Innovative Elements and Case Study of Blockchain Application in Game Industry

• Main Authors: Chang, Shih-Huang, 張世煌
• Other Authors: Hsu, Chang-Hsien
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2019
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/xqnda9

碩士 === 亞洲大學 === 經營管理學系碩士在職專班 === 107 === Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), once said that the blockchain is the fourth industrial revolution since the invention of steam, electricity and computers. The game industry has boomed in the blockchain, and according to Dutch market research firm Newzoo, the gaming industry is expected to grow to $128 billion by 2020. It can be seen that the market value of the game market continues to grow and there are amazing trading volumes. Through the blockchain, its impossible to modify, anonymity, openness and decentralization characteristics can solve the pain points of the game industry which is too centralized and digital assets are difficult to manage. This thesis will use the game cases - CryptoKitties, FOMO 3D, and Gods Unchained as the research target. Besides, we will explore these three famous blockchain game by using Case Analysis Method to find whether the elements of innovation are in line with the blockchain core or not and summarize the innovation factors of blockchain games. And whether this disruptive innovation using in the game industry can bring new value to the stakeholders. It is worthy of being a reference for the development of relevant industry in the future.