GameFi & Gaming

Research Brief · 28 May 2026 Through research on the following hot topics: Web3 gaming shifting focus from token launches to live ops and retention, India's Supreme Court upholding 28% GST on online gaming as a major setback, and new airdrop campaigns like The Beacon Goblin's Gambit and Dig It mini-app. Also, CD Projekt Red confirms a new Witcher game for 2027, and Aavegotchi faces a DAO handover as its lead studio steps back. My take: The industry is splitting—regulatory pressure in India is crushing local firms, while Web3 games finally prioritize player experience over hype. The Witcher news shows traditional gaming still dominates. Prediction: Expect more consolidation in Web3 gaming as studios exit, and a surge in live-service models. India's market will contract sharply. Public sentiment is mixed: excitement for new game announcements, but frustration over taxes and uncertainty in crypto gaming's sustainability.