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Demystifying Web3 Gaming

Image source: Synesis OneWeb3 gaming, also known as blockchain gaming, has seen continued growth in recent years. This type of gaming uses blockchain technology which enables players to own their in-game assets and have full control over them. This has led to a new type of gaming experience. There, players are able to build and maintain their own digital economies.In spite of this, early blockchain gaming mishaps have pushed the larger gaming community away from it. It can be seen with a bad reputation to the unfamiliar. Contrary to crypto gamers, they tend to stay away from web3 gaming. You may wonder why. Simply put, most don't know much about it.One of the key benefits of web3 gaming is that it allows players to truly own their in-game assets. In traditional gaming, players may spend a significant amount of time and money building up their in-game characters or items, but they do not actually own them. They are at the mercy of the game's developers, who can change the rules or take the assets away at any time.Web3 gaming, on the other hand, uses smart contracts and other blockchain technology to give players true ownership. This means that they can trade, sell, or even lend their in-game items to other players. They can do so without fear of losing them. It also allows for a more vibrant and dynamic in-game economy, as players are able to freely buy and sell assets without interference from the game's developers.Source: Tanveer ZafarIn addition, another key benefit of web3 gaming is that it allows for greater interoperability between different games. Traditional gaming often confines players' assets to a single game or platform. This means that they cannot use them in other games or even transfer to other players. With web3 gaming both become a possibility, granting players much more flexibility and freedom.In fact, the increasing popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has driven web3 gaming's growth. They are unique digital assets that are verified on the blockchain and cannot be replicated or counterfeited. They have become popular in the gaming world as a way for players to own and trade rare in-game items.While crypto gamers are usually leaning on the try-hard and more competitive side, web3 gaming may seem challenging and intimidating to the more casual. This can be looked at as a matter of approach. As time goes on and blockchain gaming continues to proliferate, sense of opportunity, ownership and freedom will replace prejudice and fear.If this article has peeked your interest, make sure to check our regular blog posts and find out what Blast is all about here. We have active tournaments running 24/7 in our platform!Written by Augusto Chiarito

Blast Cup: We celebrate our six Axie Infinity tournament series!

The 2nd of December Blast hosted the last Axie Infinity Origin Cup. Starting in October, six weeks and six editions went by. The result proved to be a resounding success! What started on August 2022 with the Pro-players training tournament, was only the spark that started the fire.The tournament series were held on Axie's esports server in collaboration with Cryptocitypress. Each online event attracted 64 players to compete for a $USD 150 prize pool. The Blast Cups consisted of a single elimination bracket with all charms and runes unlocked. A total of 384 players took part and registered in Blast.gg and aimed for the top 16 to earn qualification to the Grand Finals.Blast Cup 6th edition podiumWhile there is no date confirmed yet, the Axie Blast Cup Grand Finals are coming in early 2023. It will feature the best 128 players, qualified and invited. They will compete for a AXS 500 prize pool! 2023 looks very promising for Blast and Axie will no doubt be a big part of it. Hope to see you there.To learn all about Blast and our competitions and projects, make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram. If you are not part of our Discord community yet, then what are you waiting for? It is not only our community hub, but where we coordinate and keep in touch with users and players for everything related to the online event. Join us!

Warzone 2.0 outlives a poor launch and shows great promise

It is no surprise that Call of Duty's newest entry, Modern Warfare 2, became the talk of the town with a variety of perspectives and reviews. The remake sequel to the acclaimed series shortly after brought with it the launch of the new COD Battle Royale: Warzone 2.As promised, arriving at Al-Mazrah has proven a very different experience from Verdansk for most long-timers or Warzone players. However, this isn't necessarily a good thing and it hasn't been a smooth journey so far either.What could be described as the most anticipated BR of the year, Warzone 2.0 dealt with high expectations . With a company as large as Activision Blizzard behind it, we could have hoped for a better launch. Warzone 2.0 it was (and has been) infested with bugs and random issues.What about the battle royale experience?From a first menu display going wrong and crashing to gameplay breaking accidental mechanics. Even the feel has changed! As the new title fiddles with different movement and isn't afraid to explore beyond an established formula. It has gotten progressively better, but it is still getting on track.Here you can learn how to compete in COD tournamentsTo put it in perspective, Warzone 2.0 surpassed 488.000 simultaneous players on Steam just days ago and is currently the top-selling game on the platform. These numbers become even more impressive when taken into account that the game can also be played via Battle.Net.Used to fast-paced movement and combat, many COD fans didn't find the slower paced gameplay to their liking. “The intent of the gameplay loop is to make it closer to a battle royale experience. So this means playing a little bit closer to the battle royale elements of Apex Legends and PUBG", reflected Warzone YouTuber JGOD. From slower vehicles and scattered cash to two simultaneous circles, we find in Warzone 2.0 a different experience.Warzone 2.0 new featuresFor us fans of new perks, we can find the addition of brand new features like proximity chat, looting system, strongholds and even the already enjoyable surprise of the DMZ mode. As an expert on level design, well-reknown streamer Dr Disrespect praised what Activision Blizzard has achieved building Al-Mazrah.Crashes, bugs and an unfamiliar gameplay hasn't prevented Warzone 2 from early success. With constant tuning and feedback from the community, we could have a new worthy Call of Duty iteration in our hands. Time will tell if devs are paying attention, but it has been the case so far since the game feels more polished after one week.Have you tried it yourself already?Tell us and share your experience with our Discord community:Discord ServerWritten by Augusto Chiarito

