In this episode of Uncut Gems, host Dominic Weibel sits down with John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, to explore how Web3 is transforming gaming beyond the hype and broken promises of early blockchain games.
While most Web3 gaming projects struggled with empty lobbies and broken tokenomics, Mythical Games has taken a different approach - prioritizing gameplay first and blockchain integration second. Their roster includes successful titles like NFL Rivals, FIFA Rivals, and the recently launched Pudgy Party, which are hitting millions of downloads while seamlessly integrating blockchain technology.
The conversation covers Mythical's gaming-first philosophy, their innovative Quick Trade feature that enables cashless multi-party transactions, and how they're monetizing previously untapped global markets. John discusses the technical decisions behind building on Polkadot, the future of the MYTH token, and why ecosystem tokens outperform single-game tokens.
Podcast Highlights
0:00 Introduction to Web3 Gaming
02:40 Challenges in the Gaming Industry
05:23 The Promise of Web3 in Gaming
09:09 Mythical Games' Approach and Success
13:43 The Future of Web3 Gaming
19:55 User Adoption and Onboarding
27:12 Cultural Resonance vs. Speculation
30:00 Innovations in Gaming: Year One and Two
30:06 Introducing Quick Trade: A Game Changer
32:19 The Power of Web3 in Gaming
33:01 Monetizing Global Markets
34:22 Challenges and Future of Quick Trade
38:11 Tokenomics and Mythical's Strategy
46:47 Tech Stack Choices: Why Polkadot?
52:22 Rapid Fire Questions
56:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Host
Dominic Weibel, Head of Research at Bitcoin Suisse
Guest
John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games
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Mythical Games: https://mythicalgames.com/
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