Atari, a pioneer in the video game industry, is set to revolutionize the gaming experience once again through a partnership with Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 scaling blockchain. The collaboration will bring iconic Atari titles to the blockchain, starting with the legendary space shooter, Asteroids.
AtariX, the company's Web3 initiative, aims to create an onchain arcade where players can compete for prizes while enjoying classic games. By minting a non-fungible token (NFT) access pass, players can participate in the Asteroids competition and potentially win a $1,000 Atari gift card.
The NFT access pass, priced at 0.0015 Ether, grants players entry to the onchain arcade. While the game itself can be played for free on various platforms, the NFT enables players to compete on a global leaderboard and participate in the AtariX ecosystem.
This move by Atari follows a growing trend of bringing classic games to the blockchain. Recent examples include the inscription of SNES and Nintendo 64 emulators on the Bitcoin and Dogecoin blockchains, respectively. These efforts highlight the potential for blockchain technology to preserve and enhance the gaming experience.
As Atari continues to explore the possibilities of Web3, the partnership with Base is a significant step towards creating a new era of gaming where players can own and monetize their gaming experiences.
July 2024, Cryptoniteuae