Highlights

• $1M USD Immutable X Grant used for game development
• 250+ content creators onboard
• 100+ global community clans
• Launched open-beta in Q1 2024 with with 3,700+ weekly active users
• Cross-play game with listings on App Store and Google Play in Q4 2024
• Multiple IP partnerships with leading web3 brands such as Polygon, Ava Labs and IMX.

Product

Introducing Garage Studios-where innovation meets adrenaline-fueled gaming experiences! Founded in 2018, we're the visionary minds behind Shutdown, the electrifying sensation taking the gaming world by storm.

For the past five years, we've been laser-focused on perfecting our pipelines for rapid asset creation and development, paving the way for thrilling new titles within the Shutdown universe. Get ready to dive into our world and experience gaming like never before!

Business Model

SHUTDOWN merges traditional monetization with Web3 innovation, offering players a combination of familiar in-app purchases (IAPs) and true ownership through NFTs. Players can purchase skins, weapons, and premium content just as they would in other AAA games, providing instant access to in-game upgrades. Additionally, SHUTDOWN introduces NFTs, allowing players to mint, trade, and own unique assets, generating revenue through minting and transaction fees on marketplaces.

This hybrid model appeals to both traditional gamers and Web3 enthusiasts. Players can engage through in-app purchases or explore the decentralized economy by owning NFTs that hold real-world value. Within the game, token-based interactions like upgrades and staking create further incentives for deeper engagement and long-term participation.

What sets SHUTDOWN apart is its ability to drive player retention through ownership. By offering players the ability to own and trade in-game assets, SHUTDOWN turns them into investors in their progress. These assets, represented as NFTs, can be sold or traded, giving players a financial stake in the game’s ecosystem and motivating continued engagement.

This blend of traditional revenue models and Web3 mechanics fosters a dynamic game economy, where players benefit both from immediate enjoyment and the long-term appreciation of their assets, ensuring sustained engagement and financial stability for the game.

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Roadmap

Marketing Strategy

For Traditional Gamers: SHUTDOWN emphasizes its high-quality FPS gameplay, using influencers, streamers, and social media campaigns on platforms like Twitch and YouTube to drive awareness. The focus is on familiar features like in-app purchases and competitive modes.

For Web3 Communities: SHUTDOWN highlights its NFTs and token economy through partnerships with crypto influencers, collaborations with Web3 platforms, and participation in crypto events. The play-to-earn model is a key draw for blockchain gamers.

Cross-Promotion and Community: The strategy cross-promotes between both audiences, educating traditional gamers about Web3 features while emphasizing the FPS experience to crypto enthusiasts. Community building is driven by exclusive in-game events, NFT drops, and meme-driven viral campaigns that resonate with the dGen culture.

Team

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