Video games have exploded in both popularity and profitability in the past five years. What used to be a specialised hobby enjoyed mainly by the more introverted in our society is now fully mainstream. 2020 statistics showed that 65% of people from the USA play video games on at least one platform.
While this includes casual gaming such as mobile apps to keep you entertained on your commute, it still shows the growing power of computer gaming. Taking the ultra-popular shooter ‘Fortnite’ as an example, we can establish the potential market draw for cryptocurrency-powered games. This online Battle Royale game sees between 3 and 4 million players at any given time and the average income it generates per day for its studio is more than $2,700,000.
Developers of cryptocurrencies have noticed this niche, and there’s a race to capture the biggest audiences. If play-to-earn Metaverse games can snap up the players of more mainstream games, the profit potential is almost limitless.
Three examples of currencies that are entering the gaming metaverse space are Dogeliens (DOGET), The Sandbox (SAND) and Decentraland (MANA). Read on to find out about these exciting projects and how they’re aiming to draw as large an audience as such behemoths as Fortnite.
The Sandbox: Playground for Stars
The Sandbox (SAND) is one offer that is taking a unique approach to becoming the dominant metaverse gaming platform.
The Sandbox team has gone to great lengths to secure many partnerships and endorsements from celebrities, major brands, and business organisations.
The design of the game focuses on the purchase of NFTs that serve as player avatars in a vast game world that’s constantly growing.
The platform also facilitates ownership of LANDs, best described as virtual areas of the Sandbox. These LANDs can be customised or designed for specific fan groups, friendship circles, or whatever else the player is interested in. They also allow players to monetise their Sandbox experience by holding events or charging SAND for entry.
This experience has proven to be attractive to many high-profile figures, including stars such as Snoop Dogg, Deadmau5, and even Paris Hilton.
Without a doubt, if The Sandbox (SAND) can continue to draw attention from influencers and popular figures, it could take off in a big way as Metaverse gaming improves and becomes more accessible.
Decentraland: Endless Possibilities
Decentraland (MANA) shares a key gameplay aspect with blockbuster Fortnite: the ability to unlock your creativity by using its builder tool. With the power of their imaginations, players can build and create scenarios, artworks, challenges, and more. These can also be turned into events for other players to enjoy.
This leaves room for unlimited creative expression. Whether it’s a spaceship, an ancient tomb, or a fancy palace, whatever floats your boat, you can make it in Decentraland (MANA) and then share it with friends or the wider community.
Supporting this is the integration of the Decentraland Marketplace, where players can use the platform’s native token, MANA, to purchase all sorts of in-game items, such as clothing for player avatars, bonuses, accessories, or access to exclusive areas.
With this approach, the developers of Decentraland have created a virtual space that’s owned by its users. This unique selling point puts Decentraland in a strong position to capture the hearts of gamers worldwide.
Dogeliens: Covering Many Bases
The up-and-coming Dogeliens (DOGET) has yet to implement many of its features, as this token is currently in presale phase, but if it can deliver on the promises of its whitepaper (humorously referred to as a ‘Barkpaper’ on Dogeliens’ website) then it has every chance of drawing mainstream and major success.
Dogeliens’ (DOGET) interactive Metaverse space, ‘The Spaceship,’ will be its major hub for gaming and community interaction. Players and community members who hold DOGET tokens will be able to direct and influence the direction of this space over the coming years.
In addition, a merchandise store, called the ‘PUPSTORE’ will allow users to spend DOGET to buy physical goods such as Dogeliens accessories.
Finally, Dogeliens’ educational platform, the ‘Barkington University’ will enable users to buy, sell, and experience learning courses about cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. This could be the secret weapon of Dogeliens (DOGET). Blockchain platforms can be confusing and difficult to understand for mainstream users. An educational platform is a perfect way to capture and keep the interest of ordinary gamers.
Dogeliens (DOGET)
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