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Xai is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with the Media Indie Exchange (MIX). Over the last decade, the MIX has cultivated a network of thousands of indie games and will introduce over 100 of these games to Xai within the next year. This partnership will lead to a flourishing ecosystem featuring high-quality indie games with active economies, developed by some of the world's best game developers. Many of these games are already available on Steam, which will significantly increase the chain's connected wallets and daily transaction volume. More importantly, this collaboration will establish a diverse portfolio of gaming entertainment for the Xai community and propel the web3 industry forward. Such an achievement is only made possible with Xai. Read the articles here: Venturebeat: https://lnkd.in/gv9DrACb Decrypt: https://lnkd.in/gKpuAPkT Blockster: https://lnkd.in/g-UFWPHE

The gaming industry has long become an integral part of the modern world. With the advancement of technologies and the emergence of the internet, online game studios have emerged. However, as the industry has grown in scale, it has become harder for these studios to experiment. The primary goal of major studios has become profitability, leading them to avoid risks and simply follow market trends and player demands. This raises the question: who brings diversity to the world of online games and regularly creates new unique formats? #gamedev #games #development #gaming #data40 https://lnkd.in/eP5-APRz

How will web3 gaming come to mainstream? The recipe might surprise you 👇 Web2 games and web3 games regardless need primarily the same things: - Publishing (Funding with the Right Partner to Make Great Games) - Distribution (Buying Easily/Where User Attention Is) - Great Network/Tech (Frictionless Experience for End Users) - Support (Partners Leveraging their Networks for Success) Bullish case in point: Games built on Xai Ecosystem (Gaming L3 built on Arb) Why: Team understands both sides of the equation with established web2 industry experience/relationships but also deep web3 ties and understanding. TLDR: They get both type of game teams + audiences. How: Battle tested since last year and has proven to handle millions of transactions daily with zero concerns with latency or downtime, and gas fees are fractions of a cent. Also providing games with gasless experience options for their users while playing. Providing Funding Opportunities - Secured $12M in funding from Outlier Ventures and Animoca among others - Most successful Sentry Node sale program means they have a large war chest for funding on top of VC funding. - Pending proposal to participate in $400M Fund with Arbitrum DAO specifically for growing gaming is gaining traction. Using their network to place games on Steam or Epic Games. Flywheel mechanisms in-place to bring web3 attention to all games in their ecosystem. This is why one of the biggest indie game curators in the world The MIX just announced a deal that can bring up to 100 games to Xai in 2024👇 Are you bullish yet on Web3 gaming? It’s inevitable.

Parallel recorded one of the best playtests in Web3 gaming history with 300,000+ games played in under 30 days. Here’s how they’ve done it: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹? Parallel, by Parallel Studios, is a sci-fi trading card game set in a dystopian future where Earth becomes uninhabitable. What makes Parallel different from other trading card games is its novel class mechanics and ability to own and freely trade the cards as NFTs. The game also features a unique energy system called Banking that speeds up the game, improving overall experience. In addition to these game mechanics, players can earn Parallel’s native token $PRIME by winning ranked matches. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? They built a great game: Parallel has created a game that blew away community expectations. From gameplay to graphics, players are extremely pleased with the closed beta version and keep coming back for more. On-Chain Summer by Base: Parallel participated in the Onchain Summer campaign curated by Base. This spiked participation as Parallel released their Starter packs on Base, which gave players a foundation for their card decks and access to the Parallel closed beta. This campaign was a huge success that helped onboard users to both projects (Base & Parallel) and added liquidity. Exclusive Nature of Beta Access: Seeing the whole timeline play the game and share amazing content created a feeling of fomo among gaming enthusiasts.  At the same time, it incentivized them to explore the Base ecosystem as well. This led to more sign-ups and purchases for the Parallel game. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘆? - $PRIME skyrocketed to over $4 - 4,550 wallets minted over 7,300 Parallel NFT packs  - Parallel took home 2,866 ETH on the first day Parallel has taken the Web3 gaming world by storm, and rightfully so! They have been building for over two years and have released one of the most polished games. The community is absolutely thrilled about the game, and more importantly, we’re seeing a ton of user generated content being released in support. This is generating more interest that Parallel is quickly converting. And this is only the beginning! Parallel has much more in store including tournaments, an expansion pack, open beta, etc... As always, we will track the entire game economy of Parallel and provide you with best in class analytics. What are your thoughts on Parallel #parallel #gaming #ai #web3 The Game Company

In the last decades, the gaming industry has undergone significant changes, bringing a breath of fresh air to the world of video games. One of the main drivers of these changes has been indie development, which opened the way to unique mechanics, fresh ideas, and amazing gaming concepts. In this article, we will explore how the creative freedom of indie developers has influenced the industry, what innovations they have brought, and the role of indie games in shaping gaming culture. #gamedev #games #development #gaming #indiegames #data40 https://lnkd.in/edPtRrPF

Immutable zkEVM begins testnet phase with 12 Web3 games in development

What if supporting Indie Games meant more revenue for telcos, freedom for devs, and awesome experiences for users? 💰🎮 👉 Explore the rise of Indie Gaming and what it means for telcos in the long-run. Read our blog post to find out: https://lnkd.in/dGu3EJxr #IndieGames #Telcos #IndieDevs #DigitalContent #GamingPlatform

Our latest article explores #PolishGaming secrets! 🎮 Delve into: 🔍 Top game developers CD PROJEKT RED, Techland, 11 bit studios S.A. 🎮 Best-selling games 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒲𝒾𝓉𝒸𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝟥: 𝒲𝒾𝓁𝒹 𝐻𝓊𝓃𝓉, 𝒞𝓎𝒷𝑒𝓇𝓅𝓊𝓃𝓀 𝟤𝟢𝟩𝟩 🔝 Origins and future trends of Poland's gaming market Curious to know more? Keep reading and discover what makes Polish gaming truly exceptional.💫🤩 https://lnkd.in/dU9-gVhB #Innovation #GameDev #TechTrends #Poland #TechBehemothsArticle

Many investors are shying away from #Web3 games because they took a hit in the bear market. But we see many factors indicating a rebound, and gaming platform Treasure is in a good position. How this “decentralised Nintendo” is revolutionising game development: 👊 Challenging conventional and centralised publishing models 🔨 Dismantling “walled gardens” that restrict true community ownership and grassroots building But if the goal is to dethrone industry heavyweights, there are still some issues to iron out. Foremost - fluctuating active users. Arcane Group’s research team recently evaluated Treasure’s features and challenges, together with suggested solutions. Get our full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gTeYqASU

BitSummit Let's Go!! 2023: Celebrating Indie Games in Kyoto Summary: BitSummit Let's Go!! 2023 is the highly anticipated annual indie game event organized by the BitSummit Organiz...