Supremacy Games partners with MoonPay for the iconic Stormtrooper NFT collection
The partnership will allow users to purchase the nostalgic collection with debit and credit cards, opening up access to a mainstream audience
LONDON, 26 October 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Supremacy Games, a Helsinki-based developer and publisher, and Tyranno Studios, a Web3 game producer, have announced that through a partnership with MoonPay and their NFT payment solution, users will be able to purchase the newly revealed “Original Stormtrooper” NFT collection using credit and debit cards as well as Apple or Google Pay.
The partnership was essential to give all fans of the iconic collection the opportunity to purchase these NFTs without having to navigate the traditional steps. These standard steps usually include creating a crypto switch accounts, transfer fiat to that account, execute a trade to convert your fiat into a cryptocurrencyand then use cryptocurrency to buy NFT. With MoonPay, users can go through a single payment experience that skips the need to make a purchase crypto first and is much more in line with a traditional online purchase.
MoonPay was launched in 2019 with the aim of increasing cryptocurrency adoption. Two young entrepreneurs — co-founders Ivan Soto-Wright and Victor Faramond — set out to create a simple and secure software solution that would enable people from all over the world to participate in the biggest digital revolution since the Internet. IN November 2021 they closed a Series A funding round at 555 million dollarswhich gives total valuation to 3.4 billion dollars — the largest and most valued Series A of all boots crypto company.
Quote from Harry Peatson, Partner Account Manager:
“We are thrilled to partner with Supremacy Games and Tyranno Studios and provide the right Web3 payment solution to ensure fans can own a piece of the ‘Original Stormtrooper’ NFT collection,” said Harry Peatson, Partner Account Manager at MoonPay. “MoonPay is here to drive simplicity and access to users around the world. We see the enthusiasm of fans and want to encourage that joy – providing the best opportunities to engage physically and digitally with their beloved franchisees.”
Supremacy Games – a Web3-focused Finnish game developer and publisher founded in 2020 – is the licensee responsible for the NFT collection based on Shepperton Design Studios’ Original Stormtrooper, and they have partnered with Tyranno Studios to handle the initial sales. Holders will be able to use their NFTs in an upcoming game, and gain access to future drops based on another, but unannounced, iconic design by Shepperton.
Andrew Ainsworth from Shepperton Design Studios helped create the iconic Stormtrooper costume in 1976 and still reviews all designs for original Stormtrooper products, ensuring high levels of accuracy and authenticity for everything produced under license, including an extensive range of products available around the world. Anyone purchasing this collection of NFTs can therefore be sure that the digital representation is true to the original.
“We knew there were going to be a lot of fans who would be intrigued by this but wouldn’t want to jump through the usual hoops to get one,” said Michael Rubinelli, Chief Gaming Officer at Tyranno Studios. “We needed a solution that would include anyone who has a credit card or some form of mobile payment. It’s this kind of accessibility that will be critical to the wider adoption of this technology.”
Please note that while the Original Stormtrooper NFT sale will be open to people in most countries, residents of the United States will not be able to participate.
About Supremacy Games
This is the beginning of a new NFT era – a new time that requires a new focused company. Supremacy Games was founded to be the leading publisher of functional NFTs: NFT games, mobile games and unique limited edition NFT collectibles. The company combines expertise in mobile games, crypto and IP to create world-changing NFT games. This is an area where very few have the skill combination that Supremacy Games has. Supremacy Games is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland and has team members in Finland, PolandGreat Britain, USAand Croatia. We are an equal opportunity employer and support fully distributed teams.
About Tyranno Studios
Formerly WAX Studios, the fast-growing Tyranno Studios is comprised of Web3 pioneers and video game industry veterans, specializing in building best-in-class games, tool-based NFTs, and Web3 products across multiple blockchain ecosystems and platforms. Responsible for billions of dollars in gross revenue, the Tyranno team has a proven track record of producing wildly successful mass market games, tools, services and digital assets. Tyranno Studios also partners with prominent consumer brands including Mattel, Hasbro, Funko and NASCAR to create and deliver premium vIRL™ NFT collections to the mass market.
About MoonPay
MoonPay is the world’s leading web3 infrastructure company. Its suite of on- and off-ramp products provides a smooth experience for converting between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies using all major payment methods, including debit and credit cards, local bank transfers, Apple Pay and Google Pay. MoonPay is active in more than 160 countries and is trusted by 450+ partners, including leading wallets, websites and applications.
About Shepperton Design Studios
SDS is committed to producing the highest quality helmets, armor and props and to ensuring that their licensed products are authentic replicas of the Stormtrooper suit first produced by Andrew Ainsworth in 1976 for the first Star Wars film.
SOURCE Tyranno Studios