Axie Blast Cup: On our way to our 3rd edition

Since Blast integrated Axie Infinity Origin we've had an incredibly positive response from the community. Our Pro-Players Training competition in preparation for AxieCon was a resounding success as we collaborated with Cryptocitypress and caught the attention of big talents, who were most pleased with our clean and smooth platform and system. Therefore, we announced the Axie Blast Cup as soon as we had the opportunity. This new series of competitions offers players the chance to test their skills weekly and fight for a $USDT 150 total prize pool. We are already on our way to host our 3rd Blast Cup!But that's not all! The top players will qualify for the Blast Cup Grand Finals with $AXS 500 on the line. Finals will take place once our six editions come to an end. There, we will witness the clash of the highest skilled competitors. The first two editions have already taken place and showed us great potential with MeatValue and Paradyze taking the big win home for the QU3ST guild!How to join a Blast Cup?If you haven't had the chance yet, our 3rd Blast Cup will be the perfect time to join in and aim to qualify for the grand finals. You can find all you need to know to take part in the competition through our User Guide.We will be waiting for you at our Discord Server. There, we actively coordinate and keep in touch with users and players for everything related to the online event.But our Discord isn't just a place to prepare to compete: it is the Blast community hub, where users are free to debate, share common interests and meet new people.As we look to go even further, we are most pleased with the current results of collaborating with Cryptocitypress once again. The Axie community continues to offer us feedback and guide us on the right path with nothing but interest and optimism for all that is yet to come.

Thank you Argentina Game Show!

For a full weekend event, we took part in Argentina Game Show with our very own dedicated space. The team attended the massive event in Centro Costa Salguero, Buenos Aires, where more than 100,000 people passed through to enjoy experiences in the gaming, esports, geek culture, tech and music sphere. With the presence of many big brands, Blast fit right in with a well located stand that was not only appealing by design, but by its activities as well.Over 1,500 visitors gave the Blast Roulette a try looking to win our best prizes featuring Nitro Discord or Blast merchandising. We decided to host Clash Royale tournaments in our platform during the 3 days event where players could participate in a remote and free manner to demonstrate one of the big potentials of the platform in asynchronous competitions. But that's not all! We brought our own 360° video machine which was most appealing for all kind of cosplayers.Discovering Blast growing communityBlast's stand was packed with a huge LED screen where people could easily find out what we are all about, a leaderboard screen on the side where players could check their current ranks, some fancy lighting to highlight the space, a smoke machine to go with our 360° videos machine and a fancy electronic roulette.It was a unique opportunity for Blast and for new unfamiliar blastrs to discover us and join our ever-growing community. Blasts's unique proposal in the web3, esports and NFT sphere caught the attention of many.It managed to attract a big new wave of followers into our social platforms and helped position our Discord server even higher.Then, newcomers discovered our repertoire of games and prizes with PUBG, COD, Axie Infinity Origins, KoinsNFT and more.Here you can learn how to join a Blast tournamentDuring our Clash Royale special editions, we handed out more than USD 200 in earnings. While it was open to all, we had some of the best pro-players in the region take part.Not to brag, Blast's stand was always swarming with attendees and an infinite line was formed every time the roulette came online. We gave away more than USD 200 in Nitro Discord only, and much more in merchandising like Blast T-shirts and holo stickers.We are proud to say that it was a very successful, demanding and fulfilling endeavor and are already eager for more! With the opportunity to stand side by side along international brands, to experience big caliber LAN esports events and to enjoy music shows with some of the best talent, Argentina Game Show is always a unique experience for all of us. It is clearly one of the most attractive proposals of the year and we will definitely see you there next time!View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blast (@blastgmi)

