Shotguns, dragons, and Doctor Who: The Blockchain Game Alliance's Game Demo Day

The global gaming market is forecast to generate over $159 billion in revenue in 2020, and at a recent two-day digital conference the Blockchain Gaming Alliance made it clear that its members are aiming to take a bite.

Blockchain features an array of compelling use cases to lure gamers into its fold, and the technology brings a whole new range of possibilities to the medium.

The Blockchain Game Alliance was formed to be the siren's song which would promote the benefits of blockchain technology to the gaming industry at large.

The most recent event, split into two parts across Nov. 4 and 11, was the BGA Game Demo Day, allowing members the opportunity to display their latest developments and upcoming offerings.

Accessible using either a VR headset or standard web browser, the demo featured an NFT art gallery in which users purchase the art directly from the game universe.

All in-game elements are represented by crypto tokens, and the mining theme felt especially apt for a blockchain game.

Another trading card game I saw, which I'm sure will delight many, was Doctor Who: Worlds Apart.

This fully licensed game features a cast of characters from the entire 57-year history of the Doctor Who saga.

It will soon be arriving on the Playstation platform, making it the first blockchain game to launch on a major console.

With so many interesting, challenging and unique games both available now and on the horizon, blockchain gaming is really starting to find its feet.