Sky Mavis Partners with Act Games to Bring Iconic Japanese Franchises to Ronin Blockchain
Strategic Collaboration Unveiled
On November 2, Sky Mavis, known for the hit game Axie Infinity, made waves by announcing a partnership with the South Korean gaming studio, Act Games. The duo aims to migrate several beloved Japanese video game franchises to the Ronin blockchain. Talk about a cross-cultural, crypto-powered crossover!
First Game on Board: Zoids Wild Arena
The first title making the leap is Zoids Wild Arena. This game isn’t just a random choice; it’s based on the award-winning anime series by Tomy that’s been charming audiences since 1983. Remember playing with those plastic model figures? Now, they’re going digital, and it’s about to get wild!
A Tantalizing Lineup of Nostalgia
But wait, there’s more! Other franchises anxiously waiting for their chance to hop onto Ronin include Hello Kitty Aggretsuko and the classic Bubble Bobble. It’s clear that this partnership is set to enhance player engagement through the nostalgia factor, which Trung Nguyen, CEO of Sky Mavis, proudly emphasizes.
What Can Players Expect?
To sweeten the deal for gamers, initial incentives include exclusive NFTs and a shiny new token drop for anyone who switches to a Ronin wallet to enjoy these nostalgic gems. So, not only are they trading pixels for nostalgia, but they’re also getting treated with deliciously virtual goodies.
A Track Record of Success
The fusion of Sky Mavis’s web3 expertise with Act Games’ knack for expanding iconic IPs is expected to yield promising results. Act Games has already made their mark with four arcade-style offerings, raking in $6.4 million in net sales and clocking 3 million downloads.
Axie Infinity: A Blockchain Trailblazer
Let’s not forget about Axie Infinity, which has managed to achieve a mind-boggling $4.2 billion in NFT sales volume and a peak of millions of daily active users. The Ronin blockchain stands proudly as an Ethereum Virtual Machine-powered platform, trailing only Ethereum itself in terms of NFT sales transactions. Talk about being the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning!
