Arezu Heidarzade, Author at Negative Five Ventures

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Animoca Brands

NFTs in Gaming: Unlocking Game Monetization Strategies through Blockchain, Digital Ownership, and Player Engagement

Why do so many games seem like money-grabbing scams that don’t give players much in return? The gaming industry is moving swiftly as gamers expect more transparency, digital ownership, and value for time invested. Enter NFTs in gaming, a once-laughed-at idea that is now changing game monetization tactics and paving the way for a tokenized gaming economy in which gamers may earn, trade, and even invest in addition to playing.

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AI in Gaming

Game Developers in a Decentralized Ecosystem: A Guide to Navigating the Future of Gaming and Blockchain Technology

Are you prepared for the paradigm shift in the gaming ecosystem? How about this—blockchain in gaming is not a trend, but the

Blockchain in Gaming

Web3 in Gaming: The Rise of Indie Developers through Decentralized Game Development

What if it didn’t take million-dollar investments, publishing reckoning, or centralized control to build a successful game? We are in the

A group of students in a futuristic classroom playing cybersecurity-themed games on their devices. Holographic screens display scenarios like phishing simulations and hacking attempts, with a teacher guiding them and AI-powered learning tools in the background.

AI-based moderation tools

Cybersecurity Game: The Importance of Cyber Awareness

Introduction: The Rising Threats in Cybersecurity Games The gaming industry is on the rise, but have you ever considered the

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AIinGaming

Why Game Localization is the Key to Global Gaming Success

75 percent of gamers are more interested in localization than price. In the preceding article, Why Game Localization Matters in the Game

A modern game development team using AI tools like Rebellis AI to create 3D animations and streamline workflows in Unity.

Rebellis AI Unity Add-On: Level Up your Game Development Workflow

Do you take forever to finish character motions for your video games? What if there was a tool that could reduce

A futuristic visualization of the global video game market, showing glowing connections, analytics tools, and indie developers collaborating in a digital workspace, with elements like mobile gaming, esports, and VR/AR technologies

AI in Game Market Research

Analysis of the Game Market: How Tools and Techniques Enhance Game Market Research

The video game industry is evolving and growing rapidly, with the global game market expected to be valued at $207

A diverse team of game developers working together in a modern office, designing characters, coding, and brainstorming ideas for a video game startup.

How to Run a Successful Video Game Startup: A Comprehensive Guide

In 2023, the video game industry is thriving, with estimated global revenues of over $200 billion (Newzoo). For those looking to

Market research in indie game development process

Analyse Game Market

Indie Game Development and the Importance of Video Game Market Research

Understanding the video game market dynamics is important in the fast-growing gaming industry (and for indie developers in particular). How can small

AI and Game Storytelling

AI Game Generator: The Next Frontier in Gaming Technology

AI game generator is changing the way games are created and played as they can engage in anything from designing

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