We have just announced the nominees for the Best Esports category, recognizing games that demonstrate innovation, immersive gameplay, and technical excellence within the web3 ecosystem. Our annual awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate the creativity and contributions of developers, studios, and creators driving the growth of decentralized gaming.
GAM3 Awards 2025 Best Esports Nominees
The Best Esports category features five notable nominees:
1. Off The Grid (OTG)
Developer: Gunzilla Games
Genre: Shooter / Battle Royale
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
Off the Grid (OTG) brings a new twist to cyberpunk shooters, blending the last-player-standing intensity of battle royales with the strategy and loot mechanics of extraction shooters. Developed by Gunzilla Games, OTG introduces players to the gritty landscape of Teardrop Island, a dystopian battleground where corporations clash, and players make choices that influence the world around them.
2. Wildcard
Developer: Playful Studios
Genre: Card / Strategy
Platforms: PC, Console
Wildcard is a first-of-its-kind hybrid of real-time strategy, arena-based MOBAs, and collectible card games, all powered by the blockchain. Witness the pulse-pounding mix of action and strategy.
Champions from across the cosmos gather collectible cards to create decks, summoning distinct creatures and utilizing their powers in intense battles at various arenas throughout the universe. To claim the Wildcard Glory, they must outmaneuver, outsmart, and outperform their rivals by destroying their objective.
3. Parallel
1. Parallel
Developer: Parallel Studios
Genre: Sci-Fi Trading Card Game
Platforms: PC
Parallel Studios is developing a trading card game called Parallel, which operates on the play-and-earn principle and utilizes NFTs. The game is being built within a decentralized ecosystem established by the Echelon Prime Foundation (Echelon).
The game's storyline is set in a dystopian future where Earth has become uninhabitable due to a cataclysmic tragedy known as "The Event," caused by a new form of fission using anti-matter as fuel. The radiation from this event forced humanity to flee to space, splitting into three expeditions to Mars, Europa, and the outskirts of the asteroid belt.
4. Axie Infinity
Developer: Sky Mavis
Genre: Strategy / PvP Battles
Platforms: PC, Mobile
Axie Infinity remains a leading web3 esports title, with its strategic PvP battles attracting a global competitive audience. Players collect, breed, and battle Axies in turn-based matches. Its esports ecosystem includes online tournaments, seasonal leagues, and community-driven competitions, bridging casual play and professional-level engagement.
5. Wilder World
Developer: Wilder World
Genre: Open-World Metaverse / Action
Platforms: PC (Epic Games Store)
Wilder World is a massive open-world metaverse set in the virtual city of Wiami. The game offers a variety of activities, including high-speed street races, intense FPS battles, RPG-driven missions, and the ability to own and trade virtual assets such as land and vehicles. Built on Unreal Engine 5 and powered by blockchain technology, it provides an immersive experience with a focus on player ownership and community-driven content.
Event Details and Industry Impact
Our 2025 GAM3 Awards ceremony will be hosted live in the Philippines as part of the YGG Play Summit 2025 on November 21st. The event will feature both an in-person audience and a global livestream, enabling millions of fans worldwide to witness the celebration of web3 gaming achievements.
This year's awards introduces new categories, strategic partnerships with Sui, OpenSea, Arbitrum, and Abu Dhabi Gaming, and a prize pool exceeding $7 million. A distinguished jury including representatives from Konami, Sony, Ubisoft, and Krafton will evaluate nominees across all categories.
Since its launch in 2022, our GAM3 Awards has been regarded as “The Oscars of Web3 gaming,” highlighting technical innovation, community engagement, and creative excellence. The Best Esports category showcases games that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in decentralized gaming, offering players new experiences and demonstrating the potential of web3 technologies.
