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Voice Actors vs. Microsoft's Announced AI Tools
Microsoft's newly announced AI tools for crafting dialogues and quests in games have sparked controversy in the gaming community. Concerns arise about potential declines in game quality, while voice actors fear job loss and view such automation as a threat to nurturing new talent. Study Shows Day Trading Resembles Gambling
An old study examining the performance of 18,000 regular gamblers in casino games found that only 13% were profitable over a two-year period. The results were even starker for day traders, where less than 1% consistently generated a positive return over the same period. Walmart to Sell Pudgy Penguins NFT Toys
Walmart is set to retail toys based on the NFT collection, Pudgy Penguins, in its 2,000 U.S. stores. Each toy grants access to Pudgy World, a digital platform on zkSync Era, where users can create characters, play games, and socialize.
The range includes 26 toys like Plush Buddies and Igloo Collectibles, priced between $2.99-$11.97. Exclusive to Walmart are Ice Chrome and Gold Chrome figures and a Blind Box with a surprise Clip-On Plush.
Each toy comes with a unique birth certificate allowing users to claim traits for their digital characters in Pudgy World by scanning a QR code.
Current NFT holders will receive licensing royalties for each corresponding toy sold at Walmart. 
OVAL3: Where Fantasy Rugby Takes on New Heights of Ambition
Crypto rewards and NFT collecting are making fantasy sports games even more enticing than their traditional counterparts. The number of offerings providing an immersive digital experience is on the rise. Among them is OVAL3, a unique fantasy rugby platform. Securing Investments for Web3 Games is Growing More Challenging
Robby Yung, the CEO of Animoca Brands, has revealed that due to a shortage of capital, investors in the realm of Web3 games have become increasingly demanding when it comes to new projects. They now expect to witness substantial progress at the early stages of development. 
Exploring Vulcan Forged (PYR): A Comprehensive Project Review
Vulcan Forged (PYR) stands as the native token of the blockchain-based game developer, trading hub, and dApps incubator, Vulcan Forged. Created in alliance with Polygon, it functions as the currency for all games and applications within the ecosystem. 
Tracing the Evolution of Web3 Games
With the continuous advancement of blockchain technology and decentralization, the gaming industry is experiencing remarkable growth, opening up a realm of new possibilities for gaming enthusiasts. As game quality improves, we are witnessing a surge in the number of game-related projects. 
Exploring Robot Cache: AMD's Blockchain Game Marketplace
AMD is in the final stages of testing its blockchain-based marketplace, Robot Cache. This innovative platform gives gamers not just the option to purchase but also resell their games after they're done playing. In addition to fiat, Robot Cache allows transactions in its native coin, IRON, which users can acquire through various loyalty programs. Animoca Brands Joins the Celo Blockchain Ecosystem
Animoca Brands is set to introduce their Web3 games into the mobile application of the Celo blockchain. They will also serve as one of Celo's network validators, ensuring its security alongside industry giants like Deutsche Telekom, Coinbase, a16z, among others.