Blockchain Gaming Podcast
By Rooks and Queens
Blockchain Gaming PodcastFeb 03, 2019
BGP #6: Blockade Games CEO Marguerite deCourcell (@coin_artist)
Long overdue and highly anticipated, I sat down with the CEO of Blockade Games, Marguerite deCourcell (AKA @Coin_artist) to talk about Blockade Games highly anticipated RPG, Neon District.
Marguerite is one of -- if not the -- most well known artists in the crypto space. Her art is highly acclaimed, and she rose to the level of stardom shortly after having one of her art pieces (which doubled as a puzzle) finally solved at the height of the ICO mania in 2017 (It took 3 years for someone to crack the puzzle):
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/kzpqzz/heres-the-solution-to-the-3-year-old-dollar50000-bitcoin-puzzle
This episode is jam packed with really interesting topics: the relation between crypto and gaming; discussion about art and game design; how earning cryptocurrency through game play will change gaming; and the importance of owning your digital assets and the impact on game developers.
Towards the end of the episode, I talk with Marguerite in more detail about Neon District. We talk about the story line, game play, and the difficulties and joys of creating a game that belongs to the players (and creates new opportunities for artist as well).
We also get a little cosmic towards the end of the episode, talking about runaway blockchains, the future of AI and art, and the potential dangers and risks with blockchain technology.
I could not have been more honored to interview an individual. Marguerite, as you will learn for yourself from listening to the episode, is knowledgable in a breath of topics. She is humble. she is pushing the boundaries of creativity. Her experience and foresight speak for themselves. Anyone who has an interest in digital art, digital collectibles, or cryptocurrency in general will enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it!
To learn more about Blockade Games: http://blockade.games/
Sign up to be alerted about Neon District: https://neondistrict.io/
Watch the Neon District Game trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3nCUlk2Xoo
Follow Marguerite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coin_artist
Follow Neon District on Twitter: https://twitter.com/neondistrictrpg
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Learn more about Rooks and Queens: https://rqcollective.io/
BGP #5: Axie Infinity COO Aleksander Larsen
Axie Infinity is a new universe inhabited by collectible fantasy creatures called Axies. As adorable as they are cute, Axies are powered by the Ethereum blockchain (ETH) in the form of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Collect, play, and battle your Axies, or deck out your Axie's "Terranium" with unique items (also NFTs).
In this episode Aleksander and I talk about the history and current state of Axie Infinity (which has progressed immensely from the time of our recording). We also get into some very important topics such as how should users value NFTs, and how should developers be thinking about value creation on behalf of their users. We talk about the unique difficulties of developing a truly decentralized game, and some of the challenges that blockchain gaming developers face in regards to scaling their games from a UI/UX perspective.
What I liked most about my conversation with Aleksander is that his passion and competitive spirit that shines through in this interview. As a former competitive gamer, it is clear that Aleksander does not like to lose. I believe this competitive advantage, alongside the awesome team and extreme thoughtfulness the Axie Infinity team has put into developing their game, is exactly what will drive Axie Infinity to the upper echelons of blockchain based games!
Play Axie Infinity: axieinfinity.com/#
Follow Axie Infinity on Twitter: twitter.com/axieinfinity?lang=en
Follow Aleksander on Twitter: twitter.com/Psycheout86?lang=en
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Learn more about our sponsor: rqcollective.io/
BGP #4: Steem Monsters Co-Founder Matt Rosen
This episode is an absolute MUST LISTEN! Steem Monsters is arguably the most successful blockchain based game out right now. The UI/UX is seamless. The community is amazing and growing every day, and they actually have a fully functioning game that I must admit, is VERY addictive.
In this episode Matt, Kobi and I talk about Blockchain, the similarities between gaming and entrepreneurship, how Matt and his partner Agrode have dealt with the growing demand of the game, and how the Steem Blockchain in particular can be utilized RIGHT NOW to build awesome games and digital value for gamers to play, earn, and enjoy.
Play Steem Monsters: steemmonsters.com/
Learn More about Steem Monsters: steemit.com/@steemmonsters
Follow Matt on Steemit: steemit.com/@yabapmatt
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BGP #3: World of Ether COO Bryan Okeke
The first episode of BGP that I ever recorded comes out as episode #3. It was truly a pleasure to sit down and talk with Bryan
World of Ether Beta is out now!!!: beta.worldofether.com
Follow Bryan on Twitter: twitter.com/@iambryanwho
Follow WOE on Twitter: twitter.com/@WorldofEther
Join WOE on Telegram: https://t.me/worldofether
Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldofether/?hl=en
As always, today's episode was brought to you by Rooks and Queens: www.rqcollective.io
BGP #2: Everdragons' CEO Patrick Rieger
In this episode Patrick and I discuss the intersection between entrepreneurship and gaming, disrupting the traditional gaming business model, and the potential power for social good through blockchain technology..
Play Everdragons today by visiting their website: www.everdragons.com
Learn More about Ever dragons on medium: medium.com/@jacqshardy
make sure to follow Everdragons on Twitter: twitter.com/4LDEverdragons?lang=en
And go say hi to Patrick as well (tell him we sent you): twitter.com/EverdragonsDApp
As always, todays episode was brought to you by Rooks and Queens: www.rqcollective.io
BGP Episode #1 - WHY?
We hope this first episode will help to orient newcomers to the podcast. In this episode E, Chief Creative Officer at Rooks and Queens, introduces himself and explains where the impetus for the podcast came from.
The Blockchain Gaming Podcast was established by Rooks and Queens to spread information about new games being built on top of blockchains and the streamers who play them. We do this by inviting high-quality guests to talk about games being built using blockchain technology.