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February 08, 2024

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⚔️ GAM3 Quests

In preparation for Shrapnel's Training Exercises One (STX1), it is time to practice your survival skills in The Zone.

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Rogue Nation offers a free-to-play mobile-centric cross-platform Rogue-lite Action RPG experience. Players can create and collect distinct characters, pets, weapons, and more to tackle challenging dungeons, raids, and compete against other players.

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Arsenal is a 3D multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Fabwelt for its gaming ecosystem and metaverse, featuring a design reminiscent of "Counter-Strike". It incorporates blockchain technology, allowing players to use in-game NFTs as assets, collectibles, and for utility.  

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📝 Xsolla Reports 72% of Game Revenues in 2023 from Mobile

Discover the latest gaming trends and forecasts as Xsolla's Winter 2024 State of Play report highlights a substantial 72% share of game revenues from mobile platforms in 2023.

What’s Going On Here? 

Xsolla's Winter 2024 State of Play Industry Report reveals significant insights into the global gaming landscape. Among the key findings, mobile gaming emerges as a dominant force, contributing to 72% of game revenues in 2023. The report also forecasts continued growth in the gaming industry, highlighting trends, shifts, and upcoming developments set to influence the market.

What Does This Mean?

The dominance of mobile gaming underscores its popularity and profitability within the gaming market, with significant increases in total sales and user count. Despite a slightly reduced growth rate, the industry demonstrates resilience amid ongoing transitions. The projected growth trajectory indicates substantial revenue potential, with the gaming industry expected to reach $363 billion by 2027.

Why Should I Care?

For developers, stakeholders, and enthusiasts, understanding the trends and forecasts outlined in Xsolla's report is crucial for navigating the evolving gaming landscape. The emphasis on mobile gaming's role, alongside insights into real-time payments, emerging platform policies, and the influence of gaming IP in broader culture, provides valuable guidance for capitalizing on opportunities and addressing challenges in the dynamic realm of web3 gaming.

Read the full report breakdown here

✍️ Reviews of the Week

We drove massive spaceships across the galaxy then picked up our guns for a heated Battle Showdown in our two featured reviews:

Space Nation's Alpha 3.0 playtest provides a stable experience with a thorough tutorial, introducing players to engaging gameplay. While the game boasts detailed graphics and smooth mechanics, sound design lacks finesse, especially within the bustling main space station. Despite this, PvP mode offers diverse ship and weapon options, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

Battle Showdown offers polished gameplay with a progression system for character unlocks and passive skills, though these are hidden initially, resulting in a lackluster experience upon discovery. While the game introduces familiar IPs with unique 2D designs, providing a refreshing Super Smash-like experience for short gaming sessions, its high number of locked characters and lack of depth in unlock methods may lead to quick boredom or disappointment.

🎮 Fresh Games

From a much-needed Hades-inspired web3 experience to the colorful MMO world of KOKODI, check out the latest games added to our platform!

Degenheim is an exhilarating top-down isometric roguelite game, where strategy and action collide in a beautifully crafted world.

KOKODI is a cross-chain, multi-platform MMO game designed for players of all backgrounds. This third-person extraction shooter immerses players in a fantasy world deeply inspired by Japanese culture, anime, and other popular shooter titles,

🎙️Conversation of the Week

This week we spoke with the following guests:

to discuss the latest happenings in web3 gaming with a focus on the following topics:

  1. Heroes of Mavia's Milestone: Celebrate Heroes of Mavia surpassing 1 million downloads, a testament to its growing popularity. Discuss what sets this game apart in the crowded web3 gaming landscape and its impact on the strategy gaming genre.

  2. Pixelmon's $8M Redemption: Dive into Pixelmon's remarkable turnaround story, securing $8 million for its redemption story. Explore how this funding is poised to transform the game's future and what it means for the community and investors alike.

  3. Faraway's Generous Creator Revenue: Highlight Faraway's innovative approach to supporting its creators by allocating 90% of revenue back to them. Discuss the potential ripple effects this policy may have on content creation and platform loyalty within the gaming industry.

  4. Shrapnel's STX1 Epic Demo: Provide insights into Shrapnel's highly anticipated STX1 demo, showcasing the game's cutting-edge mechanics and immersive experience. Consider the demo's reception and its implications for the game's success and the first-person shooter genre.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

📺 ICYMI: Best 5 NFT Games from January 2024

January 2024 was a bustling period in the world of blockchain gaming. We dive into the top 5 web3 games of the month, each marked by significant releases, playtests, new features, and a wealth of content for players to dive into. So, let's explore what these games had to offer.

What was YOUR favorite game in January? Let us know in the comments section 👇 

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