Player-First, Not VC-First: Iceyyy’s Case for Better Crypto Games | Ep 56🍻🌗

A flat, frustrating market can make everything feel stuck—especially in crypto gaming—but Alex and our guest, Iceyyy, cut through the noise. They break down why most gaming TGEs flop, how VC-driven supply erodes trust, and what a real player-first model looks like when teams rethink incentives and ship like actual game studios. No hopium, just honest analysis and examples of builders already doing it right.

They highlight what truly creates fun: tight loops, reasons to return, and mechanics built to last. From RuneScape to EVE, scarcity and player agency still win. That is why projects like Off The Grid and Immutable resonate: treat the chain like a publisher, vest supply fully, and only add tokens when they make the game better.

Zooming out, they cover the essentials for everyday users in a choppy market: practical cold storage, scam defense, stablecoin yield, and DeFi tools that match real risk tolerance. The focus stays on clarity over hype and building habits that outlast any cycle.

Support builders raising the bar for crypto gaming: vote for Iceyyy at games.gg before Sunday and tune into the live awards from Manila. Share this episode with someone who wants signal, not noise.

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