27 June 2025 | Weekly news roundup

[01:10] Animoca Brands and Moca Foundation have announced Moca Chain.

[01:35] Originally this was the Mocaverse NFT collection, which has become Moca Network.

[06:25] They've tried to build a reputation and privacy-focused ID system. Not clear who's using it.

[12:25] The issue is you have to build something 10x better and still people won't use it.

[17:59] Nexon has launched a Credit Level system to reduce botting in MapleStory N.

[26:43] Wildcard will be launching on Steam in October 2025.

[30:42] The project's longterm success is more about the Thousands streaming platform, however.

[32:19] Startup Spekter Games has raised $5M. Its first game is Telegram roguelite Spekter Agency.

[37:58] The Sandbox is partnering with Cirque du Soleil for the forthcoming Alpha Season 6.