One of the biggest criticisms of Web3 games is their lack of engaging gameplay. From the early days of Play-to-Earn, the focus has been on sustaining in-game tokenomics instead of increasing the appeal of the game itself. Enter Mythical Games, a next-generation gaming company on a mission to make Web3 games as exciting as their traditional counterparts. Mythical Games offers high-quality gaming experiences integrated with blockchain technology such as collectible and upgradeable NFTs. 

Founded in 2018 by industry veterans from major franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Marvel Strike Force, Mythical Games is built on the principle of true player ownership — finally, gamers get to fully control and monetize their gaming assets. Under the leadership of CEO John Linden, it aims to build new gaming economies where players can own, sell, and transfer their gaming assets, making their experiences within the game more relevant in the real world.

GameFi Powered by Polkadot

In 2023, Mythical Games announced plans to migrate its ecosystem from Ethereum to Polkadot, a next-generation blockchain protocol designed for interoperability, security, and scalability.

Scalability: Polkadot's sharding technology lets the blockchain process multiple transactions at once. This lets gaming ecosystems scale to wider user bases and potentially more complex games in the future.

Security: Polkadot is known for its robust security infrastructure through Nominated Proof-of-Stake, secure cross-chain messaging through its XCMP protocol, and shared security between its main chain and parachains.

Interoperability: Polkadot's ability to integrate with other blockchains opens doors for Mythical Games to integrate different games and applications within their ecosystem. For instance, game developers have the option to create their own customizable parachains. This way, they get to take advantage of Polkadot’s features while tailoring the gaming experience to the needs of their own user base.

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Mythical Games’ Play-to-Earn Game Titles

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NFL Rivals

NFL Rivals is a mobile game combining trading cards, team management, and sports simulation elements. It is the first officially licensed blockchain video game by the National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). It allows players to collect and compete with NFL player NFTs in arcade-style American football. It is free to play, with optional in-app purchases available to enhance the gameplay experience.

As a player, you take on the role of a general manager, building your dream team by collecting and upgrading digital trading cards featuring real NFL players. These cards come in different rarities and have unique attributes that affect their performance on the field. Once you've assembled your team, you can engage in fast-paced, arcade-style football matches to earn in-game currency or NFT rewards. 

NFL Rivals offers different game modes, including a multiplayer mode in which you can compete against other players in ranked matches and climb the leaderboards. You can also join a squad with other players to collaborate, compete in special events, and earn exclusive rewards.

The integration with the Mythical Marketplace lets you buy, sell, and trade their NFL player NFTs with other users. This gives you ownership rights that extend beyond the game itself and helps create a truly player-controlled economy. Since its launch, NFL Rivals has captured the attention of gaming and sports communities alike, racking up millions of downloads to date.

Nitro Nation: World Tour

Nitro Nation: World Tour is a drag racing game launched on Android and iOS. Players can build, race, and own high-performance cars as NFTs. From iconic classics to modern supercars, players have the opportunity to collect, customize, and race licensed vehicles from some of the world's most renowned automakers. They can earn in-game currency or NFT parts for their cars by winning races, completing challenges, and participating in events.

Besides cars, players also have workshops, which allow them to maintain and upgrade their cars as well as offer customization to personalize their vehicles. Vehicles, car parts, and workshops can all be traded in the marketplace. NFTs give players complete ownership of their digital assets, which could potentially appreciate in value based on their rarity, performance upgrades, and overall game demand.

Adding to the game's immersive experience is a social networking feature where players can form or join social clubs to collaborate, share tips, and support each other. Overall, the gameplay is accessible yet challenging for both casual gamers and hardcore racing enthusiasts. 

Blankos Block Party

Blankos Block Party is an open-world multiplayer game where players can collect, customize, and compete with collectible NFT creatures called Blankos. Each of these Blankos has its own unique design and traits. Like other top NFT games, Blankos lets players trade their NFT characters on the marketplace and earn in-game rewards by participating in challenges. 

What’s great about it is that ownership of in-game assets can be extended to the real world. Players can then sell their NFTs to other players on the Mythical Marketplace in exchange for crypto, which can then be converted to traditional currencies or used for other applications within the Polkadot ecosystem.

Mythical Games will also be releasing a mobile version called Blankos Mobile.

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More Reasons to Love Mythical Games

Integrating Traditional Sports

Mythical Games has forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders, such as the NFL and NFLPA for NFL Rivals, and McLaren Automotive, hoping to integrate the traditional sports industry with E-sports.

A Connected Ecosystem

Mythical Games aims to create a connected play-to-earn experience where players move assets and participate in activities across different games within the ecosystem. Since the company strongly values community involvement, it lets its players freely give feedback and suggest changes to the games’ features.

Real In-Game Utility of Tokens

Many blockchain-based games incentivize players by using crypto tokens with artificial utility. There’s no real use for those tokens within the game except to hoard them in hopes of selling them one day for a profit. Mythical Games, on the other hand, incentivizes players to earn and hold on to gaming tokens for their actual in-game utility instead of selling them off to make a quick profit. They may use these to enhance their gaming experience or to make future purchases within the ecosystem. This helps keep them invested in the game itself and makes the ecosystem more sustainable in the long run.

Decentralization

To decentralize its operations and encourage more community participation, Mythical Games launched Mythos DAO. The DAO gives players, developers, publishers, and content creators a say in shaping the future of the Mythos ecosystem through voting on proposals related to game development, marketplace operations, resource allocation, and other critical matters.

Player-Centric Monetization

Mythical Games is actively developing its Mythical Marketplace, a peer-to-peer marketplace for trading digital assets within the Mythical Games ecosystem. The company is also exploring ways to enhance the creator economy, fostering a thriving ecosystem where artists, creators, and developers can contribute to and benefit from the games they love.

Mythical Games has exciting plans in the pipeline, including the launch of new games and exploring ways to improve the play-to-earn and metaverse experience. With the help of Polkadot, Mythical Games is helping transition traditional gaming and entertainment to the digital world.