The GAM3 Awards 2023 in collaboration with GAM3S.GG and Magic Eden encompasses a prize pool exceeding $2M. It is going to 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 standards for choice centered on gameplay, mechanics, replayability, the “fun” issue, accessibility, and general high quality, resulting in a shortlist of 40 video games now open for group voting.
The 2023 awards have seen a notable improve in certified video games with playable variations, greater than doubling from the earlier 12 months. This development 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 group votes contribute 10%. Notably, the ‘People’s Alternative Award’ and ‘Best Content Creator’ rely solely on group votes, amplifying the voice of the gaming group 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 consists of 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 Improvement at Polygon Labs, acknowledged,
“Despite the macro headwinds, I’m encouraged by high quality games reaching open beta and early access. Games that are fun to play with fleshed out core loops, tutorials, in-game economies, and progression systems. User flows that remove friction through account abstraction and help get players enjoying the experience upfront as opposed to clunky onboarding.”
The GAM3 Awards need to actively have interaction the gaming group via an unique free mint for voters by Magic Eden and a $100k prize pool for group members.
For the whole listing of nominees, go to gam3awards.com. Final voting begins Nov. 22 and runs till Dec. 1.
