2026-01-03 14:25:20

The Web3 gaming sector continues to see new developments. Nakamoto Games first showcased a live demo of their latest mobile game "Trick or Seek" in early January. After eight months of secret development, the game is set to officially launch next week. At the same time, emerging project Azuki Escape also announced that its game will go live at the end of January, making it a noteworthy early project.

Blockchain gaming infrastructure is also upgrading. NEXUS CEO recently released a strategic plan for 2026, clearly positioning CROSS as a dedicated blockchain for gaming. The CROSS Shop and Pay features within its ecosystem will gradually expand to other Web3 gaming platforms. Interestingly, the team plans to enter the Web2 market with a zero-fee stablecoin payment solution, which could gradually lower the technical barriers for blockchain gaming experiences.

The integration of Web3 and DeFi is also deepening. Mini-game platform PlasOut has partnered with Blazpay AI to simplify DeFi operations through AI smart assistants and mini-games. It is reported that PlasOut has achieved a valuation of $70 million, with over 110,000 downloads, indicating that this integration approach is gaining market recognition.

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PanicSeller

· 01-06 14:08

You're trying to trick me into playing a game again, is this for real this time? --- Zero transaction fees? Just hear it and forget it. --- Does anyone buy Azuki Escape? It's a bit uncertain. --- PlasOut has only 110,000 downloads, feels less popular than expected. --- If they really wanted to lower the threshold, they would have done it long ago. Stop the nonsense. --- Is this a serious move or just another round of cutting the leeks? --- CROSS chain dedicated to gaming? Sure, but how long it can survive is uncertain. --- Trick or Seek was secretly developed for 8 months, with high expectations that could easily crash. --- Stablecoin payments into Web2? Web2 doesn't want to bother with you at all. --- DeFi combined with gaming, who is really giving blood to whom?

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Ser_APY_2000

· 01-03 14:55

Zero fees? That sounds unbelievable. Is NEXUS planning to do charity chain development? Haha I’ve followed Azuki Escape. Early projects are still worth a gamble. The data for PlasOut looks quite realistic, but I don’t know how long it can last. Have you played Trick or Seek? Eight months of development, is that enough? Honestly, it still depends on how good the game itself is. No matter how advanced the infrastructure is, a bad game is useless. If you really want to lower the barrier, don’t create so many chains. Having too many options can be more trouble than it’s worth. This wave of integration looks pretty good; finally, there’s some innovation.

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BTCRetirementFund

· 01-03 14:54

Secret development for 8 months? I feel like I've seen this routine played out several times before --- Zero transaction fee stablecoin... it's the same old story, in the end, you still have to pay gas --- The data for PlasOut seems a bit inflated; if it truly has 110,000 downloads, why is the buzz so low? --- Integrating DeFi and mini-games? Basically, it's still about trying to fleece retail investors --- Is Trick or Seek really interesting, or is it just another skin-deep Play to Earn? --- The CROSS dedicated chain is a good idea, but I'm worried it might just be another useless public chain --- Projects like Azuki Escape are too risky in the early stages; I prefer to wait and see the reputation --- This wave really has some potential, but don't get blinded by the hype --- Lowering the barrier to entry for Web3 games sounds good, but the gameplay shouldn't be so boring --- It looks quite active, but the ones actually making money are still those top projects

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ColdWalletGuardian

· 01-03 14:54

Another new game to cut leeks, how long can it last this time? Zero-fee stablecoin? Wait, who will foot the bill? Azuki Escape early project... I'll just watch quietly. Has DeFi become simpler or more complicated? Sounds like there's another layer added. The data for PlasOut is a bit suspicious; how many truly active users can it have? CROSS wants to eat Web2's lunch, first ask if they are willing to accept this set. A game developed over 8 months, I bet it will be gone in a month. It's always about fusion and upgrades; the crypto world is forever telling stories.

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mev_me_maybe

· 01-03 14:45

Zero transaction fee stablecoins? Web2 might really start to move now --- Azuki Escape feels like another trap for the FOMO crowd --- PlasOut's data is rising quite rapidly, could there be some water involved? --- Chain games are still competitive, with new games and new chains emerging --- NEXUS's plans seem quite ambitious, but execution is the key --- DeFi + mini-games combo tech is indeed quite interesting --- 8 months of secret development for Trick or Seek? The anticipation is through the roof --- Zero transaction fees lowering the barrier? Just listen, the real barrier is elsewhere --- 110,000 downloads, this is the true voice of the market --- Another bunch of new projects, but it still depends on actual user retention

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AllInDaddy

· 01-03 14:44

Zero fees? Sounds like a reason to throw money, but it feels a bit too good to be true.

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CryptoComedian

· 01-03 14:26

Another batch of blockchain games is about to launch. Will they survive more than three months this time? Wait, zero transaction fees to enter Web2? Isn't this finally someone realizing we've been cut for so long? (tears of laughter.jpg) PlasOut, valued at 70 million with 110,000 downloads. This data... buddy, your fundraising efficiency is indeed impressive. Trick or Seek has been secretly developed for 8 months. Could it be another re-skin + mining? I bet five bucks. DeFi plus mini-games, we're one step closer to the ultimate gaming experience of "play and lose." Honestly, it's still about lowering the barriers to cut new victims, same old trick, brother. This wave of infrastructure upgrades feels like paving the way for the big harvest coming up. Data speaks for itself. If these 110,000 downloads can retain 10,000 active users, I will change my name to "Optimist."

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