MatchBoxDAO, a collective of developers, artists and designers building an on-chain gaming infrastructure with StarkNet, has announced the launch of MatchBox Arena, an esports experience designed specifically for developer engagement. Calling it the “World Cup of Web3 Companies,” the team said the gaming tournament is designed to find out which company has the best technical team.

We are finally launching: “Matchbox Arena”✨

With “Battle of Titans” as the first CTF competition launched on the platform, tomorrow we will officially launch “Matchbox Arena”, where players will be able to upload their code. https://t.co/vGbEuyzus0

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– MatchboxDAO (@matchbox_dao) January 17, 2023

The tournament, titled “0xMonaco: Battle of Titans”, will bring together Web3 developers from companies such as Uniswap, Ledger, Polygon, Chainlink and Near. The team said it will be broadcast live and will feature esports commentators.

On-chain games for developers take a unique approach, focusing on strategy games where players use smart contracts to code their strategies. 0xMonaco and future games of this type will require high technical skills, creativity and quick adaptability to win. MatchBoxDAO promised to create an enjoyable experience for developers and entertain viewers through video simulations that depict real code logic during the round.

MatchBox Arena plans to host closed tournaments for the best teams on Web3 and open challenges for everyone to participate. Players can enter the arena, upload their strategy code, and participate in rounds with other players. Additionally, players and viewers will be able to track their favorite team’s progress on a leaderboard and watch video replays of matches.

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The Web3 ecosystem continues to influence and evolve the gaming landscape, and game developers are now looking beyond just playing to win and focusing more on the gaming aspect of their platforms.

On Jan. 7, Cointelegraph reported that artificial intelligence could also influence Web3-based games. OpenAI could potentially allow developers to create better art, more challenging encounters, and superior storytelling, leading to a richer, more immersive experience for players.