The journey of video games, which has been going on for more than 60 years, the first example of which was seen with the 1962 movie Spacewar, has been progressing with significant evolutions for a while. While virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) based productions give us an idea about how the concept of gaming will change in the near future, if not today, blockchain-based games that emerge unexpectedly bring with them a completely different understanding of gaming.
Blockchain-based productions, which are a revolutionary innovation in the game world according to some, and a set of products that will negatively affect the acting mentality according to others, unlike traditional video games, rather than entertainment, storytelling, personal skill development and social interaction, players can transform their in-game assets into real-world value. It provides the opportunity to convert and sell related assets outside the game, in a sense, by trading. Blockchain-based games, which adopt the “play to earn” model, which can be translated into Turkish as “play and win”, are, as you can guess, played intensively, especially by young players. So, let’s take a look at a few popular blockchain-based games that have left their mark on the last few years and welcomed millions of players.
Voxie Tactics
Voxie Tactics, which can be easily compared to some popular games of the gaming world with its voxel-based graphics, is one of the blockchain-based games that has been around since 2021 but made its real boom this year. The PvP and PvE supported production, where each level is created procedurally, receives support from artificial intelligence not only for NPCs but also to create various challenges in the game.
Axie Infinity
Axie Infinity, the oldest blockchain-based game in the article and home to some very cute characters, has been played since 2018. The game, which is based on NFT and creates an addiction in players thanks to its general structure, does not compromise its popularity this year with its impressively designed content and economy.
Gods Unchained
Gods Unchained, an NFT-based tactical card game that runs on the Ethereum blockchain and can be played completely free of charge, is among the most played blockchain-based games to date. It is thought that nearly 2 million Gods Unchained cards are in circulation so far, and it is certain that this number will increase rapidly.
The Sandbox
The Sandbox, which is frequently mentioned especially when talking about the metaverse, is undoubtedly among the most famous blockchain games. The players themselves; The production, in which they can create characters, games and even 3D metaverse worlds and share them with the world, also gives the green light to commerce and brings a smile to the faces of game enthusiasts who want to spend time with such productions.
CryptoKitties
If you love cats in real life, are interested in technology and blockchain games, you don’t need to look elsewhere, CryptoKitties is waiting for you. In the CryptoKitties game, which has been on the market for 6 years and appeared on the lists of the most popular blockchain-based games this year, it is possible to collect and raise virtual cats stored on the blockchain, and then engage in various commercial activities. The production runs on the Ethereum blockchain.
My Pet Hooligan
After the cute virtual kitties, we also added the My Pet Hooligan game, which features two-legged “rebellious” bunnies, to the list. The game, which started out with the slogan “Defend Web3”, is produced by a very professional developer team compared to the other games on the list. The developer team, consisting of Pixar and Disney employees, ensures that the game running on NFTs looks great and has an impressive narrative.
It is stated by various circles that blockchain-based games mark the beginning of a new era in the gaming industry. The future of this type of blockchain-based games, which enable players to be financially rewarded for their in-game efforts and are therefore expected to become increasingly popular, seems to be bright.
