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October 25, 2024

🔥Top headlines from this week’s digest:

  • How to Buy $G3 and Everything You Need to Know

  • GAM3 Awards 2024: Final Shortlist Revealed for $5M Prize Pool

  • Sequence Launches on Google Cloud Marketplace

  • Play Parallel Using Cloud Gaming Exclusively on GAM3S.GG

  • Moonray New NFT Collection and PlayStation 5 Launch

  • Decentraland Unveils Enhanced Desktop Client and New Features

  • Why We Chose Manila for Our Third GAM3 Awards

  • Avalanche Summit in Argentina 2024: Key Highlights

  • XR One Launches Hero Node Sale for Web3 Gaming Infrastructure

  • Party Icons Secures $9 Million for Mobile-First Web3 Gaming

  • Paragon Sells Out Flagship NFT Loot-Box Collection in Seconds

  • Using AI and Blockchain To Build Web3 Game Riftstorm

  • Southeast Asian Gaming Market to Hit $7.1 Billion by 2028

  • Axie Infinity Reveals Newest App.axie Updates

  • State of Telegram Gaming Helika Report Summary for Q3 2024

  • NetVRk Announces New Blockchain-Based AI-Powered Metaverse

  • Opti Games Secures $2 Million Funding for Sparkball

  • Universal Health Token Launches New Game on Telegram

  • Largest Web3 Gaming Investments for Q3 2024

  • Earn FLUFFY Points in Forgotten Playland's Play to Airdrop Campaign

  • Sequence and Republic Crypto Partner to Drive Long-Term Growth

  • Yuga Labs Unveils ApeChain, Bringing AI to Web3 Creator Platform

  • Anomaly Store Launches to Enhance the Web3 Gaming Experience on Telegram

  • Paravox Launches Esports Tournament with $130k Prize Pool

  • zkVerify Integrates with Pixel Vault to Enhance Fairness in Web3 Gaming

  • Introducing Faraway's New Avalanche-Based Gaming Blockchain

  • Konvoy Q3 2024 Gaming Industry Report Highlights

  • Solana Partners with Router Protocol for Cross-Chain Interoperability

⚔️ GAM3 Quests

ChronoForge is a multiplayer action RPG that's free to play and set in a world where time itself has fractured. There are two bosses waiting for you, don't turn your back on us now hero!

Complete the missions below to instantly claim 1K Chronopoints and one lucky winner gets an Adventure NFT.

Start Quest | Ends Oct 25th

Riftstorm is an action RPG roguelite title where players take on waves of enemies in procedurally generated dungeons with boss fights at the end of every level.  

Complete the missions below for a chance to win a whitelist spot for the upcoming mint.

Note: Make sure your Steam profile is public to get verified.

Start Quest | Ends Oct 30th

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

Vote for ALL GAM3 Awards 2024 categories to win a Steam Deck.

Start Quest | Ends Nov 14th

Fundora is a free-to-play multiplayer racing game where players compete on themed tracks, avoiding obstacles and using various tools. With vibrant worlds, diverse characters, and multiple game modes, it offers a thrilling experience!

Complete the missions below for a chance to win an exclusive G3 skin in-game.

Note: Ensure your external linked wallet is the same across Fundora and GAM3S.GG.

Start Quest | Ends Nov 1st

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 brought to you by Immutable, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Magic Eden, KAIA, and SKALE.

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 directly on our platform. Don’t miss your chance!

📝 Southeast Asian Gaming Market to Hit $7.1 Billion by 2028

Discover key trends in the Southeast Asia gaming market for 2024, including rising gaming time, the growth of esports, and emerging technologies like play-to-earn and web3 games.

What’s Going On Here?

The gaming industry in Southeast Asia (SEA) is projected to experience substantial growth, driven by rising gamer engagement, esports popularity, and emerging technologies like play-to-earn and web3 gaming. In 2023, the SEA-6 countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) generated $5.1 billion in revenue, a figure expected to reach $7.1 billion by 2028. An increase in both average revenue per user (ARPU) and the total gamer population to 332 million by 2028 emphasizes the region’s accelerating momentum in the gaming market.

What Does This Mean?

SEA’s gaming growth is marked by higher gaming time, especially in Thailand and Vietnam, and a strong esports presence, with over half of SEA-6 gamers involved in esports activities. Female gamers also represent a growing demographic with significant purchasing power, influencing game design and marketing strategies. Payment methods, including a preference for digital wallets among younger gamers, and a rising interest in localized content underscore the region’s unique cultural and practical requirements.

Why Should I Care?

For game developers and investors, SEA presents significant growth opportunities. This market is rapidly expanding, with a strong demand for localized, inclusive, and esports-oriented content. Understanding SEA gamers’ preferences—such as localized games, esports engagement, and mobile-based payment options—can help businesses tailor their offerings effectively. Additionally, emerging trends in play-to-earn and web3 gaming highlight SEA’s appetite for innovation, making it a key region for companies aiming to grow their global presence.

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 fast-paced MOBA for all anime lovers to enjoy and a sci-fi game where your decisions shape the fate of the galaxy, check out the latest games added to our platform!

Sekuya throws you into a massive multiverse where fast-paced MOBA battles and deep RPG exploration collide, all set in the rich fantasy anime world of Novae Terrae.

Warped Universe is a sci-fi game where your decisions shape the galaxy. It features a mix of fast-paced combat and strategic missions across space and ground-based battles.

🎙️ 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:

  • Atif Khan - VP of Business at thirdweb

  • Gabby Dizon - Co-Founder of Yield Guild Games

  • Ronald Aparajit - Business Development Manager at Ancient8

  • Ed Chang - Chief Operating Officer at Sophon Labs

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

📺 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 👇

Please remember that we will give you ample time in advance and clear notice on all of our major announcements. Make sure you practice extreme caution, do not click any suspicious links, and exercise extra diligence.

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Until next time, happy gaming!