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Esports: What is happening on January

Happy new year! It's been a couple of days but we are already getting our game and mindset right for 2023. As you may know, esports never rest and we felt appropriate to talk about the biggest events of January. The first month is packed: Mobile Legends, Dota 2, League of Legends, you name it. Let's get into it.Mobile LegendsFor starters, the biggest event of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has already begun. The M4 World Championship is taking place at Jakarta, Indonesia. The best teams around the globe are competing for a USD 800.000 prize pool and have advanced to the knockout stage. The action will resume on the 7th with the double elimination playoffs and will crown the new world champion on the 15th.DOTA 2As for Valve's MOBA, the new Pro Circuit season will kick-off next week on all 6 regions. Now that the rosters have locked in, we get to see some unexpected new competition and some big moves. For example, north-american organization Evil Geniuses have migrated to South-America along a second roster from the European based org. Alliance, who picked up Hokori's impressive roster.This shows a big interest in the ever-expanding South American region after some promising results from Beastcoast, Thunder Awaken and Hokori last year. The Western Europe league looks to be the most promising Dota 2 content with both TI11 finalists, Tundra Esports and Team Secret. By the end of the first tour, Peru will host the first Major to ever step into SA.Tundra Esports: The International 11 championsLeague of LegendsOn the other hand, League will innovate with the new Kick-off event that will replace the All-Star. "From January 10-11, 2023, the LCS, LEC, LCK, LPL, LJL, CBLOL, LLA, PCS, and VCS will host a special two-day broadcasted event previewing the 2023 season and highlighting players to watch, giving fans a first look at Season 2023 on the Rift, and a peek at what’s in store for LoL Esports". The LEC will start on January 21 and the North American LCS will do so on January 26.There is much more to come early 2023. Keep on the look-out for more big events like the VALORANT VCT: LOCK//IN taking place in Brazil, the Apex Legends Global Series in London and the Rainbow Six Invitational at Montreal. All coming on February!

How play and earn games work?

Play and earn games are a type of game that allows players to earn rewards, typically in the form of virtual currency or real-world prizes. We can find them on a variety of platforms, including mobile devices, desktop computers, and gaming consoles.Let's review together the most popular types of games and their differential.Mobile gamesAs players we can earn virtual currency or other rewards by completing in-game tasks or reaching certain milestones. These rewards can be used to purchase virtual items or unlock new content within the game.Online gamesThe most common: the massively multiplayer online games (MMOs). Players can earn rewards by completing quests, defeating enemies, or participating in special events. Rewards include virtual currency, new items or equipment, and access to new areas or content within the game.Console gamesSome console games, such as sports games or racing games, offer players the opportunity to earn rewards by completing specific challenges or achieving certain milestones. These rewards can be used to unlock new content or features within the game.Skill-based gamesAlso, games based on skill, rather than luck or chance allow us to earn rewards by demonstrating proficiency at the game and competing against other players. These games can be found on a variety of platforms, including mobile devices and desktop computers.Overall, play and earn games are a popular way for players to have fun while also earning rewards or prizes. They can be found on a variety of platforms and offer a wide range of gameplay experiences, from casual games that can be played in short bursts to more complex games that require a significant time investment.To play and earn games, players typically need to create an account and download the game from a specific platform or website. In many cases, players can also earn rewards by participating in online communities or forums related to the game, or by referring friends or family members to the game.In addition to the main benefit of play and earn games, we can also get a sense of accomplishment and a sense of community. By completing tasks or challenges within the game, we as players can feel a sense of progress. Also, many games have online communities or discord servers where players can connect with others. As players we know that this experience give us a sense of belonging and social connection.On our Discord server you can find various spaces to meet people, chat, and play as a community. You can join here.At Blast we provide a unique play and earn experience, focused on users. We hold weekly tournaments with significant prizepools and automate the experience and payment processes.Below you can access a step by step tutorial on how to create your free Blast account:How to create your Blast account

What is Blast and how to compete in web3 tournaments

If you are not yet part of our growing community and are wondering what is Blast, in this article we will tell you in detail why this is the best time for you to join our family and start competing, demonstrating your skills and winning prizes. A fantastic experience powered by blockchain.Blast is the premier platform for web3 esports and gaming tournaments, with a strong focus on the user experience. It offers accessible and easy-to-apply solutions to many of the recurring problems that users encounter when competing in tournaments, which can reduce the enjoyment of the play and earn experience.Blast enhances users experienceOne of the main problems that can be a turn-off for users is the long wait times (sometimes even months) to receive payments and rewards earned in tournaments. Additionally, many platforms apply high fees to earnings, which can significantly reduce the amount of the prize. These types of issues can ruin the gaming experience and go against the nature of web3.This is why Blast operates differently to avoid these issues. How does Blast work? It collects data from users' games using APIs, which allows it to automate payment processes for each prize through fair resolution. What benefit does Blast offer to players? The ability to compete and receive their prizes instantly thanks to the power of blockchain technology.Tournaments and automated processesBlast implements automated processes as one of its main differentiators. We have focused on improving the user experience by developing a system that makes it much easier and more manageable, with the ability to update standings without intervention using APIs, giving users less time managing and more time playing.In addition, Blast allows for the identification of unique users through their gaming accounts, significantly reducing the possibility of cheating in tournaments and making the experience much more transparent, fair, and web3.Also, at Blast we offer tournaments to our users all the time, and we are constantly adding more games and challenges, creating a growing and committed community. In these guides, you can learn how to compete in each of Blast's tournaments.How to compete in PUBG tournamentsHow to compete in COD tournamentsHow to compete in Koins NFT tournamentsHow to compete in Axie Infinity TournamentsWe invite you to join our community on Discord and participate in the Blast conversation.Join our Discord

