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CCP Games CEO On NFTs: Online Game Content Should Have Practical Real World Values

December 22, 2021 Marc Marasigan Comments

With NFTs and play-to-earn games quickly gaining popularity, several video game companies have expressed their interest in these cryptocurrency based platforms. In a recent interview, CCP Games CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson revealed his belief in play-to-earn business models and NFTs, comparing them to “retirement plans” earned by investing time in a game. “Gamers hope that the values created from online [...]

Upcoming Blockchain Business Sim Legacy Has Already Sold Over $53M In Land NFTs

December 17, 2021 Marc Marasigan Comments

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Just a few days ago, British video game developer 22cans announced that they were developing a new blockchain business simulation game called Legacy. The game revolves around starting a blockchain business and managing its day-to-day affairs much like Rollercoaster Tycoon and SimCity. Players start off by buying land for their headquarters and will be in charge of constructing buildings, designing [...]

Nexon Partners with Bitpay to Accept Crypto Payments for In-Game Items

December 14, 2021 Omer Altay Comments

Nexon, the South Korean gaming giant behind MapleStory and Dungeon Fighter Online, announced today that they partnered with BitPay to accept crypto payments (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Doge, etc) for in-game microtransactions across most of their games. “Nexon listens closely to feedback from our players, including the many who have requested we include cryptocurrencies as a form of in-game payment,” said Nexon [...]

Peter Molyneux And 22cans Announces New Blockchain Business Sim Game

December 14, 2021 Marc Marasigan Comments

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Fable series, Dungeon Keeper, and Populous creator Peter Molyneux and his video game development studio 22cans have jumped into the blockchain gaming bandwagon with Legacy – a new blockchain business sim that lets players buy their own plots of land and start their own in-game blockchain business association. “Legacy is a game about growing and developing your own business through [...]

Play to Earn Crypto MMORPG Mir 4 Averaging 80,000+ Concurrent Players on Steam

December 13, 2021 Omer Altay Comments

While we haven't talked about Mir 4 much, the play to earn crypto MMO has exploded in popularity averaging 80,000 concurrent players on Steam alone over the last 30 days. The game is currently sitting at the #5 spot at the time this article goes live, which is impressive for a relatively unknown title. The core gameplay in Mir 4 [...]

Ubisoft Reveals NFT Project: Ubisoft Quartz

December 10, 2021 E Tay Comments

Ubisoft revealed their NFT (non-fungible token) project on December 7th, 2021. Titled Ubisoft Quartz, the goal of the project is to allow players to earn, trade, and sell in-game cosmetic items. Each item will have a serial number, making them one of a kind. Additionally, the names of all previous owners of each item will be permanently embedded into the [...]

Neowiz, Studio Behind Bless, Enters Blockchain Gaming with 2 New Games: Golf Impact and Brave Nine

December 10, 2021 Omer Altay Comments

Neowiz, the South Korean gaming company best known for Bless Online, announced today their foray into blockchain gaming with 2 new game announcements: Golf Impact and Brave Nine. Both titles bill themselves as 'Play & Earn Games', meaning players will supposedly be able to earn valuable crypto currency simply by playing the games. Neither of these two games are 'new' [...]

Ubisoft Sees Potential In Blockchain Technology, Invests In Blockchain Gaming Company

November 2, 2021 Marc Marasigan Comments

It looks like NFT and blockchain technology will soon be making its way into mainstream gaming as French video game giant Ubisoft announces their recent investment in a blockchain gaming company called Animoca Brands. The company also revealed vague plans to use blockchain technology in future games, paving the way for other big-name companies to do the same. Ubisoft CFO [...]

NFT Group Petitions Valve To Allow Blockchain Games Back On Steam

October 28, 2021 Marc Marasigan Comments

A group of NFT advocacy groups and developers, including Enjin and a digital rights-oriented non-profit organization called Fight for the Future, is appealing to Valve to allow blockchain and NFT games back on Steam following the company’s decision to remove the said games from the platform earlier this month. “Valve is recognized for their willingness to experiment and innovate, not [...]

Sulake’s Habbo NFT Avatars Sold Out In Just 26 Hours

October 5, 2021 Marc Marasigan Comments

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Last week, Habbo Hotel developer Sulake put up NFT avatars for sale, which surprisingly sold out just 26 hours after they launched. According to the studio, the NFT sale is the first of its kind from an existing video game title with 11,600 unique randomly-generated avatars purchased by over 2500 collectors. “90% [of the avatars were] sold in the final [...]

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