TAKE3, 20 December 2024

Top 8 Blockchain Game Companies You MUST FOLLOW

With so many new blockchain game companies formulating over the years, finding good, reliable companies to trust can be daunting. With the inception of blockchain technology and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), video games now have a way to verify ownership and give power back to the players.  But what are some great companies to begin your Web3 gaming adventure with?

Below is a list of 8 blockchain game companies leading the charge.

PLAYA3ULL GAMES

PLAYA3ULL GAMES is a blockchain game company that is making waves by planning to release 30 games in 10 years.  They already have two games out on the Epic Games Store, including NEXUS and ORDINEM, and they are simultaneously working on more innovative games.  PLAYA3ULL GAMES is unique because they have their own subnet on Avalanche, and all games integrate their native in-game currency 3ULL Coin.  Creating exciting multiplayer games of popular genres, PLAYA3ULL GAMES are constantly pushing the boundaries and even have a new AI division that will speed up game production and give players unique interactions in-game.  Check them out if you haven’t already.

Notable Games - NEXUS, ORDINEM, DOGS OF WAR, STARVIN MARTIAN, and WAR OF STEEL.

Gunzilla Games

Gunzilla Games has dived into 2024 with an absolute bang.  Their early access game Off the Grid has captured the attention of everyday gamers with the inclusion of popular Twitch streamers and a combination of proven game genres.  The addition of NFTs has yet to be implemented in the game, which may deter traditional Web2 gamers from continuing. Still, Gunzilla Games has again shown the power of good blockchain game companies.

Notable Games - Off the Grid and TECHNOCORE.

Illuvium

Illuvium is the first blockchain game with a AAA video game budget. The community helps guide the direction of Illuvium, bolstering a thriving ecosystem with internal councils and decision-makers. The three games under the Illuvium umbrella help capture different audiences and game styles while providing in-game assets that convert to the next game. With Illuvium: Arena already on the Epic Games Store, they are primed to make a big splash in the coming years.

Notable Games - Illuvium: Arena, Illuvium: Overworld, and Illuvium: Zero.

Sky Mavis

Sky Mavis, the studio behind the original Play-to-earn game Axie Infinity, has built itself into a self-sustainable ecosystem of dedicated Web3 gamers.  Creating the popular Ethereum sidechain Ronin that hosts many up-and-coming Web3 games and Axie Infinity’s suite of branded games.  They were a big deal in the 2021 Web3 gaming run and continue to show dedication in listening to their ever-growing community about the types of games their community wants.

Notable Games - Axie Infinity: Origins, Axie Infinity: Homeland, Axie Infinity: Raylights, and Axie Classic.

Dapper Labs

Dapper Labs is one of the most iconic blockchain companies to blast into the Web2/Web3 world.  They are the original NFT game creators that broke the internet with Cryptokitties and supercharged mainstream NFT adoption with NBA Topshots.  They continue to wow audiences with their huge collaborations with big brands like NBA, NFL, La Liga, and Disney. 

Notable Games - NBA Top Shots, NFL All Day, Disney Pinnacle, and Cryptokitties.

Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands is one of the premier NFT gaming investment companies that also produces their own blockchain games. Animoca continues the drive for better digital rights in the metaverse and publishes multiple research pieces on the current state of Web3 games and ecosystems.  Their smash hits include the metaverse juggernaut The Sandbox and mobile gaming giant Benji Bananas.

Notable Games - The Sandbox, Mocaverse, Revv Racing, Phantom Galaxies, and Benji Bananas.

LiquidX Studios

LiquidX Studios is a relatively new blockchain company that has taken responsibility for a fallen NFT project called Pixelmon. LiquidX Studios bought Pixelmon (the most overhyped NFT project) and is steering the game in its intended direction. More impressively, they are creating multiple mini-games under the Pixelmon IP, attracting the casual gamer audience.   Diversifying out, LiquidX Studios also has an anime scheduled in 2025 under the name Stealth.  This is one company not to be overlooked.

Notable Games - Pixelmon, Wardens Ascent, Warriors of Novathera, Kevin the Adventurer, and Pixel Pals.

Immutable Games

Immutable Games should need no introduction. They are one of the biggest blockchain gaming companies in Web3 and have their own Ethereum layer-2 blockchain dedicated to fostering Web3 gaming adoption. Their two mainline games are Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians, and both are making strides in the Web3 world. Immutable also hosts over 200+ games on its blockchain and is a great destination for gamers at every level.

Notable Games - Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians.

With so many exciting new blockchain companies on the rise, it’s no wonder the web3 gaming world is primed for worldwide adoption.  We’ll see you next week for another deep dive into the incredible world of video games and blockchain gaming.

Until next time, gamers - GG Well Played!

Want to experience the thrill of a Web3 game called NEXUS with others?  The third-person MOBA is free to play now on the Epic Games Store.  Download it here.

