Today the NFL, NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and Mythical Games announced NFL Rivals, a blockchain-based video game to launch in 2023 where gamers take on the team manager role. A big part of the game is for fans to own and collect non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of players.
Unlike Madden, the emphasis is on the game being more arcade-style than simulation, and it’s billed as easy to play.
“The interest in NFTs and video gaming amongst current and prospective fans continues to grow and combined have accelerated the NFL’s exploration of new gaming models that can deliver an unmatched experience to fans,” said Joe Ruggiero, SVP of Consumer Products at the NFL.
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