(1) Must Reads:

> GAMES+ Membership: Our Approach to a Better Gaming Experience

> Phasmophobia's Alan Wake Event Is the Crossover No One Saw Coming

> Crimson Desert Tiger Mount Is Rare Enough to Miss Permanently

(2) Milestones:

> GTA 6 Trailer 3 Is Still MIA After Fans Convinced Themselves It Was Coming

> Battlefield 6 Season 3 Adds Three New Weapons Here's How To Get Them

> Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle Lets You Pick Pokémon Pokopia at Launch

(3) Events:

> Valve Generated 27 Million Unique Images for Counter-Strike Market Listings

> CoD Veteran David Vonderhaar's New Shooter Channels David Lynch

> Tomodachi Life Players Are Turning Their Islands Into Minecraft

Logitech G Survey Shows Growing Support for Esports Careers and Gaming Education

Key findings include:

• 65% of respondents believe there should be more formal education pathways for esports and gaming careers

• 54% now see professional gaming as a legitimate career path

• Support is strongest among younger generations, with 67% of Gen Z backing esports as a profession

• 47% think schools should include esports classes alongside traditional sports programs

• Financial risk, industry competitiveness, and lack of societal support remain major barriers for aspiring players

• 84% believe professional gaming is mentally demanding, while 55% also consider it physically demanding

• 40% say esports is more aspirational today than it was a decade ago

The findings reflect the continued growth of esports as both an entertainment sector and a career industry, while also highlighting the need for clearer education, training, and development pathways.

Read more on our website here!

MapleStory Universe Reaches 150 Million On-Chain Transactions

MapleStory Universe has marked one year of live operations following the launch of MapleStory N in May 2025.

Key milestones from the first year include:

• More than 150 million cumulative on-chain transactions recorded
• Over 3.82 million registered accounts across the ecosystem
• Approximately 1.7 million Scroll NFTs minted during the pre-launch campaign
• Marketplace activity averaging more than 446,000 daily buyers and sellers
• Expansion plans for MSU 2.0 scheduled across 2026 and 2027

The next phase of MapleStory Universe will focus on:

• AI-powered creation tools for builders
• Expanded on-chain IP infrastructure through VIBE IP
• New APIs designed to support creator-driven content development
• A broader ecosystem intended to support additional Nexon IPs over time

MapleStory N will also continue receiving gameplay updates, including the upcoming Black Mage update and a new MVP rewards system aimed at increasing long-term player engagement.

The project reflects continued efforts to bridge traditional MMORPG design with web3 infrastructure while reducing barriers for mainstream players.

Read the full breakdown here.

Fishing Frenzy Chapter 3 Adds Guild Wars, Boss Fish, and New Cosmetics

Fishing Frenzy has officially launched Chapter 3 on Ronin, introducing several new features focused on competition, progression, and player expression.

Key additions in the update include:

• Guild Wars, allowing guilds to compete for territory control and leaderboard positions
• Boss Fish encounters designed to offer tougher endgame challenges
• A new Fish Quality system that adds more variation to every catch
• Boat Skins that expand cosmetic customization options for players

Fishing Frenzy continues to expand its cozy onchain fishing RPG experience with a stronger focus on social gameplay and player-driven progression. The game has now surpassed 10 million installs and recorded more than $2 million in NFT trading volume. Built by Uncharted, Fishing Frenzy is available now on Ronin.

More information is available on our website here.

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