Weekly Newsletter - May 9

Today marks the second to last day Decentraland game owners can apply to exhibit their game at DCLGX! Meanwhile preparations for DCLGX continue and the Game Jam is live!

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May 09, 2024

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News

New Feature: Customize your World Permissions

You can now customize who can access your World by setting access to Public or Private. In Private mode you'll be able to add up to 100 addresses to your approved list of visitors. Additionally, you can now choose up to 10 World collaborators to give Deploying or Streaming access to your team. Building together in Worlds has never been easier!

RSVP to the Decentraland Game Expo #DCLGX!

Showcasing the future of web3 gaming, the first-ever Decentraland Game Expo will take place June 26-29. Featuring 2024 game jam winners, the best DCL games, exciting surprises from partners, and web3 panel talks, the festival will offer an arcade of amusement you can’t miss!

Last chance to get a booth for your DCL game at DCLGX 🎪

Don’t miss out—get your pre-existing DCL game featured at a DCLGX booth! 10 1x1 booths are available on an application basis. You’ll be provided with the booth template featured above which you are free to customize to your game’s brand. Apply now via the official form before the deadline 11:59pm UTC on Friday, May 10 (that’s tomorrow!) for a chance to exhibit your game at DCLGX!

Enter the DCLGX Game Jam—It’s not too late!

Have you registered for Decentraland’s 2024 Game Jam yet? The submission deadline isn’t until May 31, so it’s not too late to join in the competition! Sign up via itch.io and start building a game inspired by the theme NEON FAIRGROUND. A prize pool of 40K MANA (currently a value of ~$17,000) and prime placement at Decentraland Game Expo is up for grabs!

Events

Flicks in Facemoon: BLUE HAWAII | Today, May 9 @ 9pm UTC

Movie lovers, get ready for a tropical night at Facemoon Gallery in Decentraland! Embark on a journey to the exotic island of Hawaii with this classic musical film starring Elvis Presley. "Blue Hawaii" is not only known for its catchy soundtrack but also for being one of the first movies to showcase Hawaii as a popular tourist destination, contributing to the island's tourism boom in the 1960s.

Live Stream of IRL Spain Decentraland Paella | May 10 @ 5:30pm UTC

We will be streaming at Golfcraft the Decentraland workshop event happening in Valencia, Spain. Join in virtually with the stream!

METABEAST ADVENTURES ROAMING PARTY | May 11 @ 1am UTC

We are taking the party on the road for the next month stopping by some of our favorite AKCB/ DLC Parcel owners spaces. First stop on the adventure is OLD GUY’SBBQ FRI 9PM EST OR (SAT 100 AM UTC).

Eurovision Watch Party at ABC ClubHouse | May 11 @ 7pm UTC

Eurovision Song Contest Watch Party at ABC ClubHouse! Come enjoy the live stream together with us. Live broadcast from Malmö, Sweden.

MEATPHYSX w NEO @Dollhouse | May 12 @ 9pm UTC

METAPHYSX: Exploration of the Unseen and Unexplained
Prepare for a mind-opening experience every Sunday as we look deep within ourselves to unlock our metaphysical potential. Hosted by NeoDCL at Dollhouse!

Flicks in Facemoon: A Streetcar Named Desire | May 16 @ 9pm UTC

Get ready for a cinematic journey to the heart of New Orleans! Immerse yourself in the drama and passion of this cinematic masterpiece, directed by Elia Kazan and based on Tennessee Williams' acclaimed play. Set in the lively French Quarter of New Orleans, the film follows the conflicts and complex relationships among characters, led by the iconic Blanche DuBois.

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