Austin, Texas, May 30, 2024, Chainwire
Pudgy Penguins, a PFP collection, is set to release the first blockchain-enabled mobile video game on the Mythical Platform next year through a collaboration with game studio Mythical Games.
Chunky PenguinBrand development company and next-generation games technology studio behind the world-famous Pudgy Penguins character series Mythical GamesToday we announced a partnership to create a unique Web3-enabled mobile video game, bringing together the creators of the world-famous Pudgy Penguins characters with the game studio behind two of the most successful blockchain games of all time, NFL Rivals and Blankos Block Party.
Details of the upcoming game, developed in collaboration with Mythical Games, were announced at Consensus 2024. The mobile game is an immersive video game that captures the lore and humor that made the Pudgy Penguins so beloved, combining the AAA quality, playability and accessibility that are synonymous with Mythical Games' title NFL Rivals. The new game is expected to launch in 2025 on the Mythical platform, home to NFL Rivals, which has over 5 million players, and Mythos Chain (MYTH), which has over 1 million active wallets.
“Web3 in games is rapidly evolving, but what remains the same is that games need to be underpinned by a strong community and great gameplay,” said John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games. “Pudgy Penguins is the only Web3 project that has truly gone mainstream through their incredible retail partnerships with Walmart and Target and their rapidly growing social media following. We're excited to combine their efforts with a game played by millions. Building this with Mythical Games on the Mythical Platform and Mythos Chain, already used by millions of consumers, will be a great catalyst for further expanding Web3 to mainstream consumers.”
Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, said: “When we decided to create a mobile-first, AAA blockchain-based Pudgy Penguins game, we were excited to collaborate with Mythical Games. Combining our growth strategy, which has reached millions of people, with Mythical Games' experience and success with games, makes this endeavor poised for success. We can't wait to show the Pudgy Penguins community what's to come and solicit their feedback as development continues.”
Leading up to release, Pudgy Penguins owners will have access to exclusive content, previews of in-game footage and the opportunity to help shape key aspects of the game's development. The game is designed to appeal to the Pudgy Penguins community as well as the broader gaming market, further growing the Pudgy Penguins brand and ethos.
Ahead of the game's launch in 2025, interested players can stay up to date on the upcoming game by joining the Pudgy Penguins Discord and following the Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games respective Twitter/X accounts.
About Chubby Penguin
Pudgy Penguins is dedicated to making Web3 accessible to everyone by creating innovative products that enable seamless onboarding. With a focus on empowering the community and building brand awareness, the company has become a leader in the Web3 space, revolutionizing the traditional Web2 and retail spaces. The company is committed to impacting everyday consumers and shaping the future of Web3.
More info here: https://www.pudgypenguins.com/
About Mythical Games
Named one of Fast Company's “World Changing Ideas 2021” and most recently Forbes' “Best Startup Employers (2024),” Mythical Games is a next-generation gaming company creating world-class games and enabling players to take ownership of in-game assets through the use of blockchain technology. The team has contributed to the development of major franchises such as Call of Duty, Call of Duty Mobile, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Magic: The Gathering, EA Madden, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, Marvel Strike Force, Modern Warfare 3, and Skylanders.
Mythical Marketplace, the first in-game blockchain marketplace for iOS and Android, gives gamers ownership and control over the buying and selling of digital assets, while the Mythical Platform protects gamers new to blockchain through a custodial wallet for their digital items.
Mythical Games is one of the 22 founding member companies of the Mythos Foundation (http://mythos.foundation), leveraging Mythos Chain as the blockchain and Mythos' MYTH token as the utility token for the Mythical Marketplace.
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Nate Nesbitt
Mythical Games
nate.nesbitt@mythical.games
