Updated on:12/07/2025 05:06 PM 
The highly anticipated GAM3 Awards 2023, presented in collaboration with GAM3S.GG and Magic Eden, has unveiled its prestigious finalists for a groundbreaking prize pool exceeding $2 million. This landmark celebration of blockchain gaming excellence is set to take place on December 14, 2023, marking a significant milestone for the web3 gaming industry.
Out of an impressive initial pool of 214 nominated games, a distinguished panel of over 70 industry experts carefully selected the final 40 contenders. This prestigious jury comprises executives from leading technology companies including Amazon, Google, Ubisoft, Microsoft, and Samsung, alongside influential leaders from the blockchain gaming ecosystem. Selection criteria focused on critical aspects such as gameplay quality, innovative mechanics, replayability value, overall entertainment factor, accessibility, and production excellence.
The 2023 GAM3 Awards demonstrate remarkable growth in the blockchain gaming sector, with more than double the number of qualified games featuring playable versions compared to the previous year. This expansion reflects the industry's rapid development and the continuously improving quality standards of web3 games. The finalists span an impressive nine different blockchain networks, with Arbitrum making its debut appearance among the top five networks: Polygon, Ethereum, Immutable X, Arbitrum, and Avalanche.
The voting process allocates 90% influence to the expert jury while reserving 10% for community participation. Notably, special categories like the 'People's Choice Award' and 'Best Content Creator' rely entirely on community votes, empowering gamers to recognize their favorites directly. Several standout games have earned exceptional recognition, with Big Time, Wildcard, Parallel, and Deadrop each securing five prestigious nominations.
The coveted Game of the Year category features exceptional nominees including Parallel, Big Time, Deadrop, Wildcard, and NFL Rivals, representing the pinnacle of achievement in blockchain gaming for 2023.
Winners will receive an impressive array of prizes including substantial cash grants, valuable technology service credits, comprehensive marketing support, and more, courtesy of a consortium of premier partners such as Amazon, Magic Eden, AD Gaming, and other industry leaders. This remarkable support underscores the widespread investment and confidence in the future potential of web3 gaming.
George Yousling, Director of Business Development at Polygon Labs, emphasized the significance of community engagement in the awards process: "The GAM3 Awards are looking to actively engage the gaming community through an exclusive free mint for voters by Magic Eden and a $100k prize pool dedicated specifically to community members."
For the complete list of all nominees and detailed information about the voting process, please visit gam3awards.com. Final voting commences on November 22 and continues through December 1, offering blockchain gaming enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in shaping the future of this innovative industry.
