Why I invested more than 25k $USD in a game
9lives Arena is a competitive online RPG focused on skill based 1vs1 PvP. It is featuring permadeath, persistent progression, resource gathering, item crafting and the world’s first online/offline companion, Ooogy, that works for you 24/7.
The game caught my attention more than a year ago, when I read about the in-game blockchain economy, which I found extremely interesting from an investor’s point of view:
For me, blockchain gaming has two aspects: Playing to have fun, and investing to make money.
The game is the most fun and addictive I have ever played. It certainly is AAA+ quality. My guess is that this studio will be bought up sooner than later.
When it comes to the investment part, I have never seen a game with such huge potential for the players to earn money. I think this will be the champion when it comes to proving how making money in a blockchain enabled game will change how we approach games in the future, not only to have a good time, but to make money at the same time.
With the blueprints currently for sales in their webshop, you can actually start a business by crafting and selling gear to other players. Some of those blueprints are backed with a lot of enjincoin, making them almost free to buy.
After playing this game more or less non-stop for more than a year, I am convinced that it will be hugely successful, and probably grow a huge user base. My guess is more than 1 million players first year after release.
If you want to get a piece of this, you should check out their shop. There are still a few steals, but they will sell out fast. I have invested 25000 $USD so far, and I have made back 20000 $USD already by selling some on the market. I already regret that, should have kept them. This game is a potential goldmine, so I would recommend investors in the blockchain/gaming space to check it out.
Check out my other love letters to this game. Hope to see you in the arena!