Ephere Football: La experiencia gamer web3 dedicada a los fanáticos del fútbol

En Ephere Football podés construir tu propio club de fútbol, escalando a la cima de un sistema de ligas mientras ganás premios en cripto.Los jugadores (Ephereals) son NFT, tienen atributos mentales y físicos, habilidades futbolísticas entrenables que están cubiertas por propiedades genéticas y visuales distintivas. Adquieren experiencia jugando partidos, pueden entrenar para mejorar sus habilidades y también pueden cansarse, envejecer y retirarse… están vivos.Es un juego free-to-play. Para comenzar a competir, se te obsequian 11 jugadores y EPH 3500 (token interno).Primeros pasos en Ephere FootballCreá tu equipo y reclamá tus 11 jugadores gratis (Ephereals).Jugá un picadito (partido amistoso) para conocer cómo se planifica la estrategia (alineación y táctica) y cómo realizar cambios en tiempo real durante los partidos.Utilizá tus primeros EPH 3500 (token interno) para mejorar tu plantel en el Mercado, contratando temporalmente jugadores de otros equipos.Una vez inscripto en el torneo Ephereal Blast Cup, revisá el fixture y guardá la alineación de tus partidos.Por último, echale un vistazo al FAQ y video tutorial para conocer todos los detalles y evacuar cualquier duda: vida y rareza de los jugadores, jugadores NFT, nuestro token interno, sesiones de entrenamiento, reclutamiento de juveniles, La Liga NFT, y mucho más.Tips para la Ephereal Blast CupMirá el partido en vivo e interactuá con tu equipo (instrucciones, cambio de alineación y táctica y sustituciones), o dejá que se juegue de forma automática. En cualquiera de los dos escenarios te recomendamos planificar y guardar la estrategia de cada partido con anticipación. De esa forma, aumentarás el rendimiento mental de tu equipo en un 10%. Si no lo hacés, la alineación se definirá aleatoriamente y los jugadores alineados se desmotivarán por la falta de estrategia, reduciendo un 50% todos sus atributos durante ese partido.Cuidá la energía de tus jugadores y no programes sesiones de entrenamiento próximas a los partidos de torneo, deberás tener al menos 7 disponibles para poder presentarte y jugar tu partido. De lo contrario, tu equipo no se presentará y perderás con un resultado 0-3.Si te registraste en Ephere Football con social login (red social o cuenta de Google), deberás seguir estos pasos para registrarte en Blast y en el torneo.

Como competir en los torneos de Ephere Football

En esta guía aprenderemos los pasos de cómo competir en torneos de Ephere Football en Blast. Si aún no tienes una cuenta en Blast, lee esta nota primero. La version en inglés de esta guía de usuario también se encuentra disponible para el lenguaje de tu preferencia. También puedes echarle un vistazo a nuestro blog introductorio al juego aquí.Veamos cómo es el detalle de un torneo de Ephere Football:En el recuadro podrás encontrar detalles del torneo cómo los premios, la tabla de clasificación, y las diferentes fases de cada torneo (Inscripción, Duración, Hora de finalización).Antes del siguiente paso asegúrate de que has conectado tu billetera Metamask a la plataforma.Cuando hagas clic en el botón “Join” de la página, aparecerá un modal:Después de hacer clic en Join, en Metamask te aparecerá para confirmar la transacción. Este es el último paso del registro, y cuando envíe la transacción a la blockchain verá un estado "pendiente". Lo mantendremos durante un par de minutos para comprobar si la transacción ha ido bien, y luego confirmaremos el registro en caso de no haber ningún inconveniente.Aquí puedes optar por añadir el evento a un calendario, o simplemente cerrar la ventana. Y ya está.Preguntas más frecuentes (FAQ).1. Tengo una cuenta creada en Blast con un monedero diferente al que creé en Ephere Football y me da error al inscribirme en el torneo. ¿Qué debo hacer?Para inscribirte correctamente en el torneo debes asegurarte de que utilizas el mismo monedero tanto para tu cuenta de Blast como para la que utilizas en Ephere Football. De esta forma, podrás inscribirte en el torneo sin problemas.2. Me aparece el error "Se ha producido un error al conectar con el torneo. División no válida. Por favor, compruebe su división en la cuenta de Ephere e inténtelo de nuevo". ¿Qué debo hacer?Debes comprobar en qué tabla de clasificación está tu equipo en Ephere Football e inscribirte en el torneo Blast que corresponda a esa tabla. Solo puedes inscribirte en la tabla de clasificación correspondiente, de lo contrario el error persistirá.

