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Related: Axie Infinity, NFT Games, and the Dismal Future of Playīut the thing about Axie Infinity is that for the bulk of its players, it isn’t really a game it’s actually a job, and the Axie economy hasn’t always been thriving. To help introduce more players into the Axie Infinity system, the game has set up a scholarship of sorts, allowing wealthier players to loan their Axies to others in exchange for a cut of their profits. The game, too, has even become a form of wage labour, with many players unable to afford the exorbitant starting price-or investment-of a trio of Axies, which is now said to set players back at least $1,065 at one time. It was said to be the game that would propel blockchain games to the mainstream, and had even been a means for Filipino players to make a living in the midst of the pandemic. That said, it’s difficult to understate just how popular and widespread Axie Infinity is. At the heart of Axie Infinity, in particular, is a supposedly inviting proposition: instead of collecting Pokemon-a pastime that Nintendo wouldn’t ever pay you money to do-why not collect these snoot-faced cretins called Axies? In this universe, every single activity is ripe for monetisation, and quivering with profit-making opportunities. Proponents of NFT and blockchain games like Axie Infinity tend to push a specific narrative: you can earn money from activities that you would usually do in your spare time for free.
