As the holiday lull fades, January is gearing up to be a thrilling month for blockchain gaming enthusiasts! With exciting events and game launches on the horizon, 2024 is set to kick off with a bang.

Soccerverse Launch

First up, UK developer Soccerverse is making waves with the imminent launch of its fully on-chain football management MMO. Soccerverse's Season 1 is set to go live on January 9th! This initial phase is designed as a soft launch, allowing players to immerse themselves in the game shop, purchase packs, sign up as managers, and start strategizing for the action ahead. Mark your calendars—just nine days later, on January 18th, the first match week kicks off!

Laguna Labs' Prime Core Collection

In the latter part of January, keep an eye on Laguna Labs, a new developer spun off from the Crypto Unicorns team. They are set to unveil their highly anticipated genesis Prime Core collection, featuring 7,777 unique assets for the upcoming project Neo Olympus. While the exact minting date is still under wraps, it will deploy on the Ethereum network, utilizing the Base L3 chain B3. This is an event you won't want to miss!

Line Next's Mini-Dapp Portal

As the month continues, Line Next is gearing up to launch its mini-dapp portal within Line Messenger, which promises to expand the ecosystem significantly. By the end of January, 30 new games will make their debut on the platform, including Delabs Games’ exciting Boxing Star X, the addictive Telegram clicker BANANA, and Web3.0’s take on the classic, Plants vs Zombies.

Delabs Games' Closed Beta

Speaking of Delabs Games, the South Korean developer is currently running a closed beta for Boxing Star X from January 7th to January 14th. The game will not only be available on Line Messenger but also on Telegram, showcasing Delabs' strategic pivot to reach a broader audience.

Sky Mavis' Ronin Changes

But that's not all— Sky Mavis, co-founded by Jeff Zirlin, is preparing to make significant changes to its gaming blockchain, Ronin, with plans to go permissionless in early 2025. Zirlin hints at the addition of many games that were previously restricted from Ronin, which could significantly benefit from its distribution strengths. The objective? To enhance economic freedom for gamers and encourage greater integration within the ecosystem.

The Machines Arena Arrival

On January 14th, don’t miss the arrival of the top-down shooter The Machines Arena on Steam, which will also be available on PS5, continuing its presence on the Epic Game Store and Android.

Pocket Gamer Connects Conference

Finally, mark your calendars for January 20-21, as Pocket Gamer Connects, a premier global game industry conference, returns to London. Attendees can look forward to an impressive lineup of speakers, including Marc Alloul from Helika and Sofia Senatorova from Tezos. Plus, don't miss BlockchainGamer's Jon Jordan presenting the Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies of 2025—an announcement that’s sure to create buzz in the industry!

January is set to be a month of monumental milestones in blockchain gaming. Whether you're a developer, player, or investor, there are opportunities abound, and you won't want to be left behind! Prepare for a phenomenal start to the year in the world of blockchain gaming!