GAM3S.GG: Press Play

Why should developers build games on Avalanche? Andrew Cooper "Coop" shares the playbook & insights on why AVAX is attracting the likes of Off the Grid and MapleStory. Which Avax games are you most excited for? 01:05 Introduction 02:32 Coop's Journey Into Web3 06:31 Why Build Games on Avalanche? 10:30 What Is a "Successful" Web3 Game 15:48 Avalanche's Marketing Stra...

Kevin Lambert is the Co-Founder and CPO of Koin Games and Project O. On this episode of Press Play, Kevin shares insights from his career, including his time at Monolith and Microsoft, and explains the vision behind Project O, a trading card game that leverages blockchain for unique ownership experiences. 00:00 Intro 01:58 Kevin’s Start in Game Design 04:35 Leaving Traditional Gaming Behind 17:05...

Jeffrey "Jihoz" Zirlin is the Co-Founder of Sky Mavis, the studio behind Axie Infinity and developers of the Ronin Network. On this episode of Press Play, we break down how the East is leading the charge in web3 gaming and why most gamers still don’t get what "ownership" really means. 00:00 Intro 04:33 Jiho's Start In Axie Infinity 06:27 Why Community Is Everything in Web3 09:06 The Power of UGC 1...

Kohji Nagata is the Founder of Parallel, one of web3's biggest esports and TCG. On this episode of Press Play, we uncover how Parallel become the success it is today, the trials and tribulations of building an esports game, and how Parallel plans to evolve. 00:00 Intro 02:02 What is Parallel? 03:25 From Legal Software to Game Design 09:03 Challenges in Building Parallel 13:53 Esports & Communi...

Dominic Jang is the Chief Business Officer and Vice President at Nexpace, where he plays an essential role in the planning and development of the MapleStory Universe (MSU) project. On this episode of Press Play, we explore the unique aspects of MapleStory IP, how Nexon plans to tokenize the game's items, and the challenges and opportunities of integrating web3 technologies. 00:00 Intro03:52 Wh...

Omar Ghanem is the Founder of GAM3S.GG, a leading web3 gaming superapp with over 1 million users. On this episode of Press Play, we dive into how GAM3S.GG came to be, the story behind the GAM3 Awards, the best ways to reach gamers, launching a token and the expectations that come with it, plus the latest crypto trend. 0:00 Intro 7:28 Why Web3 Gaming 12:07 GAM3S.GG Origin Story 17:10 Why Start GAM3...

Join us for our last powwow of 2024! @JaseTheWizard , @TheodoreAgranat , and friends are talking gaming and the holidays tomorrow at 2PM UTC.

2024 has been incredible for web3 gaming! Join @ConnorXBG , @SinjinDavidJung , @gabusch & @coopernicus01 on this week’s Press Play as we take a look back at the past 12 months.

We're back & we have a lot to go over! Join @tyrustaylor_ , @theodoreagranat , @GaspodeWD and @GeorgeInTheMeta as we go talk everything that happened in Manila at the GAM3 Awards

With less than 2 weeks till the GAM3 Awards, let’s meet a few more jury members! Join @lclwalter , @Nederob , @auloap & @Alliestrasza as we talk everything Manila!

Get ready to meet more of our GAM3 Award jury members! Join @bigdog_max , @OliverMaroney , @tamgros & @karelvuong as we get ready for Manila in only 3 weeks.

With new categories for this year's GAM3 Awards, what else could be added? Join @louisregis , @samusb , @TheVanderWal & @FooForFun as we get hyped for Manila and talk about all things GAM3 Awards!

Why Manila this year & where are we headed next? Join @atifkhan31 , @edc , @AparajitRonald & @gabusch as we dive into how the GAM3 Awards have evolved over the years and what changes we expect for 2025!

It’s time to meet more of the GAM3 Awards jury! @glabuz , @cy_roz_ , @carlosroldanx , and @yellowpantherx are ready to break it all down.

