Gaming blockchain Oasys has partnered with Tokyo-based game publisher and developer Edia. As Japan’s leading gaming blockchain, Oasys will redistribute Edia’s complete game portfolio, containing 139 retro titles, to the blockchain gaming market. 

The joint initiative aims to onboard more traditional gamers to web3 by using existing well-known IP, some from the 80’s and 90’s. Among those are Gaiares, the Valis series, Granada, Maplus, and more. Although keeping their original retro appeal, Oasys and Edia will revamp the games with more interactive modes and web3 features such as NFTs.

Collaborating with Oasys is part of Edia’s deeper plans to re-focus on new challenges facing the entertainment industry. Founded in 1999, the company will also try to expand its IP globally while adopting to emerging web3 and metaverse technologies.

In terms of Oasys, it currently lists 45 ecosystem games across its various L2s. Notably, South Korean game developer Com2uS recently deployed its XPLA-based Summoners War: Chronicles and Walking Dead: All-Stars on Oasys L2 XPLA Verse.

Ubisoft’s inaugural web3 game Champions Tactics is set to deploy on Oasys L2 Home Verse later in 2024. Ubisoft is also one of Oasys’ largest validators among the likes of SEGA, Yield Guild Games, and more.