Trip Hawkins, founder & CEO of iconic gaming company EA enters web3 with new NFT-based company \u201cGames For A Living<\/strong>\u201c. The new company focuses on blockchain gaming with play-to-earn elements and ideals, The company also prioritizes shifts in the gaming industry business models to create revolutionary new ways players can experience (and earn from) games.<\/p>\n American entrepreneur and Video Game Hall of Fame holder Trip Hawkins is a household name in the gaming industry. Building video game companies like Electronic Arts (EA) and 3DO, he took the gaming world by storm during the 1980s and 1990s. His games stand testament to his ability and his experience has revolutionized how people learn, work, and play.<\/p>\n He is now the co-founder and chief strategy officer of \u201cGames for a Living\u201d. A startup that is developing games based around NFTs and blockchain-based tokens. The company is also co-founded by Manel Sort, formerly the first vice president at Candy Crush Saga developer King.<\/p>\n The initial game to be (re)released by Games for a Living is titled \u2018Elemental Raiders\u2019 and is currently available on Steam. Although it currently lacks NFT and blockchain features. A tournament for Elemental Raiders that includes NFT-related prizes is to be held in March.<\/p>\n Furthermore, the company has also teased a second game called \u2018Diamond Dreams\u2019. This is a matching puzzle game fueled by NFTs. Games For A Living\u2019s NFTs, tokens, and other materials will primarily be on the BNB chain. But some elements will remain on the Ethereum blockchain. In their official whitepaper, they announce plans to eventually move all game assets to their own chain.<\/p>\n Games for a Living has its own video game development studio to establish a quality base for its platform\u2019s video games. The developed games demonstrate the potential of the network. Moreover, it also contains documentation for developers who want to create their own blockchain games. Some of the games currently under development are as follows:<\/p>\n The standalone \u201cGames for a Living Network\u201d (referred to as \u201cThe Network\u201d) is a way for game developers to create blockchain-based games. This allows gamers to own their digital assets and even earn money while playing.<\/p>\n It also helps traditional game developers move into Web3 game development by providing blockchain technology and token-based economics. This is across existing games and new ones. The Network is designed to work on all major platforms like mobile, desktop, and console. According to the whitepaper, The Network includes the following elements:<\/p>\n The gaming infrastructures building underneath Games For A Living are sure to rattle the next generation of players. With Hawkins as the visionary onboard, we can expect even more brilliance in their upcoming titles! You may read the complete whitepaper here to learn more about what\u2019s building.<\/p>\n Get our free, 5 minutes daily newsletter. Join 25,000+ NFT enthusiasts & stay on top \ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udf1a<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5cec253c38469c4907af2b2a_Trip-Hawkins-EA.jpg.webp)
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