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Skill Tree #1 - January 8

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Skill Tree #1 - January 8

Weekly Web3 Gaming Insights

0xKepler
Jan 8, 2023
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Skill Tree #1 - January 8

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🔥 Highlight

Metapixel officially announces Gran Saga: Unlimited, a web3 MMORPG coming to Aptos in 2023. Gamesbeat reported testing will begin in Q1 2023 with a global release expected for Q2.

Twitter avatar for @METAPIXEL
METAPIXEL @METAPIXEL
GRAN SAGA: UNLIMITED—Official Title Announcement METAPIXEL presents #GranSagaUnlimited, a stunning new web3 MMORPG built on @Aptos_Network. Coming in 2023. #GranSaga │ #그랑사가 │ #グランサガ │ #格蘭騎士團
3:01 PM ∙ Jan 2, 2023
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Metapixel is the web3 subsidiary of Npixel, the fastest Korean gaming company to hit unicorn status (valuation of $1B+), with a total of $165m raised.

This was driven by their hugely successful mobile MMORPG Gran Saga which launched in January 2021, firstly on Korea only, then later expanded to other countries, most notably Japan were it was a big hit as well.

Looking forward to what Metapixel can achieve with their first web3 game!

📰 News

— Gala Games acquires mobile game studio with 20m users and a total revenue of 100m+.

The team also hinted at the mobile portfolio now spanning 15 games currently being evaluated to convert to the Go Gala blockchain.

Opinion: I’m waiting for additional information. Currently, it’s difficult to evaluate the acquisition as the numbers are looking decent but lack context. For example, the 20m users are likely 20m downloads, not DAU or MAU.

Strategically, the acquisition of a mobile game studio makes sense for Gala Games. Their public games portfolio seems underweight mobile titles. Plus, mobile games are leading the industry. Now, 15 out of 54 titles in Gala’s portfolio are mobile games.

Twitter avatar for @GoGalaGames
Gala Games @GoGalaGames
Probably nothing...
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9:38 PM ∙ Jan 5, 2023
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Gala Games @GoGalaGames
More news and details on this over the coming week! Stay tuned to see what $GALA has coming!
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11:48 PM ∙ Jan 6, 2023
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— Pas reveals his stealth projects.

Building an epic gaming ecosystem around CT (Crypto Twitter). That’s a differentiator vs other games. Will be interesting to see how this niche community strategy scales. Even with lower player numbers, it can still become successful (turn a profit) as crypto gamers are an attractive target group. Crypto Gamers display characteristics of hardcore gamers and are 62% more likely to spend money in-game (especially cosmetics).

Creating multiple games around the same NFTs is a great way to give them utility and less risky at the current stage of web3 gaming. I expand on this in a recent thread (see below in the education section).

Personally, I see the kart racer as the highlight title, and the one with the biggest chances of bringing traditional gamers in.

Twitter avatar for @passytee
Pas @passytee
Games we building in stealth. GM, Web3 @OhBabyGames
12:53 AM ∙ Jan 5, 2023
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— PUBG partners with Banger Games and will introduce NFTs

Twitter avatar for @Play_toEarn
Play To Earn Games @Play_toEarn
Popular battle royal game @PUBG will see an NFT integration as @BangerGamesGG announces the Alpha Test -New Game Modes -New collectibles Lots more read all about it↓ bit.ly/3WPvE4t #cryptonews #Solana #PUBG_MOBILE #Metaverse #NFT #PlayToEarn #BNB #blockchain #blockfi
2:11 PM ∙ Jan 5, 2023
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— Oath of Peak Early Access. Launch is set for January 12

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Oath of Peak @OathOfPeak
Great seein’ everyone enjoying early access so far! Thanks to all your support, so many people are excited to play #OathOfPeak! We’ve decided to give 1000 more spots! These can be obtained directly by registering in the game. First come, First Serve! yeehagames.com/article/2352
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2:23 PM ∙ Jan 6, 2023
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Oath of Peak @OathOfPeak
Did anyone say OFFICIAL LAUNCH!? Yep, ya heard it here first! #OathOfPeak is set to launch on January 12! Follow, RT & comment for a chance to be one of 10 winners to get a FREE Spirit Bender Ability Pack to kickstart your journey! Pre-register here: app.adjust.com/ku4j2cy
11:00 AM ∙ Dec 15, 2022
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— Treeverse Pre-Alpha Clip (or how I call it, tree-alpha)

pls gib invite ser

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Treeverse (🌱) @TheTreeverse
Stunning Skeletons ☠️ (Pre-Alpha Gameplay)
1:14 PM ∙ Jan 4, 2023
340Likes52Retweets

— Wildcard Dev Showcase Gameplay video

Looks impressive! Definitely one of the games I’m most excited for.

Gameplay is smooth and has mass appeal (Moba + deck building + arena action). It’s also perfectly suited for eSports, at least that’s the impression I get from watching gameplay.

eSports can give the title a big marketing push. eSports are also an area where crypto elements can come in. The team is looking to build a platform where players can take on different roles within the league (e.g. league directors, team managers, streamers) and be rewarded for it

Deck building allows for meta gameplay to emerge, which has high potential for crypto-economic elements as well. Deck building is a great economic sink as players need to collect several decks to have the upper hand over opponents with different card decks.

The Wildcard Wildpaper also just got released, providing more info.

