Navigating the Frontier of Web3 Gaming

Discover the Latest Investments, Partnerships, and Innovations Shaping the Future of Gaming

March 22, 2024

Navigating the Frontier of Web3 Gaming — Knight Weekly

🎮Welcome to Knight Weekly, your essential digest for the latest in Web3 gaming. This week, we cover the launch of the $100M Inevitable Games Fund, fueling Web3 gaming startups. Additionally, we delve into Arbitrum's $400 Million Fund accelerating blockchain game development. NetEase's partnership with Cards Ahoy brings NARAKA IP to Web3, while Gam3s.gg raises $2M for their Web3 gaming superapp and $G3 tokens. Sequence & Google Cloud form a Web3 Gaming Alliance, and Immutable and Polygon unite for a $100M Web3 Gaming Fund. Stay ahead with Knight Weekly. ⚔️🌟

🚀 This Week's Headlines! 🎮✨

Arbitrum $400 Million Fund for Blockchain Game Development

The Arbitrum Foundation has unveiled a proposal for a $400 million Gaming Catalyst Fund, targeting the expansion and enhancement of its blockchain gaming sector. In a detailed proposal published on the community forum, the Arbitrum Foundation outlined its vision for the fund. The initiative, designed to enrich Arbitrum’s gaming landscape, is currently seeking endorsement from the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) to roll out over a span of two years.

Sequence & Google Cloud Forge Web3 Gaming Alliance

The partnership between Sequence and Google Cloud allows developers to easily access everything needed to build, launch, and scale web3-enhanced games on any platform. Here's how developers can benefit from it and make their web3 vision a reality. By bringing integrated web3 gaming tools to Google Cloud developers, the partnership streamlines the development process and equips game makers with an unparalleled suite of resources. Sequence's all-in-one development stack eliminates the complexities associated with web3 technologies, allowing developers to focus on game creation, and sets the stage for the next generation of titles that delight players. Read more

Gam3s.gg has raised $2M to launch Web3 gaming superapp and $G3 tokens

Web3 gaming superapp Gam3s.gg has raised $2 million in funding and it said it plans to launch its native $G3 token to drive Web3 gaming adoption. The company said its mission is to onboard the next 100 million gamers onto Web3. The round featured a host of leading VCs participating in the strategic round which will support Gam3s.gg’s goal of transforming Web3 gaming. The investors include Merit Circle, WWVentures, Cogitent Ventures, P2 Ventures, Cypher Capital, Acheron, Basics Capital, OIG Capital, BreederDAO, Hercules Ventures and notable angels including Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, YGG cofounder Gabby Dizon, Sky Mavis & Ronin co-founder Jiho Zirlin, and LiquidX co-founder Giulio Xiloyannis, among others. Following the funding round, Gam3s.gg plans to proceed with the launch of its native $G3 token. A token generation event, scheduled for early April, will see the $G3 token issued to a global audience of Web3 gamers through a public sale and an airdrop event to reward the early users over the past 18 months. The $G3 token is set to unlock exclusive platform features, game rewards, and the opportunity to participate in upcoming token launches for games.

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 Knight Of The Week

Meet Eliza Crichton Head of Operations At Gam3s.GG, where she is dedicated to delivering curated gaming content for the community across various platforms like YouTube, Twitter, Discord, and Twitch. Eliza's educational journey includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Neuroscience from Sarah Lawrence College, along with experiences from King's College London and the University of London - St George’s. Her professional background features roles such as Head of Growth, Research, and Partnerships at RealThirdWeb and Game Fund Partners LLC, as well as Clinical Research Associate and Project Manager at AeBeZe Labs. Eliza's academic pursuits extend to various lab technician positions and presentations, earning her accolades such as the Ian Lipkin ’74 Science Prize and Gryphon Capital Scholarship. With skills ranging from proficiency in Microsoft Office to leadership qualities and a knack for problem-solving, Eliza brings a diverse skill set to the table, including conversational proficiency in French and Spanish, experience in cell culturing and laboratory work, and knowledge of basic HTML, CSS, and AI/ML. Beyond her professional endeavors, Eliza, a native New Yorker, spent her formative years in London and holds dual citizenship. Her love for exploration and learning is evident through her extensive travels and passion for literature. Ever curious, Eliza invites connections on LinkedIn, eager to engage with fellow enthusiasts and visionaries.

🎮 Game Of The Week

This Week We Spotlight Hades

About Game:

Hades Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Hades is a 2020 roguelike video game developed and published by Supergiant Games. It was released for macOS, Nintendo Switch, and Windows following an early access release in December 201

🎙️Conversation of the Week

Listen to This discussion with TheBigBrawler, CEO & founder of BitBrawlio, which took place today, where we explored Web3's free-to-play alternative to Super Smash Bros. Attendees learned about the game's availability on both mobile and web browsers, experiencing its innovative gameplay firsthand. Furthermore, insights were shared regarding their recent mint launch, which occurred last week. It was an engaging event that offered valuable information and excitement for all participants!

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

  • Indie Fun Fact:

    "Bastion" sets itself apart with a dynamic narrator who adapts to the player's actions, offering a uniquely personalized storytelling experience.

  • Web3 Fun Fact:

    "Decentraland" made history with the largest virtual property deal, recorded at $80,663, securing a place in the Guinness World Records.

Disclaimer:

The content in this newsletter is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be considered as an endorsement of any particular game or source.