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Emergent Games, a metaverse and Web3 gaming studio founded by industry veterans PlayStation, Activision, and NCsoft, has announced that it will use the ImmutableX scaling protocol for its upcoming massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG). Resurgence is called. The move will allow games to take advantage of ImmutableX's infinite scalability and low gas fees which are important features for game developers using blockchain technology.
Resurrection is set in a post-apocalyptic Earth where players must navigate harsh conditions and develop survival strategies.
The game will also have full ownership of in-game assets, including the Gen 0 Cryotag NFTs that were dropped last year. This feature is made possible by the use of the high-level security protocols and decentralization capabilities of the Ethereum network which is widely used in the gaming ecosystem allows transactions.
ImmutableX is a Layer 2 Ethereum scaling protocol specially designed for the gaming industry, it has already been adopted by other leading blockchain games including Gods Unchained, Illuvium, Guild of Guardians and Undead Block. This step is Resurgence. join the growing list of games on the ImmutableX platform, further cementing the platform's position as a leading choice for game developers.
Commenting on the announcement, Ian Hambleton, CEO of Emergent Games, said: “We spent a lot of time assessing options for our blockchain partner, but ImmutableX was the standout choice. They provide all the tools and technology, as well as the support that a The needs of a successful web3 game developer. Their razor focus on gaming makes a big difference for us and their business model aligns well with our vision of Game First's high-quality AAA games, frictionless onboarding and hidden technology emergent entertainment. We Expect them to dominate web3 gaming.
Andrew Sorokowski, VP of Global Business Development at Immutable, said: "With more than four centuries of combined experience building and publishing AAA games, the team at Emergent is uniquely positioned to bring a new level of quality to Web3 gaming, We are thrilled to welcome Resurgence to the IMX ecosystem to deliver a compelling and uncompromising user experience."
Emergent Games is led by top industry veterans including chairman Simon Rutter, former EVP of Sony PlayStation, and CCO Russ Harding, who spent nearly a decade as director of games for Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. ImmutableX is being used for Resurgence. The company's decision to do so is a clear indication of the growing importance of blockchain technology in the gaming industry and Web3's potential to revolutionize the way we play games.
