In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we talk with Mason Richman, the COO of Golden Tides. Golden Tides is a fantasy pirate world where players build a crew and hunt for real treasure. Assemble a team and set sail to compete against 15 other teams in a quest-packed race for treasure. Dive into this free-to-play fantasy pirate Adventure MOBA, where the treasure is real. Collect Doubloons while playing and use them to purchase in-game cosmetics. Players can trade their in-game collectibles on marketp...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 28
In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we talk with Harsh Rajat, the CEO of Push Protocl. Harsh, has over 12 years of entrepreneurial experience in various spectrums of tech, including system architecture, development, and design in different tech fields. Push Protocol is the world’s first blockchain-agnostic decentralized communication protocol for Web3. It serves as an open network for validating and indexing all sorts of communication (notifications, chats, etc.) that can be seamlessly integrated...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we talk with Chris Clay, the VP of Game Design and Game Director for Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians at Immutable. Chris, who has over 20 years of experience in the games industry, was also the former Game Director for Wizards of the Coast on Magic: The Gathering Arena. Published by Immutable Games, Guild of Guardians (GOG) is a roguelite squad mobile RPG set in a rich world on the brink of destruction. Players are invited to embark on an epic adventure, ...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 30
In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we talk with Michael O'Connor, a Nintendo and SEGA games veteran who has led product teams on games with a combined $800 million in revenue. His credits include Football Manager, Donkey Kong Country, Super Smash Brothers, and Yoshi's Woolly World. He is also the director of the Cannes and Annecy-winning interactive VR experience, ‘Glimpse’. Michael lives in Lisbon. Michael is the co-founder of TODAY, a next-generation social simulation game that combines genera...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 30
In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, talk with Alex Carbunariu, the CEO of Banksters, an innovative NFT-based Play & Earn game that blends the intriguing concepts of banks and gangsters within a fictional crypto world. Under Alex's leadership, Banksters has evolved into a captivating platform where players engage in simulated trading and mining, striving to outmaneuver one another in a competitive setting reminiscent of 1930s gangster rivalries. Prior to Banksters, Alex garnered over a decade ...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 25
In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we spotlight Anton Umnov, the Co-Founder & CEO of Helika, known as the premier data analytics and marketing platform for both traditional and Web3 gaming studios. Under Anton's leadership, Helika has become an indispensable partner for gaming studios, enhancing user acquisition, marketing, and game management through innovative analytics and insights. Prior to Helika, Anton honed his expertise as VP of Data & Insights at Drop, a fintech company, and as ...
Apr 21, 2024•58 min•Ep. 26
In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we spotlight Alex Casassovici, the dynamic CEO and founder of Azarus, also known as the "Web3 Layer for Streams." Under Alex's leadership, Azarus has redefined interactivity and digital ownership in video streams, setting a new standard for engagement and rewards in gaming streams. Recently, Azarus caught the eye of Animoca Brands, leading to its acquisition in 2023, a testament to its groundbreaking impact on the gaming and blockchain industry. Alex Casassovic...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're thrilled to have Peter Tomala, the CEO and Founder of World Play League. In this engaging episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're honored to feature Peter Tomala, the visionary CEO and Founder of the World Play League (WPL), the groundbreaking player-owned game league that’s redefining community engagement in gaming. Peter Tomala spearheads the World Play League, a trailblazer in the gaming sector heralded as the world's inaugural player-owned game league. This ...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 23
In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're excited to welcome Rudy Koch, the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Emberlight. Rudy brings over two decades of experience in the gaming industry, having worked on iconic titles such as Club Penguin, Call of Duty, Skylanders, and World of Warcraft. His journey from developing blockbuster games to pioneering in the web3 space with Mythical Games, and advising on new ventures in the UAE, positions him as a luminary in the fusion of gaming and blockch...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 22
In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're excited to host Rob Greig, a serial entrepreneur and one of the visionary forces behind Cornucopias, a groundbreaking massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that's aiming to set new standards in the blockchain gaming industry. Rob, not just a seasoned developer and business analyst but also the creative mind behind Cornucopias. Rob's journey from constructing a leading real estate monitoring system and an automated cloud API business in the...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 21
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 20: STEPN into the Future: Web3 Gaming, Exercise, and Innovation with Shiti Manghani of Find Satoshi Lab In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're thrilled to host Shiti Manghani, the CEO of Find Satoshi Lab Welcome to a captivating episode of the Web3 Gamer Podcast, where we explore the forefront of Web3 and blockchain technology's impact on gaming and beyond. Today, we're thrilled to have Shiti Manghani, the CEO of Find Satoshi Lab (FSL), with us. Shiti's j...
