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GameStop Preps War Chest For Potential .75 Billion Bitcoin Play

GameStop Preps War Chest For Potential $1.75 Billion Bitcoin Play

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure GameStop has told investors it plans to raise $1.75 billion through convertible notes, just a day after adding 4,710 BTC to its balance sheet. The private offering is aimed at qualified institutional buyers. It carries no cash interest and will come due […]

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‘FIFA Rivals’ Launches—Why Mythical Games Thinks It’ll Hit Bigger Than ‘NFL Rivals’

‘FIFA Rivals’ Launches—Why Mythical Games Thinks It’ll Hit Bigger Than ‘NFL Rivals’

In brief Mobile soccer game FIFA Rivals launched on Thursday, developed by Mythical Games, the studio behind NFL Rivals. John Linden, co-founder and CEO of Mythical Games, told Decrypt that the game could be 20 times larger than NFL Rivals. He pointed to the sheer size of the soccer fanbase, comparative video games, and the

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Is The Metaverse Back? Solana Token for VR Game Explodes

Is The Metaverse Back? Solana Token for VR Game Explodes

In brief A token tied to VR metaverse Verse World exploded on Solana, surging to $112.8M before retracing to $54M. The successful launch on Pump.fun surprised the industry, with metaverse hype having cooled since its 2021 boom. Verse World’s token launch on Pump.fun token follows declining activity on the project’s Discord activity and a drop

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This Week in Crypto Games: Bonk ‘Kill-to-Earn’ Solana Launch, ‘FIFA Rivals’ Nears Release

This Week in Crypto Games: Bonk ‘Kill-to-Earn’ Solana Launch, ‘FIFA Rivals’ Nears Release

It’s tough to keep tabs on the ever-changing crypto gaming space, thanks to the constant flow of news: everything from big game launches and fun degen experiments to token price swings and occasional project collapses. It’s a lot to follow. Luckily, we’re plugged in at Decrypt‘s GG. We cover the biggest happenings throughout the week,

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‘FIFA Rivals’ Game Launching Next Week on iOS, Android

‘FIFA Rivals’ Game Launching Next Week on iOS, Android

In brief Mobile soccer game FIFA Rivals will release on iOS and Android on June 12. Mythical’s latest sports game features arcade-style gameplay and tradable NFT player cards. Adidas will feature in the game via branded kits, jerseys, shoes, and a training facility. Blockchain-powered mobile soccer game FIFA Rivals will release on June 12 on

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‘Flappy Bird’ Is Making a Crypto Gaming Push After All

‘Flappy Bird’ Is Making a Crypto Gaming Push After All

In brief Flappy Bird will have a Web3 connection, despite closing its Telegram game this spring. The Flappy Bird Foundation announced plans for competitive gameplay, rewards, and an on-chain IP protocol. No details were provided about the new crypto game launch or token plans. Viral mobile game Flappy Bird still has plans ahead in the

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This Week in Crypto Games: GameStop Buys Bitcoin, More Ethereum Games Close Up Shop

This Week in Crypto Games: GameStop Buys Bitcoin, More Ethereum Games Close Up Shop

It’s tough to keep tabs on the ever-changing crypto gaming space, thanks to the constant flow of news: everything from big game launches and fun degen experiments to token price swings and occasional project collapses. It’s a lot to follow. Luckily, we’re plugged in at Decrypt‘s GG. We cover the biggest happenings throughout the week,

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Crypto Game Crashouts: The Biggest Shutdowns So Far in 2025

Crypto Game Crashouts: The Biggest Shutdowns So Far in 2025

In brief Crypto gaming has experienced a growing trend of games and studios shutting down. Game creators are struggling to find funding to complete development, among other commonly cited issues. Once-promising blockchain games like Deadrop, Nyan Heroes, and Ember Sword top the list. While crypto gaming has long been seen as a key use for

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Ethereum Games ‘Realms of Alurya’ and ‘Wonder Wars’ Latest to Go Offline

Ethereum Games ‘Realms of Alurya’ and ‘Wonder Wars’ Latest to Go Offline

In brief Realms of Alurya and Wonder Wars are going offline due to lack of development funding. The pair were both built on Ethereum’s gaming-centric sidechain, Ronin. The discontinuations add to a growing trend of halted crypto games so far this year. The developers of two games on the Ethereum gaming-centric Ronin network have announced

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GameStop Diversifies With 4,710 BTC—Smart Hedge Or Risky Play?

GameStop Diversifies With 4,710 BTC—Smart Hedge Or Risky Play?

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure GameStop made headlines this week when it confirmed a major Bitcoin purchase. The retailer bought 4,710 BTC for about $513 million. The money came from cash raised in March through a $1.4 billion convertible notes sale. This is the first time GameStop

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