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Gamefi Project Oasys Aims to Grow Blockchain Gaming in Japan Through YGG Partnership

DIGIT — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:41 +0000

Oasys, a gaming-oriented, Japan-based Web3 project, is partnering with YGG, a blockchain gaming guild, to grow blockchain gaming in Japan. The partnership encompasses the use of YGG resources to promote gaming projects built on top of the Oasys ecosystem, giving developers from all over the world an opportunity to get into Japan’s gaming market. Oasys […]

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Gamefi-Focused Oasys Blockchain Launches Mainnet With Support of Sega, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco

DIGIT — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:30:29 +0000

Oasys, a Web3, EVM-compatible, gamefi-focused blockchain project, launched the first phase of its mainnet on October 25th. The company, which has gathered support from AAA gaming companies such as Sega, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco, will start validating blocks from all nodes in preparation for its definitive activation slated to happen on November 8th. Oasys Launches […]

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Konami Launches Metaverse Push With Web3 Focused Hiring Spree

DIGIT — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:30:32 +0000

Konami, one of the most influential Japanese game development and publishing companies, has announced it will be introducing Web3 and metaverse technologies into its games. The company opened 13 different job openings for three departments that will be responsible for developing the new projects to spearhead Konami’s latest business strategy. Konami to Enter Metaverse and […]

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Bandai Namco, SEGA among gaming giants eyeing blockchain gaming

DIGIT — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:26:38 +0000

Big gaming firms are working to spur mainstream blockchain gaming adoption, and don’t want to “change that policy” even if it causes pushback from some.

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Square Enix Exploring Blockchain Game Development as Part of Oasys Project Partnership

DIGIT — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:30:25 +0000

Square Enix, one of the biggest Japan-based gaming companies, has inked a partnership with Oasys, a Web3-oriented blockchain project. As part of this partnership, Square Enix will be part of the first 21 validators of the Oasys network, and will explore new possibilities regarding developing blockchain games using this decentralized tech, including user-generated contributions. Square […]

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Sega Hints at the Inclusion of NFT and Metaverse Elements in Its ‘Super Game’ Proposal

DIGIT — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:27 +0000

Sega, the renowned game development company based in Japan, has hinted at the use of NFT (non-fungible token) and metaverse elements in its new game proposal. Dubbed “Super Game,” this new framework includes a series of AAA games that will use the new and existing IP (intellectual property) of the company to innovate using Sega’s […]

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Bandai Namco Announces Gundam Themed Metaverse

DIGIT — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:30:28 +0000

Bandai Namco, a game developer and publishing company involved in the production of toys from several intellectual properties (IPs), has revealed more information about its $130-million metaverse gambit. The company says this new initiative will be based on its Gundam IP, being one of the first instances in the announced IP Axis strategy of the […]

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YGG-backed Oasys blockchain hopes to take P2E gaming mainstream

DIGIT — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:00:34 +0000

“Gaming is the best use case the world has ever seen for blockchain and I believe we will see 10 million wallets interacting with blockchain games before the end of this year,” said Oasys founding member Gabby Dizon.

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Bandai Namco to Invest $130 Million in Building Its Own IP Metaverse

DIGIT — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 10:46:00 +0000

Bandai Namco, a game development and publishing company, has announced its intention of creating its own metaverse to increase the engagement fans have with the brand. The strategy was announced during the reveal of its new mid-term plan, which outlines the roadmap of the company for the next three years. The company expects to spend […]

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