Gomble Games and Seraph, and the user base of the blockchain network has increased by 17% month-on-month.

According to ChainCatcher news, the Layer1 network AirDAO has released its roadmap proposal for 2025, aiming to drive the highest historical user engagement and liquidity inflow, making AirDAO more accessible to ordinary users. Specific measures include:The AirDAO wallet and mobile application have been launched on the Apple Store and Google Play Store.The AirDAO core team proposed to build products to enhance user engagement and experience, which will include token generation and a Meme coin Launchpad.AirDAO plans to launch a flagship Web3 game called Moolah in 2025.AirDAO is in the early development of a real-world DePIN interactive application aimed at ordinary users globally, featuring crypto rewards and incentives, with the proposed application potentially launching in the third or fourth quarter of 2025.In 2025, AirDAO will bring a series of DeFi improvements to the existing Star Fleet product suite.

ChainCatcher news, according to the latest analysis report from ChainPlay and Storible, the GameFi industry is showing a high failure rate and short lifecycle in 2024, with approximately 93% of projects considered failures, and token prices averaging a 95% drop from historical highs, with an average project lifespan of only 4 months.Despite this, some venture capitalists like Alameda Research achieved returns as high as 713.15%, but 58% of investors also faced significant losses. The total financing for GameFi in 2024 reached $859 million, a year-on-year decrease but with a 44% increase in financing rounds compared to last year, reflecting investors' increased focus on high-potential projects.The report states that the GameFi industry needs to shift from speculative frenzy to sustainable development, aiming for long-term success by extending project lifecycles and building value-driven ecosystems.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 game platform Portal has launched a cross-chain crypto game center and wallet. The Portal Wallet supports 20 Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains, including game chains like Immutable, Ronin, and Xai, as well as Ethereum itself and general scaling networks like Arbitrum and Base. This wallet aims to help address interoperability issues between chains.