Gala Games has been around for a while now, and while great games like Common Ground World have grown up over the years with us… other parts of our platform could use a coat of fresh paint.
V2 Gala Launcher
You may have noticed recently that you’re prompted to install a new launcher when entering any game from games.gala.com. That’s normal! We know that unexpected install requests can raise some red flags for any security-conscious denizen of the web3 world – no need to worry, we are just replacing the old launcher with a newer and better model!
The first time you enter any game you’ll need to install the new launcher.
Once you’ve downloaded the new launcher, just click the .exe file in your downloads folder and you’re ready to get started after a quick install!
Note that your browser may ask for new permissions to open this new Gala Launcher.
Better Experience, Better Gaming
While this new launcher may not seem like a very big deal once you install it and forget it, it’s going to let us do a lot more in the future.
The Gala Games platform has been facilitating gamers getting their fix of fun for over four years now… FOUR YEARS! Let that sink in. So much has changed over four years as we’ve grown together.
The new launcher gives us more efficient deployment and better capabilities overall to support games on the platform now, as well as any new titles in the future of GalaChain!
Your install is definitely done by now…go get in the game!
If you’re not paying close attention to what’s happening at our GALAthon Hackathon event, starting today at 11am PT, you might miss some of the most innovative developments in the web3 world.
As a spectator, while you may not have a shot at any of that $1M prize pool, you can go for some prizes of your own, just for watching.
Being an early adopter in this space is often rewarding, and we’re always happy to enhance those rewards with additional opportunities that go hand in hand with our mission of empowerment.
We have a team on the ground at the in-person event, bringing live updates on a regular basis to the official Gala channels, including Youtube.
Starting with the “Welcome to the Show” live stream linked below, you’ll find a whole playlist of additional live events that will touch base with various boots-on-the-ground teams that will be up close and personal with the contestants and onsite judges of the massive event.
Win Some Awesome Prizes
We’re pleased to announce that as a special thank you to our awesome community, we’re putting nearly $10k in prizes on the table, exclusively for viewers of our live events.
Check out the list below, then tune in live for a chance to win! (Limit one entry per Gala Games account.
100 Common Ground Town Hall NFTs will be given away for a total of $1k in prizes from Common Ground World. Don’t forget to watch news.gala.com and check in regularly to the live GALAthon updates. We’ve got an exciting day planned full of awesome announcements, both in and out of the event!
We’re thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to revolutionize the world of entertainment: The opening of our brand-new game development studio in Santiago, Chile. This move is more than just an expansion; it’s a bold step into the future.
By laying roots in the thriving gaming hub of Santiago, we’re reinforcing our commitment to creating empowering and immersive digital experiences, pushing the boundaries of both gaming and entertainment.
Why Santiago?
Source: Wikipedia
Santiago’s vibrant culture of innovation and its talented pool of game developers make it the ideal location for our latest studio. We’re setting the stage for an exciting expansion of our game portfolio, with a special emphasis on live service games. This studio isn’t just about accelerating our development timelines; it’s about injecting a fresh dose of creativity and innovation into the entire gaming world.
Ultimately, the Santiago studio has the potential to create hundreds of jobs in the latest gaming tech, boosting the local economy and drawing skilled game developers from around the world.
Our Vision and Leadership
Under the leadership of Pablo Mera, Studio Lead for the new location, we’re poised to make a profound impact on the gaming landscape. Pablo’s wealth of experience and vision perfectly align with our goals, setting a course for the Santiago studio to become a world center for gaming innovation. Together, we’ll draw upon the unique strengths of the Santiago gaming community to produce web3 enabled games that are not only engaging and high-quality but also resonate with players around the globe.
Empowering Local Talent
At Gala, our commitment goes beyond creating games. We look for ways to nurture local talent while making meaningful contributions to the global gaming ecosystem. By offering opportunities for local developers to work on global projects with the latest tech, we’re not just creating jobs—we’re empowering creators.
Looking Ahead
Moving at the speed of web3, we’re looking to open the doors to the Santiago studio in March of 2024. This expansion aligns with our recent shift towards a more in-person operational structure, which includes the recent opening of our global headquarters in San Francisco.
We still work with hundreds of remote professionals from all around the world, but now that we have had a taste of the collaborative and camaraderie breakthroughs that can come from onsite work, we’re thrilled to create new ways for our teams to come together in person.
If you’re interested in joining our team, we’re hiring for a variety of onsite positions. Learn more at our Careers page, and stay on the lookout for new opportunities as we hit the ground running with the Santiago studio!
Join the Excitement
As we embark on this exciting journey, we invite the gaming community, developers, and web3 enthusiasts to stay tuned for updates. The Santiago studio isn’t just a new chapter in our global expansion–it’s a gateway to the next generation of gaming experiences, powered by the innovative spirit of GalaChain.
This expansion isn’t just about growing our footprint; it’s a reflection of our belief in the power of gaming and blockchain technology to create a more immersive, empowering, and decentralized world. Join us as we lead the charge towards this bright future, one game at a time.
Spring is almost here, so we’re unlocking special pricing and discount opportunities on a bunch of items in the Gala Games store!
