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⏳EXCLUSIVE Shardbound Playtest Spots Up for Grabs | GAM3S Grid Weekly

Overworld raises $10M, Disney invests $1.5B in Epic Games, WorldShards share Early Access details, thirdweb reveals GamingKit, and more!

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February 15, 2024

🔥 Top headlines from this week’s digest:

⚔️ GAM3 Quests

Xborg is a global team on a mission to build the next-generation of gaming, where players and fans experience ownership, and governance and are rewarded for their contributions. 

Complete the missions below for a chance to win the following:

  • 20 Guaranteed Chestplate NFT Whitelist

Start Quest | Ends Feb 19th

Set in the lush Axis islands floating above the earth’s core, players must craft mind-bending card decks to outwit opponents and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Embark on an epic quest to preserve the bonds of the Lifeweave and uncover the secrets of the Shards.

Complete the missions below for a chance to win one of 400 Exclusive Shardbound Playtest Spots.

Start Quest | Ends Feb 17th

Saga is a Layer 1 protocol that allows developers to automatically spin up parallelized and interoperable dedicated chains that elastically scale with their web3 application needs.

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  • 25 x $SAGA Genesis Airdrop Spots

Start Quest | Ends Feb 17th

Angelic offers a turn-based strategy combat with a narrative RPG experience where you can join the multiplayer mode, participate in colony wars, forge alliances, fight co-op missions, or optionally create and trade your NFTs.

Complete the missions below for a chance to win the following:

  • 20 x Limited Edition Skins

  • 10 x Legendary Edition Skins

  • 5 x Angelic Edition Skins

  • 15 x $SAGA Genesis Airdrop Spots

Start Quest | Ends Feb 17th

Bushi is a dynamic, free-to-play third-person shooter game, blending samurai-inspired combat with thrilling ninja-like parkour. It offers a competitive and skill-based experience, set in a visually rich, acrobatic gaming world.

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  • 100 x Sanguine Slayer Sword

  • 15 x $SAGA Genesis Airdrop Spots

Start Quest | Ends Feb 17th

📝 46% Of Gamers Excited About Blockchain

Dive into Ultra's PC Gamer Study, exposing PC gamers' mixed sentiments on blockchain, NFTs, and crypto. Insights on web3 adoption challenges and potential solutions.

What’s Going On Here? 

Ultra's PC Gamer Study delves into the attitudes of PC gamers towards blockchain technology, NFTs, and cryptocurrency integration in their favorite games. The study, based on responses from 2,000 gamers in the US and UK, reveals mixed sentiments regarding web3 adoption in the gaming community.

What Does This Mean?

While 46% of participants expressed excitement about blockchain elements in PC games, enthusiasm diminished when NFTs and cryptocurrency were mentioned, with only 19% showing interest in the latter. There's a notable disparity in acceptance levels among PC gamers, with more engagement observed for traditional in-game purchases compared to limited edition items and NFTs.

Why Should I Care?

Understanding the nuanced sentiments of PC gamers towards blockchain integration is crucial for developers and platforms navigating the evolving gaming landscape. Ultra's study highlights challenges and opportunities in fostering web3 adoption, emphasizing the importance of addressing user concerns while innovating in the space. As the industry explores tokenized games and aims for mainstream adoption, insights from this study provide valuable guidance for industry stakeholders.

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:

Despite its detailed graphics and unique features, Heroes of Mavia falls short when compared to other real-time strategy games like Clash of Clans, lacking innovation and fluid gameplay. The game suffers from extreme resource grind, absence of base protection mechanisms, and navigation issues, diminishing the overall gaming experience. While enjoyable, especially with its engaging campaign mode, the game's quality of life could be vastly improved to retain player interest. Heroes of Mavia, though fun, remains overshadowed by superior alternatives and requires substantial updates before being mainstream-ready.

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 the gates of the fantastical world of Murrlandia to the post-apocalyptic universe of MetaCene, check out the latest games added to our platform!

WorldShards is an innovative life sim sandbox MMORPG set in the fantastical world of Murrlandia, featuring a unique levelless progression system and a landscape dominated by flying islands.

MetaCene is a web3 MMORPG set in a post-apocalyptic world, where players can engage in epic battles, craft unique items, and govern their virtual environment through decentralized autonomous organizations.

🎙️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. Disney's Metaverse Investment: Explore Disney's strategic move to invest $1.5 billion into the development of its own Metaverse. Discuss the potential impact of such a significant investment by a global entertainment giant on the future of digital and immersive experiences, and what it might mean for the broader entertainment and gaming industries.

  2. PC Gamers' Crypto Enthusiasm: Delve into the growing interest in cryptocurrency among 46% of PC gamers. Analyze how this enthusiasm could influence the integration of blockchain technology in PC games, potentially leading to new gaming economies, enhanced player ownership, and innovative gameplay mechanics.

  3. Mobile Gaming's Revenue Dominance: Highlight the fact that mobile gaming now accounts for 72% of total game revenues, underscoring the platform's dominance in the gaming industry. Discuss the factors contributing to mobile gaming's success, including accessibility, the rise of casual gaming, and the impact of mobile-first markets, and consider how this trend is shaping game development priorities and marketing strategies.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

📺 Video: Best 5 NFT Games from January 2024

Set in the lush Axis islands floating above the earth’s core, Shardbound redefines the strategy game genre with its unique fusion of Tactical and Collectible Card Game (CCG) elements, offering players an unparalleled web3 gaming experience.

Which faction suits your playstyle the most? Let us know in the comments section down below 👇 

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