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Analysis | Trend

Analysis​

Western audiences look for games where fulfilling gameplay provides primary incentive to spend time in the game. DON'T invest money/time in games that:

  • implement earning mechanisms from day one targeting investors looking for RoI.
  • allow guilds built on yield to constitute the majority of the starting player base.
  • require new players buying new NFTs to bring capital/liquidity into the game.
  • unclear burn strategy. Inflation will get out of control.

Create a standard checklist for reviewing web3 games.

Studios​

NameNotes
Animoca Brands
Neo Tokyo
Playa3ull Games
Superverse
Nike

Games​

Ponzi Checklist

Recent News​

Context​

Questions​

What makes the difference between a web3 game that builds a genuine player community and one that collapses when yield-focused guilds exit?

  • The checklist flags games that implement earning mechanisms from day one targeting investors — how does Animoca Brands' portfolio strategy navigate this tension across its many studio investments?
  • Western audiences are described as prioritizing fulfilling gameplay over return-on-investment — does this mean Asian markets present a more viable launch path for economically-driven web3 game mechanics?
  • An unclear burn strategy is listed as a critical failure signal — what burn mechanisms have proven most effective at controlling token inflation without destroying player incentives?