Key Takeaways
- Digital Entertainment Asset (DEA) has partnered with the iconic Devilman manga and anime series to launch a limited edition NFT collection. The collection includes six Devilman-themed NFTs, featuring three Epic and three Legendary cards with stunning artwork from the series.
- DEAPcoin (DEP), the proprietary token used for purchasing NFTs on PlayMining’s platforms, has experienced remarkable growth during the GameFi market rally. DEP’s price has surged by 115%, and its market capitalization has increased by 166% over the past three months.
- DEA’s announcement of the “Gamifying Work” initiative represents a groundbreaking shift in how GameFi can integrate with real-world industries. PlayMining, through this initiative, aims to create P&E games that gamify work tasks for companies, incentivizing players with DEP tokens.
Singapore-based global GameFi company, Digital Entertainment Asset (DEA), has made waves in the crypto and gaming communities with the recent announcement of its limited edition Devilman NFT collection in collaboration with the popular Devilman manga and anime series. The news comes at a pivotal moment for the PlayMining gaming platform’s native token, DEAPcoin ($DEP), which has surged by 115% in price and 166% in market capitalization since the GameFi market rally commenced three months ago.
The Devilman NFT collection
The Devilman NFT collection features six different NFTs, split into three Epic and three Legendary cards, each bearing stunning artwork from the iconic Devilman series.
These limited edition NFTs will be available for purchase on the PlayMining NFT marketplace from January 24th at 14:00 to January 31st at 10:59 (UTC+8). However, the excitement doesn’t stop there. Even after the sale concludes, enthusiasts will have a chance to obtain these coveted cards through a random draw by using DEP to purchase “Premium Recruitment” tickets in the Job Tribes game.
The Premium Recruitment event will run from January 31st at 16:00 until February 14th at 10:59 (UTC+8), or until supplies are exhausted. Additionally, a one-of-a-kind “Rage of Fire Devilman” Legendary collaboration NFT will be presented as a bonus to the player who draws the very last Premium Recruitment NFT.
To commemorate this exciting collaboration, JobTribes will feature an in-game event called “Devilman’s Invasion!” from January 31st at 16:00 until February 14th at 10:59 (UTC+8). Players will have the opportunity to compete for the coveted Devilman’s amulet in the form of a Legendary collaboration NFT, along with other valuable in-game items.
Devilman, an enduring manga and anime series since its debut in 1972, has sold over 50 million copies globally, solidifying its position as one of the top 60 best-selling manga series of all time.
DEAPcoin ($DEP) has played a starring role in the GameFi market rally that commenced in late October 2023 and has continued into the new year. DEP has outperformed many high-profile GameFi tokens, including Immutable ($IMX), Oasys ($OAS), Guild of Guardians ($GOG), and Axie Infinity ($AXS), in both one-month and three-month gains in token price and market capitalization.
DEP, the proprietary token for acquiring NFTs on PlayMining’s marketplaces, can also be earned as rewards for playing GameFi titles. The token’s escalating market price has translated into increased intrinsic value for PlayMining’s NFTs. DEP is now listed on Tokenize Xchange, where it can be traded against USD and SGD, as well as on other prominent cryptocurrency exchanges such as OKX, Uniswap, Gate.io, Bitrue, and Bitmart.
Gamifying Work: Transforming Real-World Tasks into GameFi Adventures
In a groundbreaking move, PlayMining recently announced its partnership with various high-profile entities to introduce a new business model termed “Gamifying Work.” Under this initiative, PlayMining will develop P&E games on its GameFi platform that gamify real-world work tasks for companies.
Kozo Yamada, co-founder and co-CEO of DEA, stated, “There are serious labor shortages across many industries all around the world these days, but many of these jobs feature work tasks that could be performed remotely. We can help alleviate labor shortages by gamifying some of these work tasks in PlayMining games, where players are incentivized with DEP tokens in exchange for ‘doing the work’ as in-game quests.”
PlayMining’s innovative labor shortage solution addresses a pressing issue, as highlighted by a 2023 ManpowerGroup report, which found that four out of five companies globally face a shortage of talent. Several recent partnerships specifically target labor shortages in heavy industries, such as the collaboration with TEPCO Power Grid, the fourth-largest electric power company globally. A pilot project launching in Japan this spring will enable PlayMining gamers to assist in maintaining Japan’s aging power infrastructure by photographing power poles and earning DEP rewards.
Another exciting collaboration aims to revolutionize the waste management industry by allowing players to remotely control real waste-sorting robots at Japanese waste-processing facilities, thus addressing labor shortages in this sector. Additionally, DEA secured investment from KDDI, the second-largest telecom operator in Japan, expanding its potential for business collaborations across various industries.
With a diverse catalog of P&E games and a thriving ecosystem that includes NFT marketplaces, a manga-integrated metaverse project, a ‘Watch-and-Earn’ streaming video application, and a growing number of ‘gamifying work’ games, PlayMining is at the forefront of the GameFi revolution, providing both entertainment and real-world solutions.
As the GameFi market continues to evolve, Digital Entertainment Asset’s strategic initiatives and collaborations position it as a key player in reshaping how we work and play in the digital age. The limited edition Devilman NFT collection is just the latest example of DEA’s commitment to innovation and creativity in the GameFi space.
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