Summary based on the current video transcript
Video summary [00:00:00] – [00:19:38]:
The video is an interview with Benjamin Lee, the co-founder and managing director of Phantom Galaxies, a web 3 game developed by Blowfish Studios. The interviewer asks Lee about the game’s features, challenges, opportunities, and roadmap. Lee explains how Phantom Galaxies is a free-to-play game that allows players to seamlessly transition from web 2 to web 3, and how it supports cross-play multiplayer online with platforms like Steam and Epic. He also talks about the game’s NFTs, such as starfighters, pilots, and planets, and how they are integrated with Polygon and Anoka Brands. He shares his views on the legal and technical hurdles of web 3 gaming, and the potential of VR and AR in the future.
Highlights:
[00:00:05] Introduction of the interviewer and the interviewee
- Paul Barron, host of Tech Path
- Benjamin Lee, co-founder and managing director of Phantom Galaxies and Blowfish Studios
[00:00:39] Overview of Phantom Galaxies and its launch on various platforms
- A web 3 game that has been in development for four years
- Launched in Early Access two weeks ago on website, Epic, Steam, Ultra, and Hyperplay
- Steam version is a web 2 version with no blockchain connection
[00:02:01] Discussion on the legal and regulatory issues of web 3 gaming
- The main hurdle for platforms like Steam and Epic to embrace web 3
- The need for clear laws and regulations around digital assets
- The expectation of more movement in the near future
[00:03:10] Analysis of the player engagement and activity on Steam and other platforms
- Over 30,000 downloads on Steam on launch day
- Over 24,000 players and 1,000 web 3 wallets connected since launch
- User acquisition campaigns and technical fixes to improve retention
[00:05:01] Explanation of the onboarding and transition process from web 2 to web 3
- Players can start playing without a wallet on Steam and Epic
- Players can connect a wallet on the website and access the web 3 version
- Players can mint out high-level gear into NFTs and trade them on OpenSea
[00:07:18] Description of the NFT collections and the interoperability with Anoka Brands
- Starfighters and pilots are the base NFTs that are required to play
- Planets are another type of NFT that can host metaverses and other projects
- Zemoka ID is a loyalty and identification program that will be supported
[00:11:00] Opinion on the VR and AR potential and challenges for web 3 gaming
- Blowfish Studios has experience and interest in VR and AR development
- VR and AR can provide immersive and amazing experiences for gamers
- VR and AR still face hardware and accessibility issues
- XR solutions may be the future of mixed and virtual reality
[00:15:39] Reveal of the roadmap and plans for console and mobile versions
- Console version is approved for PlayStation 5 and being worked on for Xbox
- Mobile version is based on HTML 5 mini games that are accessible to more players
- More partnerships and collaborations with other projects are on the way
[00:18:38] Conclusion and farewell of the interviewer and the interviewee
- Paul Barron thanks Benjamin Lee for the interview and invites viewers to subscribe
- Benjamin Lee thanks Paul Barron for having him and speaks well of him
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