
GOAT Gaming is set to launch its AI-powered “AlphaGOATs” agents next month, promising to revolutionize the way gamers engage in digital play. These agents are designed to autonomously participate in games, wager in prediction markets, and potentially earn cryptocurrency on behalf of their users. The launch is slated for February 6th, with AlphaGOATs able to compete in various tournaments within the GOAT Gaming ecosystem, which already boasts a community of over 5 million active players.
Simon Davis, CEO of Mighty Bear Games, likens the concept to owning a team of gladiators, highlighting that AlphaGOATs will have access to specially designed games within this ecosystem. One such game involves comedic battles with rocket launchers, providing an “over-the-top” experience. Notably, high-performing AlphaGOATs could have their matches live-streamed, allowing their owners to earn GOAT’s cryptocurrency token based on stream popularity. A “friends with benefits” affiliate scheme is also part of the plan, offering crypto rewards for users who successfully promote the platform.
Meanwhile, Norris Wang, co-founder of Balance.fun, notes that investors are shifting their approach to gaming NFTs in the new bull market. Moving away from the speculative frenzy of 2021, Wang believes that gaming NFTs must now be integrated with characters in engaging games to attract interest. The newly hyped NFT collection, Parallel Avatars, exemplifies this trend, as they are set to feature in the upcoming AI-survival game Parallel Colony. The current market price for these avatars is about 0.66 Ether.
As for broader trends, Wang is attentive to the dual impacts of AI and node sales in gaming projects for 2025, viewing these as pivotal to fostering community and advancing gameplay. AI interactions, both between AIs and with humans, are seen as frontier areas for future mainstream games.
The classic mobile game Flappy Bird is making a comeback as a crypto play-to-earn game within the Telegram ecosystem. This version retains the original’s addictive gameplay, combining simplicity with a new crypto element. A token airdrop of FLAP is anticipated for players participating in the “Flap-a-TON” mode, expected to launch in 2025.
Other developments in the gaming world include Off The Grid’s introduction of “Scump Skin” content packs featuring the likeness of renowned gamer Seth “Scump” Abner. Meanwhile, Sonzai has released the AI-powered social game TeleMafia on Telegram, backed by industry figures like YGG founder Gabby Dizon and Sky Mavis co-founder Jeff Zirlin.