TAKE3, 07 December 2024

Monthly Recap | November 2024 | PLAYA3ULL GAMES

Welcome to the monthly recap by PLAYA3ULL GAMES! Here, we’ll give you updates on each game, team, partnerships, and other exciting events happening for PLAYA3ULL GAMES (PG).  These include new updates and concept art for our collection of games,recaps and previews of upcoming events that we’re 3ULLISH on!

Get excited, because there’s so much waiting to revealed to you, our loyal audience. Let’s 3ULL rush in!

Web3 Gaming Update - PLAYA3ULL GAMES team

We’re excited to share that we’ve hired THREE new people to the PG family this month!

The new members include:

• Senior QA Engineer.

• QA Engineer.

• Art Director for DOGS OF WAR.

Give them a warm welcome, and let’s keep pushing the boundaries of Web3 Gaming!

NEXUS

Placing a turret to beam down incoming enemies.

NEXUS is a competitive third-person Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) shooter that soared to the #1 trending game on the Epic Games Store in its first week of release.  

Lock onto these exciting updates this month:

• A new and exciting first look at the revamped abilities dashboard.

• Exclusive footage of placing a turret onto a minion wave.

ORDINEM

Gaze at the upgraded ORDINEM main menu.

ORDINEM lets you command one of five mythical factions, using your deck of cards to cast spells and summon creatures.

Summon your eyes on these updates:

• The official release of ORDINEM is on Epic Games Store.

• Deck selection has been upgraded

• No more repeated cards cluttering the deck screen

• Dynamic new animation for card pack openings.

• New radial menu.

• New, cleaner icons.

• Brand new defeat screen.

• Skip the button to bypass the card opening animation.

STARVIN MARTIAN

New destructible rocks, junk, and rockets!

Build your farming empire on Mars with STARVIN MARTIAN. Through challenges and rewards, expand your holdings by growing intriguing alien crops and raising exotic livestock. 

Voyage into the latest updates:

• More in-game assets: a new range of trees, coconut palms, a radioactive grapefruit tree, a plum tree, a prickly pear tree, a mining truck, a Martian mine, destructible rocks, junk, and rockets.

WAR OF STEEL

A new look at this HD render of a Mech.

WAR OF STEEL delivers fast-paced Battle Royale action, combining quick decisions, lightning reflexes, and explosive mech combat. 

Dive into its highly anticipated updates:

• New concept weapons: assault rifle and shotgun. 

• An exclusive clip of a mini-gun in full combat with a mech.

• New mech HD renders.

DOGS OF WAR

A blissful look at the environment of DOGS OF WAR.

DOGS OF WAR delivers stylish survival gameplay with a twist - you play as a hybrid canine-human genetically engineered for combat. 

Sniff out the updates here:

• New environmental footage of the Waterfall, Small Town, Lakeside, Fishing Village, and the Mountain Caves.

• Footage of weather effects like thunder and rain.

Web3 Events Update - Aus Crypto Con 2024 recap

The PLAYA3ULL GAMES team of Michael (Credi3ULL), Ben (Transforma3ULL),  Emily (Imagina3ULL), and Daelum (Likea3ULL)  made the hard-to-beat 3ULLish team at the Australian Crypto Convention in Sydney, Australia, on November 23-24, 2024. PLAYA3ULL GAMES was a registration sponsor for Aus Crypto Con. This included a nifty booth, a panel talk, and a presentation about the state of crypto gaming and how PLAYA3ULL GAMES are innovating within the web3 space. We even had a mechanical 3ULL ride to celebrate the Q4 bull run!

Read the full recap here.

Upcoming Web3 Event - Global Blockchain Show (Dec 12th-13th in Dubai)

PLAYA3ULL GAMES will showcase our unique ecosystem in Dubai at the Global Blockchain Show on December 12th and 13th.  We’ll also have a panel discussion on Day 1 and a keynote on Day 2.  Details are listed below.

Panel Discussion - Day 1
Topic: Building the Open Metaverse: Winning Web3 with Gamification
Time: 10:55 AM – 11:30 AM
Date: 12th December (Main Stage)

Panelists:

• Yat Siu, Co-Founder & Chairman, Animoca Brands

• David Palmer, Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder, Vodafone’s Digital Asset Broker (DAB) Platform

• Johnson Yeh, Founder & CEO, ROEHL/Ambrus Studio

• Jonathan Bouzanquet, Chief Strategy Officer & Founder, Playa3ULL Games

Moderator: Alnura Belyalova, Director of Public Relations, INPUT Communications Agency

Keynote - Day 2
Time: 9:40 AM – 10:00 AM (20 minutes)
Date: 13th December (Main Stage)
Topic: TBA

What a big month November was for us!  We’re closing out the final month of 2024 with a bang and plan on continuing our 3ULLISH run into 2025.

