Spekter Games Founder Details Web3 Gaming Challenges and Strategic Approach
By [Author Name], The Drop newsletter
In this exclusive interview excerpt translated from “The Drop” newsletter, Spekter Games’ founder and CEO Taehoon Kim outlines the current state of Web3 gaming and the studio’s strategic approach.
The Web3 Gaming Landscape:
Kim candidly assesses the current Web3 gaming sector: “Web3 gaming isn’t doing very well right now. Many projects overpromised and under-delivered. The main issue was attracting point farmers who played primarily for token rewards, rather than engaging gameplay. These models often fizzled out post-Token Generation Event (TGE), as users left lacking genuine connection to the game itself.” He emphasizes the need for fundamentally excellent games moving forward.
Telegram’s Superapp Potential:
Kate Irwin asked about the trend towards “Superapps” and “Mini apps,” particularly Telegram. Kim elaborates: “That’s precisely the opportunity we saw late last year, leading to founding Spekter Games. Telegram’s superapp model, with its chat-based mini apps, combines Web2’s free-to-play accessibility with Web3 potential. Its invite-and-accept mechanics enable frictionless viral distribution, and features like Telegram Stars simplify payments.”
Unified Token Strategy:
Regarding Spekter Games’ planned token economy, Kim states: “We aim for simplicity, unlike projects with multi-token systems. We want the core experience mostly off-chain, except for the reward system. Rewards are primarily status items like skins or PFPs, not impacting gameplay. Think of it like a credit point system: Players earn Sparks (points) through play and invites, which can later be converted into our token.”
Global Ambitions:
When asked about launch strategy, Kim explained their focus: “Our plan is a global launch. We chose the roguelite genre specifically because it has broad appeal across regions and demonstrates strong monetization potential. The gameplay focus is purely on skill-based movement and upgrades.”
This interview underscores Spekter Games’ strategic positioning amidst the evolving Web3 gaming landscape.
