Aether Games
Aether Games is a game development studio with a heavy focus on building a gaming franchise for both web2 and web3 gamers.
Highlights
- Our main goal is to build more and more assets over time which can partly be used as assets in future games, creating a more cost efficient business model. Similar to League of Legends skins becoming models for Teamfight Tactics. As we build more, and more assets for multiple games - the volume of these Aether assets will consistently go up.
- Commercial edge: We are directly connected with all major streaming platforms (Netflix, HBO, Hulu etc) allowing us to push forward the franchise angle at large scale.
- Tech edge: All our games are connected with cross game dynamic NFT utilizing the token itself. We also work with a seasonal/cycle token model presented within our Whitepaper in order to create an ecosystem within our Aether Universe we haven’t seen anywhere else.
Product
Cards of Ethernity (CoE) is a digital collectible competitive card play-and-earn game. In Early access. Official Launch on May 2023.
Gates of Ethernity (GoE) is a highly addictive strategic autobattler where players are challenged to make well-thought-out decisions. In production (EOY early access).
Gates of Ethernity AR Viewer is an augmented reality mobile app where you’re able to view your NFT in real life. Ready to download in Google Store.
Aether (Series) is a CGI series focused on pushing the franchise forward to a broader audience through top streaming services. In production (first episode in May).
Problem
Blockchain gaming space is lacking quality, and there is a need for mass adoption, which Aether Games focus on.
Solution
Aether Games is building a dark fantasy universe known as the Aether Universe where all the games are truly connected, not simply with assets but in the same fantasy world. This is pushed forward through our personal connections with the top streaming platforms in order to reach mass adoption.
Because of this we are able to convert web2 gamers into web3 gamers and push the entire crypto market by itself forward.
Being long-time gamers ourselves, we know the need of true ownership of your assets and easy transitions from one game to another where you’re familiar with the story, and built up that emotional connection already. Weeks into months of crafting and leveling your Ethernal builds that relationship which you can take into the next games we release.
Next to tackling the passion of gamers itself, we also have a unique innovating seasonal token system creating an in-game economy web3 players can monetize at their own will, similar to an MMORPG auction house.
Business Model
Aether Games has a unique revenue model that capitalizes on both the gaming and blockchain industries. The company can generate revenue from in-game item sales, virtual currency sales, digital collectible sales, advertising and promotion, sponsorship deals, affiliate programs, and subscription services, all flowing back into the studio token $AEG.
Token
The AEG token is the cornerstone of the Aether universe, providing a common medium of exchange between users, developers, and businesses. It is an ERC-20 token built on the Ethereum blockchain and is used as a digital asset to facilitate transactions within the Aether universe.
The $AEG token is used as a crafting material, allowing users to create customized in-game items within Aether Games. In Cards of Ethernity these are used to craft plain cards into NFT, while in Gates of Ethernity it is used to craft a plain creature into an NFT.
The $AEG token is also used for staking in the Aether Vault, a decentralized application that allows users to store, and manage their $AEG tokens. Stakers will receive rewards in the form of $AEG tokens for holding their tokens in the Vault.
The $AEG token can also be used to nest within heirlooms, a cross-game dynamic NFT that grows over time. By nesting $AEG tokens within heirlooms, users will level up their specific heirloom which gives various passive luxuries and a lot more game progression.
Finally, the $AEG token is used as a payment solution within the Aether universe and marketplace. This allows users to buy and sell goods and services with the $AEG token, providing a safe and secure way to transact within the marketplace.
Competitors
- For our first title, Cards of Ethernity, In Web3 space would be: Cross the Ages / Gods Unchained / Splinterlands
- In Web2 space would be: Gwent / Runeterra / Hearthstone
Roadmap
Team
Zaur Akhundzada
Zaur Akhundzada
Zaur has 6 years experience in strategy consulting, created several successful businesses and consulted numerous gaming start ups. Co-Founder of Red Rift which has over 150 employees
Michael Shemetun
Art Director & Creative Director
During Michael Shemetun journey as a Creative Director he was able to organize complete graphic content production pipelines for "AAA" games that involve all sorts of departments: Art, VFX, UI and others. Worked at Plarium for over 11 years known for Raid: Shadowlegends (600M+ Revenue), and Vikings.
