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Gaming Industry and NFTs

... ownership rights to digital objects, and video games have become one of the primary areas of application for this technology. Publishers see new monetization opportunities in NFTs, while gamers debate the pros and cons. How are NFTs impacting the gaming market, and what could this lead to? What NFTs Bring to Video Games NFTs introduce the concept of unique digital objects owned by the players themselves within games. Any in-game item — whether a rare sword, an exclusive character skin, or a plot of virtual land — can be represented as an NFT token. This enables ...

Investing in Games – Key Features

... game, resulting in investors being unable to recoup their investments. Trends. Even if a program is of high quality and visually appealing, market trends may change at the time of its release. As a result, users may switch to other genres, leaving the game untapped. To avoid this, it is crucial to constantly monitor the market. Development duration. A quality product often takes 2-3 years to develop. Therefore, during this entire period, invested funds will be virtually frozen and not generating income. What's next is unpredictable. If user interests shift, it may be ...

Ban on Account Transfers: How the New Law Will Change the Gaming Market

... amendments in the second reading that tighten control over the transfer of accounts and other data for accessing digital services. Initially, the initiative aimed to combat phone fraud and the illegal use of SIM cards, but its scope extends to the video game market as well. The goal of these changes is to put an end to schemes where malicious actors use someone else's phone numbers or accounts to bypass identification and commit illegal actions. However, ordinary users of online services, including gamers,...

Investments in Online Games – Features and Benefits

... user fee model has gained popularity abroad but has not succeeded as well in Russia, largely due to cultural differences. This strategy is recommended by Sergey Tereshkin for foreign markets, while a free-access model is more suitable for the domestic market. Investing in Free-to-Play Games Free-to-play games with purchasable advantages have become increasingly popular in Russia. Gamers can effortlessly join and start playing without any upfront payments for something they might not enjoy. If the project can engage the user, they are ...

Lessons from the Game of Monopoly for Entrepreneurs and Investors

... of Open Oil Market , I believe Monopoly offers insights that can enhance business and investment strategies. It instills an understanding of balancing aggressive growth with financial prudence, a skill especially valuable in competitive or volatile markets. The game’s approach to asset management and strategic expansion mirrors challenges faced by entrepreneurs, emphasizing that calculated risks and adaptability are keys to long-term success. Monopoly is more than just a game; it’s a valuable educational ...