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A Korean blockchain gaming business has received funding from Microsoft

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WEMADE ALSO WORKS ON THE MIR SERIES OF MMO GAMES

Wemade claimed that Microsoft had “remarkably succeeded to attract new capital from […] a foreign strategic investor at favourable conditions,” yet it is unclear how much of the $46 million can be credited to Microsoft.

“This is a significant investment by respectable financial and strategic investors with proven track records,” Wemade CEO Henry Chang further stated. Wemade and Wemix will keep working to raise more money and make investments to develop the global platform for the digital economy.

Wemade is a game developer that has been around since 2000. The Legend of Mir series of PC and mobile MMORPGs is its most well-known franchise.

Though it’s unclear what criteria the company uses, it claims that its most recent game, Mir 4, “has become the world’s first well-made blockbuster blockchain game since the company entered the blockchain market in 2018”.

Wemade has introduced Wemix 3.0, a “platform-driven and service-oriented mega-ecosystem,” as its own blockchain mainnet. A mainnet is a fully functional and deployed blockchain network that enables the broadcast, verification, and recording of bitcoin transactions.

Additionally, it operates an NFT auction site and intends to launch a “economy platform” that works with both NFTs and DAO (decentralized autonomous organization, a collectively-owned organisation with no central authority).

Although it’s unclear how Microsoft’s investment in Wemade fits into its overall plan, it doesn’t seem likely that it will directly result in the use of blockchain or NFT technologies in its own games.

In August, Microsoft’s president of gaming Phil Spencer said he was “concerned” about play-to-earn cryptocurrency games because they “make a workforce out of gamers” and that NFT games “felt more exploitative than about fun” to him.

Recently, Spencer also made reference to Mojang’s declaration that it will not permit NFTs to be present in Minecraft. NFTs are “exploitative,” according to the Xbox studio, in their current applications, but the underlying technology may one day be used for greater things.

Spencer told Bloomberg in August that “we made some remarks in Minecraft about how we perceive NFTs in this sector because we observed people doing things that we believed were exploitative in our product – we said we don’t want that.”

 

When these technologies emerge, in my opinion, sometimes it’s like a hammer hunting for a nail. However, I believe there could be some fascinating uses for these technologies in genuine human use—or player use, in our case.

As Editor here at GeekReply, I'm a big fan of all things Geeky. Most of my contributions to the site are technology related, but I'm also a big fan of video games. My genres of choice include RPGs, MMOs, Grand Strategy, and Simulation. If I'm not chasing after the latest gear on my MMO of choice, I'm here at GeekReply reporting on the latest in Geek culture.

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Recruited Since Last Month: More Than Eight Million Helldivers 2 Players

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The relentless force of Helldivers 2 shows no signs of slowing down, as recent reports indicate that Arrowhead Games Studios, the Swedish developer behind the game, has sold over eight million copies since its release on both PS5 and PC just last month.

According to TD Cowen analyst Doug Creutz (thanks, VGC), who spoke to Bloomberg, it is believed that the game has exceeded expectations in terms of performance. It’s amazing how word-of-mouth buzz and the unconventional guerilla marketing strategy keep driving up recruitment numbers week after week. Arrowhead’s studio motto, “A game for everyone is a game for no one,” reflects their unwavering commitment to their unique internal design philosophy.

It appears that the PC community has recently surpassed the PlayStation fanbase in terms of player numbers and platform preference. However, thanks to crossplay, both groups continue to benefit from the growing popularity of gaming. Although it’s not particularly thrilling to see yet another service game achieve rapid success, the hardcore nature of Helldivers 2 fills us with optimism for Sony’s ongoing live gaming endeavors. We anticipate dedicating ourselves to the defense of Super Earth for many years to come.

What are your thoughts on Creutz’s sales estimate? Does it come as a surprise to you? Does it exceed or fall short of your expectations? Have you noticed any changes in your level of enthusiasm for the Democratic Party? Has it waned or grown stronger? We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section below.

 

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Exciting news for gamers! A wide selection of PS5 and PS4 games are now available at discounted prices, but only for this weekend

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Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to grab some amazing titles at a fraction of their original cost. Sony clearly understands the potential of the PS Store, as it consistently adds a plethora of new titles every week. This allows for future opportunities to offer discounts and promotions on these games. It’s evident that sales are consistently growing each month, with the introduction of time-limited weekend offers in addition to the usual sale events.

This weekend brings another round of exciting deals, with significant discounts on several popular PS5 and PS4 games. For instance, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is now available for £35.99/$35.99, while DiRT 5 Year One Edition can be purchased for just £14.79/$15.99.

Here are a few other standout moments we noticed:

Hurry up and make your decision before the offers expire on March 19th. Don’t miss out on your chance to snag some great deals. For a comprehensive list of all the latest offers, make sure to visit this page. And don’t forget to share your purchases with us in the comments section below!

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Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest on 7th June keeps the spirit of E3 alive

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E3 is long gone, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have any exciting video game events this summer. Geoff Keighley, the host, has just revealed that the highly anticipated Summer Game Fest event is making a comeback on Friday, June 7th, at 5 PT/5 p.m. ET/10 p.m. BST. The event will be streamed live from the YouTube Theatre in glamorous Los Angeles.

In a recent tweet, Keighley assured his followers that a large number of fans will be present at the event, both in person and online. He expressed excitement about the upcoming cross-platform showcase, where the future of video games will be unveiled. Presumably, PlayStation and other gaming companies will have their own separate livestreams. However, Sony has a tendency to support Summer Game Fest, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for any announcements from them.

If you’re thinking of going, tickets will be available for purchase starting on Tuesday, May 7th. It’s definitely an event worth noting on your calendar. So, what are your expectations for this year’s Summer Game Fest? Feel free to share your dream announcements in the comments section below.

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