Feb 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 20
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 19: Blockchain Breakthroughs: Nigeria's Pivotal Role in Africa's Web3 Evolution with Olabisi Adelaja In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're thrilled to host Olabisi Adelaja, a prominent figure in the web3 space in Nigeria and host of the Podcast Web3 Quick Bites. Welcome to a special episode of the Web3 Gamer Podcast, where we explore the evolving and often overlooked sphere of Web3 and blockchain technology in the African continent, with a particular emph...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 19
In This episode of The Web3 Gamer I discuss a few articles and recent news that I found interesting for the web3 gaming community. Links to the articles: Immutable Passport Opens Borders for Web3 Games Game Over: More Than 30% of Crypto Games Have Been Discontinued GameStop Bails on Crypto Gaming, Killing NFT Marketplace Welcome to our latest episode, 'Crossing Frontiers and Facing Challenges: The Evolving Landscape of Web3 Gaming.' Today, we're diving into the exciting and sometimes unpredictab...
Jan 14, 2024•18 min•Ep. 18
In This episode of The Web3 Gamer I reflect on the podcast in 2023, cover some of my observations from web3 gaming up until 2023, and share my predictions of where we'll be going in 2024. Episode Summary: The Web3 Gamer 2023 Year in Review & Predictions for 2024 Looking Back: The Podcast Climbs: I reflect on a year of growth, featuring diverse guests, covering hot topics, and building a thriving community. Play-to-Earn: From Hype to Evolution: Early boom, sustainability challenges, and the s...
Dec 31, 2023•33 min•Ep. 17
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 16: Max Level Studios' Adventure: Elevating 'Uldor' - Integrating Fantasy MMORPG with Web3 Gaming, Insights from CEO Chris Adcock In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're thrilled to host Chris Adcock, the CEO at Max Level Studios. Chris Adcock's journey from a strong background in game development to a pivotal role as the CEO at Max Level Studios showcases his dedication to innovating in the gaming world with Web3 features. Max Level Studios isn't just a co...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 16
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 15: Orb's Vision: Bridging Web2 and Web3 in Gaming with CTO Erenia Kontolatou In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're thrilled to host Erenia Kontolatou, the chief technology officer at ORB. Erenia's journey from a background in computer science to a pivotal role in game development, transitioning from fintech to the innovative world of ORB, highlights her commitment to revolutionizing gaming with Web3 features. ORB is not just a company; it's a visionary p...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 15
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 14: Star Atlas Uncharted: Santiago Accomo on the Power of Community in Web3 Gaming In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're thrilled to host Santiago Accomo, the Director of Community at Star Atlas. Santiago's dedication to the world of web3 gaming is evident as he delves into the intricacies of Star Atlas, a game that promises to redefine the boundaries of traditional and web3 gaming. With a vision to craft a realistic economy within the game and offer an u...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 14
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 13: Shooting for the Stars: Jerry Singer on MetalCore's Ambitions in the Web3 Gaming Arena In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're joined by Jerry Singer from Metalcore, who serves as the Business Development and Partnerships Manager at Studio 369. Jerry passionately champions the fusion of web3 technologies with gaming, aiming to seamlessly connect traditional gaming with the web3 realm. Before his journey with MetalCore, Jerry was part of another web3 gam...
Nov 05, 2023•3 hr 6 min•Ep. 13
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 12: Racing into the Future: A Conversation with Delabs on Web3 Gaming's Horizon In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we welcome Quinn Kwon, the head of web3 strategy at Delabs Games. Delabs Games is a South Korean-based game development and publishing company that focuses on delivering high-quality and engaging games in web3. Their aim is to offer exceptional graphics and immersive gameplay experiences to all players, regardless of their knowledge about NFTs, ...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 12
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 11: Decoding Web3 Gaming with Hal Crawford: From Journalism to Blockchain Challenges In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we welcome Hal Crawford, a former news executive and an experienced journalist. He's worked in print, digital, radio, TV and was once, a long time ago, a games reviewer. Hal is currently the head of content for Polemos a Web3 Gaming news platform. Join us as we explore a variety of topics around Journalism, gaming, and Web3 gaming. Listen i...
