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Gala: A Platform Spending Billions to Build a Web3 Powerhouse
For Web3 companies in the entertainment industry, it’s crucial to understand how flexible NFT minting can be, especially when the goal is to onboard as many people to Web3 as possible. This is why diversifying platforms still under construction is so common among firms making their ascent in the space. And Gala is attempting to do just this. Perhaps best known for its Gala Games and Gala Music platforms, it took steps to expand its lead within Web3 via the August reveal of Gala Film, a platform that offers users the opportunity to enjoy “watch-to-earn” mechanics. Calling Gala “ambitious” may […]
A Muhammad Ali-Inspired Web3 Game Is Lacing Up Its Gloves
The Alpha: The celebration of the 47th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s career-defining Thrilla in Manila pay-per-view bout will go down on the metaverse, according to a press release shared with nft now. Muhammad Ali Enterprises and Non-Fungible Labs have partnered up with Altered State Machine to provide the Greatest’s loyal fanbase a truly unique AI metaverse boxing experience. This AI-driven metaverse game, called Muhammad Ali — The Next Legends, will feature digital boxing avatars equipped with Altered State Machine’s AI NFT brains. The mint for these AI boxers will go live on October 1 via a Pro-Pack bundle that features […]
Pixelmon Has New Leadership. Can It Overcome the Rug Pull Allegations?
The Alpha: When Pixelmon first launched in February 2022 with a 10,005-piece collection of pixellated character NFTs, the NFT community quickly grew excited at the prospect of what seemed like a Web3-focused competitor to Pokémon. All that excitement swiftly turned into scorn the moment the Pixelmon team revealed what the game they were building would look like. Due to each NFT’s hefty 3 ETH price tag, the NFT community went on to call Pixelmon a “$70 million rug pull.” Pixelmon has announced the hiring of a new leadership team to help correct its course, according to an announcement initially reported […]
GameStop’s New FTX Partnership Could Boost Web3 Onboarding
The Alpha: Following the July launch of its very own NFT marketplace, brick-and-mortar gaming retailer GameStop is doubling down on its Web3 strategy in a new partnership with the crypto exchange platform FTX. The partnership aims to funnel GameStop’s growing Web3-savvy customer base toward FTX’s suite of Web3 services, according to GameStop’s official statement — crucially, FTX has an NFT marketplace of its own. GameStop also hopes to take this partnership IRL by providing FTX gift cards at select physical branches of the gaming store. Why it matters Despite the middling and sometimes overwhelmingly negative reception of GameStop’s NFT marketplace, […]
Blockchain Gaming Needs Triple-A Titles to Truly Go Mainstream
For better or for worse, one of the buzziest words in the gaming landscape is now “blockchain.” Blockchain gaming, crypto games, NFT games — whatever feels most apt works. While the Web3 community believes gaming may be the biggest driving force in onboarding the mainstream into Web3, gamers themselves have long resisted the idea. In the wider gaming community, blockchain games don’t receive the highest respect. But why? For most gamers, the problem might not have anything to do with environmental concerns or the looming threat of bad faith actors licking their paws at any mention of the word “blockchain.” The […]
You Can Earn a $130k Bored Ape by Winning this Blockchain Game
The Alpha: NFT tickets for the Web3 game called Internet Game minted today in anticipation of its aptly-titled second-phase Bear Market Battle. The sale will only last 24 hours, but will maintain an unlimited supply throughout the sale period. Via minting an NFT ticket, you can play to win ownership of several high-end NFT projects. As of writing, the floor price for each ticket is 0.07 ETH, or a little more than $100. The first announced prize? Bored Ape #4317 — currently valued at a cool 88.9 ETH. Why it matters: Internet Game, co-founded by Jordan Lejuwaan and venture partner […]
NFT Game Developers: Play-to-Earn and ‘Play and Earn’ Are Not the Same
Across all applications of NFTs, one thing has remained consistent: they’re a demonstration of the untold potential of blockchain technology. In the early days of crypto, most early adopters were drawn to the idea of blockchains due to their disruptive potential in the world of finance. But with NFTs, that disruption takes place across a wide variety of industries. NFTs have gradually gained traction among internet-savvy users who have utilized this technology to launch careers in a host of creative industries — namely music and art. However, one sector that seems to be a match made in heaven for blockchain […]
Decentraland: The Ultimate Game for Your Virtual Land Hustle
Of the many projects designed to provide a more tangible way to experience the new possibilities of Web3, Decentraland might be the best yet. Despite the game’s technical shortcomings, this isn’t the type of game you can measure by most traditional metrics. It features simple graphics, sound, and gameplay that lags behind even the decades-old virtual worlds in Second Life. This raises the question: if it’s so behind-the-times, why bother playing Decentraland? The answer is simple: it’s the opportunity to participate in the continued development of a template for the virtual worlds in all gaming, thanks to its emphasis on […]
Surprise! Gaming Is the Most Likely Candidate to Onboard People to Web3
Depending on who you ask, blockchain gaming is either the next big thing in Web3 or a detestable trend that companies should avoid indulging. The space is divided, and taking an objective temperature on the matter can be challenging. Minecraft banned NFTs from their iconic title, GameStop opened an NFT marketplace, the WAX blockchain has become a hub for Web3 gaming, and Axie Infinity is doing its best to bounce back from a comically painful $615-million hack that took place earlier this year. Even two of the most popular NFT-based games, Decentraland, and The Sandbox, struggle to break 1,000 active […]
What is the Metaverse? A Complete Guide to Our Web3 Future
Until recently, many believed the metaverse was nothing more than a pipe dream by technologists and sci-fi nerds. But since the pandemic, a shift towards digital interaction and the rise of digitally native consumers has led experts to see the metaverse as the next major shift in computing. From corporate boardrooms and mainstream media to indie podcasts, discussions of the metaverse abound. But how realistic is this vision for a digital reality that parallels IRL experiences? In a world of constant hype, sometimes the excitement surrounding anticipated impact of new technology outpaces its actual readiness for mainstream adoption. And, to […]