Do you remember Magic The Gathering? The creator will launch a new NFT game
Richard Garfield, creator of the iconic Magic The Gathering card game, has partnered with Tyranno Studios to launch Blockchain Brawlers. Blockchain Brawlers is a wrestling themed NFT card game that allows you to battle, trade and sell your tradeable NFT cards. The addition of Garfield signifies a shift towards a more gameplay-focused GameFi narrative and a reduction of the speculative aspects of play-to-earn.
Any current trading card fan can definitely remember the impact Magic the Gathering has on the trading card genre. The creator of the iconic card game, Richard Garfield, has partnered with Tyranno Studios to bring fans a new NFT PvP card game called Blockchain Brawlers.
Located on the WAX blockchain network, Blockchain Brawlers is a play-to-earn battle strategy game where players can own NFT switch cards and an NFT ring that enables users to earn $BRWL tokens in-game. The digital brawlers can be equipped with different equipment that serves a purpose such as increasing damage.
Brawler NFTs can be categorized into several rarities, such as common, uncommon, rare, epic, and legendary. $BRWL tokens are used to craft items, heal brawls and create brawls, providing more burning mechanisms for a healthier in-game economy.
Tyranno Studio seeks to utilize Garfield’s PvP expertise gained from his experience with Magic The Gathering. Blockchain Brawlers is looking to implement a similar feature to the gameplay since the game was originally PvE.
Garfield claims that the game will be more focused on gameplay that will distance itself from the speculative aspects of money-making games are notoriously known for. This follows the trend of web3’s redefinition of play-to-earn to play-and-earn when the focus is driven more towards gaming or focused on how users can be retained via the joy that comes from gaming.
In Blockchain Brawler’s case, that can mean implementing fun complex strategies. All players will have access to the same cards and materials to play, eliminating the possibility of an unfair card game.
The implementation of a more gameplay-driven NFT game ensures that the playing field is level, regardless of how much money players have put into the game. This allows expansion towards something not often talked about for GameFi titles, which is the prospect of eSports.
Chief Gaming Officer of Tyranno Studios, Michael Rubinelli, expressed interest in expanding to host global competitions. Currently, the matchmaking ranking system can ensure fair matchups between players, allowing players to build their skills at a much more comfortable pace.
Edmond is a passionate writer for video games, GameFi and Web3. He has worked for top GameFi companies and video game/crypto news sites.
