0xUniverse made its debut on June 29. ETHNews sat down with the project's blockchain lead, Mike Zelenin, to find out what sets it apart.
Blockchain is no stranger to gaming – CryptoKitties[1], CryptoPuppies[2], and a number of other games that are centered around collecting items to sell and trade to other players are already available to enjoy on both web browsers and mobile devices. Although this setup can be appealing, especially with an assemblage of cute furry friends to interact with, there is no narrative or overall immersion into the world of these games.
Game development studio 0xGames seeks to disrupt this model of blockchain gaming. On June 29, the studio announced[3] the release of its first project: 0xUniverse. The space exploration game runs on Ethereum and allows players to colonize planets, build spacecraft, and communicate with aliens, within a 3D-rendered universe.
0xUniverse is like CryptoKitties in that players collect planets to expand their territorial presence across the galaxy. These planets appreciate over time because of the limited and fixed number of planetary "assets," allowing players to earn money by selling them to others.
ETHNews spoke with the "Blockchain Boss" of 0xGames, Mike Zelenin, to learn more about what sets the studio's flagship project apart from the rest of the blockchain collectibles trend.
While players must first purchase a planet upon signing up for the game, there is a galaxy of in-game features to keep them satisfied. Zelenin explained:
"0xUniverse revolves mainly around three pillars, which are resources, planets, and spaceships. After acquiring their first planet, players get a manpower source: planets accumulate population that, in turn, produces resources (29 types in total) and gains knowledge. Knowledge allows planet owners to invent and build spacecraft and explore new sectors to
