YGG Co-founder Reveals Gaming Success Formula
YGG Co-founder Reveals Gaming Success Formula
馃幃 Gaming's Billion Dollar Secret

YGG co-founder Gabby shared key insights on Web3 gaming success during Abstract's podcast, drawing from 20 years of industry experience.
Core Strategy: Match Monetization to Game DNA
- Separate personal gaming passion from business decisions
- Focus on sustainable monetization models that feel authentic
- Gran Turismo 7's forced microtransactions failed while Genshin Impact's natural gacha system generates billions
The "Casual Degen" Market YGG is targeting players who want quick, enjoyable experiences without 100-hour commitments - games you can play while multitasking.
YGG's Publishing Portfolio
- First success: LOLLand Game
- Latest signing: Gigaverse (onchain RPG)
- Mission: Build authentic Web3 gaming experiences
Key Takeaway: Authenticity drives success. The wrong monetization model can kill even AAA games, while the right approach creates billion-dollar franchises.
馃幃 The Secret to Gaming Success? Know Your Players Inside Out 馃幆 YGG co-founder @gabusch just dropped some truth bombs on Abstract's podcast with @Marcell0x1 about what really drives gaming success in Web3. Key Takeaways from a 20-Year Gaming Veteran: 馃幆 Separate Passion from
YGG Bridges $1.7M to Abstract Chain for Gaming Expansion

Yield Guild Games has moved approximately $1.7 million worth of YGG tokens to Abstract Chain in preparation for 2026 gaming initiatives. **Current Status:** - Multiple games already operational: LOL Land, Gigaverse, GIGACHADBAT, and Proof of Play Arcade - Upcoming launches include Waifu Sweeper and Pengu Wonderland collaboration **Purpose of Bridge:** - Support increased player participation - Enable rewards distribution - Facilitate new Casual Degen game launches The token bridge represents infrastructure preparation for expanded gaming operations on Abstract Chain. YGG has been active in web3 gaming since 2021, previously launching LOL Land on Abstract with a $10M prize pool. [Read more details](<https://www.yggplay.fun/news/a-further-25-million-ygg-tokens-bridged-to-abstract>)
Yield Guild Partners with Loaded Lions for Mane City Quest with $2,250 Prize Pool

Yield Guild has launched a community quest in partnership with Loaded Lions' Mane City game, running from January 15 to February 12. **How to Participate:** - Complete social tasks: Follow Loaded Lions on X, join their Discord, and retweet the announcement - Complete game tasks: Clear the tutorial, purchase a Market item, and buy 40,000+ vouchers **Rewards Structure:** - **Weekly prizes**: $500 distributed to 20 random participants ($25 in $LION each) - **End bonus**: Additional $250 split among 5 participants who complete all tasks including the voucher purchase ($50 in $LION each) - **Total pool**: $2,250 worth of $LION tokens Participants must complete both social and in-game requirements to qualify. The game is accessible at [app.mane.city/game](https://app.mane.city/game).
馃幃 Sparkball Returns

**Sparkball is back with major updates** including: - All-new visual design and smoother gameplay - Improved game mechanics and fresh cosmetics - New hero character added to roster - **AI bots now available** for practice matches The revamped soccer-style game launches with a **Game Night event** scheduled for tomorrow at 10 AM PST/7 PM UTC. This marks Sparkball's return after previous development phases, bringing enhanced features to the web3 gaming community.
馃幃 Wild Forest Drops

**Wild Forest** partners with **YGG** to offer 100 exclusive whitelist spots for their Treasure Hunt raffle. **Key Details:** - Early access to Mistress Packs sale on Dec 15 - Each pack includes new Mistress unit + Gold & Shards - Chance to win Grand Treasures with Rare Lords NFTs & $WF prizes **How to Enter:** - Complete tasks on [YGG Community Questing website](https://community.yieldguild.io/modules/4788) - Sign up before **Dec 14, 3 PM SGT** This follows a previous QuestN campaign offering up to $5,000 worth of $WF tokens in whitelist allocations.
YGG Transforms from P2E Guild to Web3 Gaming Infrastructure Builder
**YGG is evolving beyond its origins** as a play-to-earn guild into a comprehensive Web3 gaming infrastructure company. The [@messaricrypto report](https://messari.io/report/ygg-ygg-play-and-lol-land-launch) by @0xGunkan reveals this strategic pivot focuses on three key areas: - **Publishing** - Supporting game development and launch - **Distribution** - Connecting games with players - **Economic design** - Creating sustainable tokenomics **YGG Play's success** demonstrates the new approach, while **LOLLand Game's growth** shows the potential of "Casual Degen" gaming. This shift positions YGG as a **core infrastructure provider** rather than just a gaming community, potentially reshaping how Web3 games are built and distributed.