6 June 2025 | Weekly news roundup

Jon Jordan and BlockchainGamer.biz editor Jenny Jordan talk through the week's news including:[0:18] Why we've launched a new feature article called Good Blockchain Game News.[3:45] Blockchain is an inevitable gaming technology. That doesn't mean most web3 games succeed.[6:21] You can now nominate the best use of blockchain in a mobile game in the Mobile Game Awards.[6:59] Mobile football game FIFA Rivals goes live on Thursday 12th June via app stores.[8:33] Precursor NFL Rivals provides a solid foundation for the gameplay and NFT trading aspects.[10:31] The game has also done a multi-year licensing deal with Adidas.[11:25] Jon will be amazed if FIFA Rivals doesn't do tens of millions of downloads.[13:25] 10-20% chance it's the next big hit when it comes to blockchain games. [13:55] EVE Frontier is launching its new era and lifting NDA restrictions this weekend.[16:56] Voya Games' Craft World will launch on Ronin this summer. It's a win-win.[21:54] With mass market appeal, it could easily be the most popular game on Ronin.[22:38] Adding blockchain to an idle game also supercharges long term retention.[23:59] The latest game to join Pixels' staking ecosystem is Sleepagotchi.[29:38] MapleStory N is still experiencing strong growth in terms of players and NFT trading. [34:06] Sports brawler Sparkball has announced it will launch on new L1 Somnia.