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November 02, 2023

🔥 Top headlines from this week’s digest:

  • GAM3 Awards Return for Second Year; Nominations Open

  • TikTok & Newzoo: Navigating PC and Console Gaming Market in 2023

  • GamesBeat Next 2023 Highlights: Awards, Web3, & Future of Gaming

  • Animoca Brands Acquires Web3 Streaming Platform Azarus

  • Moonveil Entertainment Secures $5.4M for Web3 Mobile Games

  • Best 5 Web3 Games of October 2023

  • Directive Games Adds Genesys AI in The Machines Arena H.O.G. Mode

  • Saga Launches Pegasus Incentivized Testnet for Web3 Gamin

  • Saudi NEOM Invests $50M in Animoca Brands for Web3 Development

  • Ledger's School of Block Season 2 in The Sandbox

  • Horror Game Spending Rises 13% During Halloween Season

  • Solana Labs Launches GameShift Beta

  • Aethir $150 Million Valuation and Joins Nvidia Inception Program

  • GEM Digital Invests $10 Million in MagicCraft

  • Kratos Studios Launches Kratos Games Network

  • Sky Mavis and Act Games Partner to Migrate Japanese Games to Ronin

  • Three New Web3 Games Adopt Immutable zkEVM Technology

🏆 GAM3 Awards Nominations Open

Don’t forget to cast your nominations for your favorite games and content creators in the GAM3 Awards’ People's Choice and Best Content Creator categories, directly on GAM3S.GG.

⚔️ NEW GAM3 Quests

Chip Relics in Symbiogenesis are an incredibly powerful and sought after material in-game, and only the lucky ones get to own them.

Mint a Symbiogenesis "Chip Relic 10MB α Ver." NFT and get the chance to win a Steam Deck.

Start Quest | Ends Nov 21st

Get to know how the rental system works in Big Time in our latest video, translated to multiplate languages, to win one of three Rare Small SPACE.

Start Quest | Ends Nov 13th

Complete the First Stage of Knights of the Ether for a chance to win one of the following:

  • 10 Knights

  • 10 Blessed Villagers

  • 10 Legendary Gear

Start Quest | Ends Nov 10th

📝 TikTok & Newzoo: Navigating PC and Console Gaming Market in 2023

Discover insights on the $95.2 billion PC and console gaming market in 2023. Learn how to succeed in this competitive landscape and why it's relevant for web3 gaming.

What’s Going On Here? 

The gaming industry, encompassing both PC and console gaming, is experiencing phenomenal growth, with projected revenue of $95.2 billion in 2023. This industry is evolving rapidly, and this report explores its current state. It also delves into generational shifts in gaming audiences and the significant role of community, culture, and social media in driving game success. Additionally, it discusses the relevance of these insights for the web3 gaming sector.

What Does This Mean?

In 2023, the PC and console gaming market is expected to generate $95.2 billion in revenue, supported by over 1.5 billion gamers worldwide. Established franchises like Call of Duty remain popular, but new releases such as Hogwarts Legacy are also gaining traction. The gaming industry sees a rise in game releases but a decrease in titles attracting large audiences. Gaming spans across generations, with Gen Z and Millennials equally dividing their leisure time between gaming and other entertainment.

The gender gap in gaming is narrowing, with a 60-40 male to female ratio. Spending habits vary across generations, influencing game developers and publishers to adopt diverse strategies. These include leveraging intellectual property, reviving old franchises, and collaborating with content creators and non-entertainment brands, indicating a growing integration of gaming with broader commercial sectors.

Why Should I Care?

These insights are crucial for several reasons:

  1. Web3 Gaming Relevance: The report's findings hold relevance for the web3 gaming sector, highlighting the importance of community engagement, diverse player demographics, and strategies like cross-franchise collaborations and creator marketing.

  2. Community Engagement: Strong community engagement is vital as gaming continues to grow. Games have become IPs with global communities, impacting cultural narratives and shaping modern entertainment.

  3. Diversity in Gaming: The gaming audience is diverse in terms of countries, cultures, and generations, necessitating adaptation by publishers to capture this evolving population's attention.

  4. Mainstream Competition: Gaming now competes with film and television for consumer attention. Brands are focusing on meeting players where they spend most of their time and leveraging player interests outside gaming, making collaborations and creator marketing essential strategies.

Read the full report breakdown here

✍️ Reviews of the Week

We visited two pixelated havens, each with a completely different purpose and world dynamics in our two featured reviews:

The positive initial impression of Pixels is lowered due of the absence of visual guidance in the early game stages. While the core gameplay loop is solid, it may become monotonous and time-consuming for players who prefer action-oriented games. Nevertheless, the ongoing development of additional features and activities in Pixels holds promise for enhancing the player experience in the future.

The lack of proper guidance for new DeFi Kingdoms players results in a frustrating initial experience. After overcoming these initial difficulties, players face a gameplay loop that lacks clear direction and relies on user-created tutorials. This, amongst other drawbacks, make for a very short-lived experience playing the game if you are not there for the DeFi elements of it.

🎮 Fresh Games

From fighting mythical monsters in the world of Akkad to scavenging resources for survival check out the latest games added to our platform!

Legions and Legends is an upcoming web3 RPG set in the mystical world of Akkad during its dark ages, where you will need to slay the Titans after their slumber for thousands of years and protect the kingdom.

Last Resort immerses players in a survival MMO, tasking them with rebuilding a monster-ravaged city and embarking on crucial missions. With the city in ruins, it's up to the players to band together, embark on missions, and rebuild the city.

📺 Video: Big Time Rental System Explained

The Big Time Preseason enabled players to start renting NFTs and enjoying them in-game, without the need to purchase them for their full price.

Get to know how the rental system works in Big Time in our latest video👇

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