GameStop, the video game and consumer merchandise retailer that became a household name after the r/wallstreetbets saga in 2021, has entered the world of NFT gaming with a groundbreaking partnership with Illuvium, a blockchain-based game developer on Ethereum.
The two companies have announced the launch of the Illuvium x GameStop D1SK NFT collection, which features 20,000 unique and dynamic collectible artworks called Illuvitars.
🚀Get ready for a groundbreaking collaboration with @illuviumio for exclusive, branded D1SKs!⁰Stay tuned for sale details and exclusive opportunities to own a part of digital collecting history. 🎮🌌 https://t.co/85Cq2PZSgT pic.twitter.com/w9Flysaac6
— GameStopNFT (@GameStopNFT) June 5, 2023
The NFT Collection is Expected to Solidify GameStop Presence in the Crypto Community
Illuvitars are digital representations of the Illuvials, the creatures that inhabit the Illuvium universe. Each Illuvitar has a distinct expression and a power rating based on its rarity, which can help the owners climb the leaderboard and earn rewards.
The GameStop x Illuvitar D1SKs contain random Illuvitars and accessories that are branded with the GameStop logo and have over 108 possible combinations based on six different Illuvials, three expressions, three background stages, and two finishes.
The sale of the D1SKs will start on June 12 and last for three days, or until they are sold out. The buyers will not only own a piece of digital art history, but also gain early access to both of Illuvium’s upcoming games: Illuvium Overworld, a creature collection game with stunning 3D graphics and real-time combat, and Illuvium Arena, a strategic auto-battler where players can use their NFTs to compete against others.
This partnership marks a significant milestone for both GameStop and Illuvium, as they aim to bridge the gap between traditional gaming and blockchain gaming.
The collaboration between GameStop and Illuvium is expected to attract more attention and adoption to the NFT gaming industry, which has been growing rapidly in recent years. According to DappRadar, the total value locked in NFT games reached $2.3 billion in May 2023, up from $680 million in December 2022. With more innovation and integration coming from both established and emerging players in the field, NFT gaming is poised to become one of the most exciting and lucrative sectors in the crypto ecosystem.
