A weekly newsletter containing a curated list of the week’s most notable Web 3 gaming reports, podcasts, events, quotes and threads for you to catch up on during the weekend 👇
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2022 Game Developer Report
After months of research we are proud to announce the release of the 2022 Game Dev Report.
game7.io/dev-report-2022
Read more below for some key takeaways!
- More than half of the investment raised by gaming companies — over $2.2 billion — went to blockchain and NFT startups in the first half of 2022, according to the report.
axios.com/2022/07/19/vid… BlockCrunch - Game Design Lessons from VBA: The NBA of the Metaverse
- Night Clubs & Web3 Games
• What Can Web3 Games Learn From Night Club Economics?
• Which Players Should Get Paid In A Sustainable Web3 Game Economy?
defivader.medium.com/night-clubs-we…
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defivader.medium.comNight Clubs & Web3 Games
What Can Web3 Games Learn From Night Club Economics?
1/10 2022 Game Developer Report
After months of research we are proud to announce the release of the 2022 Game Dev Report.
game7.io/dev-report-2022
Read more below for some key takeaways!
2022 Game Developer Report After months of research we are proud to announce the release of the 2022 Game Dev Report.
game7.io/dev-report-2022
Read more below for some key takeaways!
- What do VCs look for in Web3 projects? ft. @carrawu @a16z @WarcMeinstein @MechanismCap @NicoVereecke @BitkraftVC @LuBall13 @yggsea @ivcryptofund x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
- My conversation with @ballmatthew on the Metaverse
I recommend a notebook for this one, as he is ENCYCLOPEDIC on this topic
We get into very deep details on what the Metaverse is, what it can be, and what’s stopping it from exploding
Enjoy!
joincolossus.com/episodes/87307…
Hello Metaverse Podcast - Innovation Led by Digital Property Rights
- For the web3 gaming enthusiasts come tune in to @BoredElonMusk spaces! Chatting with @id_BigTicket live now x.com/i/spaces/1yoJM…
- New pod: Into the Metaverse with @ballmatthew, plus a lightning round on Disney mistakes, Netflix woes, Starz suitors, and TikTok's future. Listen!
open.spotify.comHow the Metaverse Could Transform the Entertainment Industry
The Town with Matthew Belloni · Episode
- Here’s why you don’t want to miss this week’s episode!
@LifeBeyond is shaping up to be one of the best web3 games to date
It’s in open alpha now, so you can start playing straight away!
I chat with @Vincemarty from @Darewise in depth about what is coming!
#Metaverse #nfts
- Delphi Gaming and @FTX_Access present:
Crypto Town Hall: The State of Play
Join us LIVE for a conversation on the future of crypto gaming!
x.com/i/spaces/1YqJD… Delphi Podcast - Civitas, a Play and Earn Community-driven 4x Strategy Game
Elite Game Developers Podcast - Industry Life Cycles in Gaming
Into The Metaverse - S2E13 | Dean Takahashi on Gaming’s Next Era in the Metaverse
Real Vision - The Metaverse Is Made for Big Brands From Any World
- FUN time hanging + chatting w/ the crew over @crypto_raiders aka @SpeculatorArt @cryptotyrael @davv on the present + future of Web3 gaming.
Some topics:
- Imagining a sustainable p2e model
- Increasing fun over monetization
- Hybrid gaming models
x.com/i/spaces/1gqxv… - In this Weekly Blockchain Gaming Rollup (Episode 6), @NicoVereecke, @PhilipMCollins, and @0xMZO cover:
- Should games sell tokens pre-launch?
- @LootRealms long-term vision + @StarkWareLtd
- What blockchains are currently killing it?
YouTube
youtu.be/t2dpEffnoY4 - In this Weekly Blockchain Gaming Rollup (Episode 6), @NicoVereecke, @PhilipMCollins, and @0xMZO cover:
- Should games sell tokens pre-launch?
- @LootRealms long-term vision + @StarkWareLtd
- What blockchains are currently killing it? YouTube
youtu.be/t2dpEffnoY4
My conversation with @ballmatthew on the Metaverse
I recommend a notebook for this one, as he is ENCYCLOPEDIC on this topic
We get into very deep details on what the Metaverse is, what it can be, and what’s stopping it from exploding
Enjoy!
joincolossus.com/episodes/87307…
I recommend a notebook for this one, as he is ENCYCLOPEDIC on this topic
We get into very deep details on what the Metaverse is, what it can be, and what’s stopping it from exploding
Enjoy!
joincolossus.com/episodes/87307…
- @Delphi_Digital released a report titled "Future of Crypto Gaming". It is a goldmine of information and insights into the past, present, and future of gaming (powered by crypto). I've read and summarized it so you don't have to. Enjoy!
