Gods Unchained app hits 12,000 downloads in first week
Complying with Apple and Google's app store policies and refusing to accept cryptocurrencies was an absolute nightmare, said Daniel Paez, executive producer of Gods Unchained.
However, the app was successfully launched on March 2nd, was downloaded 12,000 times in the first week, and has an average rating of 4.5/5 across iOS and Android reviews.
Paez told Web3 Gamer that the team left no stone unturned when releasing the long-awaited mobile version, carefully following all Apple and Google app store rules.
This included tweaks to make the mobile game feel a little different than the full-fledged PC version.
One major hurdle was the inability of mobile gamers to pay for in-game purchases using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ether, or even the popular meme coin BOME.
He revealed that this was a particular concern in the tournament mode, Sealed Mode. This is a format intended to reward highly skilled players even if they don't have a large or expensive card collection.
“We have been working with Apple and Google to see how they can ensure security when making in-app purchases in shielded mode rather than tokens. How can I find out?'' he explains.
Fiat payments also expose Immutable to the possibility of chargebacks for in-game purchases and credit card fraud, which is not a risk with the PC crypto version.
It's a pain, but it's worth it, as the Apple App Store alone receives more than 650 million visitors each week around the world.
The resulting mobile version of Gods Unchained can essentially be viewed as a sidekick app. It has all the game features, allowing you to build decks, play ranked and casual matches, and challenge your peers. Then, when you return to using your PC, “you'll be able to take even more advantage of Web3 elements.”
Big money will be poured into the Web3 gaming industry this year
If you're a game developer or considering a career in the Web3 games industry, now might be the time. More than $500 million in new funding is available to fund new projects.
Arbitrum Foundation plans to spend about $400 million on blockchain games over the next two years. The company's “Gaming Catalyst Program” has been allocated his 200 million ARB tokens worth $400 million to encourage game developers to build games within its ecosystem.
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Hits such as RPG games Pirate Nation and Tales of Elleria are already playable on the network. Also, AI Arena combines gaming, cryptocurrencies, and AI (magical his three) to allow players to train his AI fighters.
The Starknet Foundation, which powers Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution Starknet, has pledged 50 million STRK tokens (valued at $120 million) to game developers to build games on the network.
Blockchain investment firms Folius Ventures and SevenX Ventures are investing in gaming platform Folius Ventures and SevenX Ventures as part of a $10 million funding round aimed at “creating an on-chain homeland without borders” that connects MMORPG players, content creators, and Web3 fans. We support MetaCene.
The long-awaited MMO MetalCore has also captured the attention of investors as it gears up for an open beta release later this year.
Game developer Studio369 has raised $5 million for MetalCore from a variety of investors including Delphi Digital, Bitkraft Ventures, and Sanctor Capital to further develop the game's features.
Gaming giant Animoca Brands has partnered with UAE-based gaming infrastructure company Param Labs to provide a strategic investment. They are looking to strengthen Param Lab's ecosystem, which includes major companies such as GameStop and Pudgy Penguins.
Web3 gaming stack Blockus also got a piece of the funding pie. Maple VC and Alto Ventures were one of the lead investors in Blockus' recent funding round, injecting $4 million in pre-seed funding into the company. The cash infusion fuels product development and helps your team grow (hint: more job openings).
Hot Take: The King of Fighters Arena
If you're into classic fighters like Street Fighter and Battle Arena, it might be worth downloading The Kings of Fighters Arena on mobile this week.
It will remind you of the past and take you back to the days when you used to play games on simple game consoles with much better graphics.
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Developed by Netmarble, the game is a play-to-earn game that taps into the nostalgia of the classic King of Fighters series from the early 90s, originally developed by SNK.
This game is very old, first debuting on the coin-operated Neo Geo MVS arcade system.
It's a real nostalgic thing for 90's kids, but even if you're an early 2000's kid like me, it'll give you major flashbacks to the good old days of fighting games on the PlayStation 2.
The graphics in The Kings of Fighters Arena are incredibly crisp and detailed, putting even the early Tekken graphics of the PlayStation era to shame.
One of the coolest things about playing this game is that the screen vibrates with every punch or attack, immersing you in the action. (This is called haptic feedback, and was first introduced into his arcade games in 1976 with Sega's Motocross.)
It's definitely more appealing to play games with this kind of vibration. I don't know how I'm going to go back to a fighting game where I can't snap my fingers while playing.
And the movement is impressive, with each enemy hit creating a fiery explosion in real time.
What is the finishing move? Especially the ultimate skill is very clever. It requires all five PGs (power gauges), but the payoff is huge and almost always determines victory.
You must save your PG wisely for the right moment.
So once you get the PG, you can use it as is, or you can hold it to wait for the killer finale. Additionally, the controls are very smooth.
Matching in online games is very easy and is one of those games where you are paired with players of similar skill level. You can choose to participate in 1v1 showdowns or 3v3 group battles.
Even better, the playing field is level and there is no opportunity for crypto buddies to put more money into the game to gain an unfair advantage over other players.
Everyone has equal access to the same fighters, and you can earn Fighters Club Tokens (FCT) as you progress through the game. Additionally, you will also have the opportunity to stake in-game and receive additional rewards.
Other news
— Wemade has partnered with MADNGINE to announce the worldwide release of the highly anticipated MMORPG Night Crows. Currently available on mobile and PC in 170 countries and 9 languages.
— Animoca Brands has partnered with KYC provider Blockpass to enhance how game providers verify users.
— Sky Mavis, the team behind Axie Infinity, has revealed that it will no longer work with ACT Games and Bowled.io as the company moves towards full entry into the Ronin Network.
— Aptos Labs has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce Aptos GameStack, a platform that provides developers with an all-in-one solution for creating and integrating Web3 functionality into their games.
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ciaran lyons
Ciaran Lyons is an Australian crypto journalist. He is also a stand-up comedian and has been a radio and television presenter on Triple J, SBS and The Project.
