The market for NFT is no longer what it was six months ago. The phenomenon seems to be on the downward slope, in the same way as certain crypto-currencies, and this is why we see fewer and fewer video game players publicly announcing projects around this technology, except for a few reckless ones. And while the game projects around NFTs already seem to be a bit risky, the company Polium take the risk to develop the first web console 3.
A Ouya-bis, but without play (and more polluting)
We are introducing the Polium One, A multi-chain console for Web 3 Gaming. #Web3OnConsole pic.twitter.com/tkRaP2O13A
—Polium (@Polium__) July 2, 2022
So here is the Polium One, a console that presents itself as the first console using blockchains. Polium indicates that this machine will have a controller with a fingerprint reader to improve its security, as well as a “wallet” function that will allow you to manage everything related to your cryptocurrencies.
And the games in all this? As you can imagine, Polium avoids the question well, and no games have been even pitched yet. Discussions would have started with developers, without knowing which ones. We only know that the company is aiming for 8K and 120 fps renderingto which we want to answer: “of course”.
This console will only be accessible for pre-order by people who buy a Polium Pass, which is nothing more than an NFT that will be available in 10,000 copies (that’s it, do you feel the scam coming? ). It is currently scheduled for third quarter 2024the project still has to go to the end.
A calamitous communication campaign
“Hey could I copy your homework?*
“Sure, just don’t make it obvious” https://t.co/ddDznOPqaR pic.twitter.com/IthtigNIOZ
— Dan Entwistle (@Garcian_Smith) July 4, 2022
And inevitably, barely announced, this console is already the source of many controversies, especially around its logo, strangely similar to that of the GameCube. Following the criticism, Polium indicated that a new logo was in the works. At least it gives the color.
Following the criticism, Polium sent a message that ticks all the boxes of press releases from companies that have launched poorly received NFT projects:
” We perceived fear, uncertainty and doubt as well as criticism regarding our ability to carry out this project. To clarify, there are four of us building the working prototype of the console and controller. We have experience in hardware and software development […] We should have a working prototype by November or before. We’ll show the prototype live on YouTube or have a trusted influencer show you all of it. The prototype will prove that the console can run games that are on different blockchains and built with different programming languages. We won’t accept any pre-orders/funding until we’ve shown the prototype and the community is interested. »
So once again, it’s the public who don’t understand the project, and to reassure us, the company’s response is to show that everything is going to be fine through presentations of the machine by influencers, because the influencers are obviously renowned for their neutrality, it is well known.
We admit it, we are not completely neutral either concerning this announcement (and again, we are holding back), but we can only advise you to remain cautious in the face of this kind of project, which is not reassuring. .