With so much going on, stay in touch via Discord to find all the information you need about our upcoming games.

Did you know that we also release weekly video updates? Watch the video below for more sneak peeks of the fantastic games PLAYA3ULL GAMES are releasing next.

Subscribe to the PLAYA3ULL GAMES YouTube Channel to catch our weekly updates on our games.

Until next time, gamers - GG Well Played!

Want to experience the thrill of NEXUS with others and enjoy rewards for playing?  The third-person MOBA is free to play now on the Epic Games Store.  Download it here.

TAKE3, 29 November 2024

PLAYA3ULL GAMES wins crypto gaming at the Australian Crypto Convention 2024

The PLAYA3ULL GAMES team of Michael (Credi3ull), Ben (Transforma3ULL),  Emily (Imagina3ULL), and Daelum (Likea3ULL)  had the pleasure of attending the Australian Crypto Convention in Sydney, Australia on November 23-24, 2024. PLAYA3ULL GAMES was a registration sponsor for Aus Crypto Con. This included a nifty booth, panel talk, and a presentation about the state of crypto gaming and how PLAYA3ULL GAMES are innovating within the web3 space. We even had a mechanical 3ULL ride to celebrate the Q4 bull run!  

Read our takeaways from the events below.

Leveraging the excitement at our booth

The 3ULL ride was a popular attraction at Aus Crypto Con.

The whole weekend was filled with excitement, and many new faces discovered PLAYA3ULL GAMES at our booth. We showed off our fantastic collection of games like NEXUS and ORDINEM, and people took the opportunity to share their details (either when registering their tickets or at our booth) to receive an exclusive 3ULL Coin drop after the event concluded.  Meeting the local Australian community was also an incredible experience, as we were the only crypto gaming company at the conference.

Our mechanical 3ULL ride was a HUGE success!  Riders eagerly tested their endurance, challenging themselves to see how long they could hold on.  The top 10 riders with the best times shared in the total prize pool of $1,500 USD paid in 3ULL Coins. Everyone who participated in the 3ULL ride competition received merchandise from PLAYA3ULL GAMES. 

Presenting WTF is Crypto Gaming & Why is it important?

Michael Hanlon (CEO of PLAYA3ULL GAMES) presents at Aus Crypto Con.

The atmosphere was electric as our CEO, Michael, gave a 25-minute overview of crypto gaming and its importance.  Included in the presentation was:

• The explosive growth of the gaming industry

• How gaming can be the bridge to true mass adoption of Web3

• The rise of Web3 gaming and how we got here

• Key pitfalls and solutions for ensuring Web3 gaming is successful

• How PLAYA3ULL GAMES is approaching this new frontier

Another key topic was the distinction between Web2 and Web3 gaming.  This included comparing limited ownership (Web2) vs actual player ownership in the form of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for Web3.  Additionally, the play-and-earn model showcased how gamers can now generate real-world value. The presentation was insightful, and the crowd visited the PLAYA3ULL GAMES booth afterwards to learn more.

Panel - Why 2025 could be the most transformative year for crypto gaming?

Insightful panel about the future of crypto gaming.

PLAYA3ULL GAMES hosted a great panel at the NEXA theatre that covered ‘Why 2025 could be the most transformative year for crypto gaming.’  It was moderated by Ivan Vantagiato (Crypto Serpent), with panellists Simone Clow (Zebrar), Ida Mok (W3GG), Alistair Rennie (Protocol Theory), and Michael Hanlon (PLAYA3ULL GAMES).

The panel revolved around the significant hurdles Web3 gaming encounters, including scalability challenges, user retention issues, and concerns about the sustainability of economic models. Security risks and the complexities of regulation compound these problems. However, technological advancements and more player-focused design approaches offer pathways to improvement. PLAYA3ULL GAMES is a compelling example of innovation within this evolving space.

There’s no better time to get into the PLAYA3ULL GAMES ecosystem

PLAYA3ULL GAMES' booth at Aus Crypto Con 2024.

With over 30 games planned to be released in 10 years by PLAYA3ULL GAMES, we’re a dedicated and experienced Web3 gaming studio. We leverage popular video game genres and combine them with actual player ownership and rewards.  With a thriving Discord community and two games already released on the Epic Games Store (NEXUS and ORDINEM).  Our innovative games have already captivated the hearts of gamers and will continue throughout the years as we release more games and build utility for the 3ULL Coin.

Thanks for reading another exciting update from the PLAYA3ULL GAMES.  The weekend was packed with enthusiasm, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s in store for 2025 and beyond.

Until next time, gamers - GG Well Played!

Want to experience the thrill of another Web3 game called NEXUS with others?  The third-person MOBA is free to play now on the Epic Games Store.  Download it here.