These arcades might be gone for the most part, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get that same adrenaline rush at home. (Image Source: Joey Kwok on Unsplash.com)
In decades past, the best way to get your video game fix was to venture out of your home and visit an Arcade. This was before the advent of home consoles and handhelds, but arcades managed to hold on for quite some time after video games became more accessible.
They were places you went to spend money in exchange for various games of skill, sure, but they were also a kind of meeting place. A community center where like-minded people could meet to talk about shared interests, enjoy a slice of pizza that was vaguely reminiscent of cardboard, and compete. With only a handful of exceptions, we’ve largely lost this important facet of gaming history, and the worst part is…
It happened right in front of us, but we didn’t notice until it was too late.
At Game Changer, we don’t just mourn the loss of the video game arcade, we cherish it. Our memories of those golden days drive us to create a platform that serves as a modern-day version of an arcade, one that has everything you love from back then along with a few tantalizing extras to sweeten the pot.
Whether you’re old enough to remember visiting arcades or someone who is searching for the awesome experiences of decades past, let’s take a look at how Game Changer is reviving the concept of arcades in the digital age.
Build the Skills to Pay the Bills
Do you have what it takes to come out on top? (Image Source: Andre Hunter on Unsplash.com)
If you’re visiting Game Changer, odds are you’re looking for a challenge. You want to play games that will push your gamer skills to the brink, but are still fun to play.
Don’t worry, we have that covered.
Our current slate of 11 different games are all entirely skill-based, and they’re designed to be fun whether you’re winning or… well, there’s not really another option, is there?
From Sweet Swap to Rampager, Hacktopus, and beyond, Game Changer’s games are designed to evoke that feeling of standing at an arcade cabinet, pushing yourself to the limit while everyone watches in awe. Seriously, try to get a high score in Hacktopus. Unless you’re a hacker in real life (or some kind of typist), you’re going to have a rough time.
Unlike arcades, however, all of the games on Game Changer are free-to-play! No more stacking up coins and cashing out your monthly allowance, you can just waltz on over to the site and play as much as you want, as long as you want. Ahhh, the future.
While free, skill-based games are absolutely awesome and definitely worth your time, Game Changer didn’t stop there. In a time where nearly everything is monetized in some way, and the video games you play at home are getting more expensive all the time, Game Changer actually pays YOU.
Creating a More Rewarding Arcade Experience with Web3
Web3 is here, and it’s making the internet a better place. Especially on Game Changer. (Image Source: Shubham Dhage on Unsplash.com)
That’s right, the days of lining up quarters to make sure you get a turn at the controls are long gone. In their place is a sophisticated system that combines entertainment and finance: Web3.
Every game at Game Changer is built on Web3 concepts, and that means that, as long as you have the skills, you can come out of a round a little bit richer than you were when you went in. “Well, how does that work?”, you might be wondering. It’s simple, as long as you have a supported crypto wallet, you can withdraw your earnings in an industry-renowned stablecoin: USDC.
You can check out a previous blog of ours that covers the history and functionality of USDC if you’re unfamiliar with it, but this is really all you need to know: every USDC is equal to one US dollar. There’s no math involved in deciphering how much your earnings are worth in the real world, what you see is literally what you get, in American money. Pretty sweet!
To facilitate this play-and-earn system, Game Changer has a number of features. First of all, you don’t just win USDC for playing any old game. Winnings are earned by coming out victorious in tournaments for each of our games. You’ll have to go head-to-head with other live players if you want a shot at the cash, and that means there’s more than money on the line. Your honor and street cred as a skilled gamer are right there along with it!
Once you have your winnings, you probably want to know that they are safe. Game Changer obviously has your safety in mind at all times, which is why we offer a variety of security options like Two Factor Authentication, and we only support the most secure crypto wallets. We want to make sure that nothing is ever lost between your digital wallet and your real one.
There you have it! These are a few ways that Game Changer is keeping arcades alive in a Web3 world. Our work is far from finished, however, but it’s definitely not too late to join us on this ride! We’ll continue to connect challengers from all over the world to earn real crypto while also working to create and introduce fresh games.
Thanks for reading, and we hope to see you in a tournament real soon!
