S02 E30 Dutch Games Association's Martine Spaans On The Meaning Of Games And Their Evolution In Blockchain

Blockchain gaming: a flash in the frying pan or an auspicious opportunity for the gaming industry? Gaming expert Martine Spaans leans toward the latter. In this episode, our cohosts, Peggy Anne Salz and Brian Baglow, sit down with Martine to discuss this controversial corner of the gaming world. As General Manager of the Dutch Games Association and Founder of Tamalaki Games, Martine sees blockchain gaming as a new chance for many developers — new technology, new audiences, and new rewards. Throughout the episode, the trio discusses the blockchain economy's unique benefits and how Web3 offers a special space for community-building and interoperability. The group also ask existential questions like "What is a game?" and "How do games affect life outside of entertainment?" "I think it's important to move with the market and not stay too stationary for too long," says Martine. "Because in a fast-evolving industry like ours, it's a way of survival." CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introductions 03:03 - What is it like to work in games in the Netherlands? 06:35 - The Dutch gaming divide and challenges 09:19 - Martine's rise through the gaming world's ranks 15:32 - The benefits of being your own blockchain game publisher 20:53 - Understanding the difference between gamers and blockchain gamers 23:23 - The critical question: What is a game? 28:56 - Favourite games Q&A with Martine * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  ** Let's Connect ** 👉🏻 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pgbiz  👉🏻 LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/144491/  👉🏻 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PGbiz  👉🏻 Website - https://www.pocketgamer.biz  Check out more world-class speakers sharing their insights and expertise at one of our events. You can find details of our next event here - https://www.pgconnects.com/next-event