How Web3 Gaming is Transforming MMO's

For many decades, massively multiplayer online (MMO) games have been an immensely popular video game genre that has allowed players to engage in a virtual world and communicate with other players from different parts of the globe. However, as we have seen, the gaming industry is on the verge of a new era with the emergence of Web3 gaming, with games such as BLOCKLORDS making waves in the scene. The introduction of Web3 gaming promises to revolutionize the gaming industry by giving gamers an unprecedented level of autonomy, ownership, and control over their gaming experience. Today, we’ll delve into the world of Web3 gaming and the opportunities it presents to the MMO genre. We will explore some of the key features of Web3 gaming and how it has the potential to transform our perception of games today.

What are MMO Games?

MMO games are games that allow players to interact with each other in a virtual world. These games are typically massive (hence the name), with thousands of players all playing in the same world. MMO games provide players with a social experience, where they can team up with other players to complete missions or quests. MMO games have been around for many years, and they continue to be popular among gamers. With the advent of Web 3.0 technology, there has been a lot of buzz about the potential of decentralized applications, blockchain, and smart contracts to revolutionize online gaming, and enhance the MMO experience. 

Some of the most popular Web3 MMOs are Ember Sword, Infinite Fleet and BLOCKLORDS!

One of the most exciting aspects of Web 3.0 MMOs is the potential for player-driven economies. In traditional MMOs, in-game currencies are often controlled by the game developer and are subject to inflation or deflation based on their decisions. In Web 3.0 MMOs, however, the economy is entirely in the hands of the players. They can create and trade their own currencies, set their own prices, and even launch their own businesses within the game world. This creates a much more dynamic and engaging experience, where players are actively shaping the world around them and competing for resources in a more realistic way.

What is Web3 Gaming?

Web3 gaming is a term used to describe the use of web3 technology in the gaming industry. This technology allows for the creation of decentralized gaming platforms that are transparent and secure. Web3 gaming provides gamers with more control over their gaming experiences, as they have the ability to own and trade in-game assets. This is a significant shift from traditional gaming, where players do not have ownership rights to in-game items.

Web3 gaming platforms are built on decentralised networks, which are essentially public digital ledger that records transactions. This means that activity is transparent, immutable, and cannot be altered. 

Web3  technology ensures that in-game items and digital assets are unique, verifiable, and cannot be duplicated or counterfeited. This provides gamers with the assurance that the in-game items they own are authentic and have real-world value. These digital collectibles are unique, verifiable, and have real-world value and can be bought, sold, and traded on web3-based platforms. Web3 games are still in their early stages, but many people believe that web3 gaming will be the catalyst to massive adoption of the technology

The Advantages of Web3 Gaming for the MMO genre

There are many advantages to using web3 tech to build MMO’S

1. Decentralization

 Web3 MMOs operate on a decentralized network - called blockchains, which means that the game's data and assets are stored on a distributed ledger rather than on a central server. This makes the game more secure, as there is no single point of failure, to take down a network means to take down hundreds, thousands if not millions of individual nodes world wide.

2. Transparency

The use of Web3 technology in MMOs also allows for greater transparency, as all transactions are recorded on decentralised networks and can be easily audited and verified. This reduces the risk of fraud and cheating in the game, and makes a safer environment for gamers

3. Player-Driven Economy

In traditional MMOs, the game's economy is controlled by the game developers - but this is not more! In Web3 MMOs, the economy is governed by the players, giving all the power to the players and giving them more free-reign to play as they’d like.

4. Interoperability

Web3 MMOs have the opportunity to be interoperable, which means that players can take their gameplay, transfer it to another network, and play it all the same! As you can imagine, this is exciting and brings a whole new meaning to cross-platform gaming 

5. Community-Driven Development

Gaming communities have changed with the introduction of Web3. DAOs and GamingDAOs now run the show, and elicit a strong sense of community engagement, in which communities are more involved than ever in the development of games and really helps bring communities together. Although the wider Web3 industry has a rep for being untrustworthy - ironic, we know - it is actually one of the most passionate communities and industries out there, and that translates into the web3 gaming sector

The Play-to-Own model 

In traditional MMOs, players typically do not own the in-game assets they obtain, whether that be cosmetics or performance enhancing assets like armour and weapons. These assets are controlled by the game developers, and players are essentially renting them while they play. If the player gets banned, or the game goes under, everything is gone - Poof!

In contrast, the play-to-own model, which we use in BLOCKLORDS, and is being  used in other Web3 games allows players to well and truly own their in-game assets. 

By owning their in-game assets, players have greater control over their gaming experience and give real value to the time and effort put into gaming. In BLOCKLORDS, your assets develop based on the player's decisions, giving everyone a unique experience that can never be rebuked.

Overall, the play-to-own model is a significant shift in the gaming industry, and it is becoming increasingly popular with players who want more ownership and control over their gaming experience.

MMOs and the Metaverse?

MMOs have been around for decades, offering players the chance to venture off into virtual worlds, battle monsters, and interact with other players from across the globe in real-time. Strangely enough, it seems that MMO’s are the predecessor to the Metaverse. With the help of Web3 tools, these games are becoming more sophisticated and interconnected, and the landscape is transforming, and before you know it, there’ll be a metaverse for every MMO out there.

What is the metaverse?

Metaverse this, metaverse that, metaverse what? The Metaverse is a virtual universe, where people can interact with each other. The metaverse is essentially a network of interconnected virtual worlds, games, and experiences, all built on top of a shared web3 infrastructure. In the metaverse, you are safe from the clutches of centralised systems, and can play their games with the knowledge their experiences are secure. 

The potential for MMOs in the metaverse is incomprehensible, and we are only just starting to peel back the layers. As more developers and players get involved, we can expect to see new and innovative games and experiences that truly push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of web3 gaming. We are bound to see whole new worlds and never before seen gaming mechanics as we move forwards

Final thoughts

As Web3 gaming continues to amaze, it will be interesting to see how it evolves over time. There is no doubt that it will transform the gaming experience forever. If you're a gamer, it's worth exploring the world of Web3 gaming and experiencing firsthand the benefits of decentralized gaming platforms. Don’t know where to start, well why don't you check out BLOCKLORD’s mediaeval metaverse? Its only a few clicks away.