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Gaming Recap - May 2024 🎮
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1/ Asian Web3 Gaming Market Update (by @yellowpantherx & @GamingGridx)
$MOCA Public Sale 10x Oversubscribed 🎉
@MOCAFoundation $MOCA Public Sale achieved immense success, with over $29.3 million pre-deposited and a 12x+ oversubscription, integrating into Mocaverse, the largest on-chain cultural economy, while sales results are awaited on May 7.
x.com/MocaverseNFT/s…
XOCIETY x Sui Network 💧
@xocietyofficial powered by @SuiNetwork , collaborates with @Mysten_Labs to introduce AAA gaming to Web3, promising to unlock the future of gaming through their partnership.
x.com/xocietyofficia…
Delabs Joins Arbitrum 🤝
@delabsOfficial is teaming up with the @arbitrum ecosystem, aiming to ignite the Web3 gaming scene and build a premier gaming ecosystem with Arbitrum technology, showcasing their shared commitment to innovation in Web3 Gaming. Huge win!!
x.com/arbitrum/statu…
Immutable Launches $50M Rewards Program 🌟
The @Immutable introduces The Main Quest, a groundbreaking rewards program with up to $50M in rewards, encouraging exploration across the ecosystem through quests, gameplay, and collectible ownership, available to all players.
x.com/Immutable/stat…
CARV Raises $10M 💲
@carv_official secures $10M Series A led by Tribe Capital and IOSG Ventures to expand its data layer integrated with 40+ chain ecosystems and 700 games, enhance CARV Play, its gaming superapp with 2.5 million users, and launching node sale.
Today, the node has successfully sold more than $30M. You can still buy them. Use code YP 😎
x.com/carv_official/…
Palio Mints Out on Xterio 🚀
@PalioAI deposits skyrocketed within a week, hitting remarkable milestones for @XterioGame , with 35k participants and over $12M contributed, showcasing the team's dedication to community engagement as anticipation builds for the next phase!!
x.com/XterioGames/st…
Fableborne Rebrand "Diablo Meets Clash Royale" 🎮
@fableborne , by Pixion Games, merges Diablo's action with Clash Royale's deck-building in a F2P, Web3-powered ARPG where players can freely raid enemies and protect their kingdoms. Building on @avax.
x.com/fableborne/sta…
Guild of Guardians Goes Global 🌍
This is @Immutable first party game: Embark on a global adventure in @GuildofGuardian , where you'll explore Elderym, strategize battles, and collect unique loot to conquer dungeons and restore light to the realm.
x.com/GuildOfGuardia…
Blade of God X Secures Multi-Million Investment 💰
@BladeofgodX secures a multimillion-dollar investment, affirming Void Labs' vision to transform gaming with AI training, backed by impressive global downloads and successful alpha testing. Building on @Immutable.
x.com/BladeofgodX/st…
Chibi Clash Building on Base 🛡️
@ChibiClash launches on @Base , featuring F2P browser and mobile games with 0xPolygon and GenAI tech. Players can earn Kingdom Points through in-game activities.
x.com/ChibiClash/sta…
MON Protocol $MON Launched Successfully 📢
@monprotocol Token Generation Event launches $MON token, available for purchase on multiple platforms and offering staking opportunities via MON Protocol platform.
x.com/monprotocol/st…
G7 DAO Joins Forces with Mantle 🔥
Dungeons & Degens, @G7_DAO and @0xMantle collaborate to enhance gaming experience with expanded game selection and increased rewards.
x.com/G7_DAO/status/…
Seals x PlayEmber Coming Soon to Monad 🦭
@sappyseals and @play_ember unite to launch an innovative gaming experience on the @monad_xyz testnet, merging digital collectibles and gaming for a unique adventure.
x.com/play_ember/sta…
Supervlabs Secures $4.5M Seed Round💰
@supervlabs secures a $4.5M seed round led by @AptosLabs and @TeamIntella , with contributions from other investors, to advance groundbreaking gaming projects utilizing blockchain technology.