- Intern notes from the @Delphi_Digital <> @FTX_Access State of Play twitter spaces on:
- Current gaming market
- Gamer incentive alignment
- Gaming bull cases
And much more!
- 11 Insights on Blockchain Gaming from Deconstructor of Fun Pod w/ @shahafbg
• Axie Infinity
• UnCaged Studios' $24M Series A
• Investing in Blockchain Gaming
• What should projects focus on
• Finding winners
and more!
h/t @0xconglomerate for
- Playtern x @0xconglomerate Notes
Real Vision Crypto — GameFi is a Whole New World for VCs
Guests: @im_manderson @pythianism from @hiFramework Pod : @RealVision
Hosts : @AshBennington @RaoulGMI
- a16z crypto general partner @AriannaSimpson talked with @GamesBeat’s @deantak about the intersection of web3 and games. From why NFTs can be good for gamers, to investing during a crypto winter, here are some of our favorite quotes from the interview venturebeat.com/2022/07/07/ari…
@Delphi_Digital released a report titled "Future of Crypto Gaming". It is a goldmine of information and insights into the past, present, and future of gaming (powered by crypto). I've read and summarized it so you don't have to. Enjoy!
- A @cloudxgmf and @0xkapital_k collab:
"Fund of Fun" aka FoF -- an exploration of the gaming investment landscape, focusing on Web2 & Web3 VCs.
Episode 4: Portfolio Breakdown -- a16z GAMES FUND ONE
- On November 18th, 2011 Minecraft was released and it looked like this.
Now it is one of the most valuable gaming platforms in the world.
My guess is web3 gaming's big winners will be just as unpredictable.
- First 3 questions you should ask for GameFi projects:
1) Is the game fun/Would I pay money to play it with no expectation of returns?
2) Is the P2E/revenue model sustainable within the confines of the game ecosystem?
3) Does the Token/NFTs have value outside of speculators? - 1/ @Microsoft @Minecraft has just revealed that it will exclude anyone, without notice & due process, simply if they disagree with them and that they too operate as a digital dictatorship changing their terms of service on a whim
washingtonpost.comPopular block game ‘Minecraft’ says no to NFTs and the blockchain
Mojang said the haves versus have-nots mindset NFTs would introduce into “Minecraft” would diminish players’ enjoyment of the game.
- As a web3 founder or builder, how do you integrate community into your project?
I spent the past 4 months researching 12 web3 projects, from DeFi & NFTs to crowd-funding DAOs & gaming platforms.
What We Can Learn from Decentralized Community Building:
mirror.xyz/bethanymarz.et… - Share with you the best Web3 game I've played so far: @PlayEverseed
It has deep gameplay and unique experience that transcends all established genres, just right for the vast mobile gaming market.
What's the UX? Why do I like it?
Thoughts:
- I put together a reflection on Treasure so far and why the DAO is going to become the first decentralized video game publisher to reach global audiences.
MAGIC will work. It just needs time to distill.
medium.comTreasure: the Web3 Game Console
“I feel that today, video games are closer to literature than anything else. I don’t like playing video games myself, but I can feel the…
- 1/7 Collectibles vs gaming NFTs
Collectibles generally have little to no function. Value is driven by narrative & attention. The lack of "fundamental" value drivers means these assets can go 0-100 real quick
The value of Gaming NFTs is generally driven by utility
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- The Merit Circle Gaming Platform soft launch is here!
Get access and learn more about the gaming platform in the below Medium post
medium.com/@meritcircle/b… - The @LegendsOfVenari Beta is set to launch on July 28! Here is all you need to know about this exciting new release!
playtoearn.online/2022/07/20/leg…
#NFTgame #cryptogaming #p2e - Mythical Games' @PlayBlankos is coming soon to the Epic Games Store! A great milestone for blockchain gaming!
playtoearn.online/2022/07/21/bla… - Realms on your phone soon. Mobile on-chain gaming is closer than you think...The Braavos experience is now on mobile!!
Enjoy the benefit of STARK (#StarkNet ) backed crypto with very low fees in your pocket
play.google.com/store/apps/det…
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to the rest of the world!
The Play-To-Earn industry is about to blow up on a whole ‘nother level
Be at the forefront of the next digital revolution with the biggest names of GameFi.
