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The Readyverse finally has a game to hang its IP-melding hopes of a AAA metaverse onto: Open. The battle royale has already bagged Delorean and Reebok as flagship brands for the Ready Player One-flavored experience. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gW8rC-6u #metaverse #metaversenews #MetaverseGaming #ReadyPlayerOne #web3 #web3gaming #Web3Social #battleroyale #battleroyale #brandedcontent #brandmarketing

The recent reflections from the 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 developers about player feedback, as shared in this article, have sparked an important conversation in the gaming world. With over hundreds of thousands of daily concurrent players contributing insights, the developers face the challenge of managing a flood of responses while staying true to their vision. Player feedback, no matter how challenging, is the key to evolving and improving gaming experiences. Just like the Once Human team, we believe in the power of listening, adapting, and continuing to push boundaries. This is why we’re committed to making feedback collection and analysis more streamlined and efficient, turning even the most critical input into actionable insights that lead to better games. 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝! Check out the article to learn more about Once Human's journey toward making a better game: https://lnkd.in/gsJ77-vf #GameDevelopment #PlayerFeedback #Cohezion #OnceHuman #GamingInnovation #AI #Gaming #Feedback #Startup #PC #esports

Meet our latest investment: MOTHER GAMES The gaming industry, particularly mobile gaming, is stuck in an aging paradigm, relying on waterfall development principles and dopamine-driven strategies, akin to social media, to harvest attention. As mobile technology and hardware continue to develop, there is a need for a suite of games that can break new ground. MOTHER creates transformative experiences through play. With Le Zoo, the first free-to-play multiplayer game by MOTHER, players take a psychedelic journey through a metaphorical zoo, exploring surrealist landscapes and a library of mini games. MOTHER is pioneering a new frontier of the gaming industry with its novel delivery approach and focus on added value for players who can engage their consciousness. https://lnkd.in/e7YMbC4v

Imagine owning a piece of the game you love, not just playing it. Web3's changing the game—literally. It's turning pixels into profits and fantasies into futures. Why should you care? Because whether you're developing games or diving into them, this shift means more than just playing; it's about earning, owning, and revolutionizing the playground. ➡️ Dive in to find out how it's all going down and why you can't afford to miss out: https://lnkd.in/g89_w-GC #web3provider #web3gaming #web3tooklit #gamingapi #gamingsdk

New episode alert 🚨: “Untangling Digital Assets for Gaming with Dan Nikolaides” watch now --> https://lnkd.in/e_QxdaaY Digital assets are revolutionizing the gaming industry, creating new opportunities for players to truly own and trade their virtual items. But what does this mean for the future of gaming? In this episode, we explore how Web3 technology is reshaping the gaming landscape. - 🌟 We are excited to introduce Dan Nikolaides, the CTO at Studio 369, who brings an impressive 20-year career in game development, including work with Warner Brothers Games. Recently, he and his team have been working on METALCORE, a groundbreaking game that allows players to connect a Web3 wallet to own their in-game digital assets. Today, we’ll dive into the world of in-game digital assets and their impact on the gaming industry. - Key Highlights: 1. Digital Ownership in Gaming: Web3 technology enables true digital ownership, allowing players to own, trade, and monetize their in-game assets in a decentralized way. 2. Enhanced Gaming Experiences: Integrating Web3 with traditional gaming enhances player experiences by providing real-world value to in-game achievements and items. 3. Interoperability Between Games: Digital assets on the blockchain can be used across different games, creating a more interconnected gaming ecosystem. 4. Fair and Transparent Gaming: Blockchain technology ensures transparency and fairness in gaming mechanics, such as loot boxes and random number generation. 5. Economic Opportunities for Players: Players can earn and trade digital assets, opening new economic opportunities and incentivizing gameplay. 6. Decentralized Game Development: #Web3 allows for decentralized game development, where community-driven governance can influence game evolution and updates. 7. Sustainable Gaming Economies: Implementing tokenomics within games supports sustainable and balanced in-game economies, preventing exploitative practices and promoting fair play. - Dan Nikolaides’ work is making significant impacts, transforming the concept of in-game assets from mere collectibles to valuable digital property. His insights demonstrate how Web3 technology is bridging the gap between gaming and real-world economic systems. Tune into “Untangling Digital Assets for Gaming with Dan Nikolaides” for an engaging exploration of the future of #gaming and digital ownership 🌐🎮✨. CLPR Agency Alex Revutsky Bethany Hancock Alec John Burns, PhD Jack Davies

