According to PANews, the Flappy Bird Foundation has responded to criticism by asserting its position as the legitimate successor of the popular 2013 game, Flappy Bird. The foundation emphasized its commitment to preserving and promoting the game's legacy. Recently, the game was reintroduced in a GameFi format and launched on Telegram, which sparked significant backlash from the gaming community. This controversy even prompted the game's original creator, Dong Nguyen, to break his seven-year silence on social media to publicly oppose the project. The Flappy Bird Foundation stated that it had legally acquired the trademark rights to the game and re-released it as a TON mini-game, with plans to introduce a token soon.

According to PANews, Parallel has announced the upcoming release of a new third-person shooter game, codenamed 'Tau Ceti,' which is expected to be officially launched next year. The game will allow players to use their Parallel virtual characters to experience an immersive game world. It will fully utilize the 3D asset library of the Parallel universe, including elements such as enemies, environments, creatures, and weapons. Parallel stated that the game is being developed in collaboration with a third-party studio. Despite the ongoing development of the Tau Ceti project, Parallel's primary focus remains on the TCG card game and updates to the Colony Alpha version.

According to Foresight News, Ambrus Studio, the developer behind the MOBA game E4C: Final Salvation, has successfully raised several million dollars in a recent funding round. The exact amount of the investment has not been disclosed. The funding round was led by The Spartan Group, with participation from IVC, Sui Foundation, Knight Capital, Goodwater Capital, and ZeePrime Capital.

According to BlockBeats, on September 18, FSL, the developer behind STEPN, announced a partnership with the Mythos Foundation. FSL plans to integrate the Mythos Chain into its wallet, FSL ID, and NFT marketplace, MOOAR. Additionally, FSL will collaborate with Mythical to develop co-branded interoperable assets aimed at connecting the Mythos and FSL communities, enhancing user experience, and promoting decentralized Web3 gaming and esports projects. The collaboration will begin with co-branded opportunities in future games, with the first project being a high-performance supercar sneaker featuring a unique Nitro Nation World Tour (NNWT) design. This sneaker, incorporating NNWT's distinct aesthetics, will debut in STEPN, with future releases showcasing similar design elements directly within NNWT. Mable Jiang, Chief Revenue Officer of FSL, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, 'We look forward to working with the Mythos team to bridge Web2 lifestyles with Web3 experiences through our applications. We have always been supporters of Mythical Games, who have achieved remarkable success in developing NFL Rivals, a crossover game that has introduced millions of users to Web3.' John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, shared his excitement, saying, 'We are thrilled that FSL and the Mythos Foundation can join forces to realize our shared vision for the future of Web3 gaming and interactive entertainment. FSL's pioneering work on STEPN GO and Gas Hero is highly innovative. I believe we can create something special together, showcasing the ongoing development of the Mythos Foundation and advancing Web3 gaming. We see significant opportunities for innovation and setting new standards in cross-chain Web3 gaming by bringing our communities together.'

According to Odaily, blockchain game Tatsumeeko has announced its integration with the Ronin chain on the X platform. Ronin has also confirmed this development. Previously, Tatsumeeko secured $7.5 million in seed funding, led by Delphi Ventures and other investors.

According to Odaily, the blockchain game Heroes of Mavia has announced on the X platform the launch of the Web Ruby Market. This new market will encompass essential elements of the Mavia ecosystem, including the integration of MAVIA tokens. Additionally, several other features are expected to be introduced in the coming months.

According to BlockBeats, on September 16, Catizen, a popular game, has surpassed 39 million users, with 18 million monthly active users. The Stake To Earn staking event has seen participation from over 800,000 users, with more than 13 million CATI tokens staked. The Catizen ecosystem's daily active users peaked at over 8 million, with more than 3 million cumulative on-chain users and over 39 million on-chain interactions. The platform has also recorded 1.1 million consumer users and $31 million in total payments, making it the first Web3 consumer application to surpass one million paying users.

