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Type of site | Gaming platform and media company |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | GAM3S.GG Platform LTD |
| Created by | Omar Ghanem, Mostafa Salem |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Users | 1.5 million (2025) |
| Launched | September 2022 |
| Current status | Active |
GAMES.GG (stylized as GAM3S.GG, pronounced "games.gg" and also accesible via "gam3s.gg") is a gaming platform and media company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[1] The platform serves as a discovery hub for video games, offering game reviews, news, guides, quests, rewards, and an annual awards ceremony known as the GAM3 Awards.[2]
The company was originally founded in 2021 as Polkastarter Gaming before rebranding to GAMES.GG in September 2023.[3] The platform hosts over 1,000 games and integrates with services including Steam and Epic Games Store, while also leveraging blockchain technology for player rewards and digital asset ownership.[4]
History
[edit]Founding and early development (2021-2022)
[edit]GAMES.GG was founded in late 2021 as Polkastarter Gaming by Omar Ghanem and Mostafa Salem, emerging from the Polkastarter community ecosystem.[5] The platform officially launched in September 2022, positioning itself as a discovery and media platform for games with a focus on emerging technologies.[6]
In December 2022, the company launched the inaugural GAM3 Awards, an annual ceremony recognizing achievements in the blockchain gaming space and spotlighting both indie developers and content creators in the blockchain gaming space.[7]
Rebrand and funding (2023)
[edit]In September 2023, the company rebranded from Polkastarter Gaming to GAM3S.GG (pronounced GAMES.GG) and announced a $2 million seed funding round led by Mechanism Capital followed by another $2 million strategic funding round in 2024.[8] The funding rounds included participation from Polygon Ventures, Merit Circle, ArkStream Capital, and angel investors including Sandeep Nailwal (co-founder of Polygon), Gabby Dizon (co-founder of Yield Guild Games), and Jiho Zirlin (co-founder of Sky Mavis).[2][9]
Expansion and partnerships (2024-present)
[edit]In April 2024, GAMES.GG announced a strategic partnership with Immutable to expand its technology infrastructure.[10] The company also launched its native token, G3, in April 2024 to power its rewards and loyalty system.[11]
In October 2024, GAMES.GG announced a partnership with Arbitrum for platform infrastructure and the GAM3 Awards.[12]
In 2025, co-founders Omar Ghanem and Mostafa Hossameldin were named to the Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 list in the Social Impact, Sports & Lifestyle category for their work with the company since 2021.[13]
The company also established partnerships with OpenSea for NFT marketplace integration,[14] Aethir for cloud gaming infrastructure,[15] and Yield Guild Games for the GAM3 Awards Manila events.[16]
GAMES.GG maintains an active community across social platforms, with over 340,000 followers on Twitter/X, 90,000 members on Discord, and 45,000 subscribers on YouTube as of December 2025.[1]
Platform and services
[edit]GAMES.GG operates as a gaming discovery and media platform, providing coverage across multiple gaming categories.[1] The platform features:
- A database of over 1,000 games across multiple platforms and genres[2]
- Game reviews, guides, and news coverage
- Integration with Steam, Epic Games Store and PlayStation for tracking player gaming history[6]
- A quest and rewards system utilizing blockchain technology for digital ownership
- Live streaming integration from Twitch
The platform reported 1.5 million registered users and 400,000 monthly active players as of 2025.[1]
GAMES.GG operates a quest system where users complete in-game challenges and platform activities to earn experience points (XP). Users are ranked on a global leaderboard based on accumulated XP, with top performers eligible for rewards and prizes.[2] In addition, the platform publishes daily gaming news, reviews, and strategy guides covering both traditional and blockchain-integrated games. GAMES.GG also produces the Press Play podcast, featuring interviews with game developers and industry figures worldwide.[6] Games featured on the platform include titles published on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Network, Xbox, Mobile Games and various blockchain networks.[6]
The platform has been compared to gaming media sites such as IGN and GameSpot, with a focus on emerging gaming technologies and player ownership models.<refname="national-feature" />
GAM3 Awards
[edit]The GAM3 Awards is an annual awards ceremony hosted by GAMES.GG, recognizing achievements in blockchain gaming with a focus on innovation and emerging game technologies. The event has grown to become one of the largest gaming awards ceremonies focused on next-generation gaming experiences since its inauguration in 2022.[17]