Philippine Blockchain Week
November 2022
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DAYS | Combat Trailer 
If interested in learning more about Treeverse, check out our website!
treeverse.net - watching live playtest right now
game is slated to launch in September! not sure I was supposed to leak 
Welcome to Pulsar - a Web3, MMO Real-Time Strategy Game brought to you by @12RandomWords. Our team has been hard at work on bringing this game to life, and we are excited to bring you the first public facing look at Pulsar. #playpulsar
youtube.com/watch?v=46yatp… - Are you ready to join the Mojo Melee? @WeArePlanetMojo revealed some details of their upcoming auto-battler!
playtoearn.online/2022/07/22/pla… - The @PlayAscenders team announced the first utilities for their Land NFTs. Here is what we know so far
playtoearn.online/2022/07/22/asc…
#NFTgame #p2e #play2earn - $mc
A smol list of things @MeritCircle_IO & community has accomplished thus far in bear mkt :
- Maintained a $100m* treasury
- Grew both team/product line
- Quietly achieved rank ATH (<200)
- Flipped $ILV & $YGG (while watching countless others slow-rug, $GF, $UNIX, et)
1/... Special Mention - The Core Loop for all your Web 2 & Web 3 Gaming Industry News
We'll be right there to represent to the rest of the world!
to the rest of the world!
The Play-To-Earn industry is about to blow up on a whole ‘nother level
Be at the forefront of the next digital revolution with the biggest names of GameFi.
Philippine Blockchain Week
November 2022
Be at the forefront of the next digital revolution with the biggest names of GameFi.
Philippine Blockchain Week
November 2022
The way you deliver value to your holders is by building out you product - Loopify of Treeverse
The way you deliver value to your holders is by building out your product.
It doesn’t matter if you are building out a game or content universe, focusing on that is
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It doesn’t matter if you are building out a game or content universe, focusing on that is
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Making a blockchain game is not as simple as getting people who have worked on successful games before - Loopify of Treeverse
Making a blockchain game is not as simple as getting people who have worked on successful games before.
If the tokenomics and NFT models aren't perfected and carefully thought about, it will destroy the game. Giving financial incentive to gamers changes everything.
If the tokenomics and NFT models aren't perfected and carefully thought about, it will destroy the game. Giving financial incentive to gamers changes everything.
Reliance on Web 2 for distribution is a point of attack - Jiho of Sky Mavis
Reliance on Web 2 for distribution is a point of attack.
This is part of why Community is both the means of production and the means of distribution in Web 3.
This is part of why Community is both the means of production and the means of distribution in Web 3.
We've just shared the following announcement on our Discord regarding the current @Minecraft & @nftworldsNFT situation.
Crypto-native pioneers are still best positioned to succeed in GameFi - Vance Spencer of Framework Ventures
It took tradfi 10 year to start taking crypto seriously.
Are OG gaming studios making the same mistake? Or are they actually ahead of the curve?
@pythianism speaks w/ @JasonYanowitz about why he thinks crypto-native pioneers are still best positioned to succeed in GameFi.
Are OG gaming studios making the same mistake? Or are they actually ahead of the curve?
@pythianism speaks w/ @JasonYanowitz about why he thinks crypto-native pioneers are still best positioned to succeed in GameFi.
Epic Games allowing blockchain games on their platform is massive for the Web 3 Industry - Loopify of Treeverse
Epic Games allowing blockchain games on their platform and not banning them like Steam is massive for the Web3 industry.
It will make adoption much easier. Big props to them.
It will make adoption much easier. Big props to them.
Whether you’re a game developer or a player, you want as many players playing the game because it makes it fun & it makes sense from a business point of view - Anil Das-Gupta of Blast Royale
Limiting Game Access 
"Whether you're a game developer or a player, you want as many players playing the game because it makes it fun and it makes sense from a business point of view"
- @_AnilDG of @blastroyale
"Whether you're a game developer or a player, you want as many players playing the game because it makes it fun and it makes sense from a business point of view"
- @_AnilDG of @blastroyale
What stands out among the top P2E games is the vital importance of the long term utility of the token - Clay Merriitt of Azra Games
Long Term Utility 
What stands out among the top P2E games is the vital importance of the long term utility of the token
By designing an economy that partners the team with gamers, both are perpetually rewarded to co-create, co-own and co-govern
- Clay Merritt | @AzraGames
What stands out among the top P2E games is the vital importance of the long term utility of the token
By designing an economy that partners the team with gamers, both are perpetually rewarded to co-create, co-own and co-govern
- Clay Merritt | @AzraGames
Gaming probably has the best shot at becoming the Trojan Horse to get 100 million people into DeFi, where they don’t necessarily use DeFi, but they’re using it in-game - Vance Spencer of Framework Ventures
Gaming x DeFi
Gaming probably has the best shot at becoming the Trojan Horse to get 100 million people into DeFi, where they don't necessarily use DeFi, but they're using it in-game
- @pythianism on @RealVision
Gaming probably has the best shot at becoming the Trojan Horse to get 100 million people into DeFi, where they don't necessarily use DeFi, but they're using it in-game
- @pythianism on @RealVision