{"id":7921,"date":"2024-08-14T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T08:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/?p=7921"},"modified":"2025-06-27T19:04:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T19:04:01","slug":"blockchain-based-gaming-titles-will-they-make-a-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/blockchain-based-gaming-titles-will-they-make-a-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"Blockchain-Based Gaming Titles: Will They Make a Comeback?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/blockchain-based-gaming-titles-will-they-make-a-comeback\/#Other_Forms_of_Gaming_Are_Still_Going_Strong\" >Other Forms of Gaming Are Still Going Strong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/blockchain-based-gaming-titles-will-they-make-a-comeback\/#What_Do_Blockchain_Games_Need_for_Players_to_Return\" >What Do Blockchain Games Need for Players to Return?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>During the last crypto boom, a new form of gaming began to garner a lot of attention. Blockchain-based titles, often framed as \u201cplay to earn\u201d, exploded in popularity as they gave many people a way to combine two of their biggest passions &#8211; gaming and crypto.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, the internet was awash with discussions of games like <a href=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/en\/cryptokitties-1007990\">CryptoKitties<\/a>, Axie Infinity, and Gods Unchained as they pulled in players from across the internet. While they all had different themes and graphics, they worked in mostly the same way.<\/p>\n<p>In these blockchain games, players complete tasks to unlock items represented by tokens or NFTs. The &#8216;play to earn&#8217; concept allows players to sell these items on the secondary market.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, excitement around blockchain games faded as people moved away from NFTs and cryptocurrency values dropped.<\/p>\n<p>Many smaller blockchain games have since folded. The remaining ones now see dramatically fewer players compared to their peaks earlier in the decade.<\/p>\n<p>Is this the end of blockchain gaming, or will these titles experience a second wind when crypto prices rise again?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Forms_of_Gaming_Are_Still_Going_Strong\"><\/span><strong>Other Forms of Gaming Are Still Going Strong<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Crypto gaming fell due to a focus on blockchain tech over engaging content. The gaming industry also slowed after the crypto crash, as people explored other entertainment options.<\/p>\n<p>Popular games remain just as in demand as ever. In particular, classic casino games like roulette continue to attract millions of players from around the world, just as they have done for centuries. This has been boosted by brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokerstars.uk\/casino\/card-and-table\/roulette\/\">PokerStars Casino that have created new variants<\/a> of the game, including the proprietary PokerStars Roulette.<\/p>\n<p>New big-name releases like Valve\u2019s Counter-Strike 2 have also helped to engage players. Prior to its release, its predecessor attracted an average of 500,000 players at any particular moment, a figure that <a href=\"https:\/\/steamcharts.com\/app\/730\">practically doubled<\/a> following the release of Counter-Strike 2.<\/p>\n<p>Other AAA blockbusters, including Grand Theft Auto Online and Minecraft, continue to enjoy the attention of millions of players every month.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, there is not an issue with interest in games in general but just crypto games specifically. Therefore, if developers can create a title that is much more focused on fun rather than simply relying on the blockchain mechanics, we are more likely to see players interested.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7922 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot_329-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"617\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot_329-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot_329-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot_329-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot_329-91x60.jpg 91w, https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot_329-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/icoholder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot_329.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Blockchain_Games_Need_for_Players_to_Return\"><\/span><strong>What Do Blockchain Games Need for Players to Return?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to the degradation of NFTs as hype grew, blockchain gaming saw many poor-quality titles in the early 2020s. Unscrupulous individuals exploited them for personal gain.<\/p>\n<p>This was similar to the video game bubble of the 1980s. Developers rushed to release subpar content to make money from players constantly seeking new titles. The influx of poor-quality games turned these players away.<\/p>\n<p>Gaming companies overcame this drop in interest by refocusing on quality. They slowly won back past players.<\/p>\n<p>Blockchain game developers need to do the same. By prioritizing quality over the concept of &#8216;play to earn,&#8217; they can attract players to new releases.<\/p>\n<p>This will take time. It\u2019s easy to break players\u2019 trust, and hard to regain it. But it\u2019s not impossible. Let\u2019s watch this space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the last crypto boom, a new form of gaming began to garner a lot of attention. 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