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What are the implications of Web3 for game designers?

  • Writer: Mildred Sandru
    Mildred Sandru
  • Jul 6, 2022
  • 4 min read


Web3 is a hot issue, but what precisely does it mean? Is it going to have an impact on the way future mobile game makers create their games?


Web3 is a term you're likely familiar with if you keep up with technology news. Perhaps you're wondering what it all means and how it might affect the way you approach video games in general? What about Web3? Let's see what people are saying about it.


Definition: What is Web 3?


This is a question of property rights. Since its inception, the web has undergone a gradual evolution. Websites featuring static content, such as Web1, were popular in the early days of the internet. Web1 was the last thing on your mind. People might now create their own content on Web2.


In the Web3 notion, people will be able to own and control their digital content. It's also a matter of dispersing ownership to avoid it being bound to a single platform. To watch a movie on any device, you have the right to own it, not only on one platform.)


Ownership of digital content can be done in any way consumers want. However, the blockchain and NFTs are the first signals, according to the majority of specialists.


What are blockchain and NFT, and how are they different?


In order for us to accept control or ownership, it must be safe. NFTs built on top of blockchains may be able to help.


Blockchains can be compared to open databases. Every transaction is recorded in a "ledger" in a blockchain, and each "ledger" is unique. Forgery cannot occur because everyone has a copy of this ledger. We won't get into the various technical reasons why blockchain is secure. (Cryptocurrency operates in this manner.)

NFTs are the "deeds" of a digital object. Non-fungible tokens, or unique tokens, are what the term "non-fungible token" means. In a sense, it serves as a form of identification. NFTs are made possible by the blockchain, so you always know who owns each one.


What kind of gameplay mechanics may be incorporated into this?


It's impossible to predict what the future of gaming will bring. There is a suggestion that the blockchain could allow people to possess many distinct things. The game itself, in-game objects, and money are all possible holdings.


However, the fact that everything is decentralized is critical in this case. Having cosmetic skin isn't enough; you should also be able to trade it like it's flawless. That skin can also be used in another game. Developers would have to work together in order for that to happen, which is extremely improbable


You might assume that Web3 gives you more control than you realize, but Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey disagrees. "Web3" is not yours," Dorsey tweeted. Venture capitalists and their limited partners are responsible for that. They won't be surprised by it. All that really matters is that it's referred to by a different name,"


Not every day will be filled with sunshine and rainbows.


There is a big difference between what could happen and what actually does happen. All of your digital assets, such as music and game swag, should be kept in one place. And that they could be incorporated into any game you wanted to play with them. That's a lot of fun for a gamer to contemplate.


However, in reality, it will be more disjointed. Companies will still need to collaborate in order for this to be successful. As an illustration, a game creator may theoretically allow a player to apply any "meta skin." You might even utilize the money from a different game. If that's the case, how many programmers will do it?


The industry must establish many standards that make it simple for developers to include their players' digital assets in their games if this is to happen. Theoretically, you could add a setting to your Web3 game development that would allow players to listen to the music from another game. The question is, why? The money they received from a rival would you prefer they use?


There are some intriguing developments in the gaming industry.


Despite prior failures, it appears that the gaming industry is beginning to experiment with web3-like concepts:


Late-Night Social Life. Dr. Disrespect, a well-known game developer, has built a new studio in his hometown of Chicago. To receive a personalized avatar that "may be exchanged and collected on open marketplaces," you'll need to purchase a "Founder's Pass"



Untethered Gods. This term was suggested by Magic: The Gathering Arena's former game director. You can earn cards that you can resell for cryptocurrency while you play.

Steam. The Community Market is already in place, but it's not quite ready yet. You can sell items from other games in this area. The problem with this is that you can't get your money out of the system yet. Even if this is merely a prelude,

Lore Studio was taken away from them. To be honest, these folks have been using our technology to keep tabs on in-game activity for quite some time. However, their significance cannot be understated. As an example of what could happen, the game Bearverse lets players earn NFTs and trade them for bitcoin.


Even so, the game itself must be top-notch.


Web3-like gaming may be just beginning, but there are a number of considerations to keep in mind.

 
 
 

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