Source: BigTime

Big Time Studio announced that the pre-alpha version of its flagship game, Big Time, has successfully entered the preseason development stage. This is a free game that combines action games with MMORPGs. It is a unique fusion of genres, combining the intense combat and dynamic gameplay of action RPG games such as Diablo with the breadth and exploratory nature of MMO games such as World of Warcraft, merging these two genres into one.

This game allows players to engage in high-difficulty battles in procedurally generated dungeons, complete various objectives, and collect necessary resources. These resources are not just ordinary loot, but also key components used to craft valuable non-fungible tokens (NFTs), perfectly combining the excitement of gaming with the innovation of the digital collectibles world. All of these tokens must be obtained within the game and cannot be gifted or purchased outside of it.

Big Time's pre-alpha version of the preseason only allows invited players to enter the game and fairly distribute tokens, fulfilling Big Time's unique commitment to the entire industry: this is a player-centric game.

Game is only accessible to invited users

The pre-alpha version of the game's preseason is exclusive to invitees, which has also sparked the anticipation of many players. But more importantly, it provides a direct path for the community to participate. As Big Time prepares to launch its closed beta testing and public beta testing, the team will invite more players to join the game and continue to listen to their feedback in order to provide a complete and enjoyable gaming experience upon release.

Fair Token Issuance

Players can use the game's native token BIGTIME to earn, refine, forge, and upgrade items. Through their efforts, they can speed up production time and enter the Reputation Portal (a special type of portal that increases the drop rate of in-game collectibles).

Given the core role of tokens in the economy, to ensure fairness, the player community of Big Time has priority in the issuance of in-game tokens. Unlike common practices in the Web3 field, Big Time does not distribute tokens to pre-allocated internal personnel and team members, but rather players must participate in the game's activities to obtain tokens. This guarantees fairness for players and also prevents non-players from entering the game and obtaining tokens through consumption.

Big Time Studio believes that the success of the preseason is due to the continuous attention to gameplay and players. Currently, it has achieved multiple successes, including:

・Distributed 2.027 billion BIGTIME tokens to 19,000 different users.

・With over 68,000 different preseason players, the average DAU is 10,000.

・Attracted over 2,600 streaming users on Twitch and participated in over 940,000 hours of viewing activities.

・4 mysterious treasure box sales events sold out within a few hours, generating over $9 million in revenue.

*Statistical period: October 10, 2023 to December 31, 2023

Although successful preseason games are common in traditional gaming, their impact is much greater in the Web3 field. As an emerging industry, Web3 gaming faces unique challenges, including complex integration, balancing monetization and user experience, scalability and network issues, and many doubts. The success of the Big Time preseason not only dispelled people's doubts, proving that Web3's 3A games are feasible, but also set new standards for the achievable goals of this emerging field: attracting highly active players through the entertainment value and economic incentive mechanism of the game.

We are first and foremost a gaming company," said Ari Meilich, CEO of Big Time Studios. "Our exciting games feature captivating storylines and immersive gameplay, which is our top priority. Players want entertainment value, not just economic incentives. We are a gaming-centric company committed to ensuring that all subsequent efforts contribute to creating a rich and satisfying gaming experience, including expanding economic rewards, introducing new features, and developing character abilities. This approach sets us apart, and from recent successes, we are leading Web3 gaming in the right direction.

Updates and new features coming to Big Time in 2024 will include player versus player (PVP) battles, new content, dungeons, and character abilities.

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