S2 E02: Immutable zkEVM Impact on Gaming, Web3 Gaming in Japan, Guild of Guardians Demo
Release Date: 09/01/2023
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Join host Carly Reilly (@carlypreilly) & special guest Justin Hulog (@BathalaX), Immutable’s Chief Studio Officer, as they dive into web3 gaming. In this episode, Justin & Carly talk through consoles (we heard the shouts for consoles!), as well as the benefits and mindset for partnerships. Justin also walks us through some exciting Immutable game updates. We’re then introduced to the @shardbound_game team who go into detail about their backgrounds, web3 thesis and their future. Follow Immutable and join the future of gaming: Follow Robbie Ferguson: https://x.com/0xferg Follow...
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Join hosts Carly Reilly (@carlypreilly) & Robbie Ferguson (@0xferg) as they dive deep into the ever-evolving world of web3 gaming. In this episode, Robbie & Carly walks us through what the current web3 gaming meta means for the market at large and for Immutable. Robbie also elaborates on one of the biggest Immutable announcements of the year with Merit Circle/Beam team. CORRECTION: We have 8 Immutable games total nominated in Game3 Awards in more than 10 categories :) Thanks so much for your support! We’re then introduced to Kieran Warwick (@KieranWarwick),...
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Join hosts Carly Reilly (@carlypreilly) & Robbie Ferguson (@0xferg) as they dive deep into the ever-evolving world of web3 gaming. In this episode, Robbie & Carly dive into Zynga’s latest web3 release, how Immutable is protecting creators via enforceable royalties, new games coming to Immutable, and OpenAI’s new forage into the gaming space. Then, we get an incredible demo of the upcoming Immutable Game, Cross The Ages (@CrossTheAges), as the team walks us through the history and player experience of one of the most exciting web3 games. Follow Robbie Ferguson...
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Join hosts & as they dive deep into the ever-evolving world of Web3 gaming. In this episode, Robbie & Carly dive into the current and impressive state of Web3 gaming in Japan, Sam Altman’s Worldcoin adventure, and some of the security issues that have recently plagued the crypto space. Then, we get an incredible demo of the upcoming Immutable Game Studios’ Guild of Guardians as Games Director Chris Clay and Staff Creative Designer Ella Lowgren walk us through the current build of the game. Finally, Immutable’s CTO & Co-Founder Alex Connolly talks with Carly about the...
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Between 2 Layers is back for Season 2! Join hosts Carly Reilly (@carlypreilly) & Robbie Ferguson (@0xferg) as they dive deep into the ever-evolving world of Web3 gaming. We're kicking this season off with exciting updates, including Gods Unchained hitting the Epic Games Store and the Google Play app store embracing Web3. A major highlight of the episode is the exploration of "Kaidro: The Awakening," an intriguing game that weaves its narrative into the fabric of blockchain technology. Tune in for a comprehensive update on the state of Web3 gaming, a close look at an exciting game built on...
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Web3 Gamer, Streamer and Co-Founder of Loot Squad, Brycent, on how he became web3’s #1 Content Creator. Brycent and Immutable’s Robbie Ferguson discuss what it’s like to play the Games Building on the Immutable Platform. Brycent, Carly and Robbie compare notes on the biggest challenges facing web3 and driving the space forward. Between 2 Layers is a new podcast from Immutable X hosted by Carly Reilly of Overpriced Jpegs and Bankless, and Immutable X Co-Founder and President Robbie Ferguson. SUBSCRIBE 🔥 RATE ⭐️ REVIEW 00:00 Intro 2:34 2023 Brycent’s Gaming Outlook for 2023...
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How did Robbie Ferguson meet the other Immutable Co-Founders? Why was 2022 Immutable’s biggest year ever? What does Chief Technology Officer Alex Connolly have up his sleeve for 2023? Immutable Chief Technology Officer + Co-founder Alex Connolly joins Carly and Robbie on the podcast for the first time to wrap up 2022 and give 2023 predictions on Immutable, Web3 gaming, and more! Between 2 Layers is a new podcast from Immutable X hosted by Carly Reilly of Overpriced Jpegs and Bankless, and Immutable X Co-Founder and President Robbie Ferguson. SUBSCRIBE 🔥 RATE ⭐️ REVIEW...
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In this episode, Robbie & Carly dive into the current and impressive state of Web3 gaming in Japan, Sam Altman’s Worldcoin adventure, and some of the security issues that have recently plagued the crypto space. Then, we get an incredible demo of the upcoming Immutable Game Studios’ Guild of Guardians as Games Director Chris Clay and Staff Creative Designer Ella Lowgren walk us through the current build of the game. Finally, Immutable’s CTO & Co-Founder Alex Connolly talks with Carly about the importance of Immutable zkEVM, powered by Polygon, and why it is the gold standard for gaming on Ethereum.
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About Between 2 Layers: The future of gaming is on Immutable. Brought to you by Immutable and Overpriced Media, 'Between 2 Layers' is the definitive podcast on all things web3 gaming. Hosted by Robbie Ferguson (Immutable co-founder) and co-host Carly Reilly (Overpriced JPEGs), we tackle the latest news in blockchain gaming, the intricacies of the ever-changing web3 landscape, and highlight the best of Immutable's rapidly expanding gaming universe.
0:55 News of the Day: WebX Conference in Japan
2:25 Worldcoin News
6:13 The Implications of Activision Blizzard's Layoffs
9:33 Guild of Guardians Pro Player Partnerships
11:44 A Risky Curve Finance Exploit
14:13 Game Demo: Guild of Guardians
14:34 TLDR on Guild of Guardians
17:38 The Journey of Change for GOG
22:07 Game Jammin' with Ella
24:41 Ella's Game: You Will (Not) Remain
26:08 Guild of Guardians Gameplay Footage
30:24 How Web3 Solves Problems for GOG
33:21 More Gameplay Footage
38:01 What's Next for Guild of Guardians?
43:04 Community Spotlight: What Game Type Will Lead Mainstream Adoption?
45:06 Deeper Discussion with Immutable CTO/Co-Founder, Alex Connolly
45:34 What Does Immutable's CTO Do?
46:17 Talking Through the Tech with Web2 Studios
48:05 The Excitement Surrounding Immutable zkEVM
53:20 Wen Immutable zkEVM?
54:19 What Makes Passport Important
57:31 When Can Developers Use Passport?
58:26 The Importance of the All-In-One Approach
1:00:23 The Future, According to Alex
1:03:44 The Ease of Immutable Checkout
1:06:44 What Is Alex Playing Right Now?
1:08:16 Final Thoughts with Robbie