Shiba Eternity has officially rebranded as Shiba Inu Games, it was announced on Thursday. The rebranded entity, which now operates under the name @PlayWithShib on X, announced that it plans to delve into gaming by developing more games for the SHIB ecosystem. The strategic move was broadcast via an X-post that encouraged followers to stay tuned for updates and developments in the Shiba Inu gaming sphere.
“Hey Shib gamers, we’re evolving into PlayWithShib! This will be your new go-to place for all things Shib gaming: updates and more. Follow us and be the first to know!”, the team announced via their social media channel. Shytoshi Kusama, the lead developer of Shiba Inu, praised the team’s rebranding and new direction, tweeting: “What an epic move! Shiba Inu Games (@playwithshib)!! #playwithshib Games Galore and more! LFG.”
The rebranding follows the initial creation of Shiba Eternity in July 2022, which at the time focused on the game Shiba Eternity. The mobile game launched in October 2022 and enjoyed a brief period of active engagement on X (formerly Twitter) before going into a lengthy hiatus. The account resurfaced on July 16, 2024 to introduce a closed beta version of the game, making it the first inaugural Shibarium-based gamand
Shiba Inu expands game offering
Expanding on their gaming portfolio, Shiba Inu Games today revealed “Agent Shiboshi,” a new side-scrolling shooter game that sees a Shiba Inu named Shiboshi take on the role of a secret agent battling a group known as the “Shadowcats.” The game introduces an in-game currency system that allows players to accumulate money by defeating enemies, which can be used to upgrade their characters’ weapons and equipment.
Lucie, Shiba Inu’s marketing director, provided the details of the game through an X after: “Agent Shiboshi is an exciting upcoming side-scrolling shooter game developed by Shiba Inu Games. The game stars Shiboshi, a secret agent fighting against the mysterious Shadowcats. Players can earn in-game currency by defeating enemies, which can be used to upgrade their weapons and equipment.”
She added that “Agent Shiboshi” is part of the broader Shib ecosystem and is initially planned to launch on traditional web2 platforms, with subsequent versions intended for integration into Shibarium. “Agent Shiboshi is part of the Shib ecosystem and will eventually launch on Shibarium. The game will debut on Web2 platforms, with a Web3 version in the making. Available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android devices,” Lucie revealed.
— 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐈𝐄 (@LucieSHIB) August 28, 2024
Earlier in August, she hinted at the release of not only “Agent Shiboshi,” but also “Shiboshi Rush,” another game under the Shiba Inu banner. Lucie described these as “hyper-casual games,” emphasizing that their design is simple and fun, making them accessible to players of all skill levels.
At the time of going to press, SHIB was trading at $0.00001350.
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