<p>Despite the current bearish trend in the crypto space, the NFT sphere has managed to continually attract the attention of enthusiasts from all over the globe. Top tech giant Apple recently disclosed that interested dapp or game developers can now trade their NFTs on its app store.</p><p>This announcement is a clear testament to the growing influence of NFTs in the entire crypto space. Prior to this announcement, NFTs displayed in the Apple Store may have been in violation of some of Apple's policies. Clearly stating the rules as regards NFT trading is definitely a welcome development. While this is absolutely good news, the move to allow the buying and selling of NFT in the Apple Store comes with two major catches.&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NFT News: <a href="https://twitter.com/Apple?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Apple</a> is now allowing developers to sell NFTs via their games/apps. <br><br>While there is a 30% of each transaction when operating within the Apple EcoSystem. It does now open the door to over 500,000,000 people visiting the App Store every week.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CryptoNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CryptoNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Apple?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Apple</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFT</a></p>— SafeMoon Insider (@SFMInsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/SFMInsider/status/1573703033594286085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;"><strong>30% Tax - Fair or Not?</strong></span></p><p>The tech giant in its announcement disclosed that it will receive a 30% cut from all annual NFT sales that are over $1 million. Also, all annual NFT sales below $1 million will be charged a 15% tax cut. Also, the tech giant reveals that payments will also only be accepted in US dollars. This means that dapp and game developers looking to trade their NFTs on the Apple Store cannot make crypto payments to the tech giant.</p><p>Notably, the announcement met with a lot of backlash from both the Web 2 and Web 3 ecosystem. In a tweet, the CEO of&nbsp;Epic Games spoke on the audaciousness of Apple. Further adding that the tech giant “[...] must be stopped”.&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now Apple is killing all NFT app businesses it can’t tax, crushing another nascent technology that could rival its grotesquely overpriced in-app payment service. Apple must be stopped. <a href="https://t.co/4KChp6jtFZ">https://t.co/4KChp6jtFZ</a></p>— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimSweeneyEpic/status/1573377990100238338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Also, due to the announcement, Solana-based NFT marketplace Magic Eden decides to leave the Apple Store.</p><p>Game director at Cool Cats, Milan Harris, however, has a different opinion. He pointed out that the “[...] fee is worth the accessibility and user experience that can be provided directly on an Apple device. Adding that the move will to a large extent benefit video games.</p><p>The founder of Digidaigaku NFT projects, Gabriel Leydon, was also of the same opinion as Milan Harris. He points out that he is more than willing to “[...] give Apple a 30% cut of a free NFT.” Adding that, the move to facilitate NFT trading on the Apple Store is a huge win for the entire NFT ecosystem as it would expose NFTs to Apple's over 1 billion users.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now Apple is killing all NFT app businesses it can’t tax, crushing another nascent technology that could rival its grotesquely overpriced in-app payment service. Apple must be stopped. <a href="https://t.co/4KChp6jtFZ">https://t.co/4KChp6jtFZ</a></p>— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimSweeneyEpic/status/1573377990100238338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>In conclusion, while the 30% tax is definitely on the high side, the announcement is still a huge win for the NFT ecosystem.<br><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Game NFT News

Did you know that developers can now sell NFTs via their games or dapps on the Apple store?