🎯 Yaoqi/David Guo’s Vision for 2024 🎯 David Guo (Yaoqi Guo) envisions a future where AI plays a crucial role in personalizing game experiences, analyzing player behavior, and improving customer support. 🤖📊 From casual gameplay like decorating “ideal lands” to large-scale celebrations, David ensures that Top Games Inc.'s games stay fresh and exciting. 🌟 “The gaming world is booming and changing fast, thanks to new tech and shifting player habits. I see a future where games blend more into our daily lives, giving us deep, hands-on experiences that go beyond what we’re used to,” Yaoqi Guo said. 🌍🎮 👑 Evony: The King’s Return – A Crown Jewel! 👑 Evony: The King’s Return is one of Top Games Inc.'s flagship titles, blending real-time strategy with rich historical elements. This game lets players navigate seven major civilizations while strategizing their way to victory. 🏆 Evony's All-Star Battlefield gives players a shot at winning rare castle skins and other prizes. If you're among the top 400 in each continent during the Constantinople Ultimate War Season, you're in! 🏰💪 💡 Under Yaoqi Guo’s leadership, Top Games Inc. is set to keep growing by making innovative, user-focused mobile games. Here's to more engaging and immersive experiences for players around the world! 🌐📈 #GamingInnovation #TechInGaming #AI #VR #AR #MobileGames #GamingCommunity #Evony #YaoqiGuo #TopGamesInc #FutureOfGaming #GameOn 🎮👾

Another technical slide from IAH: INTERNET WAR and some thoughts and plans. Replay Files. Almost all big RTS games have them, and they are an important piece of the puzzle. IAH also has them, tho in IAH, I call them Replay Codecs because there is a base one and then an extension to that; they are a bit multipurpose. It is the most impressive tech I have ever written, and it was the hardest, too, with lots of learning. The beauty of this tech is twofold. First is that it eliminates multiplayer latency, so regardless of where you are in the world and who you play against, you will have a near-instantaneous single-player response; the magic is that even a live game is essentially a replay with some local machine prediction. And second, these replay files also act as save files if needed. V1 Codec was tested this year already; you can check the demonstration video here: https://lnkd.in/dV3aHFBV and in 2025, V1 tech will be finally deployed to the market. There was lots of R&D and some dual-use experimentation for gov and esports organizations, but now there is a shift for the actual player market. V1 is primarily designed to answer the following questions: How would Counter-Strike look in an RTS setting? Especially if you look at the demonstration video, you can see that it has variance in the pacing; when the initial battle begins, it looks like it's a regular rts battle where massive armies battle, but then it shifts and reveals its true colors where actual tactics play a far bigger role. Additionally, it had the feeling of one more turn/battle just due to the fact that the core mechanic is quite refined, and it felt good playing. V2, on the other hand, is an extension that goes beyond. It keeps recording as long as the game server is live. It's designed for persistence, say, MMO games. RTS games in themselves are quite sandboxy, with lots of room to experiment, so it's worth pursuing this beyond V1. The idea is to explore what would happen if Command & Conquer, Counter-Strike, and Foxhole were mixed. Not doing that sometime in the future will be a regret, and I am also looking forward to the base-building aspect as well in an MMO setting, think there is potential with this engine. And there we are; it's a tech-driven development project. Now, if you found this interesting read, feel free to wishlist the game on Steam and maybe give me a follow. The game is already past the 10k wishlist mark, and the next target is 25k wishlists. Additionally, while there is no focus on esports now for 2024-2025, feel free to reach out to https://lnkd.in/dUru2MgJ if you want to be involved with IAH esports in 2026 and beyond. Please don't get scared by these dates; everything is meticulously planned. #gamedev #esports #mmo #rts

