Arcade, ’s 100 million USD game fund, announces a new game: HyperSnakes.
Developed by MixMarvel, the acclaimed studio behind top ETH game HyperDragons, HyperSnakes introduces new abilities and battle royale mechanics to classic Slither.io gameplay. Players can compete with each other for free (and earn for their participation), or raise the stakes by adding their own TRX (’s native coin) to the prize pool.
As the first global, real-time multiplayer game, HyperSnakes is a breakthrough for the industry in terms of game quality and technological infrastructure. A free-to-play mode where anyone can play and earn, with or without a , removes the usual entry barriers found in games. The addictive gameplay and reward system can stand on their own to attract mainstream audiences and create wider for crypto and .
Together, MixMarvel & Arcade are trailblazing the next generation of gaming, where players are rewarded for their significant contributions to the gaming ecosystem.
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The beta launches March 1st. Stay tuned for more updates!
Gameplay
HyperSnake’s core gameplay is similar to its predecessor. Control your snake avatar, collect dots to grow longer, and defeat other players to become the longest snake in the arena. The mechanics are easy to pick up and offer enough depth to keep players entertained.
MixMarvel is upping the ante by adding several features to shake things up. Snakes can now acquire abilities like shielding, EMPs, speed boosts, and more. Use them wisely to get an edge on the competition!
As the game progresses, the play zone shrinks to facilitate interaction between the players and put their skills to the test. Some players will play defensively as they try to stay alive in cramped corridors, and others will aggressively attempt to capture airdrops that contain valuable resources and rewards.
Arcade’s Progress
Arcade is dedicated to bringing power back to the players by funding and publishing high-quality games in the space.
Since November 29th, 2018, Arcade has published titles like , , , etc. which have become the most popular decentralized applications across all blockchains, according to . In January 2019, transaction volume on ’s DApps significantly outpaced those on ETH and .
Quality games from talented development teams have found their way to for the platforms usability and Arcade’s extensive support.
The first wave of development activity was made up of teams migrating from . ’s compatibility with Solidity allowed developers to quickly convert their code. With the help of intuitive developer tools like TronLink and TronGrid, most developers were able to port their game to within a couple of weeks if not days. Now, developers are leveraging ’s speed & scalability, like ’s 3-second block time, to create better gaming experiences.
Arcade’s success can also be attributed to key strategic partnerships with important players in the space, like gumi Cryptos, Mars Finance, and Cocos-BCX. Working with these leaders in both traditional and gaming, Arcade continues to identify and support the best developers in the space.
More games are currently in development and will continue to be released throughout the year. Highlights from this group include: 0xWarriors, from award-winning team 0xGames; RAIDER, from INFUN (former Tencent & Ubisoft); HyperDragons, from MixMarvel; LORDLESS & CryptoDungeons, top ETH titles.
The Vision
& MixMarvel are determined to bring high production value and deep gameplay to gamers and enthusiasts alike. gaming is an opportunity to transform the misaligned incentives of traditional game economies, introduce fairer monetization practices, provide players with true ownership of in-game assets, and so much more.
MixMarvel CEO Jade Zhang says, “ gaming has limitless potential, but the space currently lacks a game that will lead to mass . With HyperSnakes’ polished graphics, smooth user on-boarding experience, and real-time PvP gameplay, MixMarvel & Arcade hope to inspire new gaming experiences that bridge and mainstream gaming.”
Foundation CEO Justin Sun says “ gaming is starting to attract serious talent, like MixMarvel’s development team. It seems like more and more developers are recognizing the potential audience they can find in , including the over 100 million active users on BitTorrent and .”
The GDC Event
On March 19th, during the week of GDC, will be hosting a gaming mini-summit in association with Cocos-BCX. The half-day event, running from 1pm to 7:30 pm is free to attend and will provide a focused space for game developers, platforms, tool-makers, investors, press, and others interested in the space to discuss key issues, trends, and opportunities in a relaxed setting.
Check out the if you’re interested in hearing speakers from Crypto Kitties, Reality Clash, Valerian Capital, Mythical Games, and more.
About MixMarvel
MIXMARVEL is a community and content sharing platform where enthusiasts can create their own content and interact with peers. No matter if you are a veteran expert, an early adopter or newly joined enthusiast, you can enjoy everything and decentralization have to offer in a fun and engaging community.
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About & Arcade
is creating a boundary-free decentralized internet that inspires innovation across industries. is dedicated to returning privacy and ownership to the people.
Arcade is ’s game fund with 100 million USD to be invested over the next three years. The goal of the fund is to build the foundation for a robust game ecosystem by empowering developers to create new gaming experiences.
Arcade has lofty aspirations. We believe gaming can be the mainstream use case that catalyzes the mass of technology as a whole. Let’s work together:
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Published at Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:14:36 +0000
