RPG blockchain game re-draws traditional rules by letting their community take the reigns

cointelegraph.com:

Video games are more than just fun and games; they are often the foundation for vibrant communities, many of which are not recognized for the full extent of their contributions. The rise of blockchain technology is changing this narrative with a new class of games, engaging players through fun, competition and building while also making them part of the journey as a stakeholder and investor.

The model, known as play-to-earn, incorporates NFTs and Web 3.0 to ensure that active community members are properly rewarded for their contribution to gameplay. This is often done by allowing builders and users to hold tokens that have value both inside and outside the game and help players enjoy the full benefits from their efforts.

Among the award-winning developers leveraging the play-to-earn model is Jam City, a team with deep experience in gaming economy design, led by the former MySpace co-founder and CEO, Chris DeWolfe. With an understanding of building engaging games, Jam City has made their name as the creative powerhouse behind a number of high-grossing games, amounting to over $2.5 billion in lifetime revenue. Their company of over 1200 has now combined their talents, dipping their feet into the nonfungible token (NFT) market with a community-driven blockchain game by the name of Champions: Ascension.

“For over 12 years, Jam City has become a leader by having a player-first ethos. This means our teams must have a relentless focus on engaging game design, beautiful art, rich narrative, fresh, fun and constant content updates, and a deep skill set when it comes to economy design. We will differentiate Champions: Ascension in the blockchain space by executing on these areas that place our players above everything else,” Chris