💼 Shrapnel Appoints New CEO | GAM3S Grid Weekly

Shrapnel developer appoints new CEO, Pixels introduces Pixel Dungeons, Big Time launches 150M fund, WorldShards launches in-game economy, and more!

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December 19, 2024

🔥Top headlines from this week’s digest:

⚔️ GAM3 Quests

Boss Fighters is a multiplayer game blending VR and PC gameplay in a futuristic arena, where players either dominate as a VR Boss or strategize as PC Fighters in intense, asymmetric battles.

Complete the missions below for a chance to claim one of 30 Lucky Figher Mystery Boxes.

Start Quest | Ends Dec 13th

The G3 Battle Pass Season 1 has arrived! Unlock 33 exciting tiers, team up with 60+ partners, and claim over $150,000 in rewards.

Stake 20K $G3 for an instant XP claim to give you head start on the battle pass. 

Start Quest | Ends Dec 20th

Mighty Action Heroes is a real-time multiplayer Battle Royale with an emphasis on fun, skill, and chaos! Collect weapons of varying strengths and duke it out in a city & soundscape inspired heavily by classic action movies.

Complete the missions below to claim instant XP to level up your battle pass tier.

Start Quest | Ends Dec 12th

Knights of the Ether: Blightfell offers a deck-building roguelike experience, drawing inspiration from its potential for endless replay and a profound, strategy-intensive, competitive gaming environment.

Complete the missions below to claim instant XP to level up your battle pass tier.

Start Quest | Ends Dec 12th

BADMAD ROBOTS offers an exhilarating, free multiplayer shooter experience, emphasizing teamwork. Engage in intense survival battles on streets filled with rogue, violent robots in a savage, post-human society.

Complete the missions below to claim instant XP to level up your battle pass tier.

Start Quest | Ends Dec 12th

Pixels is an open-world game set in the Pixels Universe, combining farming, exploration, and creativity with blockchain-based player progression.

Complete the missions below to claim instant XP to level up your battle pass tier.

Start Quest | Ends Dec 12th

📊 $G3 Listed and Tradeable on MEXC

No more excuses for anyone asking “Where to buy $G3?” The $G3 token, the centerpiece of the GAM3S.GG ecosystem, has officially debuted on MEXC.

This listing provides users with a new, accessible avenue to acquire and trade $G3, complementing its existing availability on exchanges like Bybit, Gate.io, and KuCoin, with Uniswap for decentralized trading.

🎮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!

📝 Over 50% of Professionals in Web3 Come From Web2 Gaming

Explore the Blockchain Game Alliance 2024 report: More professionals from gaming backgrounds, reduced onboarding challenges, and key insights into web3 gaming trends.

What’s Going On Here?

The Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) released its 2024 State of the Industry Report, revealing that 52.5% of blockchain gaming professionals come from traditional gaming backgrounds, marking a significant shift in the industry. This is the highest percentage recorded since 2021 and reflects a growing focus on creating games that prioritize entertainment over financial complexity. Other findings include a reduction in onboarding challenges and ongoing efforts to address misconceptions about blockchain gaming.

What Does This Mean?

The influx of talent from the traditional gaming sector is reshaping the blockchain gaming landscape, emphasizing fun and engaging gameplay rather than purely financial mechanics. Simplified user experiences and accessible games are contributing to reduced onboarding barriers, with challenges dropping from 79.5% in 2023 to 53.9% in 2024. Persistent skepticism around blockchain gaming, including concerns about scams and automation, continues to hinder broader adoption. However, established gaming IPs and platforms prioritizing simplicity are driving progress toward mass market appeal.

Why Should I Care?

For players, this trend signals a shift toward blockchain games that prioritize enjoyable experiences, making them more approachable for mainstream audiences. Developers and investors can capitalize on the growing focus on digital ownership and reward systems, which remain key drivers of blockchain gaming’s appeal. The integration of traditional gaming expertise positions the sector for sustainable growth, while addressing challenges like gender diversity and public misconceptions could further strengthen its foundation for long-term success.

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

From a fast-paced turn-based battles with cute artsy creatures to an action-packed multiplayer FPS set in a post-apocalyptic world, check out the latest games added to our platform!

Poglin Slam throws you into fast-paced, turn-based battles where your team of Poglins fights for dominance in an arena. Build your collection, slam your opponents, and climb the ranks to prove you’ve got what it takes.

Shatterline is an action-packed multiplayer FPS set in a post-apocalyptic world, where players fight the Crystalline alien threat in both co-op PvE and competitive PvP modes, while customizing unique Operatives with powerful abilities and weapons.

🎙️ Conversation of the Week

This week we spoke with 4 guests from top web3 games and ecosystems on different topics to get their opinion and share their insights. This episode of Press Play featured:

  • Jase Probert - Marketing & Community Lead at Moonfrost

  • Theodore Agranat - Director at Gunzilla Games’ Off The Grid

Topics Covered:

  • Web3 Gaming 2024 in 60 minutes: 2024 has been a game-changer for Web3 gaming! Tune in to this week’s Press Play as we recap the highlights of the past 12 months.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

📺 2024 GAM3 AWARDS WINNERS

This month's Best of were none other than the 2024 GAM3 Awards winners.

It's been an incredible year for web3 gaming. We're honored to have celebrated with you all in Manila and at home!

Let us know who impressed you the most at this year’s GAM3 Awards, who you think got snubbed, and leave your thoughts in the comments section below 👇

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Until next time, happy gaming!