🐴 Team Liquid Launches Web3 Fan Loyalty Program | GAM3S Grid Weekly

MetlaCore Closed Beta details revealed, Garga Returns as Yuga Labs CEO, Helika raises $8M, Team Liquid and Mysten Labs Partnership, and more!

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February 22, 2024

🔥 Top headlines from this week’s digest:

  • RPG Kaidro Exclusive Launch on Sky Mavis' Ronin Network

  • Yuga Labs Co-founder "Garga" Greg Solano Now CEO

  • Hack VC Closes $150M Fund for Early-Stage Web3 and AI Startups

  • Team Liquid and Mysten Partner for Web3 Fan Loyalty Program

  • Studio 369 Web3 Game MetalCore Closed Beta

  • Cometh Launches Cosmik Battle into Early Access

  • Exclusive Details on Hytopia's Hychain Launch and Node Sale

  • Helika Raises $8M for AI-powered Game Management

  • Sequence New Partnership with Web3 RPG Champions Ascension

  • BoomLand Reveals Exclusive Details on Migration to Immutable

  • Animoca Brands' Mocaverse Teams Up with OKX

  • eBay Lays off 30% of Web3 Workforce

  • Enhanced Gamification with SPORTPASS and Euroleague Basketball

  • Japan's Gaming Renaissance Via Web3

  • South Korean Game Developer Wemade Faces Legal Scrutiny

  • Klaytn and Finschia to Build Asia's Largest Blockchain

  • Stardust Partners with Sui for Streamlined Game Onboarding

  • Wild Forest Exclusive NFT Mint Details on Sky Mavis Store

  • Yuga Labs Acquires PROOF for Otherside Metaverse

  • Moonbeam Network Partners with Animo Industries

  • LightLink’s Bolt Tech Hits 2.5 Million NFTs Minted

  • Double Coconut Acquires Splinterlands' Soulkeep TD Game

  • Trading Card Game Synergy of Serra Shuts Down

  • Immutable X Web3 Game Gods Unchained 2024 Roadmap

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📝 Japan's Gaming Renaissance Via Web3

Discover how Japan, once a gaming powerhouse, is making a comeback in the world of video games with the rise of web3.

What’s Going On Here? 

Japan, renowned for its iconic gaming legacy, is experiencing a resurgence in the global gaming industry with the emergence of web3 technology. After a period of decline and overshadowing by U.S.-based developers, Japan is now leveraging blockchain and cryptocurrencies to redefine the gaming landscape.

What Does This Mean?

Key milestones in Japan's gaming industry include government support for web3 technologies, the alignment of cultural identity with web3 gaming principles, and major game developers embracing blockchain projects. Financial institutions and media companies are also investing in web3 gaming, while international collaborations with companies from South Korea signal Japan's growing presence in the global web3 gaming ecosystem.

Why Should I Care?

Japan's web3 gaming renaissance signifies more than just a resurgence; it reflects the nation's adaptability, innovation, and ability to thrive in the evolving gaming landscape. As Japan continues to reclaim its status as a leader in video game development, the integration of web3 technology opens up new avenues for innovation and growth, shaping the future of the gaming industry worldwide.

Read the full report breakdown here

✍️ Reviews of the Week

We built bases and trained our armies to expand our Headquarter then went on an adventure in a world filled with toy dragons 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.

Meta Toy DragonZ SAGA presents well-designed battles and engaging monsters, particularly in PvP matches, where strategic thinking and team-building skills shine. The variety of settings keeps the gameplay fresh, introducing new challenges with each adventure. However, the lack of explanation regarding the rock-paper-scissors system leaves players guessing, detracting from the overall experience. While suitable for casual players due to its auto-battle feature, the game may not offer enough depth for hardcore gamers. Nevertheless, its appealing art style and automation features cater to both children and adults, making it a decent choice for leisurely play.

🎮 Fresh Games

From the futuristic cyberpunk world of Warpgate City to the dystopian future of a scorching Earth, check out the latest games added to our platform!

Chain Crisis is an on-chain MMORPG set in the cyberpunk dystopia of Warpgate City, where players navigate a world of high-tech warfare and corporate espionage.

E4C: Final Salvation is a MOBA game set in a dystopian future where Earth's temperature has risen by 4 degrees Celsius. It combines intense gameplay with a unique mission to combat climate change through its engaging storyline.

🎙️Conversation of the Week

This week we spoke with the following guests:

  • Luc Berkefeld - Marketing and BD at Medieval Empires

  • Russ Harding- Chief Creative Officer at Saltwater Games

  • Jigenator - Chief Executive Officer at Tatsu Works

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

  1. Web2 Studios' Shift to Web3: Discuss the growing interest and investment from traditional Web2 gaming studios in the Web3 space. Explore the reasons behind their bullish stance, including the potential for new revenue models, player ownership of assets, and the creation of decentralized gaming ecosystems. Consider what this trend signifies for the future of gaming and digital ownership.

  2. Crypto's Popularity Among Japanese Gamers: Highlight the significant interest in cryptocurrency within the Japanese gaming community. Delve into how cultural, economic, and technological factors contribute to this trend and what it means for the integration of blockchain technology in games. Discuss the potential for Japan to lead innovations in crypto-based gaming.

  3. Yuga's Strategic IP Acquisition for Otherside: Examine Yuga's recent acquisition of intellectual property rights for the development of Otherside. Analyze the implications of this move for the expansion of the Otherside universe and how it reflects broader trends in IP consolidation within the Web3 space. Consider the impact on content creators, IP holders, and the Web3 community.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

📺 ICYMI: Shardbound Preview - A New Strategy TCG

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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