Epic Games First NFT Game: Blankos Block Party
Blankos Block Party NFT will be accessible on the Epic Games store starting on September 15th, according to a recent announcement from Fortnite creator Epic Games. Before the start of season one on September 28th, the game is available for free download.
After Minecraft decided to stop supporting NFT games in July, this could not have come at a better time.
People at the time questioned whether other gaming platforms would adopt. There was a moment of relief when Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, said that the company would not outlaw NFTs.
Blankos Block Party
Mythical Games created the private blockchain-based game Blankos Block Party NFT, which brings vinyl toys to life.
Since 2020, when Mythical Games Blankos’ open Beta version was made available, the game has advanced significantly. Even back then, the game had fantastic graphics and a fun vibe.
Since then, it has amassed over a million players and collaborated with the clothing brand Burberry to release NFT accessories. Their most recent collaboration with Atari for a build competition with a retro theme is another partnership worth mentioning.
The NFTs are digital representations of toys with a certain level of rarity, and the game is centered on the culture of vinyl toys. Each NFT toy is created by well-known designers and is only temporarily offered on the Mythical marketplace.
You can play games and control your Blankos NFT in the MMO sandbox game Blankos Block Party. Additionally, you can create your own worlds and mini-games and chat with friends.
You must first create an account in order to play. Furthermore, since your initial Blankos character is not an NFT, playing is not hindered by a lack of blockchain knowledge. To get amazing accessories and game items, you can play the game and earn “Moola” (the in-game currency) simply by participating.
Gamers’ Resistance
The adoption of blockchain, NFT, and Web3 technology by companies other than Epic Games has not been without criticism.
They will nonetheless keep utilizing these new technologies.
Tim Sweeney, CEO, responds to the criticisms in a tweet from July that is quite direct.
The Faith of Epic Games in Web3 gaming
Major games, like Fortnite, are available on the Epic Games store. Additionally, the business created Unreal Engine.
Despite being the first NFT game available on the Epic Games store, Blankos Block Party is only the beginning. This is just the beginning with a $2 billion fund from Lego makers, KIRBI ($1 billion), and Sony ($1 billion) to create a metaverse, as well as another Web3 gaming partnership with Gala Games.
Conclusion
The inclusion of Blankos Block Party in the Epic Games store and the collaboration with Gala Games are welcome developments in the otherwise depressing world of NFTs.
NFTs and cryptocurrencies have suffered over the past few months, with trading on the OpenSea marketplace falling by over 99%. The emphasis on NFTs has shifted to in-game NFTs as a result of the times.
