Impact of NFTs on Gaming

Black Stallion
5 min readMar 16, 2023

About NFTs

Non-fungible tokens or more popularly known as NFTs have been making headlines across various industries, including the gaming world. NFTs are unique digital assets that are stored on a blockchain, which provides a secure and transparent way of verifying ownership and authenticity. In the gaming industry, NFTs have the potential to revolutionize the way players interact with virtual items, making them more valuable and providing new opportunities for monetization.

One of the most significant impacts of NFTs on gaming is the ability to provide players with true ownership over in-game assets. In traditional video games, players may spend countless hours and real-world money acquiring rare or valuable items, but they have no true ownership over those items. With NFTs, players can purchase and own unique in-game assets, which they can sell or trade on open marketplaces.

NFTs also provide developers with new opportunities to monetize their games. Rather than relying solely on one-time purchases or in-game purchases, developers can create unique and rare NFTs that players can purchase or earn through gameplay. These NFTs can have real-world value, which creates a new revenue stream for game developers.

NFTs in Axie Infinity

One example of a game that has successfully implemented NFTs is Axie Infinity, one of the first and most well-known blockchain-based games that combine elements of Pokemon and Tamagotchi. In Axie Infinity, players collect and breed digital creatures called Axies, which they can use to battle other players or complete in-game tasks.

Each Axie is represented by a unique NFT, which means that players can collect and trade Axies as they would any other NFT. Axies can be bred to create new offspring with different traits, allowing players to create customized teams for battles. In addition to Axies being represented as NFTs, Axie Infinity also features virtual land that players can purchase and own as NFTs. Overall, NFTs play a central role in Axie Infinity, allowing players to collect, trade, and own various in-game assets. The use of NFTs also adds a layer of scarcity and uniqueness to the game, as each NFT is one-of-a-kind and cannot be replicated or duplicated.

Use Case of NFTs in the MBG Game

The same NFT-based principles used in Axie Infinity could be applied to our MBG game as well. Here are a few examples:

Unique Tanks, Drones, and Aircrafts: Each unit in the game, whether it’s a tank, drone, or aircraft, could be represented by a unique NFT. Players could buy, sell, and trade these NFTs, allowing them to customize their armies and differentiate themselves from other players. These NFTs could have different attributes, such as different levels of armor, speed, firepower, and so on, which would affect their performance in battles.

Limited Edition Units: The game developer could create limited edition NFTs for certain units, which could only be obtained through special events or promotions. These NFTs could have unique designs, abilities, or stats that make them highly desirable among players. Owning one of these limited edition NFTs would be a status symbol, and could potentially give players an advantage in battles.

Rare Resources: The game could also introduce NFTs that represent rare resources, such as fuel, ammunition, or spare parts. These resources could be used to upgrade units or purchase new ones. The rarity of these NFTs could vary, with some being extremely rare and valuable, and others being more common and affordable.

Battle Reports: Another use case for NFTs in a battle simulator game could be to represent battle reports. After a battle is finished, the game could generate an NFT that summarizes the key details of the battle, such as the units involved, the outcome, and any casualties or damage inflicted. These NFTs could be collected by players as souvenirs or traded as a way of showing off their prowess in battle.

Another potential use case for NFTs in MBG game is to represent unique skins or cosmetic items that are available to players. These NFTs could be used to customize the appearance of a player’s units, adding a new layer of personalization and uniqueness to the game. For example, a player could purchase an NFT that represents a special camouflage pattern for their tanks, or a set of decals for their drones that make them look more menacing. These cosmetic NFTs could be highly sought after, as they allow players to express their individuality and style in the game. They could also potentially be used as a way of generating revenue for the MBG game developer, as players could purchase them using BS tokens

Conclusion

In conclusion, NFTs are becoming increasingly important in play-to-earn (P2E) games because they allow players to own and trade unique in-game assets in a secure and decentralized way. NFTs also add a layer of scarcity and exclusivity to the game, which can increase the perceived value of in-game assets and create new opportunities for players to earn real-world rewards. As P2E games continue to grow in popularity, our team is excited to be at the forefront of this emerging industry. With our expertise in blockchain technology and game development, we are well-positioned to create innovative P2E games that leverage the unique features of NFTs and offer players new opportunities to earn real-world rewards. We believe that the P2E gaming market has enormous potential, and we are committed to creating games that are fun, engaging, and rewarding for players all around the world.

About Black Stallion

BLACK STALLION is a cryptocurrency built on Polygon (Matic) that aims to break down barriers in the video game industry by developing and designing its own Metaverse, NFTs, Play to Earn games, and a complete ecosystem that involves its own BS wallet, BS Marketplace, BS Decentralized Exchange, BS Pay, and BS Staking.

Metaverse Battle Game (MBG) is Black Stallion’s first game universe built on Unreal Engine 5 filled with various Armored Fighting Vehicles and Aircraft as well as additional weapons.

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