Research Summary
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the gaming metaverse, focusing on new releases, updates, and insights from industry leaders. It covers a range of topics, from NFT pre-sales and alpha tests to gaming updates and deep dives into the future of Web3 gaming.
Key Takeaways
Gaming Updates and Releases
- Fableborne’s NFT Pre-Sale: Fableborne announced an NFT pre-sale scheduled for October 4. The game also raised 7.8 million and released more details about its upcoming events.
- Last Resort’s Alpha Test and NFT Mint: Last Resort conducted a closed alpha test and founders NFT mint, which ended on September 29. A public alpha test, founders NFT mint, and tournament were announced for September 30 – October 9.
- Aavegotchi’s Integration with Sandbox Metaverse: Aavegotchi announced its integration with Sandbox Metaverse, indicating a growing trend of cross-platform collaborations in the gaming metaverse.
Insights from Industry Leaders
- Robbie Ferguson’s Discussion on Web3 Gaming’s Future: Robbie Ferguson discussed the future of Web3 Gaming at Token2049, highlighting the surge in top talent and executives coming to Web3 Gaming in the past 2 years.
- David Amor’s Preview of Playmint’s Onchain Game: David Amor gave a preview of Playmint’s onchain game, “Downstream”, where players can enhance the game by deploying new functions as smart contracts.
- Naavik’s Interview with Farmville’s Co-Creator: Naavik interviewed Farmville’s Co-Creator Amitt Mahajan about the realm of Fully On-Chain Games for gamers & developers and his next venture, Proof of Play.
New Innovations and Projects
- Autonomous Anonymous: A community of builders and players who are excited to bring the idea of autonomous worlds to life.
- Terripoly: A project that combines gaming with real-world satellite data.
- Tonk: A project aimed at transforming autonomous worlds into privacy playgrounds.
Actionable Insights
- Investigate the Potential of NFTs in Gaming: With Fableborne’s NFT pre-sale and Last Resort’s NFT mint, there is a clear trend of integrating NFTs into gaming. This could provide new revenue streams and player engagement strategies for game developers.
- Explore Cross-Platform Collaborations: Aavegotchi’s integration with Sandbox Metaverse indicates the potential benefits of cross-platform collaborations in expanding player bases and enhancing gaming experiences.
- Consider the Impact of Onchain Gaming: The preview of Playmint’s onchain game, “Downstream”, suggests that onchain gaming could provide new ways for players to interact with games and potentially disrupt traditional gaming models.
