Off The Grid, the groundbreaking battle royale game developed by Gunzilla Games, made history by securing the prestigious Game of the Year award at the 2024 GAM3 Awards. The event, held live for the first time in Manila on Nov. 22, showcased the best of the Web3 gaming industry and highlighted the growing trend of blockchain integration in mainstream gaming.
In addition to winning the Game of the Year award, Off The Grid also took home accolades for Best Shooter Game, Best Multiplayer Game, and Best Action Game, solidifying its position as a game-changer in the blockchain gaming space. The game, which is free-to-play and Web3-enabled, offers players a unique third-person battle royale experience set in a dystopian cyberpunk future on Teardrop Island.
The GAM3 Awards, hosted in partnership with Yield Guild Games (YGG), celebrated excellence across 21 categories and featured an increased prize pool of $5 million. Partners such as AWS, XAI, Thirdweb, Aethir, and Community Gaming provided grants, products, services, marketing, and blockchain support to the winners, showcasing the industry’s commitment to fostering innovation and creativity.
The selection process for the awards involved over 70 jurors from prominent gaming and blockchain organizations, including representatives from CryptoSlate, Amazon, Google, Ubisoft, and more. Community engagement was also a key factor, with over one million votes from 143,000 unique voters influencing the final decisions in several categories.
Off The Grid’s success is a testament to the growing integration of blockchain technology in gaming. The game leverages the GUNZ blockchain using an Avalanche subnet to offer a player-driven economy with tradable in-game assets, contributing to its rapid growth and popularity.
Other notable winners at the GAM3 Awards included Parallel, which won awards for Best Strategy Game, Best Card Game, and Best Esports Game. Pixels and Pirate Nation also received recognition, showcasing the diversity and innovation present in the Web3 gaming space.
The event, attended by over 300 in-person guests, featured gameplay premieres and exclusive trailers from upcoming titles such as Golden Tides, Unfettered, Elumia, and more. With a peak viewership of 48,000 concurrent viewers and over 450,000 views in the first 24 hours, the ceremony highlighted the industry’s growing influence and appeal.
The success of Off The Grid and the GAM3 Awards signifies a significant milestone in the mainstream acceptance of blockchain technology in gaming. Analysts predict that Off The Grid could spark a new crypto gaming bull run, similar to the impact Axie Infinity had in previous cycles.
As the gaming industry continues to evolve, the GAM3 Awards are set to return next November for their fourth consecutive edition, showcasing ongoing recognition of excellence in Web3 gaming and innovation in the space.
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