Ronin Founder Critiques Ava Labs’ Focus on AAA Crypto Gaming
Debate continues over the viability of "AAA" blockchain games versus simpler mobile games in the crypto gaming sector.
Key points from recent discussions include:
- Ronin and Avalanche founders clashed on X regarding game development approaches.
- Emin Gün Sirer, CEO of Ava Labs, claimed Avalanche is the best platform for AAA games, citing the success of Gunzilla's GUN token.
- Gunzilla’s dedicated Avalanche L1 chain, Gunz, has nearly reached 500 million transactions.
- GUN token has a market cap of $32 million, down 54% from its all-time high, with only 6% of its supply circulating.
- In contrast, Ronin focuses on mobile gameplay, advocating for lower budgets and economic sustainability.
- Aleksander Larsen from Ronin criticized AAA gaming as wasteful and highlighted the need to address economic issues in web3 gaming.
- Data shows that less than 1% of crypto games are AAA titles, while indie games represent over 90%.
- Mobile games account for 49% of the global gaming market.
- Expectations around funding have adjusted, questioning the feasibility of multiple AAA games in the crypto space.
Both approaches may attract different gamer demographics, suggesting potential coexistence in the market.