According to Cointelegraph, the original creator of the mobile game Flappy Bird, Dong Nguyen, has distanced himself from a group claiming to bring the game back after a decade-long hiatus. Nguyen took to X on September 15, marking his first post since 2017, to address the company planning to re-release the 2013 game after acquiring the trademark earlier this year. On September 13, a group named The Flappy Bird Foundation announced the re-release of Flappy Bird, asserting in an X post that it had acquired legal rights and collaborated with Nguyen's predecessor to launch the game. Nguyen, however, clarified that he did not sell anything and has no relation to the game, adding that he does not support crypto. The Flappy Bird Foundation claimed it obtained the rights to Flappy Bird from Gametech Holdings LLC. Gametech had filed an opposition to Nguyen’s Flappy Bird trademark last year and secured the rights in January after the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) determined Nguyen had abandoned it. Flappy Bird, originally released in May 2013, was a side-scrolling mobile game where players tapped their phone screens to guide a bird through gaps in green pipes. The game became a viral hit by early 2014, becoming the most downloaded game on Apple’s App Store, with Nguyen claiming it was generating $50,000 a day. However, Nguyen abruptly pulled the game in 2014, citing its addictive nature as the reason. Hidden website pages for the Flappy Bird Foundation’s revived game suggest that crypto could play a role in its launch, with hints at a token, a launch on Solana, and a play-to-earn game model. Researcher Varun Biniwale discovered a now-offline page stating that Flappy Bird would “fly higher than ever on Solana as it soars into Web 3.0,” indicating it would be a Web 3 game with “play and earn” features, “stake to own,” and “free airdrops.” A prototype of the game mentioned a “$FLAP token” on the Telegram-linked The Open Network (TON) blockchain, and another prototype invited players to connect a TON wallet for rewards. Biniwale pointed out that Michael Roberts, head of studio at crypto game developer 1208 Production, claimed on LinkedIn to have spearheaded the return of Flappy Bird. Roberts did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Biniwale questioned whether the project aims to capitalize on the nostalgic appeal of the beloved game while quietly integrating cryptocurrency and Web3 elements, suggesting it might be a somewhat shady endeavor.

According to PANews, Yield Guild Games (YGG) has announced the launch of its game tester program, aimed at involving the community in transforming early Web3 game projects into high-quality games. The initiative plans to recruit between 1,000 and 2,000 active testers by the end of 2024. All participants will have the opportunity to build their reputations and potentially reach the elite GT level. The game testing season officially begins on September 16 and will run until September 22.

According to BlockBeats, DeepLink has successfully completed five stages of its public sale, raising over $10 million. The sale attracted participants from Japan, Europe, and Spanish-speaking markets. Additionally, DeepLink's software user base has surpassed 1.7 million, spanning over 110 countries and regions. DeepLink Protocol is a decentralized cloud gaming protocol that combines AI and blockchain technology. It focuses on providing ultra-low latency game rendering technology, supporting cloud esports, cloud-based AAA games, blockchain-integrated games, and VR/AR/XR applications. The robust technical foundation of DeepLink ensures a smoother and clearer gaming experience, catering to diverse scenarios. The official statement highlights that DeepLink's decentralized network is rapidly expanding. To address the increasing network traffic and computational demands, DeepLink will launch a GPU mining galaxy competition and GPU subsidy activities worth over $10 million. These initiatives aim to further enhance its decentralized network infrastructure and accelerate the project's development.