It’s time to meet the jury! Join @coopernicus01 , @vohvohh , @CocoraEth & @benjmiller88 as we discuss all things GAM3 Awards!

It's UPTOBER! But will gaming tokens make it? On this week's Press Play, @mikelauofficial , @Max_Hatesuer , and @bearsnake_21 answer the question, why are web3 gaming tokens down?

Millions of dollars are spent every year on web3 conferences, but are they worth it? On this week's Press Play, ⁠@FlavienDef⁠ , ⁠@bigkidbrendo⁠ , and ⁠@yoitsOG⁠ take a deep dive into their experience at Token2049! Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 4:09 Did we enjoy Token? 33:00 Will there ever be an event just for web3 gaming? 52:21 Check out the guests! 53:25: The GAM3 Awards are coming up.

Is the web3 gaming space filled with untapped potential? This week on Press Play, @leah_cb , @Megg_Doyle , and @KrisNeverQuits join us to discuss the challenges women face in the industry & how web3 brands can champion diversity. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 11:05 Is web3 gaming inclusive to women? 30:50 Is there a lack of female representation in gaming? 53:22 More about Emfarsis 55:12 More...

Asia has been leading the charge in embracing web3 gaming. With KBW in full swing, we're joined by @borjaguillan , @harrikarppinen , and @zen_wilder on this week's Press Play to dive into the future of web3 gaming in the region 0:00 Introduction 3:40 How does Asia perceive web3 gaming 8:47 Pitching web3 games in Asia vs. the west 14:20 How important is political backing in web3 gaming 27:0...

How is Collaborative Entertainment transforming web3 gaming? This week on Press Play, ⁠ @masorich⁠ , ⁠ @certain_fanfan ⁠, and ⁠@hophopcoin ⁠ explore how player-driven creativity is reshaping game development and community engagement. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 6:26 How is Collaborative Entertainment changing gaming? 17:30 UGC and community building in web3 gaming 27:31 Single-player games thriv...

How did ex-Riot Games alumni land $450M in funding? This week on Press Play, @chrisheatherly , @LucBerkefeld , and @SinjinDavidJung dive into how alumni-led startups are driving investment in the gaming industry. 0:00 Introduction 8:29 Name dropping, yay or nay? 25:10 Will web2 veterans struggle in web3? 30:00 Differences between web2 and web3 communities 41:00 More about Medieval Empire 42:22 Mor...

We’re all about web3, but what about web0? This week on Press Play, @lolnooonono , @beccaliao , and @coopernicus01 dive into why IRL events matter for web3 gaming. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 5:14 What do we think about physical events? 17:51 Meeting people IRL vs. online 30:30 Dos and Donts for events marketing 49:27 More about Gas Hero 50:23 More about Saga 52:15 More about Avalanche Gaming

Market down, funding up? On this week’s Press Play, join @chlagousami , @BayBackner , and @ConnorXBG as we dive into current market conditions and web3 gaming investments. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 06:35 Has the hype for web3 gaming died down? 17:15 Has web3 gaming really gained popularity? 26:51 The perception of metaverses 44:49 More about Xborg 45:51 More about Cross The Ages 47:00 More abo...

There are plenty of misconceptions about web3 gaming among those unfamiliar with the space. On this week’s Press Play, we're joined by @BigKidBrendo , @mattc_369 , and @brydisanto to do some myth-busting! Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:28 Are there only 7 gamers in web3 gaming? 9:43 Are people only in web3 gaming for the money? 17:50 The main problem in web3 gaming is friction? 23:08 Everyone...

Web3 gaming trends come and go, but which ones will stand the test of time? This week on Press Play, Chris Gonsalves, Stefan Walter, and Wei Xie join us to discuss whether Telegram games are here to stay. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 7:33 The rise of social gaming on Telegram 18:15 Games incorporating the latest trends 28:21 Are Telegram games going to last? 42:41 More about Motorverse 45:05 More...