Rocket

2024

Epic

Avalanche

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 <li aria-level="1">“Off The Grid” launched October 8, quickly topped Epic Games as most popular free game, surpassing Fortnite and Rocket League.</li>
 <li aria-level="1">Utilizes Avalanche’s GUNZ blockchain, allowing players to mint NFTs for in-game assets like weapons and skins, ensuring ownership.</li>
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The release of “Off The Grid” represents a groundbreaking venture in the gaming industry, integrating immersive storytelling with the transformative capabilities of blockchain technology. This third-person shooter not only entertains but also hands control back to players by enabling true ownership of in-game assets through blockchain.
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 It's dangerous to go alone. Take these loadouts from <a href="https://twitter.com/GameRant?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@GameRant</a> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f447.png" alt="👇" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><a href="https://t.co/FNkvarRwc0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/FNkvarRwc0</a> <a href="https://t.co/K0Y2dv7Djq" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/K0Y2dv7Djq</a>
 — Off The Grid (@playoffthegrid) <a href="https://twitter.com/playoffthegrid/status/1846590282650841492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 16, 2024</a>
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Launched on October 8, “Off The Grid” quickly climbed the ranks to become the most popular free game on the Epic Games platform, surpassing established titles like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Genshin Impact within just three days. 
This surge in popularity underscores the game’s appeal and the gaming community’s readiness for innovations that enhance player agency and asset security.
Unlike traditional gaming models where developers retain control over in-game assets, blockchain technology ensures that players truly own their digital items. This not only fosters a deeper sense of investment and belonging but also empowers players to trade, sell, or transfer their assets in a secure and transparent environment.
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Furthermore, “Off The Grid” promotes the creation of strong, collaborative communities. Through blockchain, players can connect more effectively, contributing to the game’s universe and having a say in its development. This connectivity not only enhances the gaming experience but also solidifies the community bonds among players.
The game’s introduction was a highlight at the start of the <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/avalanche-foundation-announces-2m-avax-buyback-from-terra-transaction/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Avalanche Summit</a>, a prominent Web3 event that began this Wednesday at Ciudad Cultural Konex in Buenos Aires and will continue until Friday.
The summit, free for residents of Latin America, brings together various stakeholders from the <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/opensea-battles-class-action-lawsuit-over-bored-ape-nfts-being-labeled-as-unregistered-securities/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">blockchain and Web3</a> communities in the region, including investors, builders, developers, gamers, and tech innovators.
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 The final day of Avalanche Summit LATAM is here, and there's still so much to explore!
 <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f9d8.png" alt="🧘" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Relax in the wellness garden and enjoy tea with friends <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f4f2.png" alt="📲" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Stop by the <a href="https://twitter.com/coreapp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@coreapp</a> store <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f5bc.png" alt="🖼" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> See some of amazing work from <a href="https://twitter.com/CultureOnAvax?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@CultureOnAvax</a> artists <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f3ae.png" alt="🎮" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Play some of the top <a href="https://twitter.com/GamingOnAvax?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@GamingOnAvax</a> titles… <a href="https://t.co/TliyEZ8hct" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/TliyEZ8hct</a>
 — Avalanche9000 <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f53a.png" alt="🔺" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@avax) <a href="https://twitter.com/avax/status/1847252629442760880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 18, 2024</a>
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Avalanche Summit Latam features talks, workshops, and activities with over 100 industry experts, offering a unique opportunity for local developers, tech users, financial sector stakeholders, and students to network and gain insights into the future of <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/sol-on-the-rise-as-solanas-nft-trades-surpass-ethereums/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Web 3.0 technology</a>. 
This event highlights Argentina’s growing significance in the tech industry, serving as a focal point for innovation and development in Latin America.
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The current price of Avalanche (AVAX-USD) is about $27.95, marking a 2.41% increase within the last 24 hours. Its daily range has been between $27.14 and $28.12, with a trading volume of $180.48 million over the past 24 hours. Avalanche’s market cap stands at approximately $11.37 billion​.
The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/from-nfts-to-battlegrounds-dive-into-off-the-grid-the-new-king-of-epic-games/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">From NFTs to Battlegrounds: Dive into ‘Off The Grid,’ the New King of Epic Games!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETHNews</a>.

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