x.com/supervlabs/sta…
Apeiron Guild War 2024 Announces $1M Prize Pool 🏆
Participate in the @ApeironNFT Guild War 2024 on for a shot at the $1M prize pool and a chance to advance to the Online Invitational Tournament.
x.com/ApeironNFT/sta…
2/ Global Gaming Digest (by @0xkapital_k & @thecoreloop)
Mobile App Landscape
-> The landscape of mobile game discovery is shifting as regulatory scrutiny on Apple and Android app stores intensifies competition. This scenario opens the door for themed or genre-based app stores, allowing niche games to flourish without being overshadowed by the generalized market. New storefronts could emerge, with platforms like Netflix or LinkedIn innovating ways to attract and engage users. This transformation offers a chance to re-empower gamers and redefine app store dynamics.
-> Speaking of mobile, Microsoft also has plans to launch a mobile app store and they're not alone. Sony is also entering the mobile arena. I'm keen to see what happens as Sony isn't powerful in the mobile space (given their current lack of mobile titles and studios). But what they do have is a treasure trove of content and IP.
-> Most existing app stores prioritize ads over useful recommendations due to the abundance of games and limited user attention. Platforms often give prime ad locations to buyers, worsening discoverability. Since 2017, Apple's App Store has shifted to an editorial focus, unlike Steam, which offers a fairer display of games based on sales and user-driven recommendations. Google's app store prioritizes sponsored content, while Apple's emphasizes editorial content. However, a shift is emerging with the rise of alternative app stores from Epic Games, Sony, and Xbox, setting a new direct-to-consumer trend.
Persisting Worlds
-> Netflix has introduced Nextworld on Roblox, a digital theme park featuring beloved Netflix franchises like Stranger Things, One Piece, and Rebel Moon, with Jurassic World: Chaos Theory coming soon. This immersive platform allows users to explore pixelated versions of their favorite shows, such as navigating the Upside Down or adventuring with Luffy. Unlike typical transmedia content, these live service game experiences promise high user engagement and retention. Fans drawn in by one show may stay to explore others, creating multiple streams of inbound traffic and extending their engagement beyond traditional viewing hours. This marks a pivotal moment in film IP, transforming "consumable hours" into continuous interaction and enjoyment. Source
-> Disney allows Fortnite creators to use its IP to make games, realizing the dream of user-generated content (UGC). While Disney is notoriously protective of its IP, this move could lead to tightly controlled UGC. The key takeaway is to observe how Disney approves and polices UGC content, as many games aim to create IP that evolves into UGC platforms. Studying Disney's approach could provide valuable insights into managing IP in UGC environments.
-> YouTube has launched YouTube Playables with 75 casual games, expanding its role in gamers' playflow. Although currently focused on casual titles, it’s likely YouTube will offer more core games, aligning with its gameplay-watching demographic. Owned by Google, YouTube may integrate gameplay viewing with playable demos and direct game downloads, bridging content and gameplay in a seamless experience.
-> Discord is refocusing on gaming, seizing opportunities as other platforms deplatform incumbents. Initially a gamer hub, Discord has expanded into other areas but is now adding features like questing to engage and grow gaming communities. With games like Tatsumeeko and sandbox builders emerging on the platform, Discord is becoming a key space for both casual and AA-quality games. As a “third place” outside home and work, Discord's renewed gaming focus could solidify its role as the primary gathering spot for gamers.
Call Outs
-> A recent survey of 1,000 gamers shows that YouTube is the leading platform for game discovery, with 64% of gamers finding new games there, compared to 36% on TikTok. Conversely, Twitter ranks as one of the least trusted sources.
-> LiftOff report reveals that the average cost per install (CPI) across ad types is about $2.
-> GameAnalytics reports average retention rates for North American games: mid-core games have Day 1 (D1) at 30%, Day 7 (D7) at 8%, and Day 28 (D28) at 2.5%, while casual games have similar D1 at 30%, with D7 at 7% and D28 at 2%. In Asia, retention is lower, with D1 at 25% and D7 and D28 about half of North American rates. Median session time is 4 minutes 45 seconds, even for core genres like RPG and Strategy, suggesting shorter gameplay loops.
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