Danil Nesterenko
Game Designer
Danil is a veteran game designer with the expertise of creating new fantasy worlds using his experience as a screenwriter. He has worked on multiple strategy games including Legends of Signum, Dragon Hunters, and Kitsune Clan of the Scarlet Forest.
Kalani Lindsey
Graphic Director
Kalani has been a senior 2D artist at Hi-Rez Studios for over 7 years and has been working on the famous MOBA known as SMITE.
Rémi CARLES
Director & Character Supervisor
Rémi freelance character artist working on various AAA CGI teasers before joining as an associate at noOne studios.
Thomas Baratte
Director, CG Supervisor
Thomas is mostly known for being the director of light & photography on the episodes Snow In The Desert and Beyond The Aquilla Rift of the popular Netflix show Love, Death & Robots. Having worked at Unit Image for over 6 years on titles like God of War, Farcry 6, Baldurs Gate 3, he has built up a high standard of supervising Environment Modeling, Shading, Scene Assembly, Lighting, Rendering, and Compositing.
Ivik Nier
Art Lead/Director
Having worked over 7 years in Plarium, known for Raid: Shadowlegends with over 600M in revenue, Vikings, and Throne, Ivik is a well respected art lead with vast experience in VFX art direction and animations.
Denis Puhleacov
Director & Game Developer
An entrepreneur with an irresistible desire to bring new products to live, introduce new technologies and improvements. CEO at Red Rift with over 150 employees.
Clément Martin
Director & CG Generalist
Clément has worked on very well-known AAA CGI teasers including God of War, Farcry 6, Baldur's Gate 3, Runeterra, The Crew and many more. Having worked on Love, Death & Robots season 1 & 2, Clément is well respected in the CGI space and the CEO of noOne studio.
Jens Peeters
CEO Aether Games - Esports Manager
At only 15 years old, Jens was the highest rated player in World of Warcraft. As a multi rank 1 player in WoW led to him being close friends with other proffesional gamers and thus becoming an Esports manager. Since then Jens has worked with Mastercard Priceless, Lenovo Legion, Veritas, and other top brands.
Sebastian Martin Andres
CFO Aether Games
Sebastian has been an entrepreneur for the last 15 years, having founded 3 companies related to the pharmaceutical industry. He also runs a company related to gambling (poker and betting). Being a crypto investor since 2017, he is one of the angel investors of Aether Games and actual CFO
Dmitrii Miachin
Audio Director & Music Composer
Dmitrii is a Serial Entrepreneur for over 18 years having delivered over 400+ popular titles within Tech, Video Games, AI, Media, TV, Films and Events. Dmitrii is known in gaming for working on Star Wars: Battlefront 2, Hearthstone, Gwent and many more. Dmitrii was a Golden Reel Awards Judge 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
Andrzej Kostyuk
CMO
For over 8 years Andrzej orchestrated dissemination campaigns, lead generation funnels and sales pitch strategies for IT, Biotech, Defense, R&D as well as Game Development and Blockchain companies, often building media teams and shaping brands from the ground up.
MSc in Neuroscience. Neuromarketing enthusiast, versed in Social and Scientific entrepreneurship. In crypto since 2015.
In summer 2021, Andrzej contributed to the rise of GameFi and NFT trend, connecting executives with artists and developers, raising $2.4M for operations.
Aaron Pollack
Audio & Game Direction
Aaron is the CEO of Lukewarm studios which created the widely popular game and brand "Primal Carnage" and "Primal Carnage: Extinction," for PC and console platforms. Aaron has an MBA and diverse experience with sales, project management, and business development.
Daniel Scott
Blockchain Developer
Daniel is a Software developer and tinkerer. Skilled in JavaScript frontend frameworks, Node.js, web3 libraries, static site generators. Strong arts and design skills with a Bachelor of Arts focused in creative writing and photography. Other skills include music, music management, Pure Data, Raspberry Pi, Arduino.
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