6 web3 games to look out for in 2023

(Vanessa Nunes/Getty Images/iStockphoto)Web3 gaming is still in its early stages, but it is already starting to gain traction with both developers and players. More and more developers are starting to explore its possibilities. As blockchain gaming entered a period of transition and adaptation, the focus has shifted from play-to-earn to play-for-fun. As we head into the new year we take a glance at the most promising web3 games to look out for in 2023.1. IlluviumOne of the most anticipated Web3 games, Illuvium is finally here in private beta and going live some time in 2023! Eye-catching at first glance, it mixes open-world exploration, NFT creature collection and auto-battling through blockchain interoperability. The game is built on Ethereum. You can register to play on PC or Mac here.https://youtu.be/mzT88eN4gts2. MetalcoreLarge battlefields set in a distant future, Metalcore sets the scene as one of the most promising sci-fi shooter games. The NFT-based, open world, mechanized combat game features big battles between factions. Fight for territory and its mineral riches on an alien planet. Win vehicles and machines, craft gear, recruit pilots, develop land, sell and trade gear and much more as players battle for planetary domination.Already running alpha tests with direct invite for NFT owners and a waiting list for the rest who are eager to join. If you are ready for the challenge take a closer look at Metalcore's home page.https://youtu.be/WJYB0UE0twY3. ShrapnelPowered by next-gen community-driven tools, Shrapnel is an upcoming AAA Extraction FPS built on the blockchain to offer true ownership. In its premise, it looks to become the blockchain-enabled competitive shooter of choice. "SHRAPNEL is bundled with a rich set of player-creation tools, combining combat, creation, curation, and connection into a community where players own the platform and decide its future".The team behind the project come from big names like Halo, Star Wars and Call of Duty. Take a closer look at their project over here.4. Big TimeWith multiplayer RPG Big Time, the team wants to produce a second-generation crypto game that provides more than 2D experiences of play-to-earn titles. Revolving Games is building free-to-access AAA titles. They don’t believe every game should implement NFTs, and the ones that do should focus on the game experience and not on monetization.“We would like to see ‘Big Time’ serving as the gold standard for what NFTs and crypto can offer gamers and the game industry itself. Right now there is generally cynicism around first-generation crypto games" - Thor Alexander (via Decrypt). Check out the Early Access Trailer!5. Guild of GuardiansBacked by Ubisoft, Guild of Guardians is a free to play title with 300,000 players already on the waitlist. Highly inspired by Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons it incorporates NFTs for genuine ownership of in-game assets. “This is the beginning of much more collaboration between the traditional gaming world and blockchain games,” claims Director Derek Lau. Piqued your interest? Take a look at pre-alpha gameplay here.6. SkyweaverMaking a solid run as the most promising trading card web3 game, Skyweaver is a browser-based cross platform card game where you can own, trade and gift your cards. It throws a powerful mixture of strategic gameplay and a tradable NFT cards marketplace system.No need to commit without a proper introduction, newcomers can access the 500+ base cards for free, play Discovery Mode with a random deck or craft their own on Constructed Mode. Already highly competitive, the best players are determined through the leaderboard and are rewarded weekly with tradable Silver NFT Cards. If you are all about TGC make sure to visit their page and get started.https://youtu.be/uRvfGn5wWdcWith the ability to truly own in-game assets and a level of transparency and fairness that is not possible with traditional gaming platforms, web3 gaming has the potential to revolutionize the way we play and interact with games. A new wave of web3 games will look to break through in 2023 and push to the mainstream public. Will they have what it takes?Want to dive deeper? Read our latest post: Demystifying Web3 Gaming. But if you are all about playing, check out our active and upcoming tournaments at app.blast.gg.

Apex Legends Global Series: 1 Million dollar LAN event at London

Respawn Entertainment's fast paced battle royale heads to England for the next big event. The Apex Legends Global Series will feature 40 of the best teams around the world, who will compete for a million total prize pool. While EA had some internal issues to deal with, Apex esports continues to rise and give us some great memorable moments as one of the most promising scenes in the battle royale genre.And good news for the fans: It will be the first LAN that will bring back a live audience. With tickets already on sale, it will be a unique opportunity for EMEA fans to witness their favorite players and teams duke it out on the big stage. It will take place at the Copper Box Arena. Last July, australian DarkZero Esports' roster became world champions on Raleigh, USA, and lifted the big trophy. They will be coming back looking for a spot in the 2023 Championship to defend their title.Teams will start disputing a group stage divided into four sections. Then by positioning will proceed to place accordingly into a double-eliminatiopn bracket phase. After three days, only half the competition will reach the finals. The first team to accumulate 50 points to become eligible and proceed to win a match will be crowned champions.But that won't be all for English fans. Apex Legends Global Series organizers anticipated that both the next playoffs and the Championship will be coming back to London. 2023 looks promising for Apex Legends esports, but it will certainly demand proper execution. Ever questioned, it could prove once more that battle royale esports are the real deal.

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.