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| Published On Oct 16, 2023 1:30 pm CEST | By Simon Hayes

Sega’s COO Embraces the Challenge of Blockchain Gaming

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Co-Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sega Shuji Utsumi offers a novel viewpoint on blockchain gaming while highlighting the potential of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to influence the direction of the gaming sector. Utsumi’s position on blockchain gaming has significantly changed as a result of his recent statements, which previously expressed his frustration with play-to-earn games.

A blog post has been created using Utsumi’s most recent observations, which were first revealed in an interview that was first published as a sponsored article on Dengeki Online last month. He made the point that blockchain games might satisfy hitherto unknown user demands in traditional gaming, such as ownership of in-game assets and the capacity to make money.

Sega’s Collaboration with Double Jump.Tokyo

These talks on blockchain gaming are a part of a larger discussion about Sega’s strategic licensing of the intellectual property (IP) for the card game Sangokushi Taisen to Double Jump.a blockchain company in Tokyo. Jump twice.”Battle of Three Kingdoms,” a new trading card game (TCG) being created in Tokyo, will use NFT cards based on the original 2005 game.

The Sega-licensed Trading Card Game (TCG) primarily targets the Asian gaming industry and intends to launch with more than 100 unique cards. Continuous patches and updates are part of the game’s post-launch maintenance, which guarantees a growing gameplay experience.

According to Utsumi, this collaboration intends to preserve the original game’s essential qualities while giving its intellectual property fresh vitality. The creator of the original Sangokushi Taisen game will oversee the creation of “Battle of Three Kingdoms,” and Sega will contribute priceless game resources to this joint project.

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the interplay between Double Jump and Sega.Tokyo offers a chance for both parties to learn. Sega’s venture into blockchain gaming, according to Utsumi, is a part of a larger plan to investigate cutting-edge technology and fresh business models. A “win-win” situation is created by this strategic alliance, which enables both organizations to explore the realm of blockchain gaming.

Utsumi is aware of the difficulties that cryptocurrency games now have, particularly with regard to integrating crypto wallets that store assets such as NFTs. These wallets frequently impose entrance barriers by requiring users to connect to websites and sign transactions for purchases or listings.

These difficulties, meanwhile, are not insurmountable for Utsumi. He is anxiously awaiting how NFTs will be able to capture the real sense of ownership that comes with having a virtual card, underlining the benefits that might be in store for Sega as well as the blockchain gaming sector.

Both Double Jump and Sega.Tokyo has not made any more remarks on these events.

Simon Hayes

Simon is a freelance writer who since a young age has been passionate about nothing but gaming. His favorite games are League of Legends and Counter Strike. Simon holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and is now working remotely while traveling the world.