WYG?: Gam3 Changers Ep.12 - Anna Nevison

Hello everyone - Welcome back to another episode of Gam3 Changers, brought to you by What's Your Gam3?

In this series, I aim to explore the minds of people working in the web3 gaming industry.

Today we are talking with Anna Nevison - CEO of 9verse and building KittyKart, as well as other web3 things.

Welcome back to another episode of "Game Changers," the captivating podcast hosted by GaspodeWD, brought to you by What's Your Game? In today's exciting interview, GaspodeWD sits down with Anna Nevison, the CEO of 9Verse, to explore her fascinating journey in the tech and gaming industry.

Anna shares her impressive background, starting from a master's degree in physical chemistry and computational science. She worked in biotech as an engineer and data science engineer before taking a leap into the world of blockchain and gaming, co-founding 9verse, a creative technology and transmedia company. They are currently developing a video game called "Kitty Kart," which is built on blockchain technology.

"Katty Kart" is a family-friendly and appealing game designed to onboard players into the world of blockchain gaming. Players earn car parts as assets, which they can customize and race with. Anna explains the importance of creating games with broad consumer appeal and mass market potential, emphasizing the need to move away from catering solely to the existing niche audience within the Web3 space.

They also discuss the pitfalls of monetizing games with a financial component, which can lead to gambling-like behaviors and alienate potential mainstream audiences. Anna advocates for developing games with strong IPs that can attract brand partnerships and expand into the mainstream market successfully.

In the rapidly evolving Web3 gaming landscape, Anna believes that family-friendly and hyper-casual mobile games hold great potential for mass adoption. By appealing to broader audiences and creating enjoyable gameplay experiences, Web3 gaming can gain more traction and secure its place in the gaming industry.

Join GaspodeWD and Anna in this thought-provoking discussion as they explore the future of Web3 gaming, the importance of thoughtful business development, and the path to mainstream adoption. If you're interested in blockchain gaming, family-friendly experiences, and the exciting possibilities of Web3, this podcast is a must-listen!

I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.

Thanks for listening.