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Amazon Prime’s Web3 Game ‘Mojo Melee’ Offers Users Free NFTs
Amazon Prime has added an exciting expansion to its Amazon Prime Gaming portal on August 3, as part of a new six-month partnership with the Polygon-based NFT game Mojo Melee. Mojo Melee, accessible via web browsers like Google Chrome and an Android application, offers a fresh take on the “auto battler” genre. This genre, a fusion of chess and real-time strategy elements, has been popularized by non-blockchain games like Auto Chess and Teamfight Tactics. Mojo Melee’s beta version, released in May, received positive feedback for its user-friendly approach to the genre, especially given the inherent complexity of auto battler games. […]
Next Up: Studio Yorktown Talks Digital Artistry and Human Craftsmanship
As we delve deeper into the digital age, the intersection of art, technology, and AI has created a new universe of creativity. This realm, where human craftsmanship melds seamlessly with the intricacies of digital artistry, is where artists like Studio Yorktown thrive. Every week, nft now’s Next Up unveils a new artist from our curated list of ascendant talents who have been making significant waves throughout Web3. This week, we’re excited to feature Studio Yorktown. Studio Yorktown Kwame Bruce Busia, better known as Studio Yorktown, is a visionary artist and creative entrepreneur who blends the worlds of design, architecture, and digital art […]
Art Blocks and Bright Moments Announce ‘923 Empty Rooms’ Collaboration
Art Blocks and Bright Moments are set to unveil their latest joint project, 923 Empty Rooms, by artist Casey Reas, marking their second collaboration in an ongoing partnership. This new artwork builds upon Reas’ previous creation, An Empty Room, commissioned by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). An Empty Room delved into the realms of simulation and the history of visual representation and abstraction, focusing on kinetic art and what Reas calls a “binary plastic language.” However, it also weaves in elements of perspective and cubism from art history. Colorforms drawing from cities Los Angeles | Credit: Art […]
Nifty’s Shuts Down Due to Financial Challenges, Will Preserve Its NFT Collections
In a somber announcement, Nifty’s, a platform dedicated to Web3 creators, has declared the winding down of its operations. The decision comes after the company faced significant financial challenges, despite “their best efforts” to secure necessary investments. Nifty’s UpdateEarlier this year, mindful of our limited resources in a difficult market, we pivoted to developing a platform for Web3 creators. Since then, we’ve been heads down building our new product and working on opportunities to access the capital required to keep… — Nifty's (@Niftys) August 3, 2023 Earlier this year, recognizing the constraints of operating in a challenging market with limited […]
F1’s Williams Racing and Kraken Gear Up to Showcase NFTs on the Grand Prix Circuit
During this year’s U.S. Grand Prix, which takes place on October 22 in Austin, TX, you will probably catch an NFT such as a Bored Ape or another popular NFT, racing around the Formula One (F1) track. As part of the ongoing partnership between Williams Racing and crypto exchange Kraken, the British F1 team has called upon NFT holders with assets listed on Kraken’s native NFT marketplace to submit their tokens for consideration. Which NFT will we see racing? But which NFTs will earn the honor of being showcased on the race track? Kraken has decided to democratize the selection […]
The Starbucks ‘Green Apron’ Drop Celebrates 50+ Years of Baristas
For over 50 years, Starbucks’ dedicated baristas have consistently delivered unparalleled service and customer satisfaction to every individual who steps foot inside their stores. This remarkable journey commenced in 1971 when the company opened its inaugural store in the iconic Pike Place Market of Seattle. Now, after years of building a profound legacy, Starbucks proudly presents its latest NFT collection, aptly named “The Green Apron,” which pays homage to its storied history. “The Green Apron” As part of its Web3 loyalty and rewards program Starbucks Odyssey, the global coffee chain is preparing to launch its eighth NFT collection – “Green […]
Yuga Labs Acquires Roar Studios to Help Build Otherside Metaverse
Yuga Labs announced on July 31 that it would be acquiring the metaverse startup Roar Studios. This move will push the ongoing development of its Otherside metaverse forward and open up new avenues for communities to connect and express themselves. We are proud to announce Yuga Labs is acquiring Roar Studios, a music and metaverse startup led by long-time entertainment Executive, Eric Reid, to execute our expansive vision for @OthersideMeta. For more, read here: https://t.co/Ll9OMrSwEP. pic.twitter.com/o2FankWun2 — Yuga Labs (@yugalabs) July 31, 2023 Building immersive experiences Roar, the brainchild and flagship product from Roar Studios, is an immersive media experience […]
Proof Announces Grails Season IV Collection
Proof has unveiled the fourth edition of its pioneering Grails digital art series. The forthcoming Grails IV exhibition showcases the diverse work of 20 unidentified artists, their identities to be disclosed only after the minting process for their artworks is complete. Breaking away from the usual week-long minting period of past Grails editions, Grails IV presents a compacted minting window of just a few days from August 7-10 for a maximum supply of 1,075 NFTs. GRAILS IV. Coming Soon. Choose Wisely. pic.twitter.com/2GhIK6obKt — PROOF (,) (@proof_xyz) July 18, 2023 Live event reveal A live reveal event will take place on […]
The British Museum Collaborates with The Sandbox to Enter the Metaverse
In a move to embrace cutting-edge technology and engage with a wider audience, The British Museum has joined forces with the Ethereum-based metaverse, The Sandbox. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to bring the institution’s vast collection to life through a range of NFTs, developed in partnership with French startup LaCollection. Immerse yourself in a world of history, art, and culture of the @britishmuseum as digital collectibles and metaverse experiences…inside The Sandbox! In collaboration with @LaCollectionOffhttps://t.co/ksihwcbUFf — The Sandbox (@TheSandboxGame) July 27, 2023 This move will use the digital realm to help foster a deeper connection with art and history enthusiasts worldwide. […]
The Gateway Korea: Meet the Artists Announced So Far
As The Gateway: Korea gets ever-closer, the concept of convergence — the theme of nft now x Factblock’s forthcoming event from Sept. 7-8 at Korea Blockchain Week— begins to take center stage. Through interactive experiences, immersive galleries, fireside chats, and more, the physical and digital realms are set to coalesce not only in celebration of Web3 but of those working to create the culture being established on the blockchain. Unlike previous Web3 events and activations, 2023’s The Gateway marks a significant effort to expand the horizons of the often Western-centric NFT space. And in consideration of this endeavor, the unique […]