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While play-to-earn may now have fallen out of favor, one cannot deny that it put <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/649e7ee637a2c857e7eec747/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">blockchain gaming</a> on the global map and paved the way for the next generation of Web3 games. Without the stunning success of play-to-earn games like Axie Infinity, which <a href="https://e27.co/the-philippines-can-be-korea-of-web3-says-axie-infinity-co-founder-20221117/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">enjoyed a meteoric rise</a> when it was embraced largely by Filipinos during the pandemic, perhaps no one would now be taking blockchain gaming seriously.The challenge, however, is that many gamers are turned off by the notion of play-to-earn games and <a href="https://decrypt.co/resources/what-are-play-to-earn-p2e-games" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">what they entail</a>.“In some countries, these ‘play-to-earn’ games are already enabling gamers to make a living by playing video games, with scholarship programs and academies springing up to help players navigate this strange new world.“While some have welcomed the advent of play-to-earn games, arguing that they enable users to receive rewards for an activity they previously would have undertaken for free, many gamers have expressed disquiet over the unwelcome intrusion of commerce into the escapist world of gaming.”Critics of play-to-earn games would say that they emphasize the “earn” part to the detriment of “play”. They have also pointed out that these games are not sustainable, which is why even though play-to-earn is still around, <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/nft-nyc-play-to-earn-is-not-dead-but-game-publishers-are-looking-for-alternatives" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">game publishers are looking for alternatives</a>.“Also speaking at the panel, Paul Flanagan, head of business development at Estonian mobile game developer CM Games, claimed the core problem with P2E models is that it is a ‘zero-sum.’ ‘As we all know, most of them are Ponzi schemes, so if you are putting branding sponsorship as a source of money, that might work, but we still need to see that happening,’ he said.“Alternatives flourishing in the industry include marketplaces and partnerships that allow players to return tokens to the game ecosystem instead of playing and liquidating them, the panelists noted. ‘More companies right now are trying to make sure that the game has a really good core loop that enables these players to put back whatever they earn into the game. That’s very challenging [...]. I don’t think play-to-earn is ever going to come back, but there will be variations of how it’s going to look like in the future,’ stated Freo.”The negative connotations of play-to-earn is the reason many blockchain game developers and publishers are distancing themselves from what was once a buzzword. One example of this is the <a href="https://hackernoon.com/play-to-earn-vs-play-and-earn-the-evolution-of-crypto-gaming" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">shift from play-to-earn to play-and-earn</a>.“As part of the evolution of crypto gaming, we are also seeing a shift from Play-to-Earn, to Play and Earn gaming. Play and Earn gaming is similar to Play-to-Earn gaming since players can earn NFTs and in-game crypto tokens. However, Play and Earn gaming focuses more on gameplay and player experience, with their earnings being a bonus to a well-made game.“Many early Play-to-Earn games seemed to focus more on the players earning in-game assets, with very simple gameplay and graphics. While players can earn an income this way, it quickly becomes boring, essentially acting as a job for the player. There are also inherent risks due to the volatility of the in-game cryptocurrencies that players can earn. So if a player (especially in a developing country) were to use P2E games as their main source of income, they could lose their earnings during a crash or bear market.“On the other hand, Play and Earn puts the gaming experience first, usually with no entry requirements. For example, some Play and Earn games give new players non-NFT characters they can use until they earn or buy an NFT character in-game. This will help boost the adoption of blockchain gaming since it has a much lower barrier to entry. Improved graphics, gameplay, and storylines will also make Play and Earn games more attractive to traditional gamers.”Another trend is x-to-earn, with “x” standing for an activity that a player must perform to earn crypto. One example of this is move-to-earn games such as Stepn. Stepn allows players to <a href="https://decrypt.co/resources/what-is-stepn-the-move-to-earn-nft-app-that-pays-you-crypto-to-exercise" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">earn crypto for walking, jogging, or running</a>. Players do this by buying non-fungible