The GAM3 Awards: A Monumental Moment for Web3 Gaming

The first edition of the Polkastarter GAM3 Awards was held on December 15th, and it was a night to remember for the web3 gaming industry. Over 250,000 votes were cast by more than 40,000 unique voters, and the winners were chosen through a combination of public voting and industry-focused voting by game studios.

GAM3 Awards Winners

The Game of the Year award was the most highly contested category, with the winner being Big Time. This game, which blurs the line between traditional and blockchain games in terms of quality, was praised by industry experts and gamers alike. 

The Most Anticipated Game award went to Shrapnel, a game that has been generating a lot of buzz in the web3 gaming community. The Best Graphics award was won by Star Atlas, a game that boasts stunning visuals and immersive gameplay.

The Best Action Game award was won by Superior, a fast-paced and adrenaline-fueled game that has quickly gained a loyal following. The Best Mobile Game award went to Thetan Arena, a game that has been optimized for play on mobile devices and offers a seamless gaming experience. 

The Best Adventure Game award went to Big Time, which also won the Game of the Year award. The Best Casual Game award was won by Blankos Block Party, a fun and colorful game that is perfect for players of all ages.

The Best RPG award was won by Illuvium, a game that offers immersive gameplay. The Best Shooter Game award was won by MetalCore, a game that combines fast-paced action with strategic gameplay. 

The Best Strategy Game award was won by Gods Unchained, a game that has gained a loyal following thanks to its engaging gameplay and deep strategy. This game also took home the Best Card Game award.

The Best Multiplayer Game award went to EV.IO, a game that has gained a reputation for its fast-paced and competitive gameplay. This game also won the Best Esports Game award, further cementing its status as a leader in the web3 gaming industry. 

The Best Content Creator award was won by Brycent, a popular content creator who has helped to promote web3 gaming to a wider audience. The People’s Choice Award went to League of Kingdoms, a game that was chosen by the public as their favorite. The Games’ Choice Award was won by The Harvest, a game that was nominated by other game studios as their pick for the best game of the year.

In addition to the awards, the GAM3 Awards ceremony also featured exclusive gameplay footage and announcements from a number of highly anticipated web3 games, including Blocklords, Mythic Protocol, Cards of Ethernity, Mummy.io, and Elarium. These games gave attendees a sneak peek at what they have been working on, and generated even more excitement for the future of web3 gaming.

The winners of the GAM3 Awards will share prizes valued at over $1,000,000, thanks to contributions from partners including Immutable X, Blockchain Game Alliance, Machinations, Ultra, Naavik, Galxe, Hacken, Venly, HackenProof, Shorooq, Elixir, Arcade, and MetaCon. These prizes will help to further support the winners as they continue to develop and grow their games.

Commenting on the awards, Justin Kan, Founder of Fractal and content partner for the GAM3 Awards, said:

“We are excited to partner with Polkastarter Gaming on this project and see the GAM3 Awards as a key step in driving forward the web3 gaming space. The level of engagement and excitement we have seen from the community has been truly remarkable and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this industry.”

Wrapping Up

Overall, the inaugural edition of the GAM3 Awards was a resounding success, and it is clear that the web3 gaming industry is poised for even greater growth and success in the future. The level of engagement and excitement from the community was truly remarkable, and it is clear that the GAM3 Awards will continue to be a key event in the web3 gaming calendar.