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The future of gaming is as opaque as ever

Game Daily

They attract rampant financial speculation, leading to esports-like bubbles that must inevitably deflate. Like esports, it is the focus of unwise speculation and hype. Individually and collectively, these terms complicate our view of the future, because they are manifestations of the fleeting present.

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Web3 Gaming Consolidates to Survive

Deconstructor of Fun

Another example of changing priorities and consolidating resources can be seen in the partnership between Polygon and IMX. Polygon has a huge ecosystem of games, art collections, big retail brands (like Starbucks), and so many more. Forcing your players to download a launcher for just one game can only go so far.

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The Lost Ark Has Found its Way

Deconstructor of Fun

In-game models used in the cutscenes are obviously not suitable for close-up cutscenes in terms of texture or polygon quality. Along with setting up broadcasters, streaming tournaments and encouraging players to compete amongst themselves, eSports games for Lost Ark might be a potential next step to increase market relevance.