Sega Might Drop NFT Experiments if Perceived by Gamers as a Money Grab

Sega Might Drop NFT Experiments if Perceived by Gamers as a Money Grab

Sega, a leading videogame development company, has announced its new stance when it comes to the play-to-earn model and the inclusion of NFTs in its games. In the latest management meeting of the company, which happened on December 24th, Sega CEO Haruki Satomi stated that the company may drop its current experiments in the NFT field if players take a negative view of the subject. Sega CEO Reveals Company Might Scrap NFT Plans The CEO of Sega, Haruki Satomi, has referred to the possible stance the company may take regarding NFTs and the play-to-earn movement in the future. In the....


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