The gaming industry is evolving fast. A brand new, dynamic niche is making waves given that it offers players a viable way of generating income. New games with cryptocurrency and digital assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) at their core are transforming ideas around utilizing play-to-earn (P2E) to improve player retention, as well as on how to attract new users. And games like Calvaria: Duels of Eternity, are leading the charge.
According to a recent survey of game developers commissioned by blockchain entertainment firm Coda Labs, 75% of developers expect to work on web3 projects in the future and more than half think that web3 will revolutionize the gaming industry. The CEO of Coda Labs commented that the survey “shows that a majority of developers have already dipped their toes into Web3 game development, driven by benefits such as additional funding, new revenue streams, and player retention”.
For the first time, players of P2E crypto games are able to earn digital assets that are decentralized and transparent in nature, given that they are based on the blockchain. In 2021, Axie Infinity showed the world that it is possible for players to make a real living via playing the game.
But Axie Infinity was never quite able to break into the mainstream. P2E crypto-based battle cards game Calvaria, which is set to release its headline fantasy-themed game “Duels of Eternity” in Q2 2023, is looking to change that. Calvaria players collect and build a desk of battle card NFTs, which they can then use to battle one another or complete challenges, all whilst earnings RIA token rewards.
Calvaria aims to piggyback off of the past virality of physical card games like Yu-Gi-Ho and Pokemon, whilst also riding the web3 gaming adoption
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