Apple Adds Support For NFT Trading In Its App Sore

<p>Blockchain gaming is set to take on a new pace as top blockchain platform Zilliqa unveils a prototype of its upcoming Web3 game console. According to reports, the official game console is set to go live in Q1 of 2023. The web3 game console will help “hide the complexity of Web3 from the end-user”. Simply put, it will help simplify the still complex Web3 gaming ecosystem for interested gamers.</p><p>The soon-to-launch hardware gaming console will be furnished with a wide array of ports like HDMI, USB-C, USB 3.0, and Ethernet connections. According to Zilliqa, the Web3 game console will integrate important Web3 functionalities while also ensuring a top-notch user experience (UX). The console will also include a crypto wallet as well as a unique mining feature. Despite, a lot of excitement trailing the launch of the prototype, the full specifications of the console, however, remain undisclosed.&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The blockchain network has unveiled a prototype of its games console, which aims to 'hide the complexity of Web3 from the end-user.'<a href="https://t.co/qNbv2jA3tU">https://t.co/qNbv2jA3tU</a><br><br>News Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/decryptmedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@decryptmedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blockchain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blockchain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Web3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Web3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cryptocurrency?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cryptocurrency</a></p>— Mertium (@MertiumCrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/MertiumCrypto/status/1572979586593431552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><h2>More About the Zilliqa Console</h2><p>According to reports, the Zilliqa team has been working on this console for quite some time. In fact, Zilliqa engineers have been hard at work researching, designing, and testing the game console over the last six (6) months. Interestingly, most of their research and test centered around integrating web3 features like the wallet, decentralized tech, and software mining into the blockchain gaming sphere.</p><p>Speaking on the announcement, Zilliqa’s Head of Gaming Tech, Valentin Cobelea spoke highly of the prototype. Further revealing that Zilliqa’s approach during the research phase was centered around “[...] hiding the complexity of creating the embedded Web3 wallet”.</p><p>Using the console, gamers will earn ZIL tokens by completing in-game tasks and quests. They will also be able to mine ZIL tokens with the console’s software mining feature. This, in turn, will help improve decentralization on Zilliqa as it would have more miners across the globe. According to Cobelea, earning while using the game console will to a large extent depend on how skilled a gamer is. Gamers can also, however, earn ZIL tokens as rewards for mining using the Console’s software mining feature.&nbsp;</p><h2>Gaming Experience over Earning - Zilliqa.<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Top Play-to-Earn (P2E) gaming platforms, like Axie Infinity, has most gamers focusing on earning some form of income. However, Zilliqa is looking to take a different approach with its game console and gaming hub. While passive earning is a great addition to blockchain gaming, Cobelea reveals that the to-be-launch gaming console will not focus on earning. Instead, a major focus will be on the gaming experience. In his own words, he said that “If you have fun, you enjoy the game, and then you are rewarded”.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">6 months in and our gaming team already developed the Unity SDK, WEB3WAR, and the gaming hub. But the one thing that brings everything together — is hardware 👀<br><br>That's right. Zilliqa is building its very own gaming console!<br><br>Hear them talk about it!<a href="https://t.co/dMdve3Jlwf">https://t.co/dMdve3Jlwf</a></p>— Zilliqa (@zilliqa) <a href="https://twitter.com/zilliqa/status/1573252536244502533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>As previously stated, the official console launch will take place in Q1 2023 alongside the launch of two ZIL-based games. One of the games to be launched is WEB3WAR, a first-person shooter (FPS) game. Notably, the gaming console prototype launch is also a clear indicator of Zilliqa’s growing interest in the fast-growing web3 gaming ecosystem.</p><h2>About Zilliqa (ZIL)<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Launched in 2017, Zilliqa is a unique layer-1 blockchain platform. The blockchain's main focus is to improve the scalability of crypto networks, hence improving transaction speed and reducing transaction fees. Zilliqa also makes use of the unique Sharding concept to improve its scalability. The blockchain also boasts high throughput, top-notch security, and complete decentralization.</p><p>In recent times, the blockchain has concentrated its efforts on expanding into the blockchain gaming sphere. In line with this, Zilliqa joined the Blockchain Gaming Alliance (BGA) this April. The blockchain has also partnered with top gaming platforms like XBorg, Alien Worlds, MAD Lions, etc.</p>

Gaming Highlights

Zilliqa unveils unique Web3 game console prototype that will help 'hide the complexity of Web3 from the end-user.'

Zilliqa Unveils Mock-Up of Its Web3 Game Console

<p>NFT, DeFi, and now GameFi are arguably at the center of activities in the entire blockchain space. In line with this, top video game marketplace Epic Games is set to foray into the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) space.&nbsp;</p><p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/welcome-guardians-destiny-2-lands-on-epic-games-store"><u>game store</u></a> platform recently lists its first-ever NFT-based, Web 3 game known as Mythical Games’ Blankos Block Party.&nbsp;According to an official tweet, the game listing comes less than one year after Mythical Games completed its Series C Funding round. A funding round that resulted in raising $150 million at a $1.25 billion valuation.&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed">
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</div><h2>What is the “Blankos Block Party” NFT Game?</h2><p>Developed by Mythical Games and Third Kind Games, Blankos Block Party is a unique free-to-play NFT game. It is also a multiplayer party game built around NFT collectibles and vinyl toys known as “Blankos”. The Blankos are NFTs that can be upgraded and traded within the game.&nbsp;</p><p>Interestingly, the new wave that is introducing Web 3 games to the Epic Game marketplace was first disclosed in June 2022 by Gala Games. However, Mythical Games beats Gala games to it with the listing of its Blankos Block Party. The listing of Mythical Games’ Blankos Block Party will, however, be the first in a long list of Web 3 games set to go live on the Epic Game Marketplace.</p><p>Also, the&nbsp;<a href="https://news.mythicalgames.com/epic-games-store-x-blankos"><u>launch</u> of Blankos Block Party on the Epic Games store will promote easy access for Blankos gamers. It will also help facilitate awareness for the blockchain and NFT-based game by exposing Blankos to Epic Games' estimated 180 million players.</a></p><h2><a href="https://news.mythicalgames.com/epic-games-store-x-blankos">What You Should Know About Epic Games</a></h2><p><a href="https://news.mythicalgames.com/epic-games-store-x-blankos">Epic Games have been in the video gaming ecosystem as far back as 1991. It is also known as a curated and open digital storefront for both PC and Mac games. Its&nbsp;</a><a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/welcome-guardians-destiny-2-lands-on-epic-games-store"><u>game store</u></a> is specially designed to meet the needs of both gamers and game developers alike. Some of its top games include Fortnite, Gears of War, Unreal, and the Infinity Games Series.</p><p>So, the listing of Blankos Block Party is not just a huge win for both Mythical Games and Epic Games, it is also a major upgrade for the entire fast-growing blockchain gaming ecosystem.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

 NFT-based blockchain game Mythical Games’ Blankos Block Party becomes the first-ever NFT based game to go live on video game developer platform Epic Games.