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BCGW#28: Why 2019 will be different Jan 23, 2019

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Why are blockchain game developers so bullish? Jon Jordan argues that the hard lessons of 2018 have forced the sector to focus on UX, not blockchain. Maybe, like Fight Club, the first rule of blockchain games will be no-one mentions blockchain games.

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BCGW#27: Blockchain Game Sentiment Survey 2019 Jan 18, 2019

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Do you have an opinion about blockchain games and how the sector will develop in 2019? If so, please answer our 10-question Blockchain Game Sentiment Survey for 2019. It will only take 3 minutes.

And to whet your appetite, Jon Jordan takes a brief look at the answers collected so far. The survey will remain open until Friday 25 January.

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BCGW#26: CryptoKitties x Gods Unchained Jan 11, 2019

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Interoperability is a concept much talked about in blockchain gaming. But despite the potential for using items from one game in another (and vice versa), we haven't actually seen many examples. Jon Jordan discusses how the deal between CryptoKitties and Gods Unchained ranks in this context, and why interoperability is so much harder to do in practice than in theory.

BCGW#25: Our hopes for 2019 Jan 04, 2019

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It's a new year so having reflected on how blockchain games progressed (or didn't) in 2018, it's time to consider our hopes and fears for 2019. Jon Jordan, together with James (@BCGbiz), welcome the decoupling of blockchain from cryptocurrency value and look forward to games ranging from Gods Unchained to Blankos Block Party, and discuss UX Maximalism (i.e. UX before decentralization).

And find us at Blockchain Gamer Connects London 2019 on 21-22 January.

BCGW#24: Key 2018 Trends in Blockchain Gaming Dec 28, 2018

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The year is almost over so now it's time to consider the key trends that impacted the nascent blockchain gaming sector in 2018. Ranging from the general Crypto Winter, to migration from Ethereum to EOS and Tron (and sidechains), and the failure of blockchain games to improve on CryptoKitties' balance of simplicity and UX, Jon Jordan discusses the past 12 months, and what it all means for 2019.

BCGW#23: Most Anticipated Blockchain Games for 2019 Dec 21, 2018

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2019 is going to be a breakout year for blockchain games - that's what we're hoping . But for this to happen, there will have to be some excellent games, so in this podcast Jon Jordan and James (@BCGbiz) discuss 10 upcoming games.

1. Gods Unchained, https://twitter.com/GodsUnchained

2. Zombie Battleground, https://twitter.com/ZBCardGame

3. Reality Clash, https://twitter.com/reality_clash

4. Hash Rush, https://twitter.com/PlayHashRush

5. CSC, https://twitter.com/CS_Commander

6. Cryptic Conjure, https://twitter.com/CrypticConjure

7. MLB Crypto Baseball 2019, https://twitter.com/MLBCrypto

8. Neon District, https://twitter.com/neondistrictRPG

9. Bitizens, https://twitter.com/BitGuildPLAT

10. The Sandbox, https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGame

(+bonus item: War Riders, https://twitter.com/warriders)

BCGW #16: Blockchain Game of the Year 2018 Dec 14, 2018

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Yes, it's that time of the year when we look back and consider which blockchain game released in 2018 gains the title Game of the Year. But - as Jon Jordan argues - this year he doesn't think any blockchain game deserves the accolade (although he is happy to award the Best Worst Blockchain Game of the Year). Follow us on https://twitter.com/blockchaingmg And on Medium at https://medium.com/blockchaingamingworld

BCGW #15: Blockchain Games vs the Crypto Crisis Dec 07, 2018

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Cryptocurrencies prices are tanking but what does that mean for blockchain games? With James (@bcgbiz), Jon Jordan discusses why the death of crypto as an investment asset is actually a great thing for the longterm success of blockchain gaming. Follow us at @blockchaingmg And laugh at my portfolio at https://my.delta.app/Ojyd Note: Not investment advice, purely skin in the game... !

BCGW #14: Blockchain's UX dilemma Nov 30, 2018

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By definition, blockchains are highly decentralized, which creates lots of issues in terms of onboarding and user experience, especially for new users. In this podcast Jon Jordan talks to blockchain expert Gareth Jenkins (Deckbound/ @garethjenkins) about how game projects should balance of making their game accessible while still taking full advantage of the features using a blockchain offers, notably item ownership. Follow us on Twitter @blockchaingmg Check out Deckbound - https://www.deckbound.com/

BCGW #13: The significance of Mythical Games Nov 16, 2018

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LA blockchain games platform Mythical Games decloaked this week with a $16 million Series A funding round. Jon Jordan explains why it is an interesting company and what its arrival tells us about the fast maturing blockchain gaming sector in terms of how it's now highlighting user experience over the technology of blockchain. Follow us at https://twitter.com/blockchaingmg Check out Mythical Games at http://mythical.games/

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