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GAM3 Awards 2024 People's Choice and Content Creator nominations open, RavenQuest introduces Guild Wars, Parallel reveals their shooter title, and more!

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September 26, 2024

🔥Top headlines from this week’s digest:

⚔️ GAM3 Quests

PARAVOX is a free-to-play 3v3 third-person shooter that blends high-speed action with tactical gameplay, turning every match into a thrilling esports competition.

Complete the missions below for a chance to win one of 100 exclusive in-game skins.

Start Quest | Ends Sept 27th

The Machines Arena, a sophisticated hero shooter that incorporates a top-down perspective, dynamic PvP battles, tactical team play, and rooms for tons of skill expression.

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

  • 15 Engineer Devol

  • 5 Polarspirit Noble

Note: The Machines Arena PlayerID can be found in the bottom left corner once you log into the game.

Start Quest | Ends Oct 4th

Nifty Island, a sandbox game in the web3 space offering players a unique experience of exploration, creativity, and community engagement.

Complete the missions below for a chance to win one of the following rewards:

  • 20x 3,000 Blooms

  • 20 x 50 Airdrop Points

  • 3 x Legendary Pistols NFTs

  • 25 x G3 Skins

Note: Make sure your linked wallet is the same across Nifty Island and GAM3S.GG 

Start Quest | Ends Sept 27th

RavenQuest is a top-down pixel-based MMORPG set in a dynamic world where player decisions shape the game's economy and landscape.

Complete the missions below for a chance to win one of 10 Ravenpacks.

Note: Make sure your RavenQuest email matches your GAM3S.GG account email.

Start Quest | Ends Oct 4th

Content Creators are the main drivers of adoption and they are the ones that rally their loyal communities behind them.

Nominate your favorite 10 web3 gaming content creators for a chance to win one of FIVE Elgato Creator Bundle

Start Quest | Ends Oct 9th

The People’s Choice Award is the only game-specific GAM3 Award that is 100% decided by community voting and tests the true strength of a game's dedicated fans.  

Nominate your favorite 10 web3 games for People's Choice for a chance to win a PlayStation 5 and an Xbox Series X.

Start Quest | Ends Oct 9th

Parallel is a sci-fi trading card game (TCG) empowering collectors to truly own their cards and other game items.

Complete the missions below to earn double the platform XP.

Start Quest | Ends Sept 30th

🏆 GAM3 Awards 2024 Nominations Now Open

We are thrilled to announce the return of the biggest web3 gaming event of the year, the GAM3 Awards, for its third consecutive year. In 2024, the YGG Play Summit will serve as the backdrop for this prestigious event, with new categories, a bigger prize pool, and a goal to crown the best web3 games and creators.

Nominations for People's Choice and Best Content Creator are now open, directly on GAM3S.GG, and will run until the shortlist is announced ahead of the final voting.

📝46% of All Public Gaming Companies Based in Asia

Explore the growth of gaming IPOs over the years, highlighting key platform shifts and regional dominance in the global gaming market. Discover insights into market trends and future projections.

What’s Going On Here?

The article discusses the significant evolution of the gaming industry, focusing on the rise of initial public offerings (IPOs) and the regional dominance of Asian gaming companies, which now represent 46% of all public gaming entities. Despite a slowdown in the IPO market in 2024, the number of publicly traded gaming companies has nearly quintupled since 2000. The analysis also highlights the shift toward mobile gaming and multi-platform strategies, reflecting broader trends in technology and player engagement.

What Does This Mean?

The increasing prevalence of IPOs in the gaming sector illustrates a maturing industry that is capitalizing on technological advancements and changing player demographics. Asia's dominance in the public gaming market signifies its growing influence, supported by a robust player base and expanding market opportunities. The shift toward mobile gaming and diversification across platforms suggests that companies will need to adapt to meet evolving player preferences, paving the way for future innovations, including blockchain gaming.

Why Should I Care?

Understanding these trends is crucial for anyone involved in the gaming industry, whether as a developer, investor, or marketer. The rise of user-generated content and mobile gaming, coupled with Asia's market leadership, presents both challenges and opportunities for growth. Moreover, the insights regarding IPO timelines and strategies may inform potential investments in blockchain gaming, which is poised to mirror traditional gaming's expansion patterns. Staying abreast of these developments can help stakeholders navigate the rapidly changing landscape and leverage emerging opportunities in the gaming market.

Read the full report breakdown here

✍️ Reviews of the Week

Step into the Grim Syndicate universe for a unique TCG experience then create your own character to dive into neverending dungeon runs and loot to choose from in our two featured reviews:

Abysswalkers offers a well-designed TCG experience with an excellent tutorial that immerses players in the game's lore. The graphics are solid, with decent VFX, though additional effects for character play could enhance the experience. The audio design is competent but could benefit from more distinct sounds for attacks and effects. The gameplay is easy to understand and has depth, but the limited card variety restricts playstyle diversity.

Seraph: In the Darkness has shown consistent improvement through numerous playtests, though it hasn't reached perfection. The graphics are impressive with clear visual effects, and the audio design features well-made sound effects, though the English version has some dialogue errors. The gameplay is enjoyable and easy to understand, with initial acts being relatively easy and increasing difficulty in the void realm tiers. The endgame offers hours of play but may feel purposeless once high-level items are acquired, although item trading could appeal to some players.

🎮 Fresh Games

A vibrant and colorful roguelite RPG with fast-paced combat and a futuristic MMO battle royale, check out the latest games added to our platform!

Call of the VoYd is a Roguelite Royale RPG that plunges players into a mysterious realm filled with challenging enemies and fast-paced combat, where they can unlock unique heroes and compete for victory.

LUSSA: The Final Frontier is a futuristic MMO Battle Royale where players explore hostile planets, gather resources, and fight rival factions in a quest for survival and dominance in a dystopian universe.

🎙️ Conversation of the Week

This week we spoke with 3 guests from top web3 games and ecosystems on different topics to get their opinion and share their insights. This episode of Press Play featured:

  • Flavien Defraire - Director of Global Development at BGA

  • Brendan Robb - Head of Communications at DARKTIMES

  • Omar Ghanem - Founder and CEO at GAM3S.GG

  • Sinjin - Founder and Game Designer at MAYG

Topics Covered:

  • Are Web3 Conferences Worth the Hype?: Millions are spent annually on web3 conferences, but are they delivering real value? Join us for a deep dive into the experience at Token2049 and discover whether these events are truly worth the investment.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

📺 Best 5 New NFT Games of August 2024

August has been another exciting month for web3 gaming. Let's dive into the top 5 games that grabbed our attention this month!

Let us know which one was your favorite and leave your thoughts in the comments section below 👇

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Until next time, happy gaming!