Bandai Namco, SEGA look at blockchain games: Nifty Newsletter, 14-20 September
In this week’s newsletter, read about how a science fiction comic uses non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to make the reading experience more interactive and how Web3 musicians view NFTs. Check out how big names like Bandai Namco, Sega and Square Enix are looking at blockchain gaming. In other news, find out how a metaverse-focused fir integrated NFTs into Minecraft despite the ban on NFTs. And don’t forget this week’s Nifty News with the first metaverse wedding at The Sandbox.
Sci-Fi NFT comic project lays foundation for CCG development
An NFT comic project created by former game developers is working to bring their vision of a GameFi comic series to life. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Dušan Žica, CEO and COO of 2142, described the comic’s premise as a battle for artificial intelligence in 2142 AD, right after the last Bitcoin (BTC) has been mined and Satoshi Nakamoto’s dormant wallet wakes up.
Within the project, users can stamp, collect and compile pages of the comic series and participate in a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that determines the direction of the story.
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Web3 creates a new genre of NFT-powered music
One of the most hyped use cases for NFTs is music. Because of this, Cointelegraph spoke with various creators in the NFT music space to ask what comes first – the music or the desire to create music NFTs.
Reveel CEO Adrien Stern described music NFTs as an “anti-genre” as it promotes diversity and freedom, while NFT musician Thomas Pipolo said that NFTs are a tool to sell the product. Meanwhile, Jeremy Fall, who founded a Web3 label, said it’s not about the hype, but about using the technology.
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Bandai Namco, SEGA among gaming giants eyeing blockchain games
Gaming giants Bandai Namco, Sega and Square Enix have looked at blockchain games, according to Ryo Matsubara, representative director of Oasys. In a Cointelegraph interview at the 2022 Tokyo Games Show, Matsubara said that these game companies, who are also their partners, have a long-term vision for blockchain games.
The manager also mentioned that the companies are not only looking to make a quick profit, but are interested in creating the games of the future. The executive mentioned that this new game model needs more time to mature before it gets wider integrations into traditional games.
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The Metaverse company implements NFTs in its Minecraft and GTA 5 servers
A metaverse-focused company has managed to implement NFT integrations into its Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5 servers. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Oscar Franklin Tan, CFO of Enjin, and MyMetaverse CEO Simon Kertonegoro shared how they managed to integrate NFTs into Minecraft despite the ban on NFTs.
According to Kertonegoro, they don’t have any pay-to-win NFTs and their best NFTs are free and that’s how they have NFTs on the server without breaking the terms of use. The manager also said that they want to start a conversation with Mojang studios, the creators of the game. Meanwhile, Tan also expressed that Enjin supports MyMetaverse’s efforts to reach out to Mojang.
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Nifty News: The Sandbox Hosts First Wedding, Hollywood Actor Auctions Photo of Eye as NFT & More
The Sandbox has held its first wedding in the Metaverse. A Singaporean couple, Joanne Tham and Clarence Chan, celebrated their union in a digital replica of the Alkaff Mansion, a popular venue in Singapore. Meanwhile, actor Javier Bardem donated a photo of his eye as an NFT to raise funds to restore people’s sight.
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Thank you for reading this summary of the week’s most notable developments in the NFT space. Check back next Wednesday for more reports and insights into this area of active development.
