🎮 Welcome to the “Next Level” - A New Playtest Series for the DAO

DAO Programs & Initiatives Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV)
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Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (AGV) has been hard at work backing builders, deploying capital, and helping level up the gaming ecosystem on Arbitrum. Now, we’re excited to invite DAO members to experience that momentum firsthand.

Welcome to the Next Level!

Next Level: Arbitrum DAO Playtest Series
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Next Level is a series of quarterly playtest sessions that will give Arbitrum DAO members and community stakeholders exclusive early access to AGV-backed games building on Arbitrum. Each session is an opportunity for DAO members to get their hands on early builds and interact directly with the development teams behind titles in the AGV portfolio.

Level 1: Wildcard — 2025-07-10T17:00:00Z

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Wildcard is a 2v2 Collectible Card Action Game (CCAG) that blends third-person action combat with strategic deck-building. Play as a champion, summon powerful creatures, and battle for victory in dynamic arena fights!

As part of AGV’s $10M first investment cohort, Wildcard brings not only an action-packed gameplay experience, but also a proven founding team–Paul Bettner (Words With Friends, Age of Empires) and Katy Drake Bettner–to the Arbitrum network.

The Wildcard team will kick off this Next Level session with a live intro and Q&A on their Discord, followed by a 60-minute private playtest exclusively for DAO members.

:admission_tickets: How to Join the Next Level: Wildcard Playtest

  1. RSVP by answering this poll:
  • I’m ready for the Next Level - send me a Wildcard access code via Private Message!
  • I can’t make it this time.
0 voters

  1. Use your access code to download the Wildcard Playtest client on Steam (Here’s a quick guide if you need help).

  2. Join the Wildcard Discord server for event kickoff, Q&A, and community chat on 2025-07-10T17:00:00Z.

  3. Launch the Wildcard Playtest client and start playing!

Minimum PC Specs:

  • Windows 10/11
  • Intel i5 (or equivalent) CPU
  • 16 GB RAM
  • NVIDIA GTX 1080 (or better) GPU
  • Broadband internet connection

Whether you’re an avid gamer, a De-Fi maxi, or just here for the DAO vibes, all are welcome. This is your chance to connect directly with the games and builders shaping the next era of entertainment on Arbitrum.

:joystick: Add Wildcard to your Steam wishlist

:bird: Follow @PlayWildcard on X

:video_game: We’ll See You On the Next Level

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Super excited about this one and it’s great we are finally seeing this on the forum.

The logistics for the playtest are not that straightforward. The TG group with key members of the OFC, AF, AGV and WildCard (the game) came together to make this a reality. My role how is to convince DAO members (delegates) to join and actively participate. :sweat_smile:

The key message when I posted a topic about Gaming on Arbitrum - A Guide for DAO Members - #5 by Tekr0x.eth was that we get more involved in the AGV.

Some delegates already expressed they are willing to participate. Will tag them here as a reminder: @cp0x @ZER8 @Zeptimus @SEEDGov @GozmanGonzalez

I really hope to see many of us there.

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Is the game planned to be played on a MacBook?
I think many people choose this laptop for work

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The playtest build is only available on Windows 10/11; if you’re wondering about future platform availability, the Wildcard team has no near-term plans to port their game to Mac OS.

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The Wildcard playtest starts in an hour! If you would like to join but don’t have a code yet, PM us and we’ll get you taken care of.

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