According to Cointelegraph, CCP Games, the developer and publisher of Eve Online, officially announced its upcoming massively multiplayer online survival game, Eve Frontier, on September 12. The game will feature a unique blockchain integration, allowing players to create their own self-contained economies with a built-in digital-to-fiat bridge. In a recent interview with CCP executives, it was revealed that players will have the freedom to create their own cryptocurrencies, trade digital assets for real-world commodities, and vice versa. CCP Games detailed the game's “community-driven and dynamic economy” in a recent blog post, stating that players can “create custom currencies, establish markets, and trade assets, services, and reputation in a truly open environment.” Hilmar Pétursson, CEO of CCP Games, commented, “EVE Frontier redefines the survival genre by fusing intense space survival gameplay with the limitless emergent potential of a player-driven, persistent sandbox universe. From exploiting space itself to shaping entire economies, every decision ripples across this dark and uncompromising expanse.” Players will have access to their own spaces where they can establish their own rules, including what currencies are accepted and what services are available. The core gameplay loop revolves around obtaining resources to build and expand individual player empires. Eve Frontier’s most distinguishing feature may be its player-controlled economy. As previously reported by Cointelegraph, the game was intentionally designed to be blockchain-capable, although CCP Games has been reticent to explain exactly what that meant until now. Even in its most recent communication, the company does not refer to the underlying blockchain technology allowing server-side player augmentations to the gaming world. Allowing players to dictate how currency is created, valued, and earned in an economy-driven sandbox could become a valuable social experiment. Eve Online, the original title in the “Eve universe” on which Eve Frontier is based, has a long history of large-scale player-coordinated events, such as years-long wars involving tens of thousands of players. Expanding the idea of a player-driven economy from the game world itself to the outside world via blockchain could result in the proliferation of game-coins with real-world value tied directly to their in-game worth.

According to Odaily, Space Nation CEO Jerome announced that the game will officially enter its Soft Launch phase on September 27. The Soft Launch will be divided into two stages. For the first six weeks, the character level cap will be set at level 50. Following this period, the first season of the Guild Planet Occupation War will commence for the next six weeks. After the Soft Launch concludes, the game will transition into the Global Launch phase, during which the Space Nation DAO will also begin to form. A year ago, Space Nation Online conducted its first Alpha test. This year, two Closed Beta tests were held, attracting 24,893 users from 110 countries. During these tests, over 180 billion CHR in virtual currency transactions were completed.

According to BlockBeats, on September 10, blockchain game development studio Orange Cap Games announced the successful completion of a $2 million pre-seed angel funding round. The investment saw participation from notable figures including LayerZero CEO Bryan Pellegrino, YGG founder Gabriel Dizon, and Dapper Labs executive Amber. The newly acquired funds will be directed towards the development of their upcoming trading card game, Vibes. Vibes will feature intellectual property from Pudgy Penguins, adding a unique element to the game.

According to Cointelegraph, the Roblox Corporation has announced significant updates to its gaming and development platform. A key change is the introduction of a new policy allowing developers to sell paid games on the platform in exchange for fiat money, expanding beyond the current system that only uses the virtual currency 'Robux.' This move aims to broaden the Roblox community and attract more developers, as stated by the company's CEO and founder, David Baszucki. The announcements were made during the company's annual developer conference in San Jose, California. Roblox plans to enable developers to price paid experiences in fiat currency on desktop this year, with plans to extend this feature to other platforms later. Additionally, developers will be eligible for a higher revenue share based on a tiered pricing scheme. For instance, experiences priced at $9.99, $29.99, and $49.99 will receive a 50%, 60%, and 70% revenue share, respectively. Roblox also revealed a partnership with Shopify, allowing players to purchase physical merchandise within digital experiences. This integration is expected to roll out early next year, with plans to expand further. The company will pilot this solution later this year with a select group of creators, brands, and e-commerce partners. This initiative is part of Roblox's strategy to integrate with various e-commerce platforms, enhancing the overall user experience. The platform saw a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among children, its primary demographic. However, Roblox's stock has dipped by approximately 40% since then. The shift towards fiat currency could attract more developers and signal a change in the gaming industry, which has largely relied on virtual currencies to maintain centralized transactional ecosystems. This move may address consumer fatigue with unnecessary currency conversions and encourage the creation of more paid experiences on the platform. In the broader Web3 gaming community, blockchain integration has addressed similar issues by providing platform-agnostic access to most experiences. Roblox's transition to a more traditional marketplace could be a significant step in aligning with these trends.

According to BlockBeats, on September 4, blockchain gaming platform D20 Labs announced the acquisition of all products and assets related to the Web3 game Sugartown from Zynga, a subsidiary of gaming giant Take-Two Interactive. The company has also formed a team comprising top talents from both Web2 and Web3 gaming sectors. Previously, BlockBeats reported that on August 15, 2023, Take-Two Interactive Software, known for the Grand Theft Auto series, was launching its first Web3 game, Sugartown, through its subsidiary Zynga.