Blockchain Game Weekly | Azra Games Completes $42 Million Series A Financing, Led by Pantera Capital; APE Weekly Increase Exceeds 110% (1014-1020)

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Author | Asher ( @Asher_0210 )

Secondary market performance of blockchain gaming sector

As of today, according to Coingecko data, the Gaming (GameFi) sector has increased by 12.6% in the past week; the current total market value is $ 18,498,163,662 , ranking 38th in the sector ranking, one place higher than the total market value sector ranking last week. In the past week, the number of tokens in the GameFi sector has increased from 479 to 482. With the addition of 3 projects, it ranks 5th in the sector ranking , only behind DeFi, NFT, Meme, and Finance/Banking sectors.

Among the gaming projects that have issued tokens, 86 projects have seen positive growth, among which APE led the way with a 111.4% increase. In addition, several other projects that have received attention are as follows:

SEXY broke through $0.29, with an increase of 80.0% in the past 7 days, and the current token price is $0.2905; BIGTIME broke through $0.15, with an increase of 30.8% in the past 7 days, and the current token price is $1.07; MBOX increased by 5.1%, and the current token price is $0.1554; MAGIC increased by 26.6%, and the current token price is $0.4302; PIXEL increased by 23.0%, and the current token price is $0.1622; ALICE increased by 19.0%, and the current token price is $1.25; NAKA increased by 14.9%, and the current token price is $1.24; MBOX increased by 15.0%, and the current token price is $0.1638.

In terms of blockchain game NFTs, according to NFT Price Foor data, the floor price of NFTs in the game sector has increased by 6.89% in the past 7 days, ranking fourth in the sector. Among them, the game NFT with the largest trading volume in 7 days is The Hopeful by Azra Games, with a 7- day increase of 23.01%, the current floor price is 0.88 ETH, and the 7- day trading volume is 67.73 ETH. In addition, Otherside Koda has a 7-day trading volume of 53.38 ETH, an increase of 36.33% in the past 7 days, and a current floor price of 1.00 ETH.

Well-known game dynamic tracking

ApeCoin

Official website: https://apecoin.com/

Introduction: ApeCoin is owned and operated by the decentralized organization ApeCoin DAO. BAYCs parent company Yuga Labs does not directly participate in the issuance of ApeCoin (for regulatory reasons). Each ApeCoin holder can vote on the governance and use of the ecosystem fund, and holding ApeCoin is the only requirement for ApeCoin DAO members.

Latest news: On October 20, ApeChain announced on X that the official cross-chain bridge has been launched. In addition, ApeCoin issued a statement on X stating that through the Automatic Yield Mode, users holding ApeCoin on ApeChain do not need to continuously claim/stake their tokens to increase their income. This mode is the default mode for all EOAs, and each block automatically obtains income. Without manual intervention, the APE balance of the address increases according to the income obtained in each block.

Related link: https://x.com/apecoin/status/1847773568429330791

Azra Games

Official website: https://azragames.com/

Introduction: Azra Games is a P2E game studio that focuses on game product development and brand building, delivering groundbreaking gaming experiences, with a vision to deliver console-quality games on mobile platforms. Azra Games is committed to creating deeply immersive worlds with engaging combat and rich narratives, which makes it stand out in the highly competitive mobile RPG market.

Latest news: On October 15, Azra Games published a post on the X platform, announcing the completion of a $42.7 million Series A financing round, led by Pantera Capital, with participation from a16z, NFX and others. The total amount of financing has now reached $68.3 million ( click here for an analysis of the Azra Games project ).

Related link: https://x.com/AzraGames/status/1846207939776073744

Seraph

Official website: https://www.seraph.game/

Introduction: SERAPH: In the Darkness is an ARPG dark treasure-hunting blockchain game developed by Seraph Studio. At the same time, the game is invested and incubated by the Korean game giant Actoz Soft. It inherits the core gameplay of classic dark-style games and introduces multiple MMO elements such as AI companionship, multiplayer team formation, PVP rankings, etc., which improves the playability and sociality of the game.