Oct 08, 2023•57 min•Ep. 11
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 10: Brothers in Blockchain 2: Exploring Bitcoin, Web3 Gaming and Beyond In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we again welcome Nathan Simone, my brother and someone who has worked in and has a great knowledge of the crypto space. Join us as we explore a variety of topics around Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, gaming, and Web3 gaming. Listen in to this insightful conversation and discover the exciting possibilities of Web3 Gaming with Nathan Simone. Links to Na...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 10
The Web3 Gamer - Episode 9: Web3 Revolution in Gaming: Exploring In-Game Economies with Keifer Zang In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we're joined by Keifer Zang, a leading voice in the intersection of web3 and gaming. Keifer offers insights into the evolving game economies powered by blockchain and how they're reshaping the way we play and profit. Dive deep into the mechanics of decentralized gaming platforms, tokenized assets, and the potential of play-to-earn models. Join us as we explore th...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 9
The Web3 Gamer - Episode 8: Crypto Meets Nostalgia: The Gameboy Cold Storage Revolution by Keyp In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we welcome Joseph Schiarizzi, CEO & Founder of Keyp. Joseph discusses their new product and shares a dive into the future of cryptocurrency security with Keyp's innovative: The Game Wallet. Discover how nostalgia meets next-gen tech, as we unpack the features and benefits of this unique cold storage solution for crypto enthusiasts. Join us to learn how retro gami...
Aug 27, 2023•54 min•Ep. 8
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 7: Web3 Gaming Spotlight: Dive into 'Earn Alliance' and the Rise of 'Last Remains In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we welcome Coop and Max "0xGuru". Coop is the founder of Earn Alliance & Last Remains, with more than 20 years in game development experience and a long history of successfully leading and launching mobile games. Max, also known as 0xGuru is a long time leader and creator who has been pioneering web3 gaming since 2020. Having worked with i...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 7
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 6: Brothers in Blockchain: Exploring Bitcoin, Web3 Gaming and Beyond In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we welcome Nathan Simone, my brother and someone who has worked in and has a great knowledge of the crypto space. Join us as we explore a variety of topics around Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, gaming, and Web3 gaming. Listen in to this insightful conversation and discover the exciting possibilities of Web3 Gaming with Nathan Simone. Links to Nathan Simo...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 6
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 5: Torque Drift 2 With Grease Monkey Games In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we welcome Billy Sullivan the COO and Arran Potter the, CEO of Grease Monkey Games. Billy and Arran discuss their paths in motorsports, web3 gaming, and their passion to blend the two seamlessly with the We delve into how Grease Monkey Games is on a mission to reshape the gaming industry, empowering both gamers and developers through the transformative power of Web3. Join us as we ...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 5
Show Notes - The Web3 Gamer - Episode 4: Bridging Gamers and Developers with Saif Al Naji of General Meta Network In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, we welcome Saif Al Naji, CEO of General Meta Network (GMNetwork). Saif dives into the ins and outs of GMNetwork's extensive gaming library and their bespoke blockchain, crafted specifically for the dynamic needs of video games. We delve into how GMNetwork is on a mission to reshape the gaming industry, empowering both gamers and developers through t...
Jul 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 4
In this Episode I talk with noel Serrato from Meta Birds Inc. A web3 based gaming where mario kart meets flappy bird. Noel and I discussed a lot of interesting topics and AI, Web3 gaming, and the cross sector into traditional gaming. Some of the links to the topics we discussed are shown below. AI LLM in Skyrim Jailbreaking GPT4 Lex Fridman & Eliezer Yudkowsky: Dangers of AI and the End of Human Civilization NVIDIA AI Game Demo Stanford Generative Agents Experiment If you have any questions,...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 3
in this episode we briefly discuss otherside, the web3 gaming project for Yuga labs. Is it a fun to play game for everyone? Or is it simply another exclusive club that only BAYC NFT holders can access? We also talk of the industry professionals they're bringing on and what this could mean for future Web3 games and how the space is run.
Jun 18, 2023•21 min•Ep. 2
In this episode we discuss the basics of Web3 gaming, How do crypto, NFTs and blockchain, play into this new gaming tech? We discuss a few projects along with how they're changing the space. Welcome listeners to another episode of The Web3 Gamer. Brief overview of today's episode: Diving into the world of Web3 gaming, cryptocurrency, and NFTs, and spotlighting Gods Unchained and Star Atlas DAO. Web3 Gaming: An Introduction Explanation of Web3 gaming: The next generation of online gaming, integra...
Jun 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 1
