Tezos' Etherlink broadens its horizons, introducing player-versus-player combat and cricket-themed games.
Etherlink Expands Gaming Portfolio with Pikes Arena and Cricket Champions
Etherlink, a Layer-2 solution on the Tezos blockchain, has expanded its gaming portfolio with the recent launches of two key titles: Pikes Arena and Cricket Champions [1][2][3]. These additions mark an active phase of growth for Etherlink’s gaming ecosystem, which already supported over 11 active games and 180,000 wallet addresses in the prior month [1].
Pikes Arena is a competitive, fast-paced PvP game featuring multiple modes: - Warm-up mode for free-to-play skill practice - Pike mode offering PIKE$ token rewards and eligibility for airdrops - Tez (XTZ) mode where players wager cryptocurrency in battles
It integrates Sequence’s account abstraction and builder tools, facilitating smooth onboarding from Web2 to Web3 environments without complexity [1].
Cricket Champions is the first cricket-themed strategy collectible card game on blockchain, combining card tactics with blockchain features. It enables players to collect and upgrade cricket cards, compete in PvP battles, and engage in progressive campaigns. The game also has plans for esports tournaments at multiple levels, targeting cricket’s huge global audience, especially in India, leveraging Etherlink’s accessible Web3 framework [1].
Together, these titles strengthen Etherlink's position in gaming on the Tezos network, showcasing innovation in both gameplay variety and user experience. Etherlink’s gaming presence aligns with broader growth trends in blockchain gaming and strategic moves to attract major global demographics such as cricket fans and competitive gamers [1][2].
Other initiatives on Tezos Layer-2, such as partnerships for Bollywood-themed interactive mini-games, reflect a broader ecosystem push to engage diverse entertainment audiences via scalable, easy-to-access Web3 gaming experiences in South Asia and beyond, complementing Etherlink’s growth trajectory [5].
In addition to Pikes Arena and Cricket Champions, mobile publisher TapNation has introduced Athletic Rush on the platform. The surge in platform activity on Etherlink is indicative of its growing role in blockchain gaming and its ability to support diverse genres.
Analysts believe that Etherlink is positioning itself to attract traditional players while gradually introducing them to Web3 features. By providing approachable, recognizable genres, Etherlink aims to bridge the gap between conventional gaming audiences and the blockchain ecosystem.
Sources: [1] Etherlink Blog: https://etherlink.io/blog/pikes-arena-cricket-champions-launch-on-etherlink/ [2] Tezos Foundation: https://tezos.foundation/blog/pikes-arena-and-cricket-champions-launch-on-etherlink/ [3] Cointelegraph: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tezos-based-etherlink-launches-two-blockchain-games-pikes-arena-and-cricket-champions [5] Tezos Foundation: https://tezos.foundation/blog/bollywood-themed-mini-games-coming-to-tezos/
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