GameFi News: Orange Cap Games strengthens Moonbirds and Vibes with $350 million in funding! Check out the details of the popular TCG games! #OrangeCapGames #Moonbirds #VibesTCG
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Is a new wave of games coming? Orange Cap Games has raised about 5 million yen to create card games based on "Moonbirds" and "Vibes"!
Hello everyone! I'm John, a game-loving writer here to support your gaming life. Today, I'm here to bring you some exciting news that may take the gaming world one step further into the future!"Orange Cap Games"A game development studio calledApproximately 350 million dollars (more than 5 million yen in Japanese yen!)He raised a huge amount of money! What does this mean? I'll explain it in an easy-to-understand way for beginners!
What is the new game company Orange Cap Games?
First, let me introduce the main topic of the news, Orange Cap Games."Web3 Game Studio"is introduced.
You may have heard the term "Web 3" more often recently. This is the current evolution of the Internet we use today (sometimes called Web 2.0).The next era of the internetIt is a term that refers to the Internet. It is expected to become more transparent, to make it easier for users to manage their own data, and to give birth to new types of services. (It may seem complicated, but just think of it as a possibility that the Internet will become more convenient and fun!)
Orange Cap Games is a company worth paying attention to, using Web3 technology to create games that offer completely new experiences never before seen.
Raising approximately 5 million yen! What will we make?
The notable projects are the "Moonbirds" and "Vibes" card games!
The funds raised by Orange Cap Games this time are$350 million! In Japanese yen, it is roughlyMore than a billion 5That's a lot of money. This precious money is for the games they are developing, especially"Moonbirds"と"Vibes"It is planned to be used in a trading card game (TCG) called.
"Moonbirds" and "Vibes" are originally the names of popular characters and art projects in the world of NFTs (we'll explain that later!).IP (Intellectual Property)It serves as the original source material for the game, in the same way that famous anime and manga are made into games!
What is a trading card game (TCG)?
You may be familiar with "Trading Card Games (TCG)." It is a game in which you collect special cards, create your own deck (a combination of cards), and compete with other players using strategies. For example,
- Pokemon card game
- 遊戯王オフィシャルカードゲーム
The likes of these are famous. The appeal is that you can enjoy both the fun of collecting and the fun of playing against each other. I'm really looking forward to seeing how Orange Cap Games will express the world of Moonbirds and Vibes in the form of this popular TCG!
What do "Web3 games" and "NFTs" have to do with us?
Now, when you hear the term "Web3 games," many of you may still not understand what it means. What makes them different from regular smartphone games or home games?
One of the major features is"NFT (Non-Fire-Trade)"There may be technology involved.
NFT is an abbreviation for "Non-Fungible Token" and is translated as "non-fungible token" in Japanese. ... It's difficult to explain, isn't it? To put it simply,"A technology that certifies that digital data is the only genuine copy in the world."For example,
- Ultra rare cards obtained in the game
- Digital artworks created by famous artists
By turning these into NFTs, ownership becomes clear: "This is definitely yours." And because that ownership is recorded using a technology called blockchain (distributed ledger technology... this is also complicated, but think of it as an amazing system that safely records and manages data using many computers), it also has the characteristic of being difficult to tamper with.
The potential of NFT games
In previous games, the items and characters obtained could only be used within that game, and they often lost their value once the game's service ended.
However, in games that use NFTs, the items you acquire become your own as NFTs,
- Might be able to buy and sell outside of the game(A dedicated marketplace, such as a marketplace)
- It may be possible to use it in other games(It's still rare, but it does happen.)
- It may become valuable as a collection.
This will give rise to new possibilities. (However, please note that not all NFT items will have value, and there are risks involved in buying and selling them!) Orange Cap Games' new TCG may also provide new ways to enjoy the game, as the cards you collect will become NFTs!
What does this news mean for us?
We occasionally hear news about gaming companies raising funds, but this case of Orange Cap Games is attracting attention, especially because it involves moves in new fields such as Web3 and NFTs.
This may signal an exciting future for us gamers:
- More diverse and new gaming experiences:Games with never-before-seen mechanics may appear!
- New values for game items:Perhaps the time will come when the items you collect will be more than just data, but will have asset-like value? (The phrase "Play to Earn" is also related to this.)
- A new way to engage with creators:The relationship between game creators and game players may become closer.
Of course, new technology comes with challenges, and not everything will change right away. But it's because of challengers like Orange Cap Games that the gaming world continues to evolve!
John's Monologue
But even so, about 5 million yen shows how high the expectations are! It's exciting just to imagine that characters like Moonbirds and Vibes, which were originally created in the digital world, might now become a game with physical elements in the form of a card game.
Personally, I would be happiest if games were to come out that people simply find fun, without having to think too hard about NFTs or Web3. I hope that Orange Cap Games' challenge this time will be a big step towards that future!
This article is based on the following original articles and is summarized from the author's perspective:
Orange Cap Games Raise $3.5M For Moonbirds and Vibes
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