# NFT-Based Video Games Bright Star Studios Has Sold In-Game Plots of Land to Players for Real Money By Colin Smith | Published 2021-12-06 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ember-sword References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/2021/12/06/bright-star-studios-attracts-new-investors-following-in-game-land-sale/) & [brightstar.studio](https://brightstar.studio/)  '[Bright Star Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholesale-marketplace),' the developers behind the game 'Ember Sword,' have sold digital land deeds to over 35,000 consumers. These consumers have collectively pledged over $200 million to both support the game and secure ownership of an in-game plot of land. This is a new form of monetization to [massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashes-of-creation) that comes paired with a heightened level of immersion. In addition to owning a plot of land with a real-world price tag, the game will have its own [NFT items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-adventure) and an ERC-20 token named Ember. The in-game system will be centered around earning and trading this cryptocurrency for either in-game elements, such as land and useful items, or for tangible real-world currency. This means that, beyond a simple MMORPG, Ember Sword could potentially function as a career. Image Credit: Bright Star Studios ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nft-based Monetization:** Ember Sword introduces a new form of microeconomic system for MMORPG players through selling digital land deeds and integrating an ERC-20 token and NFT items within the in-game system. - **Crypto-gaming Economy:** Ember Sword presents a disruptive innovation opportunity by creating a new source of income, allowing not only individual gamers but also game developers and content creators to earn and trade cryptocurrency in an immersive and interactive environment. - **Virtual Asset Investment:** Ember Sword is pioneering a new market for virtual real estate investment, signaling a potentially lucrative trend for businesses looking to invest in the virtual asset economy. ### Where This Applies - **Video Game Development:** Video game developers can explore the possibility of incorporating NFT-Based monetization systems to improve their game's microeconomy. - **Cryptocurrency:** Cryptocurrency companies and investors can research and invest in the growing crypto-gaming economy, which has the potential to be a significant source of revenue. - **Virtual Real Estate:** Businesses interested in investing in new markets can explore the virtual real estate industry, following Bright Star Studios as a model for monetization and profit in this emerging market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NFT-Based Virtual Real Estate Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upland.md) - [Metaverse Property Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-land.md) - [Blockchain-Based MMO Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maplestory-n.md) - [Play-to-Earn Multiplayer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroes-of-mavia.md) - [Crypto-Earning Metaverse Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvantis.md) - [NFT-Based RPG Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archeworld.md) - [Web3 Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergent-games.md) - [NFT-Integrated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stalker-2.md) - [Digital Play-to-Earn Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainmaker-games.md)