🎮 In recent years, the gaming industry has exploded, out-earning more traditional forms of entertainment by far. 🤑 With a whopping $667.77 billion projected by 2030, the global gaming industry is now estimated to be worth $272.86 billion in 2024, with over 3 billion gamers around the world.🌎 Check our our latest insights where we take a look at what gamers are looking for in new games and what the most in-demand stacks are for game developers 👇

The battle lines are drawn, and we're declaring all-out war on conventional mobile gaming. Our battlefield? The realm of Anarchy Warzone. We are thrilled to announce Turbostart’s recent investment in Anarchy, a mobile third-person shooter game offering players with a blend of traditional gameplay and blockchain-based asset ownership. Leveraging integration with Web3 and blockchain technologies, the game's distinctive features include: - True ownership of in-game assets - Real-money gaming opportunities - In-game marketplaces for buying, selling, and trading digital assets - Innovative map design combining mission-based gameplay with battle royale elements This unique approach sets Anarchy apart in the competitive gaming landscape, promising an unparalleled gaming experience. Ganesh Raju, Founder at Turbostart, says, "Anarchy combines superior mobile TPS with blockchain, 'Proof of play' algorithm, engaging modes, stunning graphics, and a sustainable Play & Earn economy. Surpassing competitors, it fosters a thriving community with clans, leaderboards, and in-game chat for social interaction. The Southeast Asia gaming sector is expanding rapidly and innovative disruptors such as Anarchy align with our sectoral thesis in this space." Manish Singh Rajawat {man1sh.eth}, Founder at Anarchy, emphasizes the game's ambition, "Anarchy Warzone is redefining mobile gaming as the first Made-in-India Battle Royale, engineered to conquer the global stage. It pioneers a free-to-play and earn economy that rewards players for their time and skill. Featuring photorealistic graphics, innovative gameplay mechanics, dynamic arenas, and exciting future expansions with fantasy elements, our commitment to Esports and diverse gameplay modes ensures an unparalleled and thrilling experience for all gamers. Turbostart believed in our vision to create a seamless and thrilling gaming experience, and has enabled us to work towards making Anarchy Warzone a standout title in the mobile gaming world." With Turbostart's strategic backing, Anarchy is poised for substantial growth as it taps into the surging demand from the gaming community. #letsturbostart #venturecapital #startupfunding #battleroyale #esports

Business of games: 14 biggest funding rounds, partnerships, and trends from the last week (investment round-up details from March 3rd week) 1. Balancy raises $700K to transform game monetization and LiveOps 2. Battlefield creative director Craig Morrison quietly departs EA for new studio, Blue Scarab Entertainment 3. Respawn veteran Stig Asmussen forms Giant Skull to build AAA single-player games 4. emptyvessel (.io) a new studio from Emanuel Palalic 5. Roar Games has secured $1.5M in funding for its new game, Tenet of the Spark 6. Brain Jar raises $6.7m in seed funding 7. UG Labs secures $7 million to create games from speech 8. Kaedim secures $15 million investment for AI-powered 3D asset creation 9. Studio369 raises $5M for Web3 multiplayer mech MMO MetalCore 10. Publishing giant Scholastic to invest US$186 million in 9 Story Media Group 11. Metaverse and gaming technology company OneVerse has acquired online poker platform Calling Station and fantasy sports platform BatBall11. 12. Ex-Riot art director has started a new studio, millions of monsters. 13. Blockus secures $4M in pre-seed funding for its plans to transform Web3 gaming 14. Carbonated raises $13 million for MadWorld Top Trends: 1. Embracer has announced the sale of more of its assets - this time, large portions of Saber Interactive, for the price of $247m. 2. Tencent has reportedly taken over two ByteDance games teams, and has consolidated them into a new studio 3. Supercell axes Clash Mini, officially shutting down on April 25 2024 #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #businessofgames #gdc2024