Helika Gaming and Notcoin recently announced the launch of the Telegram Gaming Accelerator, a program designed to support game developers in creating titles for the popular messaging platform’s 900 million-plus users. This initiative aims to provide game studios with free traffic and analytics tools, as well as mentorship from industry veterans and web3 experts.
Applications for the upcoming winter cohort of the accelerator are now open, with a deadline of December 16 for submissions. The program will offer rolling consideration of applications, giving developers the opportunity to showcase their unique gaming concepts.
The gaming industry on messaging platforms has shown immense potential, with WeChat games alone generating $2.3 billion in revenue during the first half of 2024. Games like Notcoin and Catizen on Telegram have already garnered millions of users, indicating a growing interest in gaming within messaging apps.
The Telegram Gaming Accelerator is set to leverage emerging technologies such as AI for streamlined game development and WebGL for enhanced browser-based gaming experiences. This focus on innovation aligns with Telegram’s interest in expanding its gaming offerings to include midcore games, which offer deeper engagement and greater monetization opportunities.
Helika Gaming brings a wealth of gaming analytics expertise to the accelerator, having worked with both web3 companies like Proof of Play and Parallel, as well as traditional gaming giants like Com2Us and Ubisoft. Notcoin contributes its experience in Telegram and TON blockchain development, particularly in pioneering tap-to-earn games on the platform.
Interested teams can submit their applications through gaming.tg to be considered for participation in the program. With the support of Helika Gaming, Notcoin, and the Telegram Gaming Accelerator, game developers have a unique opportunity to tap into the vast user base of the messaging platform and showcase their innovative gaming concepts to a global audience.