Steam Reverses Course on Web3 Gaming
Steam Reverses Course on Web3 Gaming
š® Steam's Secret Web3 Move
Steam, the leading PC gaming platform, is shifting its stance on blockchain gaming. After implementing a ban in 2021, the platform is now quietly listing Web3 titles with crypto and NFT integrations.
Notable games include:
- Off The Grid
- The Bornless Game
- Sparkball
This strategic move follows Epic Games' earlier embrace of Web3 gaming, suggesting a broader industry shift toward blockchain integration. The change could signal increasing mainstream acceptance of crypto gaming mechanics.
Key Context:
- Steam previously banned all blockchain games
- New listings include crypto/NFT features
- Follows Epic Games' Web3 adoption
- Represents potential mainstream breakthrough
Steam is finally dipping into Web3. š After banning blockchain games in 2021, theyāre now quietly listing titles like @playoffthegrid , @TheBornlessGame , and @playSparkball , all featuring crypto or NFT integrations. This isnāt just a test. Itās a signal. Mainstream platforms
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