Our GAM3 Awards, a prominent fixture in the realm of web3 gaming, are making a triumphant return this December 2023. The event's distinguished panel of judges has been unveiled, featuring a mix of familiar figures from 2022 and new representatives spanning various aspects of web3 gaming. Notable newcomers to the panel include experts from web3 gaming venture capital firms, blockchain and ecosystem specialists, infrastructure partners, and content creators, in addition to renowned gaming leaders and tech giants such as Amazon and Google.
We are proud to introduce one of our jury members Chris Smith, a 15-year veteran in the games, esports & influencer industry, Chris has experience working on global & local campaigns and spent time years ago competing as a semi-professional gamer. Last year he ran the world’s largest virtual reality esports event in Miami. With 40,000 LinkedIn followers and having spent the past 5 years scaling his own strategic marketing agency, Chris is currently developing an AI company that will automate social media marketing for small to medium businesses.
1. What is the most enjoyable part of your role?
“Solving old problems with new ideas!”
2. How do you see the progress made in web3 gaming since last year?
“A much larger focus on developing better gameplay & graphics. The studios who raised larger amounts to work on proper games are starting to show.”
3. What is the most valuable addition web3 brings into gaming, from your perspective, if any?
“A new perspective on development, community building & funding.”
4. What is your outlook on 2024 and beyond for web3 gaming?
“It remains to be seen if these better-funded projects can launch successfully and create an ecosystem that any great multiplayer game requires - Esports, content creators & social/community”
The return of our GAM3 Awards in 2023 promises to be a celebration of the web3 gaming industry's growth and innovation. With industry figures like Chris Smith on the jury, the event is set to recognize excellence in the ever-evolving world of web3 gaming.