Latest news: On October 17, Seraph announced on the X platform that the latest round of PTR testing has officially started. Players can get the PC or Android download link through the Seraph official website to experience it. During this PTR test, Seraph will also launch an event called RUSH Season 1. Players can obtain Starry Sky Grace Feathers by completing tasks and cast them into NFTs. These NFTs can be used for trading or exchanged for token airdrop rewards in the future. All operations to participate in activities and cast Grace Feathers must be performed through the ActPass wallet.

Related link: https://twitter.com/Seraph_global/status/1846751163464798526

Lumiterra

Official website: https://lumiterra.net/

Introduction: Lumiterra is a multiplayer online, open-world adventure game. In this vast world, you can fight with different players, grow crops, capture monsters, build different equipment and weapons, and explore new things. At the same time, Lumiterra puts DeFi users, GameFi users (gold-making players), and gamers in a coexisting system, where each type of user can pursue their own needs. By meeting these needs and the commodity economic mechanism in the overall game, the game builds a healthy economic system consisting of three enhanced flywheels as a whole.

Latest news: On October 17, Lumiterra announced on the X platform that CBT#2 is coming soon. Players who participate in CBT#1 and meet certain conditions can obtain CBT#2 game qualifications. The specific conditions to be met are: in CBT#1, the players game account reputation score ≥ 1000 points will automatically obtain CBT#2 game qualifications; in CBT#1, the players game account reputation score is 300 to 1000 points, and any Ron tokens have been recharged during the CBT#1 game, and CBT#2 game qualifications are automatically obtained; in CBT#1, the players game account reputation score is < 300 points, and ≥ 5 Ron tokens have been recharged during the CBT#1 game, and CBT#2 game qualifications are automatically obtained. It should be noted that all data are snapshots when the server is shut down at 00:00 am on August 25, 2024.

Related link: https://twitter.com/LumiterraGame/status/1846819787663663392

Other developments worth noting in the blockchain gaming industry

My Neighbor Alice

Official website: https://www.myneighboralice.com/

Introduction: My Neighbor Alice is a multiplayer construction and management game where all players can buy and own their own virtual island. In addition, players can also collect and create novel items and make new friends on the island.

Latest news: On October 15, My Neighbor Alice announced on the X platform that the second round of the airdrop party event has started. This round will last for 3 weeks. Players only need to complete tasks and earn points within 3 weeks (November 4) to have a chance to get ALICE token rewards.

Related link: https://twitter.com/MyNeighborAlice/status/1846165647346008527

Castile

Official website: https://www.castile.world/

Introduction: Castile is the first AAA-level placement card game in the fantasy Cthulhu world launched by Web3 game developer Nytro Lab on the Aptos ecosystem. Castile uses self-developed next-generation 3D technology to create a unique metaverse world with magical Cthulhu + mysticism as its features. Users can experience immersive adventures, 3A-level battle scenes, Web3 native worldview, card strategy matching and in-depth character development content.

Latest developments: On October 16, Castile announced on the X platform that during the beta testing period, there were 212,374 registered players, over $1 million in game revenue, and a 30-day retention rate of 40.59%.

Related link: https://twitter.com/Castileofficial/status/1846496810736701759

Unite

Official website: https://www.unite.io/

Introduction: Unite is a groundbreaking Layer 3 blockchain solution built on Base, supported by industry-renowned institutions and organizations including Coinbase Ventures, OKX Ventures, Solana Ventures and Superlayer. The project has now launched the first Token Earning Season event for the casual mobile game Mommys Kitchen: Cooking Game.

Latest developments: On October 17, Unite reached a cooperation with Eigen Labs to integrate EigenDAs data availability solution. The team said: This collaboration ensures seamless scalability and efficiency, allowing developers to process a large number of transactions while reducing costs. By leveraging EigenDAs infrastructure, Unite aims to simplify the development of Web3 mobile games and promote the adoption of blockchain games.

Related link: https://x.com/uniteio/status/1846174235707724131