| Year | Prize Pool | Notable Winners | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1 million | Big Time (Game of the Year)[18] | Virtual |
| 2023 | $2 million | Parallel (Game of the Year)[19] | Virtual |
| 2024 | $5 million | Off The Grid (Game of the Year)[20] | Manila, Philippines |
| 2025 | $7 million | Off The Grid (Game of the Year)[21] | Manila, Philippines |
The 2025 awards ceremony featured a jury of over 80 industry professionals, including Jamie King, co-founder of Rockstar Games, and executives from Konami, Sony, Ubisoft, Google, and Amazon.[21]
Funding
[edit]GAMES.GG has raised over $5 million in total funding across multiple rounds.[22]
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead Investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | Seed | $2 million | Mechanism Capital[4] |
| March 2024 | Strategic | ~$2 million | Multiple investors[22] |
| April 2024 | Community Sale | $1.2 million | Public sale[22] |
Notable investors include Polygon Ventures, Merit Circle, ArkStream Capital, and LD Capital, along with angel investors Sandeep Nailwal, Gabby Dizon, and Jiho Zirlin.[2]
Reception
[edit]GAMES.GG has been described as "the IGN for web3 gaming" by The National.[1] The platform's GAM3 Awards has attracted jury participation from executives at major gaming companies including RockstarGames, Ubisoft, Konami, Twitch and Sony.[21]
In 2024, GAMES.GG partnered with OpenSea to integrate verified gaming collectibles trading on the platform.<refname="opensea-partnership">"In Conversation With Omar Ghanem of GAM3S.GG". OpenSea Blog. 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2026.</ref>
See also
[edit]- Video game journalism
- The Game Awards
- IGN
- Metacritic
- Blockchain game
- Yield Guild Games
- Immutable (company)
- Play-to-earn game
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Generation Start-up: How Abu Dhabi's GAM3S.GG is democratising Web3 gaming". The National. October 9, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Gam3s.gg has raised $2M to launch Web3 gaming superapp and $G3 tokens". GamesBeat. September 7, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "Polkastarter Gaming rebrands to GAM3S.GG after successful $2M funding round". CryptoSlate. September 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ a b "GAM3S.GG Raises $2M Seed Round Led by Mechanism Capital to Grow Web3 Gaming Superapp". Nasdaq. September 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "Polkastarter Gaming Is Now GAM3S.GG". Polkastarter Blog. September 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ a b c d "$2M Backing and a Vision: How GAM3S.GG is Reshaping Web3 Gaming". HackerNoon. September 7, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "Inaugural Gam3 Awards to honor the best Web3 games of 2022". Cointelegraph. December 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi gaming start-up GAM3S.GG raises $2m to fuel growth". The National. September 7, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "GAM3S.GG raises $2 million Seed round". Wamda. September 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "GAM3S.GG and Immutable Partner to Expand Web3 Gaming Ecosystem and Foster Future Growth". PR Newswire. April 5, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "GAM3S.GG To Launch Web3 Gaming $G3 Token In Mid-April". NFT Plazas. March 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "GAM3S.GG Supercharges Platform with Arbitrum Integration and GAM3 Awards Partnership". PR Newswire. October 28, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 recognises rising games industry stars". PocketGamer.biz. 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
opensea-partnershipwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Aethir and GAM3S.GG Unite to Elevate the Future of Web3 Gaming". CryptoSlate. October 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "YGG Play Summit 2025 to Transform Manila Into Web3's City of Play". BitPinas. 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "The GAM3 Awards 2024 Winners Announced". Decrypt. November 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "Big Time wins Game of the Year at 2022 Gam3 Awards". CryptoSlate. December 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "GAM3 Awards Crowns Best Web3 Games & Creator in 2023". HackerNoon. December 27, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "Gam3 Awards unveils 2024 winners for top Web3 games". GamesBeat. November 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ a b c "GAM3 Awards 2025 winners revealed for top Web3 games". GamesBeat. November 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ a b c "GAM3S.GG - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding". Crunchbase. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
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