#games

In an interview with The Block, Notcoin’s Sasha Plotinov estimated that the cost to acquire a new user through Telegram’s Mini Apps might be less than $1.

Treasure DAO, which is set to launch its own gaming network, is considering migrating to the Layer 2 blockchain ZKsync instead of Arbitrum, citing a more suitable infrastructure for decentralized games. A vote is scheduled for September 17 to allow users time to discuss the proposal.

South Korean prosecutors have launched an investigation into Wemade, a developer of Web3 games with a market capitalization exceeding $1 billion. The company is suspected of failing to register officially as a virtual asset service provider, thereby allegedly violating local laws and gaining unfair profits over an extended period.

The Ninjalerts project has successfully inscribed a Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) emulator into the Bitcoin network. This innovative move allows users to play games directly in their browsers using Ordinals explorers or marketplaces.

In an initiative mirroring some English clubs, Scottish football clubs are contemplating deploying artificial intelligence to identify fans who use pyrotechnics at games.

Robby Yung, the CEO of Animoca Brands, has revealed that due to a shortage of capital, investors in the realm of Web3 games have become increasingly demanding when it comes to new projects. They now expect to witness substantial progress at the early stages of development.

Ben Adams, co-founder of Illyriad Games, proposed an initiative to speed up the Ethereum blockchain. His proposal, submitted as Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) #8931, recommends reducing Ethereum's slot time* from 12 seconds to 8 seconds.

The non-profit foundation DFINITY has rolled out a GDPR-compatible subnet on the Internet Computer (ICP) protocol. This development allows for the creation of decentralized apps and games that are in full compliance with European regulatory standards.

RockStar Games has just released the long-awaited trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), coming more than a decade after its last installment. The trailer reveals the action taking place in the iconic Vice City, mirroring Miami, and introduces a new protagonist, Lucia.

Microsoft's newly announced AI tools for crafting dialogues and quests in games have sparked controversy in the gaming community. Concerns arise about potential declines in game quality, while voice actors fear job loss and view such automation as a threat to nurturing new talent.

An old study examining the performance of 18,000 regular gamblers in casino games found that only 13% were profitable over a two-year period. The results were even starker for day traders, where less than 1% consistently generated a positive return over the same period.