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How did ex-Riot Games alumni land $450M in funding? This week on Press Play, @chrisheatherly, @LucBerkefeld, and @SinjinDavidJung dive into how alumni-led startups are driving investment in the gaming industry. 0:00 Introduction
8:29 Name dropping, yay or nay?
25:10 Will web2 veterans struggle in web3?
30:00 Differences between web2 and web3 communities
41:00 More about Medieval Empire
42:22 More about MAYG
43:47 More about The Mystery Society
We’re all about web3, but what about web0? This week on Press Play, @lolnooonono, @beccaliao, and @coopernicus01 dive into why IRL events matter for web3 gaming.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
5:14 What do we think about physical events?
17:51 Meeting people IRL vs. online
30:30 Dos and Donts for events marketing
49:27 More about Gas Hero
50:23 More about Saga
52:15 More about Avalanche Gaming
Market down, funding up? On this week’s Press Play, join @chlagousami, @BayBackner, and @ConnorXBG as we dive into current market conditions and web3 gaming investments.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
06:35 Has the hype for web3 gaming died down?
17:15 Has web3 gaming really gained popularity?
26:51 The perception of metaverses
44:49 More about Xborg
45:51 More about Cross The Ages
47:00 More about Decentraland
There are plenty of misconceptions about web3 gaming among those unfamiliar with the space. On this week’s Press Play, we're joined by @BigKidBrendo, @mattc_369, and @brydisanto to do some myth-busting!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:28 Are there only 7 gamers in web3 gaming?
9:43 Are people only in web3 gaming for the money?
17:50 The main problem in web3 gaming is friction?
23:08 Everyone loves ownership?
31:20 Whales in web3 gaming are good?
43:34 More about DARKTIMES
45:17 More about InfiniGods
Web3 gaming trends come and go, but which ones will stand the test of time?
This week on Press Play, Chris Gonsalves, Stefan Walter, and Wei Xie join us to discuss whether Telegram games are here to stay.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
7:33 The rise of social gaming on Telegram
18:15 Games incorporating the latest trends
28:21 Are Telegram games going to last?
42:41 More about Motorverse
45:05 More about Community Gaming
46:36 More about AI Arena
As play-to-airdrop marketing strategies evolve, what lessons are web3 games drawing from previous campaigns? This week on Press Play, Jiawen N., Ryan Chown, and Stéphane Heip join us to explore the evolution of P2A.
Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction
05:12 What do P2A campaign bring to the web3 space
14:08 Has there been a shift in P2A campaigns?
18:15 Incentivizing people to play during P2A campaigns
26:27: Is P2A an effective UA and retention tool?
50:47 More about Xociety
52:25 More about Cosmik Battle
53:55 More about Gangster Arena
Are tournaments the key to unlocking player engagement? On this week’s Press Play, @FrankTCheng, @MikeLevine47, and @OPTI_Chandler join us to discuss the importance and challenges of tournaments and community events.
Choosing the right blockchain is crucial but challenging. On this week’s Press Play, @AlexChiefOutlaw, @773plays, and @samusb join us to explore key considerations and how studios can use blockchain tech to enhance gameplay.
How does a game go about building a brand in web3?
On this week’s Press Play, we’re joined by Arron Goolsbey, Matt, and Ani to discuss web2 vs. web3 technology and the crucial role content creators play in building a brand in web3.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
6:49 The role of branding in web2 and web3
23:15 Content creators growing web3 brands
40:21 Linking web3 IPs to big content creators
51:07 More about Big Time
51:40 More about Lizard Labs
52:49 More about Mythical Games
Is web3 gaming dead? 🎮
On this week's Press Play, we're joined by Jeremy Horn, Andrew Wion, and Long Do to explore whether AA or AAA games are better suited for blockchain and what role AI will play in enhancing the industry.
We discuss the current state of web3 gaming, regional success stories, and what the future holds for mass adoption.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
5:55 Is web3 gaming dead?
22:23 Which games are best suited for blockchain?
32:46 What role will AI play in web3 gaming?
41:36 More about Anomaly
42:41 More about Shrapnel
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