NFL to revolutionize blockchain gaming with Polkadot – Cryptopolitan
The National Football League and the NFL Players Association have teamed up with gaming technology studio Mythical games to create a new NFL-themed mobile game that redefines the use of blockchain in the mobile gaming industry.
Introducing NFL Rivals
On Wednesday, the first ever blockchain-based NFL game, called NFL Rivals, was launched in the App Store and Google Play stores. The game allows users to manage their own teams as general managers and play as their favorite players in an arcade style. Using blockchain technology, players can also purchase, collect and trade digital NFT items that provide access to special in-game events and rewards.
Ed Kiang, VP of video games at the NFL, expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying, “Partnering with Mythical Games and the NFLPA to produce an innovative gaming experience like NFL Rivals is a testament to the organization’s success in the Web3 world of gaming.”
To celebrate the NFL Draft, which runs from Thursday to Saturday, the game will feature draft-themed in-game events and player packs that transform into game characters as players are drafted.
The game, which is now available for download on mobile platforms, aims to offer a simple yet interactive experience aimed at casual fans. According to Mythical Games CEO John Linden, the company is focusing on mainstream appeal and not advertising the use of NFTs or blockchain technology. Instead, they prioritize offering great functionality to users.
Linden explained that by leveraging blockchain, the game could potentially achieve capabilities that would otherwise be unattainable with conventional gaming technology.
Mythical Chain’s transition to the Polkadot ecosystem
Mythical Games’ transition of the Mythical Chain from Ethereum to a parachain on the Polkadot ecosystem will enable these Web3 features and aid in scalability. Over the past 30 days, Mythical Chain has recorded approximately 3.2 million on-chain gaming transactions. Linden emphasized the company’s ambition for massive scale and audience.
Björn Wagner, CEO of Parity Technologies, a leading contributor to the Polkadot network, explained that due to Polkadot’s structure, Mythical will gain more flexibility, control over gas fees and faster transaction times – all of which are essential for gaming. He expects a significant increase in awareness of Polkadot, especially for consumer-facing projects powered by the network.