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'Stache @CryptoStache
Wildcard NEW Gameplay | 'Stache VS Brycent SHOWDOWN! (Battle Arena Meets Card Game) https://t.co/tLbuwnCg7W
11:00 PM ∙ Jan 4, 2023
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— Bladerite closed alpha is live until January 18

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Bladerite🗡| Alpha Test Dec 28 @blade_rite
1 / Bladerite is currently having its first ever Closed Alpha, running until the 18th of January. Please sign up for your account first at our official website: theseeds.io/register Then please fill out the invitation code form for the closed alpha at: forms.gle/xL3VD58hDYr7eb…
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5:02 PM ∙ Jan 2, 2023
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— Azra Games 2022 recap video

Watch until the end for a first pre-alpha gameplay impression

Twitter avatar for @AzraGames
Azra Games ⚡️ New Legions & Legends Website live! @AzraGames
We're building a jaw-dropping game with a team of seasoned veterans. Our first year has been one for the books, and in 2023 we're going to continue to crush it. Who wants in? Spread the word.
4:21 PM ∙ Jan 3, 2023
275Likes156Retweets

— Paradise Tycoon Alpha Gameplay

Highly recommend trying out the game. Available for browser and on the Google Play Store.

Paradise Tycoon is running multiple Alpha Snapshots (we are currently in Snapshot #3) and survivors earn special Discord roles which will help in getting NFTs once the game launches.

Twitter avatar for @ParadiseTycoon
Paradise Tycoon | Alpha Snapshot 3 is now LIVE 🍍 @ParadiseTycoon
Missed Paradise Tycoon Livestream #3? Don't worry, you can still catch the recording and watch @Empires_Ame play Alpha 3, reveal behind-the-scenes alpha, discuss update changes, and answer community questions/suggestions. 🎥Check it out at: twitch.tv/videos/1698293…
twitch.tvPARADISE STREAM | The Seeker of HAM UNVEILED | Join the Community for exclusive rewards !discord !twitter - empiresnotvampires on Twitchempiresnotvampires went live on Twitch. Catch up on their Software and Game Development VOD now.
2:18 PM ∙ Jan 6, 2023
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📚 Education

— A comparison of interoperable NFTs to foreign imports in real world economies

Twitter avatar for @KieferZang
Kiefer Zang @KieferZang
1/ NFT interoperability between games from different companies does not come without economic risk Let's examine the problem by comparing these metaverses to countries and make some predictions about the future of interoperability👇
2:22 AM ∙ Jan 5, 2023
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— A thread I wrote about why most web3 games shouldn’t strive for AAA quality at this stage of the industry

Twitter avatar for @0xKepler
0xKepler 🔭 | building in stealth @0xKepler
When web3 games label themselves as AAA, it makes me LESS likely to invest 🧵 THE AAA TRAP
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10:55 AM ∙ Jan 3, 2023
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Follow me on Twitter

— A list of generative AI landscape, including gaming https://www.antler.co/blog/generative-ai

h/t to @bankier_philip for the find

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pban.eth @bankier_philip
👀
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11:49 AM ∙ Jan 5, 2023
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— AI and games

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Wolves DAO @WolvesDAO
The gaming industry is on the brink of a revolution. Will the ones who reject AI be left behind? A 🧵 by WolvesDAO member @Web3_Memento on what this means for (Web3) gaming.
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11:00 AM ∙ Jan 2, 2023
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— What are gaming studios looking for in a blockchain

Twitter avatar for @ReadyPlayerRich
Rich Cabrera 🎮 @ReadyPlayerRich
What is a gaming chain? Having spoken to many game studios and now working for a studio myself, here is what they look for: 🧵 1/7
2:40 PM ∙ Jan 4, 2023
224Likes54Retweets

— Web3 Gaming Themes for 2023 by @WPeaster

Metaversal
2023 NFT gaming wishlist 🎮
Read more
5 months ago · 26 likes · William M. Peaster

— Delphi’s year ahead reports are now public.

Twitter avatar for @Delphi_Digital
Delphi Digital @Delphi_Digital
1/ 2022 was The Great Reset for crypto. Overly hyped trends & mass speculation pushed the crypto market far out over its skis, so last year’s washout was a necessary reset. Today, we present our Year Ahead for Crypto report. Unlocked for the public: ➡️ delphi.link/year-ahead
6:14 PM ∙ Jan 5, 2023
482Likes167Retweets

— Web3 Investing with Animoca Brands

— Web3 Self-Publishing Tools and User Acquisition


🕵️ New projects

Raleon

Twitter: @RaleonHQ

Web3 Marketing Analytics Platform

Mothora

Twitter: @mothora_

Grand Strategy FPS built with Unreal Engine 5. A demo of the game has won two awards at Polygon Buildit Hackathon 2022, including 2nd best project in Polygon’s Gaming Track.

The team is currently working on a DAO system and economic loops. This is where the Grand Strategy part is coming in. There are three DAOs fighting in a permanent world. Guilds of each DAO have to strategize and coordinate to create NFTs that maximize the productivity in order to win the season.

Alpha testing will start in H1 2023.

Village Studio

Twitter: @playkens

Village Studio is building playkens, interoperable game avatars as NFTs + a portfolio of games.

Great thread by @0x_zeus

Twitter avatar for @0x_zeus
A ZEUS @0x_zeus
Founded by games industry veterans from • SEGA • Rovio • EA • Microsoft • Zynga • Google Village Studio has raised $2.3 million to create cross-game playken avatars based on non-fungible tokens [NFTs].
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2:47 PM ∙ Jan 2, 2023
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