Web3 gaming execs on the next X factor moment
“Securing investment will probably continue to be a challenge until we find a new breakout use case, the new ‘Axie’ moment,” says George Isichos, core contributor at blockchain gaming collective Game7.
Speaking to Magazine, Isichos suggests that crafting a game with the mysterious X factor, one that resonates as widely as Axie Infinity did, is a challenging task. At its peak in 2021, Axie Infinity boasted over 2.8 million daily active users.
“Web3 games that gain traction seem to blend the best of traditional gaming with the novel perks of blockchain. It’s not just about the technology – it’s about how it enriches gameplay and empowers your community to play a bigger role.”
Axie Infinity sweet land set up in the forest. (Axie Infinity)
As a key player in a company that boosts the blockchain gaming industry through grants and education, Isichos needs to stay in the loop with all the latest releases.
So, who better to get some predictions on which games have a chance at being a contender for a new Axie moment?
He clarifies he’s not focusing on comparable gameplay but rather the level of excitement a title could generate in the gaming space.
“I don’t think we need a specific type of game; we need a comparable business and token model innovation that can bring more capital and gaming companies in the Web3 gaming space,” he explains.
One upcoming title that could have a shot at doing this is the highly anticipated futuristic space-themed strategy game Star Atlas, which Isichos says he’s eagerly awaiting.
Fimbul Sledbarge, a Capital freighter ship (Star Atlas)
Its in-game token, ATLAS, has a market cap of $63.1 million.
Using the Solana blockchain, the highly anticipated game will be released bit by bit over the next several years.
The blockchain-based social role-playing game Pirate Nation also makes it to Isichos’ list of potential contenders.
The game is backed by Proof of Play,…
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