Google chooses BlockGames for its new Web3 startup program
BlockGames, a pioneering force in the mobile gaming industry, has been selected by Google to join its exclusive Web3 startup program aimed at nurturing technological innovation and advancement.
With verified round A funding under its belt, BlockGames went seamlessly into the Scale Tier slipstream, benefitting from the program’s highest benefits, including fast-track access to Google’s partners.
In recognition of BlockGame’s groundbreaking innovations, and its commitment to positively disrupt the mobile games industry, Google had no hesitation in granting the co-founders, CEO Benas Baltramiejunas, and COO Kipras Gajauskas its coveted package. This included extensive Google Cloud and Firebase usage credits plus Google Cloud enhanced support.
A slew of other benefits included invite-only entry to a gated Discord channel with a community of Google Cloud Web3 product and engineering partners and other startups in the program. Plus access to exclusive foundation grants from leading blockchains including Aptos, Solana, Polygon, and more.
Also included in the package are hands-on learning labs focused on Web3 and the latest Google Cloud technologies. Furthermore, BlockGames delegates will enjoy VIP access to Google Cloud events at premier global Web3 conferences, including Paris Blockchain Week, Consensus Texas, and TOKEN2049 Singapore.
Baltramiejunas, said
“This level of support from Google will allow us to share knowledge with a growing number of like-minded organizations and explore opportunities to forge more partnerships with leaders in the mobile gaming space and further accelerate innovation.”
He added, “Over the last 18 months, we’ve exerted an increasingly positive influence on the mobile gaming industry and tripled our community through our initiatives, and the program will help us to ramp things up even more.
“As we continue to build out the world’s first Player Network, and bring our product to market, we’ll be partnering with a growing number of mobile Web3 games. More importantly, we’ll be focused on attracting Web2 games keen to explore the potential of Web3 integrations to enhance their player experiences while also discovering new avenues for increasing player acquisition.
“The fact that Google is opening its doors to Web3 and NFTs, despite regulatory and logistical headwinds, makes this prospect more promising than ever. It represents a huge opportunity for the entire gaming industry.”
He emphasized that Web2 game developers who want to dip a toe in Web3 waters will now have more confidence to do so. Meanwhile, Web3 game developers will feel reassured their hunch — that the future of gaming is cradled in the arms of Web3 — was right.
Gajauskas agrees: “We’re on the cusp of great change. The Google Play Store has almost 4 million apps. Around 15% of those are gaming apps. On top of that, there are 3.5 billion mobile game players globally downloading more than 100 billion apps each year.
“The incredible use cases for Web3 notwithstanding, the fact is there are only about 500,000 active Web3 gaming wallets. As with most technological adoptions, when that figure hits about 3% of the market, which it eventually will, we’re confident that the real trend will begin and Web3 mobile gaming will start moving toward mass adoption.
“Google is leading the way with its latest Google Play policies, which recognize the potential of Web3. It’s a strong indication of where things are heading.”
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About BlockGames
BlockGames is the world’s first cross-chain, cross-game Player Network, accelerating user acquisition for games through instant referral and engagement rewards mechanisms for players. Built on blockchain technology, BlockGames offers players true ownership of in-game assets and an immersive gaming experience.
