Carbonated Inc. Raises 11M for Shooter MadWorld
Summary
Led by South Korean mobile game publisher Com2uS, this investment round also saw participation from prominent names such as Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), Bitkraft Ventures, Cypher Capital, Blocore, Goal Ventures, and WAGMI Ventures.This substantial funding injection comes as the studio gears up to expedite the development of MadWorld, which promises a unique blend of combat and territory ownership mechanics, all powered by non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The game recently initiated registrations for early access playtest, generating significant buzz within the web3 gaming community.MadWorld sets its stage in a post-apocalyptic rendition of Earth, inviting players to engage in strategic warfare while navigating a landscape defined by tokenized land assets based on real-world locations. With 250,000 distinct land plots, each boasting unique resources, players are thrust into rival factions competing for territorial dominance.To amplify the gameplay experience, Carbonated Inc. is set to introduce an innovative mechanism wherein landowners can bolster their control by investing in the in-game currency known as Rounds. These Rounds, which serve as tribute payments between players, are envisioned to eventually transition into an on-chain token, subject to early access feedback and refinement.Travis Boatman, CEO of Carbonated Inc., touched on the studios vision, emphasizing the pivotal role of mobile gaming in the broader adoption of web3 technologies. Boatman expressed confidence in mobile platforms as the catalyst for mainstream acceptance, citing the familiarity of mobile gamers with digital transactions as a key driver for the integration of blockchain-based mechanics.