14 November 2025 | Weekly news roundup

[0:35] Axie Infinity's DAUWs have dropped 45% following to a change in its AXS reward system.

[3:10] In April 2024, it launched its first Bounty Board, which more than doubled its audience.

[4:45] There were further giveaways, which further boosted DAUWs to more than 100,000.

[6:29] Now, the rewards system has been streamlined, with a paid battle pass added.

[8:34] Over time, these reward systems become increasing complex to understand.

[10:06] Not directly related but the AXS token is down from $7 to $1 since April 2024.

[15:00] The good news is web3 games are now more focused on profit and sustainability.

[17:54] Nexpace has banned 640,000 accounts from MapleStory N for botting and macros.

[21:20] It's also forced 28,000 KYCed accounts to be reregistered. Only 155 succeeded.

[25:10] The Forkast prediction market has moved from Ronin to Arbritrum.

[32:55] Jon is enjoying playing EVE Frontier but likely won't be part of its Winter PVP tournament.