Applied Primate brings Richard Garfield to the table

Digital storytelling pioneer, Fragment Studios, has secured the services of legendary game designer Richard Garfield as a consultant for its upcoming Applied Primate MegaForce game. This groundbreaking collaboration will see turbo-charged development of the title, while leveraging ideas from one of the world’s most famous names in tabletop gaming.

The partnership will see Garfield and his consultancy firm, Three Donkeys, play an advisory role in guiding the game through its next phase of development. Essentially incorporating the level of detail and tactical nous that brought success to Garfield’s runaway hit, “Magic: the Gathering.”

Applied Primate offers a broad gaming ecosystem rich in lore and storytelling, and is a perfect fit for Richard and his consulting team. Effectively, integrating the best elements of traditional IRL and online gaming and connecting them with a powerful new application of blockchain technology. The result will see the platform blossom from a shrouded adventure into a fully decentralized gaming ecosystem.

Taking NFTs to the next level

To truly engage with the players and community, Applied Primate has incorporated the latest in digital ownership technology. Through its platform, it has launched a series of NFT collections that back up the game with additional lore, characters and immersive storytelling.

The latest of these sees the arrival of 10,000 NFT robot-themed avatars known as ‘The Sentinels’ currently debuting on the Ethereum blockchain. Minting occurs in three stages, with holders of Allegiance Cards and Keycards minted first, followed by holders of partner collections on April 7th, then holders of BAYC-related NFTs on April 9th. However, qualification for each coin stage is based on a snapshot of wallets taken at 11:30am EST April 3rd.

Pioneering in the Web3 Space

Fragment Studios has drawn in thousands of participants with its complex world-building and storytelling, with quests and challenges that enable players to actively shape an evolving narrative. Bringing Garfield into an advisory role marks a significant milestone for the company as it shifts from isolated online and real-world gaming elements to an all-encompassing gaming ecosystem. This new phase will explore the origins of the MegaForce Sentinels, providing an exciting adventure for both the characters and their owners.

This bold initiative is part of Fragment’s ongoing efforts to create a community-driven, decentralized entertainment platform that uses blockchain technology to improve the ownership, governance and persistence of game worlds. Fragment Studios’ founder, PTM, expressed his excitement at working with Garfield and his team to develop a game that explores blockchain technology’s ability to deliver a unique gaming experience.

Richard Garfield’s advisory position to Fragment Studios and the development of the MegaForce game signals the beginning of an exciting new chapter in blockchain gaming. Combining Garfield’s expertise with Fragment Studios’ inventive approach has cutting-edge gameplay that will appeal to both traditional gamers and those already engaged in NFTs and the web3 technology world.

“It’s truly a dream come true to work with Richard, Skaff and their team to develop a game around Sentinels and MegaForce that explores how blockchain technologies can help deliver a truly groundbreaking and unique gaming experience for players.” – PTM – Founder of Fragment Studios

“I’m excited to work with PTM and the rest of the Fragment team to advise them on the development of something that will appeal not only to those already into web3, but also to traditional players who have not yet been interested in buy an NFT” – Richard Garfield – One of the great board game designers

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