Why gaming community partly dissatisfied by Goodluck Games' acquisition by FTX Gaming? -

Prominent blockchain-based FTX gaming firm acquired parent company of popular steam game Storybook Brawl, Goodluck Games

Gaming subsidiary of Bahamian crypto exchange platform FTX, FTX US subsidiary announced the acquisition of the creator of popular auto-battle game Storybook Brawl, Good Luck Games. When the news broke out, it resulted in a heavy flow of reviews on the game on Steam by the gaming fans. But it turned out that most fans continue to show the resistance of crypto entering the gaming environment.

The resistance seems quite unusual and illogical as gaming is a part of tech that needs to evolve while blockchain tech is the latest form of tech. Instead of welcoming the feature, part of the gaming community seemed dissatisfied with the decision and showed their resistance through comments. As of now, out of 2555 reviews on Steam gaming platform Storybook Brawl since its launch in June 2021, approximately 380 were negative. Out of the most negative reviews are recent ones that clearly show dissatisfaction with the acquisition.

For instance, look at a gamer’s comment who spent approximately 200 hours gaming on the platform. A crypto company acquired it and further looking to integrate with blockchains is now making it harmful to support the game.

The outrage of the gaming community seems somewhat confusing after all. Looking at the changes and upgrades that blockchain technology could bring to traditional gaming is undoubtedly significant. Looking at crypto as a new way for introducing microtransactions and increasing corporate profits.

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Looking from the perspective of the digital assets available on the game to become non fungible tokens or NFTs would make the collectibles in games such as Dota 2, World of Warcraft, CS:GO, League of Legends, and much more priceless. In the current scenario, with the shutting down of gaming projects, the gamers could lose their collectibles for which they spent thousands of dollars, which would ultimately go in vain. While with NFT versions and being on blockchain, the gamers and collectors would import their items even if they shut down their previous game to a new game and maintain the exclusive and premium nature of their object.

Moreover, their developers could easily flow the items throughout the metaverse that in current gameplay conditions, grinding for items may affect from one game to another. There is a truly exciting potential for digital assets in gaming. But it’s also disappointing when such decisions and acquisitions get backlash from the community. The reason for this remains unclear for now.

However despite backlash from the gaming community, FTX cofounder Sam Bankman Fried put comments about the game that outside of the game being incredibly fun which their whole office enjoys. Fried further said that it has highly engaging gameplay and its free to play model is significant. They saw an opportunity for the ethical integration of crypto and gaming in a way that was never before in the industry.

Andrew is a blockchain developer who developed his interest in cryptocurrencies while his post-graduation. He is a keen observer of details and shares his passion for writing along with being a developer. His backend knowledge about blockchain helps him give a unique perspective to his writing