Amazon Prime Offers Free Gaming NFTs to Subscribers
Amazon Prime is giving away free gaming NFTs to its subscribers through its Prime gaming portal. Subscribers can claim a variety of NFTs that can be used in their respective blockchain games. Some of the items available include special skins and playable characters.
Key Points:
- Subscribers can browse the site’s “in-game content” and select “claim” to collect free loot.
- One of the NFT packages includes an exclusive Chroma Skin for the in-game champion Dawn Striker from the game Mojo Melee.
- Another batch of NFTs is for the create-and-play PC game Blankos Block Party, featuring the Twilight Strix Blanko character and Midnight Crest Helmet.
- Packages for both games also include the respective native cryptocurrencies, Ore and Blanko Bucks.
- Amazon Prime offers various gaming-related benefits to its users, including free downloadable games and one free monthly subscription to a content creator on Twitch.
Amazon’s NFT Marketplace Plans and Gaming Community Reception
Earlier this year, there were rumors that Amazon was planning to launch its own NFT marketplace. However, the launch has not yet taken place. Many gaming companies, including Ubisoft and Konami, have aimed to bridge NFTs into gaming, but the gaming community has largely rejected these attempts. Gamers have criticized NFTs for their environmental impact and perceived scams. Ubisoft’s Quartz NFT initiative, for example, only generated $400 in sales two weeks after its launch.
Hot Take:
Amazon Prime’s move to offer free gaming NFTs to its subscribers is a strategic move to attract and engage its gaming community. While NFTs in gaming have faced backlash from gamers, Amazon’s large user base and established gaming benefits may help mitigate some of the skepticism. It will be interesting to see if Amazon eventually launches its own NFT marketplace and how it will navigate the concerns of the gaming community.
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