What's Your Gam3? #32

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What’s That Gam3? [review]

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Dookey Dash - Yuga Labs & Faraway

TLDR: 

• Smooth player onboarding

• Great graphics and animations

• Clear progression

• Simple core loop

• Strangely 18+

• A good example of the genre is unclear how unique

How to play

• Playable on mobile [in 6 countries]

• Free to play with in-app purchases

Game Loop

• The core loop is an endless runner

• You are an ape riding a “vehicle” dodging obstacles through the sewer

  

• Hitting the edges is okay, but if you hit obstacles your run ends

• The sewer is full of rubbish, and hitting the rubbish “bounces” you in different directions.

• The amount of “bounce” depends on the size of the rubbish.

• This loss of control makes it harder to dodge the obstacles

• You have a boost that you can use to speed up and also crash through wooden walls blocking the way through the sewer

• In amongst the rubbish are fragments; collecting these increases your score

• Your score is also increased as you travel a further distance

• Whilst in the sewer you can also collect boosters, a magnet, a speed slow-down, and a “power shart”

• There are two modes, one is an arcade mode with the aim of completing various challenges.

• The second is the championship mode, with the aim of getting the highest score

• Both modes cost energy, which refills over time

• Outside the core loop, there are battle pass unlocks, skins, emotes, and other meta items to keep you engaged.

  

• You can spend money on the battle pass, energy, and other boosters in the game.

Game feel

• The initial player onboarding is exceptionally smooth

• before doing anything else you are straight into a playthrough

• the game then leads you through the different elements in a handy tutorial

• the graphics and animations are executed well

• I did find that the “bounce” of objects can be slightly inconsistent

• The controls are easy, and my only complaint would be sometimes the double tap to boost didn’t work (skill issue?)

• The meta progression with 2 separate battle passes gives plenty of reasons to keep coming back

• The energy pool plus the rewards on the battle pass gives you enough play time for it to be sticky

• it did have an 18+ warning before playing, not sure why; I feel it would have done well with younger audiences as well; any “rudeness” doesn’t actually add to the game

• Talking about not adding to the game, the BAYC IP does nothing negative or positive for the game.

  

• The runs have a playtime that allows you to easily dip in and out

• With the leaderboard, it does have a good sense of competition

Rating

• After all my Yuga bashing, it is a good game

• Engaging core loop and graphics

• Plenty of meta-progression

• Pointlessly 18+

• Solid execution of the genre

• Would recommend playing

Web3 integration

• Unclear

WYG? Gam3 changers Ep. 34 - Mickele - Marketing and vibes

Background and Career

Professional Journey:

• Mickele, marketing director of Forgotten Playland, with a background in traditional marketing.

• She transitioned to Web3 after successful investments and experiences in crypto, including working on projects like Super Yeti.

• Involved in bringing Forgotten Playland, his first Web3 game, to market.

Web3 and Blockchain Insights

Attraction to Blockchain:

• Believes in the decentralization and fairness of blockchain technology.

• Attracted by the potential for financial independence and the shortcomings of traditional financial systems.

Crypto Community:

• Enjoys the fast-paced, innovative, and community-driven environment of Web3.

• Values the immediate feedback and dynamic interactions within the crypto space compared to traditional sectors.

Marketing Strategies

Traditional vs. Web3 Marketing:

• Recognizes the need for data-driven marketing strategies while valuing the instinctual and community-based approaches in Web3.

• Uses AI and wallet-based targeting for precise marketing efforts.

• Emphasizes building communities and providing value through engagement and collaboration with other projects.

Challenges in Web3 Marketing:

• Overcoming skepticism and establishing trust with potential partners and users.

• Balancing traditional marketing methods with the unique demands of the Web3 audience.

• Aiming for long-term relationship building and consistent updates to maintain trust and engagement.

Future Vision and Industry Trends

Upcoming Features:

• Launch on Epic Games Store to reach a broader audience.

• Continuous content updates and new game modes to keep the game fresh and engaging.

• Exploring new marketing strategies that blend traditional and Web3 approaches.

Web3 Gaming Adoption:

• Believes in the potential of Web3 gaming to become mainstream through casual and accessible games.

• Sees gaming as a leading use case for broader blockchain adoption, eventually integrating most online activities onto the blockchain.

Personal Insights

Favorite Game:

• Super Mario Kart, which Mickele claims he excels at and invites challenges from others.

Industry Excitement:

• Looking forward to the potential of Web3 gaming to revolutionize the industry.

• Anticipates significant advancements and increased acceptance of blockchain technology in gaming.

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