- Amazon Prime introduces free in-game NFTs for over 200 million subscribers, boosting blockchain gaming.
- NFTs from notable games like Blankos Block Party and Mojo Melee now available for Prime users.
Amazon Unlocks a New Era of Gaming with NFTs
The blockchain universe is buzzing with excitement as Amazon Prime steps into the arena, bestowing over 200 million of its subscribers with free in-game non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Leveraging Prime Gaming as the chief conduit for this innovative offering, Amazon reaffirms its endorsement of blockchain games, a domain that’s experienced a downturn lately.
Delving into the NFT Offerings
Not just any NFTs, Amazon has aligned with popular blockchain games such as Mojo Melee and Blankos Block Party (BBP) to grant Prime users a rich array of digital assets. BBP, birthed from a collaboration between Mythical Games and Third Kind Games, stands out with its riveting multiplayer format, allowing players to mold characters and construct immersive realms, all embellished in a distinct black vinyl artistic approach. The game’s NFTs aren’t mere tokens but are tradeable, allowing players to monetize their assets in the play-to-earn ecosystem. BBP made history by being the inaugural web3 game to make its debut on Epic Stores.
For those diving into this augmented reality, Amazon Prime boasts a collection including the Twilight Strix Blanko NFT from BBP – a digital entity that channels lunar energy against malevolent forces. Another remarkable piece is the Midnight Crest Helmet NFT, envisioned as a mythic helm slicing through nocturnal atmospheres.
But BBP isn’t alone in this venture. Mojo Melee enthusiasts are in for a treat with the Gwyn Rockhopper Champion & Ore Bundle NFT. Gwyn, an enigmatic figure in the game, is renowned for her elusive sorcery and shrewd stratagems. This game, a recent addition following a partnership between Mystic Moose studio and Amazon Prime Gaming, derives inspiration from deck-building games, proffering a tactical gameplay experience. As part of a six-month campaign, Mojo Melee has committed to showering its players with monthly digital goodies like Spellstones, currency packs, and much-coveted NFT collectibles – all mintable on the Polygon network and viable for future Planet Mojo iterations or for financial exchanges in digital bazaars.
Amazon’s Strategic Moves in the Blockchain Ecosystem
Speculations surrounding Amazon’s foray into the NFT space have been rife since early this year, with whispers about the tech behemoth contemplating NFTs tied to tangible assets. While an NFT marketplace from Amazon remains speculative, the company’s strategic maneuvers are evident. Last month witnessed Amazon Web Services (AWS) rolling out novel instruments, “Access” and “Query,” specifically curated to aid developers in effortlessly launching decentralized applications, all integrated seamlessly into the Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB) service.
