Mythical will join the governance council of Kakao Games� blockchain platform and Layer 2 ecosystem BORA to support the growth of play-to-earn gaming in Asia
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Next-generation blockchain gaming studio Mythical Games has announced a partnership with Kakao Games, South Koreas leading publisher of online and mobile games. Moving forward, Mythical will integrate and support the BORANETWORK an affiliate of Kakao Games and its proprietary blockchain and layer 2 ecosystem as both entities continue their expansion in Asia.
Mythical Games Web3 ecosystem allows players, creators, and artists to enjoy a frictionless gaming experience through ownership of a digital game collection. Earlier this month, Mythical announced a first-of-its kind partnership with the NFL to release the leagues first blockchain-based game. Its flagship game, Blankos Block Party, recently partnered with fashion brand Burberry and electronic music artist Deadmau5.
In addition to the integration, Mythical will be joining BORAs node validator and governance committee, a major milestone for both parties as they continue to expand to global markets.
Rudy Koch, Co-Founder at Mythical Games, said, “We are thrilled to be joining the BORA node validator and governance committee. We see BORA not only as a next-generation blockchain, but also as a leader in bringing entertainment to Web3 in Korea giving them a unique edge that no other protocol has. With Mythical’s expansion into Seoul earlier this year, we are keen to strategically align with leaders in the region.
BORANETWORK CBO Young-joon Lim said, “We’re thrilled to be working with Mythical Games and welcome their onboarding on BORA. Mythical Games is a pioneer and visionary in Web3 building ‘play and own’ game economies,” and added, We will explore cross-promotion opportunities and potential collaborations in order to create synergy between each platform.
About Mythical Games
Acknowledged by Forbes Disruptive Technology Companies To Watch in 2019 and Fast Companys World Changing Ideas 2021, Mythical is a next-generation games technology company creating a Web3 gaming ecosystem by leveraging blockchain technology and playable NFTs for tools that enable players, creators, artists, brands, and game developers to become stakeholders and owners in new play and own game economies.
Led by gaming industry veterans, the team specializes in building games around player-owned economies and has helped develop major franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Marvel Strike Force, and Skylanders.
Mythical Platform protects gamers that may be new to blockchain through a custodial wallet for their digital items, while allowing advanced players the freedom to link their own wallets via bridges between the Mythical Chain and public mainnets. With its gamers-first focus, the Mythical Platform ensures players dont need to dive into the intricacies of blockchain to enjoy ownership of their digital collections and have a great game experience.
About Kakao Games
Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games. Founded in 2016, it is responsible for publishing a variety of games, including Krafton’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (available in Korea), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (available in Korea, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania), XL Games Moonlight Sculptor (available in Korea, North America, Europe, and Taiwan), and its newest addition, Lion Heart Studio’s Odin: Valhalla Rising (available in Korea and Taiwan). Kakao Games is expanding its business to the blockchain market and Web3 gaming ecosystem.
About METABORA
METABORA is an affiliate of Kakao Games and the parent company of BORANETWORK focused on game development and blockchain-based gaming ecosystems. Its portfolio includes mobile games such as Friends Popcorn, Friends Town, and Friends Shot based on Kakao Friends intellectual property (IP). METABORA is expanding its platform beyond traditional gaming to focus on the development of blockchain technology and the Metaverse.
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