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Esports, Innovation, and Youthful Energy: Highlights from YGG Play Summit 2024


What Happened at YGG Play Summit 2024?

This year’s YGG Play Summit saw thousands of web3 gaming fans descend on both the physical conference location, and the online hub in Pixels Online.

Here are some key moments and takeaways from the summit.

YGG Play Summit in Pixels
virtual conference for those who couldn’t attend in person

Industry Leaders Define the Future

On Industry Day, big names shared bold ideas. CCP Games’ Hilmar Veigar Pétursson championed gaming as an economic driver for the Philippines. Meanwhile, Gabby Dizon of YGG and Jesse Pollak from Base launched Onchain Guilds, a game-changing toolkit for decentralized communities. The Ronin Network also dropped a major announcement: it’s moving toward a permissionless framework, further expanding access and innovation.

This was more than talk—it was action. Coins.ph’s Launchpool introduced a new way to stake YGG tokens for exclusive rewards. HyperPlay’s MetaMask integration created seamless asset management within gameplay. These developments represent real-world steps toward a fully integrated web3 gaming ecosystem.

Fresh Titles and Creative Announcements

Game developers showcased innovations and new releases that pushed the boundaries of gaming. A few 

  • Anichess PvP Mode: Reimagining chess with spells and strategy.
  • Delabs Games: Introducing Ragnarok and Boxing Star—optimized for Telegram with support from TON Ventures.
  • Hero Ball Infinity by TRALA LAB: A stunning AAA web3 game built for global audiences.
  • Moku HQ is working on integrating Ronin wallet into Discord
  • HyperPlay announced a new feature enabling direct access to the MetaMask within its in-game overlay, allowing players to manage assets and perform wallet transactions seamlessly without leaving the game.

Esports Excitement Takes Center Stage

Competitive gaming brought electric energy to the Summit. From Zeliaser’s $20,000 victory in the Parallel showdown to Anichess’s magic-infused chess finale, the tournaments captivated fans of all ages.

Other highlights included SylphyT1 dominating Arena of Faith and Kadiliman Esports taking Indus. The crowd’s passion for these events was evident, underscoring the community’s deep connection to these games.

Parallel tournament winner at YGG Play Summit
Zeliaser wins 20k in Parallel tournament

A Youthful, Passionate Community

One of the Summit’s most interesting aspects was its audience. Many attendees were teens, equally balanced across genders, embodying the next-gen ethos of play to earn, play to enjoy, and play to own. Their enthusiasm was infectious, making it clear that this demographic intuitively understands and embraces the future of gaming.

“The energy was electric, unrelenting, unapologetic,” said one attendee. The Summit wasn’t just a conference; it was a movement—a declaration that web3 gaming is not just surviving but evolving rapidly.

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The Philippines: A Global Web3 Leader

With 50 million active gamers and an industry projected to reach $6 billion in 2024, the Philippines is a beacon for blockchain innovation. The country ranks #1 globally for web3 gaming, with 20–30% of the player base for top blockchain games hailing from its shores. Events like the YGG Play Summit only solidify its status as the beating heart of the industry.

CCP Games and EVE Online founder Hilmar Veigar Pétursson said:

“The Philippines has untapped potential. As people have more agency to build in virtual worlds, a lot of the GDP of countries will actually come from people contributing to autonomous virtual worlds. So as you sit in the Philippines and work in space for EVE Frontier, you are, in a way, creating GDP for your country. The better you do in EVE Frontier, you’re raising the average GDP per capita in the Philippines.” 

Looking to the future

The YGG Play Summit 2024 was a celebration of resilience, creativity, and connection. It showed that web3 gaming is more than tokens and tech—it’s about the people who believe in its potential. The Summit’s momentum, built on trust and community, highlights a space ready to take its next leap.

For anyone curious about web3 gaming’s future, YGG Play Summit is one of the premiere events to watch. Mark your calendars for next year—it’s only getting better from here.

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