Crypto gaming consists of pumping tokens and not much else

To date, the gaming world has thrived on two main models: the traditional, one-time purchase, and the increasingly popular free-to-play, pay-to-win approach. These models have stood the test of time, delivering both profits and player satisfaction, for the most part. They keep the focus on the game itself and the player's engagement, rather than on some unnecessary token economy.

So, throwing tokens into gaming seems like a misstep at this point in time. Unless they serve as in-game currency (which we already have without blockchain, just think of RuneScape's gold pieces), they don't really add anything to the gaming experience. Their spread seems to be more about cashing in on the crypto craze than making cool games.

That said, it's worth noting that bringing blockchain tech into gaming isn't a bad idea in itself. The potential benefits, like giving players more ownership over their digital assets and creating new revenue streams, are definitely worth exploring. The real challenge is finding a balance between using these benefits and keeping the focus on the gaming experience.

Here's the bottom line: gaming is all about the player's experience. No matter how fancy or groundbreaking the tech behind a game is, if it doesn't deliver a fun experience, it's not going to last. Right now, crypto gaming is struggling to balance between pumping tokens and delivering a great gaming experience. Unless something changes, the future doesn't look too bright.

But instead of seeing this as a knock on blockchain in gaming, developers should take it as a challenge to find better ways to use this tech in gaming that actually benefits the players and makes their gaming experience even better.