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Tesoro XP Raises Over $5 Million
Tesoro XP has raised $5.4M in seed funding to grow its retail-backed rewards platform for games. The investment will support expansion of its SDK, publisher tools, and partner network ahead of a Q1 2026 launch.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
>> Players can earn in-game currency through verified retail purchases
>> Retailers only pay when purchases are confirmed, creating a performance-driven model
>> Seed round co-led by Treasury and TK MediaTech Ventures
>> Founders Sami Khan, Beau Button, and Tim Mahler bring experience from Atlas Reality
The funding sets the stage for a new revenue model for free-to-play games and a trackable marketing channel for brands.
Deep dive into the full scoop, here!
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Industry + Platform News
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🟢 Epic Games $800 Million Deal with Google
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Partnerships + Funding
🔴 Mamboo Entertainment Hits $55 Million Revenue
🔴 Panthera Global Secures $1.5 Million
🔴 Savvy Games Group and NEOM Partner
Updates + AI
🟤 Supercell Launches AI Innovation Lab
🟤 FAR Labs’ Vision on the Future of AI and Gaming
🟤 About Google’s Project Genie
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Waifu Sweeper Launches on YGG Play
YGG Play and Raitomira have officially launched Waifu Sweeper, a new web3 puzzle gacha game combining Minesweeper-style logic with collectible anime-inspired waifu companions.
Here is an overview:
>> Skill-first gameplay – Rewards are based on player decisions, reducing reliance on chance.
>> Puzzle + Gacha – Players uncover treasures and monsters while collecting companions.
>> Experienced team – Developed by Raitomira co-founders Hun Pascal Park and Karan Singh, both with backgrounds in mobile and web3 gaming.
>> Partnership with YGG Play – Integrated into YGG’s network with smart contract-based revenue sharing.
>> Accessible for crypto-native players – Part of YGG Play’s focus on casual-degen web3 games.
Waifu Sweeper is now live and available for players on YGG Play.
More information is available here!
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Team Liquid Moves Esports Archive to Walrus on Sui
Team Liquid has migrated its entire multimedia archive to Walrus, the decentralized storage protocol on Sui, marking the largest dataset transition to the platform. This move converts years of match footage, behind-the-scenes content, and other media into on-chain compatible assets.
Here is what you need to know:
>> Improved Access: Teams worldwide can now access content more efficiently, removing internal silos.
>> Enhanced Security: Valuable footage is preserved and secured on a decentralized platform.
>> Future-Ready Infrastructure: The Sui Stack enables new digital experiences and monetization opportunities without future data migrations.
>> AI-Powered Search: Blockchain-native platform Zark Lab allows teams to search and manage files across multiple drives with configurable access controls.
This transition reflects a growing trend in web3 esports, where teams leverage decentralized storage to unlock new ways to engage fans and maximize the value of their content.
Want to learn more… here are the details!
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