Web3 gaming studio with game over screen as Axie Infinity founder warns of industry shutdowns in 2026 funding crisis.
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Breaking: Axie Founder Warns More Web3 Games Will ‘Die’ in 2026 Funding Crisis

January 31, 2026 — The Web3 gaming industry faces a brutal consolidation period in 2026, with Axie Infinity co-creator Jeff “JiHoz” Zirlin warning that numerous studios will “die” as funding runways shorten dramatically. Speaking from Singapore during a January 28 interview, Zirlin delivered his stark assessment to gaming influencer Yellow Panther, revealing that 32.6% of […]

Axie Infinity founder Jeff Zirlin warns about Web3 gaming studio closures in 2026 funding crisis
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Breaking: Axie Founder Warns More Web3 Games Will ‘Die’ in 2026 Funding Crunch

January 31, 2026 — The Web3 gaming industry faces a brutal consolidation period as funding evaporates and studios shutter operations. Jeff “JiHoz” Zirlin, co-creator of the pioneering blockchain game Axie Infinity, issued a stark warning during a Wednesday interview, predicting numerous teams will “die” throughout 2026. His comments arrive alongside surprising developments, including NBA legend […]

METYA and Kult Games Web3 gaming partnership symbolized by a futuristic controller in a digital landscape.
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Breaking: METYA & Kult Games Forge Critical Web3 Gaming Alliance

SINGAPORE, March 15, 2026 — In a move signaling consolidation within the blockchain gaming sector, METYA has announced a strategic partnership with Kult Games to significantly expand its Web3 gaming ecosystem. The collaboration, formalized today, directly targets the growing demand for games that blend deep community engagement with tangible, player-owned progression systems. This METYA Kult […]