ChainCatcher news, Hamster Kombat announced on the X platform that Season 2 will start with three games, which will form the foundation of the HamsterVerse. All HamsterVerse games will use the HMSTR token, which is currently in closed beta testing. Community members are expected to be invited to participate in the testing, with a reward pool of 3000 USDT.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by GlobeNewswire, the MultiversX Foundation has announced the launch of a $1.5 million annual grant program "Growth Games," aimed at supporting innovation in key verticals of the crypto industry such as DeFi, AI infrastructure, and education. This includes an annual allocation of $500,000 to support more than 5 innovative projects in the xLaunchpad and joint incubation programs.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Web3 game company Immortal Games has announced the launch of a $2 million investment fund to attract game guilds and Web3 game projects to join its on-chain esports tournament platform, Coliseum.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, [Immortal Game](https://www.rootdata.com/zh/Projects/detail/Immortal Game?k=MTc0MQ== "Next Generation Chess Platform") is the next-generation chess platform that transforms chess into a Web3 game with NFTs. The Web3 game startup Immortal Games completed a $12.2 million Series A funding round in September 2022, led by TCG Crypto, with participation from institutions and investors such as Cassius, Greenfield One, Sparkle Ventures, Kraken Ventures, and Spice Capital.

ChainCatcher news, according to Blockchaingamer, starting from December 18 (Wednesday), Ubisoft's Web3 shooting game "Captain Laserhawk The G.A.M.E." will be open to players holding Niji Warrior IDs. As an extension of its Netflix series "Captain Laserhawk: Blood Dragon Remix," the game is a multiplayer top-down shooter. A notable feature is the game's community-driven governance, allowing users to influence the storyline, thus leveraging Aleph.im's decentralized cross-chain technology to provide dynamic NFTs that evolve with player interactions. Before the game's launch, "Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E." introduced Niji Warrior IDs, a set of 10,000 NFT collectibles available for free on Arbitrum.As players progress, these Niji Warrior IDs will continuously evolve to showcase achievements, unlock customization options, governance rights, and other benefits. "Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E." will be deployed on the Arbitrum L2 blockchain and will also integrate Sequence's wallet solution to provide a seamless registration experience.

ChainCatcher message, the first phase of the public beta for the full-chain AI match-3 game Crypto Rumble has officially launched on the Linea mainnet. Players can participate in the public beta to experience a variety of gameplay, including brand new NFT hero cards, PvP battles, and a decentralized combat system, and win rich rewards. The game features prizes such as NFT cards, tokens, stablecoins, and exclusive items. All players participating in the public beta will also receive limited-time rewards and exclusive badges.It is reported that this public beta is only open to 1,000 early bird players who have a whitelist, with a prize pool of up to $50,000, along with additional rewards from several memecoin and NFT projects on the Linea chain. This public beta will test the stability of the game and provide feedback for future version optimizations. Crypto Rumble is the first full-chain match-3 game that combines AI and ZK, aiming to provide a fair and exciting combat experience through innovative AI Agents and ZK verification mechanisms.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 industry research and analysis platform Web3Caff Research recently released an in-depth report on the multi-chain game ecosystem Treasure.Web3Caff Research researcher Wayne pointed out in the report that the Treasure ecosystem, which has attracted multiple games such as Calamity, Wanderers, Unchained, and Synergy Land, announced plans to establish its own Layer2 application chain in February 2024. Ultimately, Treasure DAO decided to adopt Arbitrum Orbit technology and proposed the concept of "Infinity Chains" in its white paper, aiming to make Treasure Chain the core of numerous game Layer3s. Subsequently, the Ruby testnet went live in April. However, by September, Treasure DAO decided to abandon Arbitrum Orbit and instead migrate to the ZKsync-based Elastic Chain, officially launching the mainnet on December 11. After the launch, it is expected that over $200 million in ecosystem-related assets will be affected, attracting widespread attention.The report further pointed out that from NFTs to the multi-chain game ecosystem, Treasure's exploration in the Web3 gaming field continues to advance, especially after its decision to build a Layer2 application chain and propose the concept of "Infinity Chains." Treasure is gradually moving towards its initial long-term goals. The decision to build the application chain based on Arbitrum Orbit and then shift to the ZKsync Elastic Chain also demonstrates Treasure's commitment to providing a higher-performance, lower-cost, and superior cross-chain capability technology foundation. However, Treasure also faces challenges such as technological homogenization, liquidity issues, and the test of BD capabilities, and resolving these issues will directly impact the healthy development of the ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, ZK game data verification layer Zypher Network announced a partnership with the Galxe platform to launch a brand new Zytron Game Carnival event. Through this event, players will have the opportunity to win generous rewards including game assets, stablecoins, and Zypher loyalty points through various methods such as cross-chain bridging, gaming experiences, and staking.Zypher loyalty points will record the extent of user interaction with the zk game ecosystem, social media, and community participation. The points can be redeemed for future Zypher token airdrop rewards, providing players with more incentives and returns.The Zypher operations team stated that the event will continue until around the Zypher Network TGE, aiming to attract more players to join Zytron through multiple reward mechanisms and experience zero Gas zk games. At the same time, the event also provides developers with the opportunity to understand and develop zk games, allowing players, developers, and miners to earn rewards under multiple models such as Play to Earn, Develop to Earn, and zkMining to Earn, promoting the rapid development of the zk game ecosystem.Zypher Network, as the first project to combine zk technology with AI technology, is committed to building a universal data verification layer, focusing on the security and verification of game assets. Through ZK-Proof mining incentives, Zypher ensures data privacy protection and credibility, enabling Web 2.0 games to seamlessly migrate to the blockchain ecosystem. Its modular zero-knowledge proof technology and server abstraction architecture support the public verification of each game asset state, ensuring a high-quality experience for players in the game and enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of game deployment.

According to ChainCatcher, data from GMGN shows that the AI gaming project Freysa AI (FAI) has a market capitalization exceeding 100 million USD, with the token currently priced at 0.0133 USD, marking a 24-hour increase of 55.4%, setting a new historical high.Previous news reported that on November 30, in the adversarial agent game Freysa, a participant successfully persuaded an AI robot to transfer over 47,000 USD from the prize pool. It is claimed that Freysa is an autonomous AI robot responsible for guarding the prize pool. The game requires participants to write a message to persuade the robot to transfer funds. Each message incurs a fee, part of which is added to the prize pool—ultimately, through the efforts of 195 participants, the prize pool grew to 47,000 USD. Musk had retweeted this news.

ChainCatcher news, Web3 game studio Big Time Studios announced the establishment of a $150 million Open Loot fund to promote the development of Web3 games on the Open Loot platform.Open Loot is an end-to-end solution for Web3 games, and the fund will provide financial support and consulting to game developers, as well as strategic guidance in areas such as game economy design, sales strategies, market optimization, marketing, and community building.

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.