# Playlist V9

> Nov 1 - Nov 25

**Published by:** [Playlist](https://paragraph.com/@playlist/)
**Published on:** 2022-11-22
**Categories:** gamefi, blockchain gaming, web3 gaming
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@playlist/playlist-v9

## Content

📁 Reports / Research / EssaysMetaPortal DAO - Game Monetization Part 2: Lessons to learn for New BeginningsMetaPortal DAO is a research and consulting DAO, with the goal of becoming the go-to experts in crypto-native game governance, monetization and distributionAncient 8 - Tokenizing Fandom & Onboarding Millions of Sports Fans to Web3Ancient 8 is Vietnam's largest blockchain gaming guild that enables everyone to build & play in the Metaverse through scholarship, education, community, institutional-grade research, and blockchain software productsDelphi Digital - October Gaming InsightsDelphi Digital is a research firm providing institutional-grade analysis on the digital asset market.DappRadar - Metaverse Report #2: Demand for Metaverse Remains amidst Crypto TurmoilDappRadar is a global app store for decentralized applications enabling users to track, analyze, and discover decentralized applications across multiple blockchainsCMC x Naavik: Blockchain Gaming Q3 2022 ReportNaavik is a research, consulting, and advisory firm focused on enabling games industry professionals to better master the business of gaming.Counting on a Powerful Group of Investors for a Web3 Gaming StartupDespite the challenging conditions in the digital asset markets, major investment entities remain bullish on the blockchain gaming industry. The role & importance of investors in Web3 projects is crucial as companies FTX Collapse & Impact on Web3 GamingSometimes, the worst thing that can happen to a firm is success. The FTX Gaming portfolio suggests a clear lack of investment thesis beyond sheer involvement. Lack of cohesion combined w/ massive growth can be challengingWeb3 Games, It's still all about ContentIn the F2P world, great integrations of exciting player owned content have produced more than a few megahits. To truly create utility around digital collectibles, Web3 games will need smart designs to support those assets & deliver on the big promises. What's clear is that its still all about content.How are NFTs impacting the global games industryThe implementation of NFTs in gaming is certainly a growing trend, one that is representative of the early days of free-to-play and mobile. As we continue to experiment, we'll eventually discover more innovative solutions that will shape the future of the industry resulting in increasingly more successful Web3 games.Real Agency - Wizards, Nike Digital Shoes, FTX-backed games and moreReal Agency's newsletter covered Wizards of the Tower of Shade (Deck Building PvP & Adventure Game), Prometheans (Social NFT Game w/ mechanism similar to Nouns DAO), Nike announcing .Swoosh, and the damage of the FTX fallout on Web3 Games (particularly Star Atlas that had significant holdings on FTX) & Jonah's thoughts on how a "Loot Drop Mechanic Royalty System" would workHow money fundamentally impacts player motivations in Web3 GamesThe introduction of monetary value into in-game items completely changes player dynamics. Web 3 games will have to explore various incentive mechanisms and game designs in order to create experiences that provide both social & emotional value while also de-emphasizing financial value as the main objective.🎬 Podcasts / Interviews / AMAsDoF - How do Gaming Venture Capitalists really work? DoF - Tokenomics #20: Why Mysten Labs raised $300m to build a better Layer 1 for Web3 Gaming DoF - Why Esports Superstar 100 Thieves is starting a Game StudioThe Deconstructor of Fun podcast dives deep into the economic side of the games industry in search of what makes them not only fun but also commercially successful.FOGDAO - Deep Dive: AI ArenaFOGcast #21 - What the collapse of FTX means for Crypto & Gaming FOGDAO is a decentralized community where people can express their ideas, participate in constructive debates and contribute to ongoing discussions around the future of the gaming industryInto The Metaverse - MiniToon: Building Metaverse-Native Game FranchisesInto The Metaverse - Supersocial: Why the Metaverse should matter to BrandsInto The Metaverse - Unanimous AI: Building a Non-Exploitative MetaverseInto The Metaverse - Gaming's Role in the Emerging MetaverseInto The Metaverse - Chipotle: Marketing in the MetaverseInto The Metaverse is a multi-segment podcast focused on deep coverage of the metaverse through interviews with brilliant minds who build, create for, and invest in the metaverseMetacast - Battlebound: Ex-Riot Dev dives into Web3Metacast - Investing in Web3 Gaming w/ Magic Eden Metacast - How to choose a Blockchain for your Game Metacast - Building the Web3 Marketing StackThe Metacast by Naavik is a business-focused exploration of the companies, trends, strategies and leaders that are defining the future of games🧵Threadsj0eferrara (Ava Labs) - UX Alpha for Games Joseph @j0eferrara UX Alpha for games – approaches being worked on for web3 gaming UX to onboard web2 gamers:- In-game currency that can be accrued and converted to cryptocurrency (avoids on-chain events upfront)- MPC wallet solutions (i.e. web3auth, magic link, etc…) that enables social logins 81 01:28 AM • Nov 2, 2022 lordOfAFew (Loot Realms) - Michelin Guide to On-Chain Games @lordOfAFew The Michelin guide to on-chain games (following from @dhof guide to on-chain NFTS)So many games emerging I guess we need to have some kind of definition around these to eliminate confusion...1. Autonomous Worlds2. Hybrid on-chain / off-chain logic3. NFTs + off-chain logic 96 01:09 AM • Nov 6, 2022 McKenna (ROK Capital) - Thoughts on current Web3 Gaming deals in Primary Markets McKenna @Crypto_McKenna 1/ Some thoughts on current Web3 Gaming deals seen in the primary markets:The success of Axie Infinity caught alot of attention from traditional Gaming talent. AXS is a primary motivation for entering the Web3 Gaming ecosystem and has been mentioned many time in decks. 63 07:42 PM • Nov 7, 2022 Eetherway (Influence) - Games built on Web3 rails lead to more vibrant Community Tools Eetherway @Web3zy Games have always benefited from hobbyist developers building 3rd party tools and add-ons.However, it's always been difficult to attain the right data because it is entirely private.Games built on web3 rails flip the script, and lead to more vibrant community tools. 🧵 (1/10) 26 12:36 AM • Nov 9, 2022 Andrew Chen (a16z) - Why building the Metaverse is hard andrewchen @andrewchen Why building the metaverse is hard:Games startups are more like a space tech or biotech startups than building an appTo build a v1 of a new game usually takes 2-3 years and tens of millions of dollars at the low endApps take 6 months and 641 09:08 AM • Nov 11, 2022 Kevin Lambert (Koin Games) - Why P2E is dead, what will take its place in Web3 Gaming & how this sparks the next Bull Market in Crypto & NFTs Kevin Lambert @kevinlambert 1/ Here's why Play 2 Earn is dead, along with what will take its place in web3 gaming - finally kicking off the next bull market in crypto and NFTs:Thread 🧵👇 1,025 03:32 AM • Nov 14, 2022 Jonah Blake (Real Third Web) - Why On Chain Video Game Achievements will become massive financial tools Jonah @RealJonahBlake Web3 gaming is really powerful because of...Financial DataPlayer DataPayment RailsActivision and EA have both filed patents around player profiling. Here's why web3 on-chain video game achievements will become massive financial tools. It's not a crazy idea. 🧵 131 11:58 PM • Nov 18, 2022 Anil Das-Gupta (Blast Royale) - Weekly take on Gaming: Slush Edition Anil Das-Gupta @_AnilDG My weekly take on gaming - Slush 2022 Edition:Th First Light cofounders were in Helsinki this week for Slush, the world's biggest startup and investor conference.Here are my top 5 learnings as a 🧵: 6 06:40 AM • Nov 19, 2022 Sparkc (Wolves DAO) - How to find the next BIG & FREE Gaming Mint sparkc | wolves DAO @sparkcsays Free gaming mints are putting up numbers.Digi | 15+ ETHCastaway | 15+ ETHTribo | 0.5 + ETHAzra | nearly 0.5 ETHI got in on Azra, Castaway & Tribo(& had notifs on for Digi but it stealth minted at like 4am for me)Here's how to find them + my pick for the next big one ⬇️ 494 12:16 AM • Nov 2, 2022 reNFT - Types of Gaming NFTs & how NFT rentals are set to take over the gaming market reNFT - Rent & Lend NFTs @renftlabs The various types of gaming #NFTs & how NFT rentals are set to take over the gaming market - a long thread! 🧵 1/18 22 05:23 PM • Nov 9, 2022 📰 News / Updates / Action Items🔍 Newly Spotted Projects[GAME] Summoners War: Chronicles. Action RPG based in the Summoners War Universe[GAME] Kasumi Dungeons. Indie Arcade Dungeon-Crawler being built on Treasure DAO[INFRA] Visions DAO. Decentralized Module Stack for on-chain business simulation games[GAME] Mystis. Game on StarkNet[GAME] Lazarus. Open World MMO being built by Dais Labs[GAME STUDIO] Dais Labs. Studio building out Lazarus with their first title being Animal Kart, a multiplayer racing game incorporating a play-to-mint structure to reward players for competing & racing against one another[GAME STUDIO] Bloom Game Collective. In Stealth [MARKETPLACE] OwnableX. Marketplace for gamers & collectors[INFRA] Nefta. End to End Web3 Game Platform for launching & operating Web3 Games[GAME] Project Apidom. MOBA game in the Breach.gg miniverse[SOCIAL] Breach. Social platform for gamers[GAME] Age of Metalands. Mystical world combining playability & ownership (By Brain Labs)[GAME] Crypto Towns. On Chain Medieval Town Builder game by Emerson Hsieh & tax cuts[GAME] Stratagems. Persistent & permissionless board game where 4 colors compete for control of the board[GAME] Prometheans. Social NFT game by GiancarloThanks for reading! 🥰If you got value from this, pls do consider subscribing to show your support!

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