Wildcard Alliance, the creators of the web3 game Wildcard, has announced their latest innovation: Thousands. This platform will change how gamers, creators, and fans interact with esports by blending streaming and blockchain tech into something fresh and exciting. Thousands offers more than just live streaming—it seeks to build a space where viewers and players can interact on a whole new level.
What’s Wildcard?
Before diving into Thousands, let’s take a look at Wildcard itself. Wildcard is a mix of real-time strategy (RTS), MOBA, and collectible card game (CCG), all wrapped into one. Created by Playful Studios, the game puts champions from across the galaxy into fast-paced arenas, where players summon creatures and outsmart their opponents. It’s not just about quick reflexes—smart thinking and planning are key to victory. Right now, Wildcard is in its alpha phase, but it’s already creating a buzz among gamers, with many excited about its focus on competition and community.
At its heart, Wildcard pulls from different gaming genres to offer something unique. Players build their deck of cards to summon creatures, called Summons, which have special powers to help their champion. This adds a layer of strategy to the game, making it both fun to play and watch.
Enter Thousands: A New Type of Streaming
Thousands, the latest offering from Wildcard Alliance, wants to do more than just stream games—it lets viewers be part of the action. Unveiled during a Town Hall this month, Thousands is still being built, but its demo has already shown how it could change esports forever. The platform gives viewers, represented by digital avatars, the chance to join live games and even take part in NFT giveaways.
Here’s what makes Thousands stand out:
- NFT Giveaways: During streams, spectators can enter into giveaways where they can win NFTs, adding a new layer of fun to watching matches.
- Interactive Crowd: Thousands isn’t just a place to watch—it’s a place to join in. Viewers become part of the game’s crowd, with real-time interaction designed to mirror the thrill of a live sports event.
- More Than Wildcard: While Thousands was made for Wildcard, it has bigger plans. Playful Studios hopes to add other games to the platform, turning Thousands into a hub for web3 esports.
What It Means for Web3 and Streaming
Thousands could be a big step forward for web3 gaming and how we stream esports. By mixing features from streaming giants like Twitch and YouTube with web3 perks like NFTs and blockchain, it might open up new ways for gamers, fans, and creators to interact and earn. For instance, the NFT reward system lets fans win digital items just for tuning in to live events, something traditional streaming services do not offer.
This isn’t the first attempt to make streaming more interactive. Platforms like Twitch already offer channel points and other ways for viewers to engage with streamers. But Thousands goes further by adding blockchain tech, which allows fans to own the digital assets they win, giving them a deeper connection to the games they love.
While Thousands is a unique concept, it’s not alone in the web3 space. Platforms like Azarus, a streaming platform acquired by Animoca Brands, also allow viewers to bet tokens on in-game outcomes. However, Thousands hopes to push the limits of what’s possible by combining avatar-based engagement, NFT rewards, and live esports into one platform.
Looking Ahead
The launch of Thousands could change how people watch and engage with games. If it succeeds, it might set a new standard for community-driven esports, where fans are more than just spectators—they’re active participants. Thousands isn’t only for Wildcard lovers; it’s for anyone who wants to see where web3 can take live-streamed events.
As more games join the platform, Thousands could become the go-to place for web3 esports, helping to bring web3 closer to the masses. Platforms like Twitch and YouTube are already big names in web2, but Thousands has the chance to show how blockchain can change the game.
In the end, Wildcard and Playful Studios aren’t just working on a game—they’re building a new way to play, watch, and engage with digital worlds. With Thousands, they might just be on the verge of reshaping the future of game streaming.
