[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE  Gate.io, a world-leading crypto exchange with a thriving NFT market, has partnered with iGames, an NFT and GameFi ecosystem merging interactive gaming with blockchain and digital ownership. The partnership will see iGames release its Explorers Edition Collection on Gate NFT, Gate.io's NFT marketplace and launchpad. As iGames pioneer NFT drop, the new collection will feature over 899 individual NFTs, providing gamers and collectors with valuable collectibles in the iGames World community. Eight hundred collectibles are distributed among eight categories, each representing a different profession with unique roles and abilities in the iGames World. The remaining 99 NFTs will be a part of a special mintable collection with enhanced collectability and rarity. Furthermore, the Explorers Edition Collection will enable gamers to claim their own unique piece of the iGames World while empowering them to participate in its development, governance, and evolution. iGame's vision is to build a world that encourages gamers to be creative and explore their dreams through various gaming experiences, such as immersive virtual reality worlds alongside competitive online multiplayer and story-rich roleplaying games. To achieve this, the iGames team has set out to become leaders and innovators in digital entertainment by integrating digital ownership and blockchain technology with virtual worlds and games. "Both Gate.io and iGames share a common vision of revolutionizing the gaming industry through blockchain," added Lin Han, CEO of Gate.io. "The introduction of the iGames Explorers Edition Collection NFTs represents a blend of innovation and creativity, redefining the landscape of the digital entertainment world. We are thrilled to partner with iGames in this pioneering endeavor." Gate.io and iGames have joined forces to offer new possibilities for Gate.io users to delve into the realm of GameFi and NFT collectibles. This is all part of Gate.io's dedication to providing its users access to the constantly evolving world of GameFi, Metaverse, and Web3 technologies while facilitating exciting new connections between collectors, traders, and gamers worldwide. Gateway to Crypto Trade over 1,700 cryptocurrencies safely, quickly and easily on Gate.io [Sign up](https://www.gate.io/signup "Sign up") to enter the crypto gateway and get 40% commission from [referrals](https://www.gate.io/referral "referrals") [Download iOS/Android App](https://www.gate.io/mobileapp?ch=ann27560 "Download iOS/Android App") right now. Reach out to us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/gate_io GateVIP Twitter: https://twitter.com/GateioVIP Telegram: https://t.me/gate_io API Telegram: https://t.me/gateioapi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gateioglobal Medium: https://gateio.medium.com/ Podcast: https://gateio.buzzsprout.com/?ch=buzzs Gate.io Team August 1th, 2023