How to compete in Axie Infinity Tournaments

In this guide we’ll learn the steps of how to compete in Axie Infinity tournaments in Blast. If you don’t have a Blast account yet, read this one first.Let’s see how the tournament detail looks like for an Axie tourney.In the detail header you can find the prize pool and entry fee, and the timer for the different phases of the tournament (Registration, Duration, Finish Time).When we click the Join button on the page, if you haven't played before, a modal will come up:This means you need to provide your Ronin Address as an account, for the app to be able to track your matches. Clicking on 'Connect' will take to the Profile section. In this section, include the Ronin address containing the Axies that you will be using in the tournament. Providing a different Ronin could cause disqualification.BeforeAfterOnce connected, go back to the tournament page and click Join once again. This time the modal should show this:Clicking 'Join' here will show a new modal, to check if the connected Ronin Address is the one you'll be using to compete in this tournament and your Discord handler for tournament interactions and chat rooms. It's VERY important and mandatory to provide the correct Ronin Address here, because that's what Blast uses to automatically fetch your match results, creating a faster, smoother experience for everybody! You can confirm if everything is correct, or head to your profile to make changes.Aside from the Ronin Address, you'll be ask to provide your In-Game Name, and register the Axies you'll be using to create your teams/compositions during the matches. After providing this data and hitting on Continue, the app will prompt Metamask.What is Metamask?Confirm the transaction to join the tournament and complete the registration. Notice that you would need Matic to pay for gas fees. The first time a user creates an account at Blast we'll drop you some Matic for gas fee purposes.Once joined, you can find your username on the Players section, see the tournament Rules, and once started, the brackets!Once the tournaments starts, find your username in the Brackets section to see how are up against in each round.Notice that we separate big bracket rounds in different branches, choose a different branch to see the rest of the players.In this section you can see your opponent details in each round, to be able to add them as friends in the game, and challenge them. You can find this information clicking the 3 dots menu.Also, notice the little sword? That indicates the player that should challenge first, which is assigned randomly. Also in this section you can see the partial score for each game, and a Check-in button to signal your opponent that you're ready to play !And that's it ! Have fun and if you run into any issues, make sure to report them in our help channels on Discord!Join our Discord Server

How to compete in Koins NFT tournaments

In this guide we'll learn the steps of how to compete in Koins NFT tournaments in Blast. If you don't have a Blast account yet, read this one first.But first things first, Koins is an amazing game in which players can buy, trade, and compete in races with their Koins in different trackuariums! In order to enter a tournament, players need to buy at least one Koin to be able to join.Let's see how the tournament detail looks like for a Koins tourney.One thing to keep in mind, is that in this case the prize pool and the entry fee are in different tokens. Prize pool will typically be in a stable coin, while the entry fees are to be paid with Koins own token Kuzushi (KUZ). Let's see how to join a Koins tournament once we have everything we need: our Koins and KUZ for the entry fee.Joining a Koins tournament step by stepWhen we click the Join button on the page, a modal comes up:This modal details the prize pool, its token and the entry fee. Keep in mind that the first time we enter one of this tournaments, we need to approve Blast to spend KUZ in our behalf. As usual we can opt-in to approve any amount checking the box. When we click Join, another modal comes up, this time, to select our Koins!In this tournaments, we can choose to Join as many Koins as we want, and we can do that all at once, or choose a Koin now, and then Join with some more Koins after. In this modal we simply pick the Koins that we want to compete, and click Approve. Keep in mind that the entry fee is for every Koin that we want to use.For example in this case if the fee is 10 KUZ and I want to use all my Koins in the tournament, I would need a total of 30 KUZ to do it. After clicking Approve, our wallets will prompt us to sign the transaction, and that's it, we are in!Leaderboard and tournament rulesAll we need to do now is go run some races in the game! Blast automatically logs the results to rank the Koins in the leaderboard.As you see in the leaderboard, our Koins are highlighted and our scores appear in the last column of the table. We can see more details clicking in each row.If we scroll down, the next section explains the rules, scoring and prizes of the particular tournament.As usual in Blast tournament pools, once the tournament period ends the top positions receive a percentage of the prize pool automatically. In the case of Koins you might be wondering what happens if you sell or rent your Koin during the tournament. Well, once the tournament finishes, the current owner of the Koin will receive the prize pool, regardless of who joined the Koin to the tournament.That'it, have fun competing in Koins NFT tournaments!If you need any help during the registration or want to brag about your winning, join our community:Join our Discord Server