Cool Cats Launches 3 Web3 Games for 2024
Introduction to Cool Cats
Cool Cats is a global storytelling brand centered around the beloved character Blue Cat, founded in 2013 by artist Colin Egan. Today, Cool Cats has evolved into a rich ecosystem featuring beloved characters, compelling comics, creative games, unique merchandise, and entertaining animations.
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Cool Cats Launches 3 Web3 Games for 2024
Cool Cats Group is stepping into the world of web3 games. The company has strategically partnered with three renowned game developers—nWay, iCandy Interactive, and Sync Studios—to create three web3 games slated for release in late 2023 and early 2024.
- Partnership with nWay
nWay, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands and a leader in competitive multiplayer arcade game development, aims to release their game by late 2023. nWay is known for delivering fast-paced multiplayer experiences and has developed games like Power Rangers: Legacy Wars and ChronoBlade, with their recent addition being Wreckleague.
- Partnership with iCandy Interactive
iCandy Interactive, boasting over 370 million players worldwide, is creating the second game—a 2D endless runner game. Players can expect to enjoy this game on web browsers by late 2023.
iCandy Interactive is one of the largest game developers in ANZ and SEA, listed on the ASX and backed by Animoca Brands, Singtel, and SK Telecom.
- Partnership with Sync Studios
The third game, a mobile match-3 game similar to Candy Crush, is being developed by Sync Studios. Sync Studios is renowned for successful collaborations with Voodoo and Lion Studios.
The group is also known for developing IPs for giants like Hasbro, Paramount Studios, and Warner Brothers. Sync Studios will collaborate with PlayEmber—a web3 mobile gaming publisher supported by Shima Capital and Big Brain Holdings.
Animoca Brands Japan Acquires Stake in Cool Cats Group
Animoca Brands Japan and its subsidiary KLKTN have announced a strategic partnership with Cool Cats Group. A recent announcement highlighted Animoca Brands Japan's acquisition of a stake in Cool Cats Group, marking a significant breakthrough in NFTs and Web3 Games.
KLKTN acquired NFTs from all three Cool Cats collections from the secondary market. This transaction took place in KLKTN's virtual decentralized city, focusing heavily on licensed anime and web3 intellectual property.
This strategic partnership aims to enhance Cool Cats' presence in the Japanese market. A notable initiative outlined in the announcement is the development of "Cool Cats Manga," blending Cool Cats' unique world with Japan's longstanding manga tradition. The manga will be authored and illustrated by a prominent Japanese manga artist.
"This partnership aims to build IP in the web3 world, and we are excited to work with iconic web3 IPs like Cool Cats to explore leveraging not only web3 products but also traditional Japanese media such as manga to capture the community's attention." Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands.
The collaborative efforts of Animoca Brands Japan and San FranTokyo extend beyond intellectual property growth, seeking to establish new partnerships with key entities in Japan's entertainment and gaming sectors.
Integrating Cool Cats' story into San FranTokyo's virtual cityscape includes interactive small sculptures, aligning with established marketing strategies used by other prominent Japanese intellectual properties. Animoca Brands aims to seamlessly integrate Cool Cats into Japan's mainstream culture, promoting harmonious integration of web3 technology, anime, and gaming.
As this partnership progresses, industry observers predict profound impacts on the landscape of web3 gaming and anime in Japan. With the merger of Animoca Brands Japan and Cool Cats Group, an exciting chapter of convergence between entertainment and technology unfolds, promising significant developments for enthusiasts and stakeholders alike.