token (NFT) sneakers, with different types of NFT sneakers offering different returns. Of course, players can also sell these NFT sneakers on secondary markets.Meanwhile, the tried-and-tested free-to-play model has also made its way to blockchain gaming. The advantage of free-to-play is that it does not require the player to spend money on an NFT upfront, unlike play-to-earn games. But they can earn crypto by playing the game, that they can then use to buy NFT items.The blockchain-based <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/63d7726487181d5515e4e057/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">open-world game and virtual city-state</a> Cryptopia differentiates itself from other Web3 games because it touts itself as a free-to-play-and-earn game.What does free-to-play-and-earn mean?Cryptopia offers two gameplay modes: Adventure and Tycoon. In the free-to-play Adventure mode, players aren’t required to purchase NFTs up front. Instead, <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/646f041c68f0b127ded456ba/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">just as in traditional role-playing games</a>, players can perform tasks for which they will earn TOS (<a href="https://cryptopia.com/tokenomics/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cryptopia token</a>) – Cryptopia’s in-game currency.Meanwhile, for players who are ready to take the plunge into Web3 gaming and acquire NFTs, Cryptopia offers the Tycoon strategy. The Tycoon gameplay focuses on making strategic decisions to build the player&#39;s own empire. Apart from acquiring land, the Tycoon has to hire other players to perform tasks. This interplay between the Tycoon and Adventure modes offers interesting mechanics and strategies.The beauty of the game design is that both types of players are encouraged to help each other. Adventurers obviously need the rewards that Tycoons are offering for the tasks and quests they will perform. But the Tycoons are also dependent on Adventurers to achieve their goal of building a business empire.Blockchain gaming will continue to evolve, and it’s likely we’ll see more alternatives to play-to-earn in the near future. What they will have in common, however, is the emphasis on enjoyable gameplay, while discovering new ways to innovate using blockchain technology.At the end of the day, blockchain games must give gamers what they want: great games that are fun to play.—————————————————————————————————————What is Cryptopia? Cryptopia is an upcoming blockchain game that stands out by design: • Free to earn: everyone can play and earn. No need to buy an NFT first • 100% decentralized: the game runs on the blockchain in combination with a node network • Fun to play: play the way you want!Official Links [Website] <a href="https://cryptopia.com/?ref&#61;CMC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cryptopia.com</a> [Wiki] <a href="https://wiki.cryptopia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://wiki.cryptopia.com</a> [Discord] <a href="https://discord.com/invite/cryptopia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://discord.com/invite/cryptopia</a> [Facebook] <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CryptopiaOFCL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/CryptopiaOFCL</a> [Twitter] <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptopiaOFCL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://twitter.com/CryptopiaOFCL</a> [YouTube] <a href="https://www.youtube.com/&#64;CryptopiaOFCL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/&#64;CryptopiaOFCL</a> [Instagram] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cryptopiaofcl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/cryptopiaofcl</a> [CoinMarketCap] <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/community/profile/Cryptopia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://coinmarketcap.com/community/profile/Cryptopia</a> [Twitch] <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/cryptopiaofcl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.twitch.tv/cryptopiaofcl</a> [Spotify] <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4jkkGIZyiSkQvYLWqGLWVE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/4jkkGIZyiSkQvYLWqGLWVE</a> [Telegram] <a href="https://t.me/cryptopia_ofcl2022" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.me/cryptopia_ofcl2022</a>For Investors [Private sale] <a href="https://app.cryptopia.com/privatesale-entry?ref&#61;CMC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cryptopia.com/privatesale</a> [Early-access NFTs] <a href="https://app.cryptopia.com/early-access?ref&#61;CMC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://app.cryptopia.com/early-access</a> [Cryptopia Roadmap] <a href="https://sharing.clickup.com/24415847/b/q93k7-827/board" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://sharing.clickup.com/24415847/b/q93k7-827/board</a>

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