The GAM3 Awards 2023 in collaboration with GAM3S.GG and Magic Eden includes a prize pool exceeding $2M. It can happen on Dec. 14.
With 214 video games initially nominated, the choice course of was entrusted to a panel of over 70 consultants from the standard and web3 gaming sectors. This jury contains executives from tech giants like Amazon, Google, Ubisoft, Microsoft, and Samsung, alongside leaders from the blockchain gaming ecosystem. The factors for choice targeted on gameplay, mechanics, replayability, the “enjoyable” issue, accessibility, and total high quality, resulting in a shortlist of 40 video games now open for neighborhood voting.
The 2023 awards have seen a notable improve in certified video games with playable variations, greater than doubling from the earlier yr. This progress signifies the sector’s strong improvement and the rising normal of web3 video games. The finalists span 9 blockchain networks, with Arbitrum making its debut and the highest 5 networks being Polygon, Ethereum, Immutable X, Arbitrum, and Avalanche.
The jury’s function within the voting course of holds a 90% affect, whereas neighborhood votes contribute 10%. Notably, the ‘Folks’s Selection Award’ and ‘Greatest Content material Creator’ rely solely on neighborhood votes, amplifying the voice of the gaming neighborhood in these segments. A number of video games have stood out, with Massive Time, Wildcard, Parallel, and Deadrop securing 5 nominations.
The Recreation of the 12 months class nominees are Parallel, Massive Time, Deadrop, Wildcard, and NFL Rivals.
The prize pool for winners contains money grants, tech service credit, advertising and marketing assist, and extra, offered by a consortium of companions like Amazon, Magic Eden, AD Gaming, and others, highlighting the broad assist and funding in the way forward for web3 gaming.
George Yousling, Director of Enterprise Growth at Polygon Labs, said,
“Regardless of the macro headwinds, I’m inspired by top quality video games reaching open beta and early entry. Video games which can be enjoyable to play with fleshed out core loops, tutorials, in-game economies, and development programs. Consumer flows that take away friction by account abstraction and assist get gamers having fun with the expertise upfront versus clunky onboarding.”
The GAM3 Awards need to actively interact the gaming neighborhood by an unique free mint for voters by Magic Eden and a $100k prize pool for neighborhood members.
For the entire checklist of nominees, go to gam3awards.com. Remaining voting begins Nov. 22 and runs till Dec. 1.
