NFTs Coming to Roblox | GAM3S Grid Weekly

Parallel on Epic Games, Roblox teases NFTs, Phantom Galaxies enters Early Access, and More!

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November 16, 2023

🔥 Top headlines from this week’s digest:

🏆 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.

⚔️ 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

Nominate your favorite 10 web3 games for People's Choice for PlayStation 5 and a chance to win one of over 300 NFTs from partnered games.

Start Quest | Ends Dec 14th

Nominate your favorite 10 web3 gaming content creators for a chance to win one of FIVE Razer Power Up Bundle V2, includes:

  • Cynosa Lite

  • Gigantus V2 Large

  • DeathAdder Essential

  • BlackShark V2 X

Start Quest | Ends Dec 14th

Kick off your business in Legacy, the latest entry to Gala Games’ library of games. Complete the missions below for a chance to win:

  • 5 Large Cash Pack

  • 5 Large Gems Pack

Start Quest | Ends Nov 25th

đź“ť Game7 2023 State of Web3 Gaming Report

An in-depth summary of the key findings from the Game7 "State of Web3 Gaming Report" and highlight important insights for the future of web3 gaming.

What’s Going On Here? 

Game7, a community dedicated to promoting blockchain technology in gaming, has released its State of Web3 Gaming Report. This independent report provides a detailed analysis of the growing web3 gaming sector, offering insights, data, and trends for industry professionals. It covers various aspects of the web3 gaming ecosystem, from investment and gameplay to network stack and competitive dynamics.

What Does This Mean?

  • Ecosystem Distribution: The report highlights that Asia-Pacific (APAC) hosts the majority of web3 game developers, with significant contributions from North America and South Korea. South Korea has notably increased its involvement in web3 gaming.

  • Investment Trends: Investment in web3 gaming surged in 2021 and has stabilized in 2023, with over $19 billion invested in web3 gaming-related projects since 2018. The report reveals a significant portion of this investment is exclusive to web3 gaming.

  • Gameplay and Genres: Indie-level and midsize projects dominate the web3 gaming market, while AAA titles are less common. RPG, Action, Strategy, and Casual games are popular genres. Most web3 games are free-to-play, but a quarter of them require specific NFTs for access.

  • Network and Gaming Stack: More blockchain networks targeting gaming have emerged in 2023. Most web3 games use general-use Layer 1 networks, while a growing number explore Layer 2 and Layer 3 solutions. Application-specific networks for gaming have also seen significant growth.

  • Distribution and Development Tools: Many web3 games bypass mainstream distribution platforms and rely on direct channels or web3 native platforms. The Epic Games store has embraced web3 games. Unity and Unreal Engine dominate web3 PC game development. Blockchain technology is primarily used to tokenize assets, with only a small percentage fully on-chain.

  • Competitive Dynamics: In 2023, a record number of web3 games migrated to different networks, with Polygon, Immutable, and Arbitrum being popular choices. Polygon and BNB host most web3 games, while Immutable and Arbitrum are prominent Layer 2 ecosystems. Solana stands out as a non-EVM ecosystem. The OP Stack is favored for creating new networks for gaming.

Why Should I Care?

This report offers valuable insights for various types of readers:

  • Developers: Understand the current state of the web3 gaming ecosystem, including trends in gameplay, investment, and network usage.

  • Investors: Gain insights into investment opportunities and funding trends in web3 gaming.

  • Blockchain Enthusiasts: Explore the role of blockchain technology in web3 gaming and its impact on the gaming industry.

  • Industry Observers: Stay informed about the evolving web3 gaming space, which is likely to influence the future of gaming and blockchain integration.

Read the full report breakdown here

✍️ Reviews of the Week

We explored a colorful and vibrant world then tried our hands at a RTS to build our commercial space empire in our two featured reviews:

Archloot is an inventive mobile game reminiscent of Spore, featuring a captivating creature creation system and dynamic gameplay. Despite some constraints in initial creature customization and possible repetitive island designs, it provides an enjoyable experience for players fond of exploration, combat, and personalizing their creatures.

Kryptoria is a promising RTS game but lacks depth in gameplay beyond daily attacks and resource gathering. Upgrading land is not an option, and the initial investment required to play can be high. The battles are automated and randomized, and players initially only have enough resources for one battle.

🎮 Fresh Games

From testing our skill in a fast-paced hero shooter to collecting mythical creatures in Pixelmon alongside the legendary Kevin, check out the latest games added to our platform!

BloodLoop is a 5v5 Hero-Shooter built leveraging web3 technology. Whether you want to play strategic battles and learn the team synergies of each character's skills, compete in all-on-all confrontations, or climb the leaderboards.

Pixelmon is pioneering the concept of a fractionalized gaming IP in the blockchain realm, blending NFT technology with an immersive Pokémon-inspired virtual world.

🎙️Conversation of the Week

This week we spoke with 5 GAM3 Awards Jury members to answer Qs on the upcoming GAM3 Awards & highlight the latest happenings within the web3 gaming industry. This episode features:

  • Sam Barberie - Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Sequence

  • Chris Gonsalves - CEO at Community Gaming

  • Kate Irwin - Producer and Reporter at Decrypt

  • Atif Khan - VP of Business at Thirdweb

  • Mark Rydon - Co-Founder and CEO at Aethir

What You Need to Know About GAM3 Awards:

  • Second Year Celebration: The GAM3 Awards return for a second year, expanding with three new categories and doubling the prize pool, showcasing the best in web3 gaming.

  • Diverse Categories and Criteria: Over 100 web3 games will be nominated across now 19 categories, judged on core loop, accessibility, replayability, and overall experience.

  • Community and Jury Voting: A jury of over 50 industry veterans will have a 90% weight in voting, while community votes will contribute 10%, except for categories fully reliant on community voting.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

đź“ş Video: Big Time Crafting Tutorial

Grinding the Big Time leaderboard points can come in several ways, and one of them is crafting. Crafting grants you tons of points and lets you create incredible cosmetics to show off to other players.

Learn all you need to know about crafting in our latest tutorial brought to you by Big Time 👇

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