#gaming

NVIDIA, renowned for its gaming chips and recently for artificial intelligence chips, has launched a custom version of the RTX 4090 video card, targeting the Chinese market.

South Korean gaming giant Wemade has teamed up with Singaporean private investment firm Whampoa Digital in a collaborative effort to bolster the Web3 sector. The partnership entails the creation of a $100 million fund dedicated to this initiative.

Metaverse technology company Improbable has sold its gaming unit, The Multiplayer Group (MPG), to video game developer Keywords Studios for $97 million. MPG is renowned for its work on titles like Fallout 76 and Medal of Honor: Beyond and Beyond.

As per the announcement, Ubisoft and Immutable are jointly developing “an innovative gaming venture poised to unleash the full potential of Web3.”

Microsoft's gaming division (Xbox) has entered into a long-term partnership with Inworld AI to create artificial intelligence-based tools that should help speed up video game development.

Roblox has firmly dismissed rumors circulating online about the integration of Ripple (XRP) as a new payment method on its gaming platform.

DMarket, hailing from Ukraine and specializing in game skin trades, has carved a niche for itself in the NFT world. According to CryptoSlam!, marketplace raced past a trading volume of $1 million, leaving behind popular NFT collections such as Sorare, Bored Ape Yacht Club, and CryptoPunks. Additionally, CSGO skins have chalked up a hefty $216 million in secondary sales.

Xterio, the gaming Web3 platform, has revealed its decision to create an independent ecosystem following OpenSea's refusal to charge author royalties on NFT resales. This new initiative will support content creators through the launch of an NFT marketplace, exclusive tokens, a rewarding mechanism, and diverse affiliate programs. Xterio's officials have said that the launch of this marketplace is imminent, expected within the following weeks.

Folius Ventures, a venture capital company, has recently invested in the gaming studio Sleepless AI, renowned for its innovative blend of blockchain and artificial intelligence in gaming. The studio's development team is keenly focused on crafting immersive game experiences enhanced by AI companions.

Web3 gaming platform Immutable has officially introduced the Immutable Passport, a tool that streamlines the login process and automatically creates a crypto wallet for its users. Now, gamers have the convenience of using their Apple ID, Google account, or regular email address for signing in.

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.

Ethereum Foundation researcher Mario Havel acquired an old gaming console for a mere $150, all in the name of a unique experiment.

Web3 gaming platform is launching a Layer 2 blockchain testnet, Immutable zkEVM, to reduce dependence on a single network infrastructure. The platform utilizes Polygon Supernets, which facilitate the creation of application-specific blockchains.