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Proof Of Play raised $33M
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Proof of Play raised $33M
Pudgy Penguin released Pudgy World
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Proof of Play raised $33M in a seed round.
As part of their mission to create immersive, and accessible game with frictionless user experience, Proof of Play - the game studio & Tech company building Pirate nation announced the closing of a $33m seed round.
The Studio is keen on blurring the line between on-chain games and non-blockchain games by making their game free-to-play and extracting away every form of technicalities which don’t matters to gamers.
“Players just want to play fun games. They do not care if their favorite game is on AWS or Ethereum. Unfortunately, many blockchain products are currently perceived as complicated or requiring expensive purchases to begin playing.”
Pirate nation, Proof of Play’s first title is a free-to-play on-chain RPG where players create their own pirate crews, fight mythical creatures, and race to the top of the leaderboard.
The funding would help them build the necessary underlying infrastructure for the next iterations of Web3 gaming that embodies creativity, composability and Community.
The Studio is committed to the believe that blockchain games are the portal to the new, cooperative digital world, and they're thrilled to help build it. Read Further.
Pudgy Penguins partnered with Walmart & launched Pudgy World.
Pudgy Penguins is poised to shake up the retail industry by partnering with Walmart to launch Pudgy Toys in 2,000 stores nationwide. This move will further expand the brands’ IP among traditional consumer brands through social media, interactive experiences and blockchain technology.
"Pudgy Penguins is at the forefront of transforming the toy industry, merging unique digital experiences with blockchain technology, like Ethereum and zkSync," says Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins.
"Walmart's inclusion of Pudgy Toys in their stores is a testament to the evolution of how consumers engage with brands in the digital era. The team spent years developing the Pudgy brand and fostering our community through social media and the blockchain; we're thrilled to expand our reach with the support of Walmart."
These Toys unlock access to ‘Pudgy World’, the virtual environment where users can walk around, socialize, and play games. Read Further.
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