On Friday, October 20, 2023, Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Takashi Kiryu, hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) hosted an offline event dedicated to the blockchain industry. Both Shi-san-sei Million Arthur and SYMBIOGENESIS were offered special invites to take part in panel discussions and other events. During these meetings, the Company discussed the future of web3 with industry leaders like Yosuke Saito, Jin Fujisawa, and Keisuke Hata, and conveyed its vision for the development of the BCE Division.
Purpose of This Particular Occasion:
The purpose of the event is to give participants a taste of the kinds of things the Company hopes to offer its customers and other stakeholders through its blockchain-related efforts.
In addition to this, it fosters engagement from members of the community and also encourages interaction between members of the operating team and asset holders.
Event Details
Date: October 20, 2023 (Friday) 18:00 – 21:00(JST)
Attendees: Asset holders of Shi-san-Sei Million Arthur, SYMBIOGENESIS, and relevant stakeholders.
Featured Events
Conversational Sessions:
There were two separate panels at this conference:
Talk 1: Producer and Creative Director Discussion
Speakers:
- Shi-san-Sei Million Arthur Producer: Yu Watanabe
- SYMBIOGENESIS Producer: Naoyuki Tamate
- SYMBIOGENESIS Creative Director: Yosuke Toyoda
- LCA GAME GUILD Marketing Director: Miki Kawaguchi (Moderator)
The questions that were submitted in advance by attendees from each project were used during a question-and-answer session that took place during the event.
There were a lot of questions and requests, including ones about how the game would change in the future, about Scenarios and creative creation, and other things.
Talk 2: The Possibilities and Prospects of Web3 from the Perspective of the Gaming Industry
Speakers:
- Executive Officer in charge of the BCE Division：Yosuke Saito
- CEO of StoryNote Co., Ltd.：Jin Fujisawa
- Head of the BCE Division：Keisuke Hata (Moderator)
In this talk, Yosuke Saito, who is in charge of the BCE Division, and Jin Fujisawa, CEO of StoryNote Co., Ltd., took part. The two seasoned professionals talked about the newest trends and developments in the world of gaming. The audience appreciated what the speakers presented.
Event for networking:
As a result of the cuisine that was provided, the attendees were able to socialize with one another and become acquainted with the members of the project team.
Guests were handed Shi-san-sei Million Arthur can badges when they registered for the event. These badges can be exchanged for other prizes at the venue where the event is being held. Such conversations may also be overheard by the audience members.
Fans waited in long lines to get the opportunity to talk with Keisuke Hata, the author of Shi-san-sei Million Arthur, because he gave away stickers that were printed with NFTs that he personally possessed as an added bonus to the event.
Recent Developments in the Project:
During the occasion, each project gave an update on its progress and outlined its plans for the future.
A specially created cake was produced with the holders’ blessing on Saturday, October 14, 2023, to commemorate Shi-san-Sei Million Arthur’s second anniversary.
The holders’ sincere congratulations added to everyone else in attendance’s excitement and joy, which had already been enhanced by their presence.
SecuX × SQUARE ENIX Collaboration Hardware Wallet
The company demonstrated a hardware wallet called “SQUARE ENIX EDITION (not for sale)” that is intended to safely manage NFTs and digital assets. In addition, the wallet has the capability of providing on-screen asset confirmation.
Forty lucky recipients of one of these highly wanted hardware wallets were chosen at random from among all of the applicants. The fact that the vast majority of attendees owned NFT assets added significantly to the event’s already intense level of excitement.
SYMBIOGENESIS Original “The Martial Empire Beer”
SYMBIOGENESIS-themed “The Martial Empire Beer” was given out to guests at the event. Distribution of this actual beer was coordinated in conjunction with the NFT project “Crypto Beer Punks.” In addition to sampling the beer, guests may participate in games that unveiled the label’s secret stories.
Participation in a Survey and the Handing Out of Gifts
After the gifts were distributed, the festivities came to a close. A post-event survey was done to gather comments on overall event satisfaction and enjoyable content. More than 90% of guests were pleased with the event, and many asset holders provided favorable feedback, such as experiencing the Business Division’s passion and enjoying the opportunity for diversified networking. This feedback contributed to the event’s success.
Selections from the Participants:
It was a very meaningful event with both networking opportunities and serious talk sessions.
I could truly feel the incredible enthusiasm that went into creating SYMBIOGENESIS. I hope they can continue creating amazing things without pushing themselves too hard physically.
Being able to talk directly with the producers and directors, ask questions, and share opinions was a valuable experience. There were also many individuals active in various areas, and it was really great to feel the future of web3.
I don’t think there’s any other place where an individual user can have so much communication with project producers and creators. Thank you!
■What is Shi-san-Sei Million Arthur?
Shi-san-Sei Million Arthur is Square Enix’s debut NFT (Non-Fungible Token) project, concentrating on the unique qualities of NFTs, which require recording ownership data and proof on the blockchain. The Million Arthur series to which it belongs
The project provides a digital experience in which users can make their own personalized NFT digital stickers and earn points by placing them in virtual sticker albums. Having these points redeemable for experiences makes for a more digitally native system that boosts user engagement.
With the introduction of the game, these stickers’ personalization opportunities have been greatly increased, providing a more robust kind of NFT digital sticker-based amusement. Everyone is encouraged to give this “new experience of play” a shot and draw own conclusions.
Shi-san-Sei Million Arthur Service Basic Information
Title: Shi-san-Sei Million Arthur (currently only available in Japan)
Official Website: https://shisansei.million-arthurs.com
Secondary Trading / Marketplace: https://nft.line.me
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShisanseiMA_PR
Copyright Notice: © SQUARE ENIX Powered by double jump.tokyo Inc.
■What is SYMBIOGENESIS?
SYMBIOGENESIS is the first global NFT (Non-Fungible Token) Collectible Art initiative that Square Enix has ever undertaken. The goal of the project is to develop a new intellectual property (IP) for Web3, which will be constructed jointly by all of the participants involved.
Through this effort, the public is encouraged to delve into the fascinating analysis of tale points based on the historical context of artwork, character equipment, and costumes. As a group, users can unveil the secrets of the planet in a game that features an epic plot with about 2 million people.
By possessing different NFTs, players can examine the secrets of the Floating Continent from various perspectives, search for goods based on the clues on the NFTs, and create an unforgettable experience for each player. Finally, players will be directed to the World Mission, which will determine the fate of the Floating Continent. The fate of this narrative will be decided by three persons, with every member of the player community engaging and viewing the final decision.
■ SYMBIOGENESIS Service Basic Information
Service Name: SYMBIOGENESIS
Release Date: Winter 2023
Supported Blockchains: Ethereum, Polygon
Supported Browser: Google Chrome (both PC and app versions, support for other browsers is TBD)
Supported Wallet: MetaMask
Supported Languages: English, Japanese
Official Website: https://symbiogenesis.app/
Chapter 1 Story Site: https://story.symbiogenesis.app/JP/
Official Discord: https://discord.gg/symbiogenesis
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/symbiogenesisPR
Copyright Notice: © 2023 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
■About NFT
The acronym NFT stands for “Non-Fungible Token,” which describes tokens that cannot be exchanged for others of the same kind. Transaction history and other data pertaining to the acquisition and ownership of assets can be recorded on the blockchain in a way that makes them nearly impossible to forge or manipulate. As a result, NFTs can be used as evidence that their linked assets are truly one-of-a-kind. The Ethereum blockchain has popularized the ERC-721 standard for NFTs.
About Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes, and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content around the world. The Square Enix group of companies includes a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Co., Ltd. can be found at https://www.jp.square-enix.com/
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