Even though traditional game developers have shunned the idea of integrating Web3 into games, some competitive gamers expressed interest in blockchain-based gaming.
Professional Dota 2 player Erik Engel and Rocket League competitive gamer Max both expressed interest in trying out Web3 gaming. According to Engel, it was refreshing to see companies make more out of the technology than just the usual games.Sky Mavis, the creator of the NFT game Axie Infinity, has announced a partnership with the NFT collection CyberKongz to develop a new game.
Despite the lower interest in blockchain gaming during the bear market, Osgood believes that the catalyst for the revival of blockchain gaming will come from a game that understands the motivations that drive users into Web3.Nifty News: Vitalik Buterin becomes NFT, Neopets transitions into non-crypto game and more
An image taken before Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin became famous is being sold as an NFT to celebrate the anniversary of the smart contract platform. Meanwhile, the popular Web3 game Neopets Metaverse has decided to focus on a different game concept that’s non-crypto despite raising investments from various Web3 firms.