I've had the idea for a long time that using a currency to make a killer game would be an amazing boost for bitcoin.
As an example, http://www.entropiauniverse.com/ is an MMO style game with a hardcore gambling casino element that rakes in a ton of cash. Bitcoin would make this model far more powerful.
I also had an idea back when I first started using bitcoin that a sort of turn based strategy(final fantasy tactics, age of empires DS), mixed with poker style gambling(skill/luck based) and a huge pyramid style ranking system that allows users on the top of the pyramid to gain rake from the players below them, creating an incentive for people to keep playing and moving up. I wanted to design such a game myself but I quickly realized I lack in game design abilities. I think something like this could be a HUGE hit if pulled of well and a massive push for BTC. I also saw a post on Reddit about someone wanting to build a worms style game with the concept of a winnings pot.
Anyone working on something like this already? Any other ideas people could share? I feel like there is so much untapped potential here.
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