Remember–Many items are limited in supply, so be sure to check the sales on Games.Gala.com!
Rebate Madness
With our Spring Sales lineup, we’re introducing a sweet new platform feature for certain new qualifying purchases: Rebates!
Look for $GALA rebates on select items when purchased with a credit card, or either of the USD stablecoins offered as Gala purchase options (including USDC and USDT). When you purchase a qualifying item with any of those currencies, you’ll then receive a $GALA mint allowance rebate for a portion (up to 100% in some cases!) of the purchase price.
Check the list below for participating rebate items for the Spring Sale.
Sale Items
Gala Games Mystery Boxes
These magical boxes come in 5 different rarities–The higher the rarity, the greater the chance of pulling more exquisite items! Diamond Mystery Boxes have sold out, but you can still get a discount on all other Mystery Box rarities when you purchase with a credit card, USDC or USDT if you use the following codes:
25% off Bronze Mystery Boxes
Bronze Coupon Code:
GALASPRING25
10% off Silver, Gold and Platinum Mystery Boxes
Silver, Gold, Platinum Coupon Code:
GALASPRING10
For a list of what you may find inside each Mystery Box, check out the links below:
The RPG battle game of NFT Champions is also running a special promotion through the duration of the Spring Sales event. Players who buy items in the Champions Arena store will receive additional rewards based on how much they spend from March 15th (midnight PT) to March 21st (11:59pm PT).
Note: Each account that qualifies will receive a single reward from the list below.
It’s a great time to stock up on Gems in the store!
Spend at least $100 to get 2Epic Champion Boxes
Spend at least $250 to get 1Legendary Champion Box + 1 Epic Champion Box
Spend at least $500 to get 1 Legendary Champion Box + 1 Epic Champion Box + 1 Legendary Equipment Box
Eternal Paradox
A new season just began for Eternal Paradox, the mobile RPG battler and 4X game from NDream, making it the ideal time to start your strategic adventure on your favorite device!
Both of the Meow Match kitties in the store are offering an incredible 100% $GALA Rebate throughout this sale. That means if you buy either of them during the sale period with a credit card, USDC or USDT, you’ll receive as a mint allowance $GALA equivalent to 100% of your purchase price! Pick yours up at the links below:
As the public development build continues in full swing, free to play for all Gala account holders, we’re offering some incredible discounts on every TWDE item in the store.
Use Code GALASPRING50for 50% off any of the following items:
Spring is a great time to get into the Gala flagship farming sim game and start your collection of in-game NFTs. With some available rebates and plenty of strikethrough sales, you’re looking at blue skies and sunny deals!
Rebate Offers – when purchased with credit card, USDC or USDT
Last November, Gala was giving out free tickets for the Ginebra San Miguel PBA game. We were down to a few tickets when Deadweight (a member of Gala’s CS team) met the kids and co-founders of Nehemiah Inc. as they were on their way back home from Thanksgiving dinner. The boys were so glad to have the free tickets as they were basketball fans themselves and big fans of the Ginebra team as well!
Right after the game, the Nehemiah kids got to meet Jared Dillinger and had their Gala t-shirts autographed by him. That night was unexpected and unforgettable for the kids. They celebrated Thanksgiving dinner and then got to watch one of Ginebra’s most anticipated PBA games in the Philippines against the Magnolia team.
Nehemiah Philippines was established in 2017 when co-founders Ana and Chris worked together to create a small drop-in center for out-of-school youth in Barangay Holy Spirit.
Nehemiah Mission: To give children in need a chance to rebuild their lives.
Nehemiah Vision: To see children reclaim their future and restore their communities.
Nehemiah also uses video games to teach their kids problem solving while promoting the development of essential life skills for a stable and healthy future, so Gala and GameOps Inc. joined forces to conduct an office tour inside the GameOps building, led by Andro Baluyut, CEO of GameOps Inc.
Thanks to GameOps for a fantastic tour of their offices.
During the tour, Andro guided Gala and Nehemiah through the various facets of GameOps’ operations. Not only that, but we were able to check out Andro’s incredible collections of action figures, game art books, office murals and toys. The kids witnessed how GameOps provides support to their clients and tests games on various platforms, really giving them a chance to experience the work culture of GameOps. Furthermore, the tour lets the kids learn about new opportunities and how there is much more available to them than the jobs they see others doing.
This tour has been inline with Nehemiah’s goal, which is to equip kids with the skills they need to become independent, resilient, and responsible citizens.
Before the office tour, we also get to hang out with the Nehemiah boys by seeing the latest Demon Slayer movie and having dinner and dessert afterwards.
GameOps has been a great partner for this tour, and it was our privilege to learn from their 20+ years of industry experience (7 as publishers, and 10+ as solutions providers, making them one of the main video game support services providers in the Philippines). They have collectively worked with over 80 video games of various genres and on many different platforms.
GameOps Mission: To bethe benchmark of quality and commitment in our sector of the industry. The company to work with if you want long-term relationships, a sincere sense of duty towards the client’s business, and extra-mile dedication.
GameOps Vision: To be the premier internationally renowned service provider in the field of video game services such as Live Operations, Player Support, and Quality Assurance.
