Experts Attack ‘Play-to-Earn’ But Games Like Battle Infinity Rely on Skill

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Blockchain games have been criticized on numerous fronts, especially their potential to attract players who are not necessarily interested in or skilled at playing the games but simply want to earn money.

However, as games continue to evolve, Battle Infinity could provide a counterargument. The fantasy sports game depends on the players' understanding of sports and metrics that can be used to predict the performances of real athletes. Thus, to earn, one must exert effort.

Following the success of games such as Axie Infinity, more developers are beginning to recognize the value of play-to-earn. Rather than simply providing arbitrary benefits to players, these games allow them to potentially earn real money. These games offer gamers the opportunity to earn a living by incorporating gaming tokens or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that can be traded for cryptocurrencies.

However, like everything else that has come out of the blockchain and crypto spaces in the last few years, play-to-earn games have been scrutinized.

One of the most typical criticisms leveled at play-to-earn games is that developers and players seem more concerned with earning than having fun or being able to play the game.

Axie Infinity, which has a high barrier to entry, is a prime example of this. To participate in Axie Infinity, players must purchase at least three Axies (digital pets represented as NFTs). And because these NFTs (arguably one of the best NFTs) were so popular, the collection's starting price was $340 at its peak. While that figure has dropped significantly, it could easily rise again if the market turns bullish again.

With entry fees as high as $1,000, players will likely be more concerned with recouping their investment and earning more money