GAM3 reveals shortlist for Web3 gaming awards with $2M prize pool

22.11.2023 - 16:19 / venturebeat.com

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GAM3S.gg and Magic Eden revealed the short list for the GAM3 Awards, which they position as the Oscars of Web3 gaming.

GAM3S.gg and Magic Eden are offering a prize pool of $2 million this year to celebrate Web3 gaming excellence. I actually served as a judge on the panel of 70 industry experts, and there were a lot more entries than I expected for this second edition of the awards.

The Game of the Year finalist nominees are My Pet Hooligan, Wildcard, Big Time, Deadrop and Parallel. For the full list of nominees, visit gam3awards.com. Final voting starts November 22 and runs until December 1, directly on GAM3S.GG’s platform on the GAM3 Awards page.

The organizers are poised to crown the champions of the Web3 gaming sphere on December 14.

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After a rigorous selection process, the final shortlist of nominees for the GAM3 Awards 2023 has been unveiled. Of 214 nominated games, the judges chose 40 finalists representing the best of Web3 gaming.

The award ceremony, reminiscent of the traditional Oscars, will bring together luminaries from both traditional and blockchain gaming sectors to curate a stellar lineup of the most deserving games. Industry stalwarts from Amazon, Google, Ubisoft, Microsoft, and Samsung, among others will be among the judges.

With nine blockchain networks represented and a notable debut by Arbitrum with four shortlisted finalists, the diversity and innovation showcased by the nominees highlight the dynamic evolution of the gaming landscape, GAM3S.gg said. The top five networks represented in the final shortlists are Polygon, Ethereum, Immutable X, Arbitrum and Avalanche. 

Last year’s finalists are here.

George Yousling, director of business development at Polygon Labs, said in a statement, “Despite the macro headwinds, I’m encouraged by high quality games reaching open beta and early access. Games that are fun to play with fleshed out core loops, tutorials, in-game economies, and progression systems. User flows that remove friction through account abstraction and help get players enjoying the experience upfront as opposed to clunky onboarding.”

The community’s voice assumes a pivotal role in the decision-making process, accounting for 10% of the vote. Certain categories like the People’s Choice Award and Best Content Creator are exclusively determined by community votes, amplifying the gamers’ influence in this prestigious event.

Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands, said in a statement,