The Japanese manga-inspired game, Captain Tsubasa, has been launched on the Oasys blockchain, offering players 5,000 non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Developed by Mint Town Co., Ltd. and BLOCKSMITH&Co., a subsidiary of KLab Inc., this game allows players to train and compete with NFT characters from the Captain Tsubasa series.
Key Features
Game Experience: Players can collect and nurture character NFTs, enhancing the immersive gameplay centered around Tsubasa Ozora’s football journey.
Blockchain Integration: SoftBank, a notable validator, supports the Oasys blockchain, ensuring secure and stable transactions.
Institutional Backing: Other initial validators include Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft, Netmarble, Wemade, Com2uS, and Yield Guild Games.
Impact on Japan’s Crypto and Gaming Market
Japan’s familiarity with loyalty points culture (poikatsu) has driven significant interest in play-to-earn games, contributing to the growth of blockchain gaming. Oasys enables developers to create various Web3 games, supporting the expansion of the blockchain gaming ecosystem.
Web3 Gaming Growth in 2024
The Web3 gaming sector is rapidly growing, with substantial venture capital investment. In 2023, blockchain gaming-related funding reached $1.7 billion, supporting the development of 270 blockchain games on platforms like Immutable.
Source: crypto.news
