GAM3 Awards 2025 – Final Shortlist Revealed 🔥
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GAM3 Awards 2025 – Final Shortlist Revealed
Here’s a quick breakdown:
🎮 Game of the Year Finalists Has Been Revealed! – The shortlist includes Off The Grid, Pudgy Party, FIFA Rivals, Parallel, and EVE Frontier showcasing a blend of web3-native titles and industry established franchises.
🗳 Voting Breakdown – A jury of over 80 industry experts will account for 90% of the vote, while the community helps shape the final 10% striking a balance between professional insight and player voice.
🏆 Record Prize Pool – This year’s awards feature over $7 million in grants, marketing support, infrastructure tools, and resources to boost the next generation of web3 games.
🌐 Massive Ecosystem Representation – Games span more than 13 blockchain networks, including Solana, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Sui, and others, highlighting true multichain momentum.
🎉 Live Ceremony in Manila – The winners will be crowned during the YGG Play Summit on November 21, with a global livestream and in-person celebration to spotlight the ecosystem’s best.
Deep dive into the full scoop, here!
Spectrum Rewind 🔁
Major Industry + Platform News
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🟢 Marblex Partners With Industry Giant Microsoft
🟢 Rekt Games Joins Forces with KGeN
Game Updates + Tokens
🟣Dæmons Event Starts With $DMN Prize Pool During Their Event
🟣 Slime Miner Introduces Seasonal Rewards
🟣 Off The Grid Offers Spooky Halloween Cosmetics
🟣 Fishing Frenzy Chapter 2 Playtest Begins
Events + Reports
🔴 LOL Land Launches Play-to-Airdrop
🔴 Asia Redefines Global Gaming Report
🔴 Are Games Getting Harder or Easier in 2025?
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Spectrum Deep Dive 🔥
HYTOPIA Doubles Its Creator Fund to $250K
Here is an overview:
💰 Fund Doubled to $250K – HYTOPIA raises its Creator Fund from $125K to $250K in response to high demand, to support more studios building multiplayer titles.
🧑💻 Up to $25K per Studio – Eligible teams can receive milestone‑based grants of up to $25K, along with engineering and marketing support.
🌱 Accessible to New & Experienced Devs – While veteran studios join with large IPs, the platform also welcomes first‑time creators using browser‑based tools.
🔄 Creator‑Friendly Economics – Developers keep a high share of marketplace revenue, royalties on secondary sales, and retain full IP ownership.
🎮 Built for Plug‑and‑Play Publishing – Games created via HYTOPIA’s browser editor deploy instantly, with no downloads or complicated installs required.
More information is available here!
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YGG Play Summit Hosts $20K Tournament
Here is what you need to know:
🎮 $20K Prize Pool Tournament – A major trading‑card game tournament kicks off as part of the Summit, offering $20,000 in rewards to top competitors.
📍 Location & Date – The event takes place in Manila, Philippines, on November 21–22, gathering players across Asia.
👥 Open Registration – Up to 128 players can enter; participants under 18 must provide parental consent.
🧩 Game Format & Fair Play – Uses Swiss +1 format in qualifiers before a single‑elimination finals; includes proxy‑card usage to boost accessibility.
📚 Community & Learn‑to‑Play Events – Pre‑tournament sessions offer guided gameplay for beginners, with starter decks provided at local venues.
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