🏆 GAM3 Awards 2024 Finalists Revealed | GAM3S Grid Weekly

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October 17, 2024

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⚔️ GAM3 Quests

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Start Quest | Ends Oct 25th

The final shortlist of games for the GAM3 Awards 2024 are finally in! The biggest web3 gaming event returns on 22 November 2024.  

Help spread the word and get valuable XP to help you rank up and progress in the Battle Pass.

Start Quest | Ends Oct 9th

🏆 GAM3 Awards 2024 Finalists Revealed

Explore our 2024 GAM3 Awards with a $5 million prize pool, new categories, and the first physical ceremony in the Philippines.

The Game of the Year finalist nominees are Off The Grid, Pirate Nation, Parallel, Nyan Heroes, and Pixels. For the full list of nominees, visit gam3awards.com. Final voting starts October 15th and runs until November 15th, directly on our platform on the GAM3 Awards page.

🎮G3 Battle Pass Season 1 Goes Live

The G3 Battle Pass Season 1 has arrived! Unlock 33 exciting tiers, team up with 60+ partners, and claim over $150,000 in rewards. Get yours today and experience a whole new way to play!

đź“ť Gaming Market to Reach $223 Billion by 2029

Konvoy Ventures' Q3 2024 report shows stabilizing gaming VC funding with a 15% increase quarter-over-quarter, driven by growth-stage investments and AI-powered gaming startups.

What’s Going On Here?

Konvoy Ventures’ Q3 2024 report highlights that the gaming venture capital (VC) market is stabilizing, with total funding growing by 1% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). Despite a 14% drop in the number of deals (92), private funding reached $811 million, driven by growth-stage investments and AI-powered gaming startups. The gaming market is projected to reach $188 billion by the end of 2024 and $223 billion by 2029. Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games was a key highlight, and AI-related companies attracted 22% of the total funding for the quarter.

What Does This Mean?

The data shows that gaming VC funding is shifting from early-stage ventures toward growth-stage companies with proven potential, particularly those innovating with AI. Investments in AI gaming startups surged, as they are increasingly seen as crucial for enhancing gaming experiences and streamlining development processes. Traditional content-focused studios, however, face funding challenges as VCs prioritize tech-driven companies. This reflects a broader trend of the gaming industry adapting to technological advancements and investor expectations.

Why Should I Care?

If you’re involved in the gaming or tech industry, this report underscores the rising importance of AI and later-stage companies in the gaming sector. Investors are looking for established companies with a focus on technological innovation, which is reshaping the market. For gaming professionals or startups, aligning with trends in AI and innovative technologies could be key to attracting funding. Additionally, the projected market growth to $223 billion by 2029 offers significant opportunities for stakeholders across the gaming ecosystem.

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

An open-world MMORPG filled with monsters for you and your friends to slay and a fast-paced third-person looter shooter in future Earth, check out the latest games added to our platform!

Outlanders Survive is an open-world MMORPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where players battle monsters, gather resources, conquer territories, and engage in dynamic quests, player-driven economies, and guild wars for an immersive survival experience.

The Desolation is a fast-paced, third-person looter-shooter where players battle against a synthetic alien race in a future Earth.

🎙️ 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:

  • Grzegorz Labuz - Head of Gaming and NFTs at Polygon Labs

  • Cyril Rozier - Sr. Strategic Partnerships Manager at Immutable

  • Carlos Roldan - Founder & CEO at Elixir Games

  • YellowPanther - Web3 gaming content creator

Topics Covered:

  • All Things GAM3 Awards! 🔥: Get hyped as we dive into everything you need to know about the upcoming GAM3 Awards, from the nominees to the $5M prize pool.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

đź“ş GAM3 Awards 2024 Nominees Announcement

Introducing the 2024 GAM3 Awards finalists!

50 shortlisted games, 21 different categories & $5M in prizes on the line 🏆

Now is YOUR chance to help decide the winners until November 15th!

Let us know who you think deserves to win this year and leave your thoughts in the comments section below 👇

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Until next time, happy gaming!