At this point in my life, I don’t fully understand how cryptocurrency and NFTs work, but there’s no shortage of explainers out there, and even I know that they’re controversial, unstable, and detrimental to video games, which is why I gave a solemn nod of approval to hear that Valve was taking steps to block NFT games from its platform.
It’s also why I’m giving a disappointed slow shake of my head in the direction of Epic Game Store, which appears to be totally open to selling out allowing NFT into its realm. The studio told The Verge that it is “open to games that support cryptocurrency or blockchain-based assets” with some limitations. Epic has a self-publishing program that’s going through testing right now.
“Epic Games Store will welcome games that make use of blockchain tech provided they follow the relevant laws, disclose their terms, and are age-rated by an appropriate group,” Tim Sweeny tweeted. “Though Epic’s not using crypto in our games, we welcome innovation in the areas of technology and finance.”
Epic Games Store will welcome games that make use of blockchain tech provided they follow the relevant laws, disclose their terms, and are age-rated by an appropriate group. Though Epic's not using crypto in our games, we welcome innovation in the areas of technology and finance. https://t.co/6W7hb8zJBw
— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) October 15, 2021
