In today’s issue, we look back on the breakthroughs, innovation, and launches in web3 gaming throughout 2024, and offer predictions for the year to come. We also dive into mobile hit Merge Mayor in our latest podcast episode, and bring you a fresh batch of Content Worth Consuming.
Host Devin Becker is joined by Zach Nass, Head of Gaming at nSure, to discuss the complex and evolving landscape of payment fraud prevention in gaming. Zach shares insights into why fraud in gaming has become such a critical issue today, the unique challenges posed by game-specific economies and marketplaces, and the importance of nuanced, adaptable solutions to secure…
Host Niko Vuori and guest George Isichos, core contributor at Game7, discuss the current state of web3 gaming, focusing on the latest Game7 x Naavik research report (which you can download here). They explore the evolution of the ecosystem, the impact of platforms like Telegram and Epic Games Store, and emerging economic models such as Play-to-Airdrop. The conversation also addresses…
Today, we look at Off The Grid from Gunzilla Games. The third-person, cyberpunk-themed battle royale recently launched into Early Access and has garnered interest from players and commentators alike. We also talk direct-to-consumer distribution in our latest podcast episode, and round up this past week’s top news items.
In today’s issue, we explore how rewarded play is evolving, talk game tech in our latest podcast and round up the best articles and news from the last week.
On August 28th, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a Wells Notice to OpenSea, notifying the largest NFT marketplace that it is under investigation for operating as an unlicensed exchange, labeling the NFTs traded on the platform as securities. Founder & CEO of OpenSea, Devin Finzer, posted that “[t]his is a move into uncharted territory….
Animoca has been an unwavering Web3 cheerleader since day one, with a stated goal of leveraging blockchain technologies to “deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world and to help to establish the open metaverse.” The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of both original and licensed IP, and his its finger in…
One of the biggest web3 hits of 2022, the horse racing game Pegaxy, generated over $200 million in sales, second only to Axie Infinity during that period. After building heads down during the crypto bear market through the end of the 2023, the company behind Pegaxy, Mirai Labs, is ready to ride again, now with…
Between Apple’s policy changes and growing government regulations, privacy concerns have sparked a significant shift in AdTech strategies. This episode investigates the potential for privacy-focused ads, exploring how companies are adapting to new regulations while still striving for effective targeting. Host Devin Becker is joined by Geeshan Willink, CEO of Nefta, to dig into the complexities of maintaining anonymity…
In today’s issue, we explore the current state of web3 gaming blockchains, discuss toy companies’ expanding influence in gaming, and bring you a fresh batch of curated Content Worth Consuming.
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