
Through a press release, Konami said it will hire a variety of service building and development talents to provide innovative experiences to the public, particularly as regards the Web3 and Metaverse. At the heart of all this is a platform with which players can exchange NFT (Non-Fungible Token) in-game or directly on the game itself.
We have conducted research and development to incorporate the latest technology into games and content, and we plan to launch a service where players can trade their in-game NFTs (digital items) through a unique distribution platform using blockchain. .
Then continuing with:
A unique digital item distribution platform, compliant with the Blockchain Game Guidelines, established by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association, the Japan Online Game Association and the Mobile Content Forum
Then specifying that:
"Our NFTs can be used in the game as objects, as well as to participate in events involving fans and interact with other services and communities to further expand the user experience"
After Konami's January sales of some digital artwork, part of a collection dedicated to Castlevania named "Memorial Konami NFT Collection"(For which the company earned $ 162.000,00), the interest of the Japanese publisher regarding this type of technology has been gradually increasing and here it is ready to offer a new element for the public.
Fonte: videogameschroincle