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MINTING NOW: Ryan Smith And Boo Want To Make Exploring Web3 Fun Again With Their Newstalgic Project On ApeChain!

  • Writer: Kyle
    Kyle
  • May 19
  • 2 min read

From the shadows to the forefront. ApeChain's Ryan Smith and Boo are looking to make exploring the Web3 world fun again with their Newstalgic project and mint!


What if clicking buttons, connecting to random dApps, and exploring new ecosystems were gamified and had a story attached? Well, that’s exactly what ApeChain builders Smith and Boo are trying to do with their new project, Newstalgic Studios and The Shadow Games.





 

“I started Newstalgic Studios because I missed the magic—the spark we felt when the internet was new, when play was exploration, and community was real,” Smith said. “With The Shadow Games, we’re bringing that feeling back. It’s not just a mint—it’s your passport to a universe where story, culture, and ownership collide. If you’ve ever felt like the future got too serious, it’s time to ape in and play your way into something different.”



Unlike most Web3 experiences, where people explore new things solo, Newstalgic Studios will feature quests and levels that players complete by progressing through interactive worlds, playable lore, and tech that teaches.


“At Newstalgic Studios, you don’t just watch the narrative unfold—you live it,” Smith wrote. “Our immersive experiences put you at the center of every twist, puzzle, and revelation. No passive players here. You’re the glitch in the Matrix. The hero behind the headset.”


To kick things off, Smith and Boo launched their inaugural mint last night, inviting up to 113 people to join The Shadow Games community by minting a Challenge Coin for 113 $APE each.


“These unique coins: - Signify membership in The Shadow Games' community," Smith tweeted. “Will allow you free claims of physical Challenge Coins during specified claim times. Unlock special benefits during IRL & digital gamified experiences as part of The Shadow Games. Claim 1 free Shadow Games starter character at game launch.”

 

 




As of this article’s publication, 31 Challenge Coins have already been minted. So if you want to ape into the journey, the time is now!



For more information on the mint or to pick up a token for yourself, visit Newstalgic Studios’ website here: https://www.newstalgic.xyz

 



The Bored Ape Gazette will continue to follow Smith and Boo as they build out their project and work to make exploring the Web3 world fun again. Stay tuned for updates!

 

 
 
 

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