2 mins readBig-time game maker Zynga just told us about their new thing. They're stepping into blockchain gaming. Get ready for their first game tied to Ethereum NFTs, Sugartown! This fresh journey lets us use non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for a fun, deep game.
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The Story of Sugartown
In Sugartown, you're in a magical place. Three farm animals sent us a wormhole from somewhere else. These opened doors for Oras to come to Sugartown. Now, it's more alive and more of a game-world. Zynga didn't tell us when we can play yet, but only you can explore Sugartown on web browsers.
To dive into Sugartown, you'll need your own Ora NFTs. Zynga will let us get our hands on 10,000 unique tokens by the end of this year. Grabbing an Ora NFT means you can join the game and its free fun small games. Plus, there's a choice to "stake" your Ora NFTs, allowing you to gather up Sugar. This special in-game money is not the same as other cryptocurrencies.
Zynga's Dream for Web3 Games
Matt Wolf, Zynga's head of Web3 Gaming, shares their goal. They want players to feel strong in a long-lasting, fun Web3 place. Zynga made Sugartown for folks who are into Web3 as is, but plans to bring in more people. They hope players love Sugartown and its special feel.
Zynga started in 2007. Everyone knew them after FarmVille and Words With Friends came out in 2009. They know how to make games people can't stop playing! So, people can't wait to see what they do with blockchain games.
In late 2021, Zynga started looking at games based on blockchain. In early 2022, they began to share more. Teaming up with Take-Two Interactive, who made Grand Theft Auto, is proof of how serious they are. Take-Two Interactive bought Zynga for big bucks ($12.7 billion), showing they see the same future.
Wrapping Up
Zynga telling us about Sugartown is a big deal for blockchain games. They're using Ethereum NFTs to make a fun, deep gaming space. Their goal is to get players hooked and grow a lively group. With their top-notch past in making games and the support from Take-Two Interactive, Zynga's move to blockchain games may make big waves. As we wait for Sugartown, the future of blockchain gaming just got brighter.
