June 2023
SUMMARY
We’re at the end of a very ambitious Q2 for Cornucopias, with big events and milestones just around the corner in Q3. Highlights include:
- Smooth implementation of Agile Planning to additional areas of the business - development teams becoming less siloed and more collaborative as we head towards release.
- New Player Portal website was launched and the Player Roles were introduced - thousands of people have already registered their profile name.
- Game and Launcher API was created and is being tested.
- Announced a new Layer 2 with DEGA to hold leaderboard and other data from the Cornucopias Racing League.
- Our team grew by 2 this month, with more to come in Q3/Q4.
- We integrated AI into the COPIWiki - see Episode 56 of COPICafe for more information.
- Launched the new YouTube series Cornucopias Universe with Lore Master Jake as the new face - this show will expand over time, so get in on the ground floor!
- Planning a free OG NFT mint for Q3 - stay tuned for details.
- Internal testing for the Racing Game and Calido Valley Resort, with QA preparing for public testing.
- Our Online Community grew significantly following this month’s major gameplay leaks. See community info below.
As we close out Q2, we’ll be updating our global roadmap. Stand by for more info from the top!
BUSINESS
- Singularity Net - Cornucopias partnered with Singularity Net to bring the Sophia AI NPC into the Bubbleverse. More info here
- DEGA AMA - This month we expanded on our partnership with DEGA during a Discord AMA. Twitter thread recap
June
1x new employee joined the Cornucopias internal team in June 2023.
1x Junior Finance
Total Internal Employees/Contractors: 31
Total working on Cornucopias: 50+
MARKETING
- Community giveaway for CORN Point holders. Participants entered for a chance to receive a GTI Javelin, usable in the upcoming Racing Game. Congratulations to winner @Corny Explorer. More giveaways to come!
- Launch of a new NFT collection that uses the dynamic features of the CIP68 Datum Metadata Standard! Captured images from NPC characters during development, distributed through gamified giveaways.
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COPICafe Episodes 53-57 released in June, featuring:
- Partnership with DEGA
- Early access gameplay leaks
- Interviews with COO Geoff & Agile Manager Zach
- Community Q&A
- Showcase of vehicle selection & performance system specs
ART
- Gameplay videos released! Check out our first public video feed in our community Drive folder - more to come soon!
- Calido Valley leaks continue to roll out.
DEVELOPMENT
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Racing Game Elements:
- Calido Valley Outer
- Calido Valley Inner
- Calido Valley Dome environment
- Surrounding natural areas
- Race tracks
- Player Lounge with track & vehicle selection
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Multiplayer Infrastructure:
- Finalizing EC2 server architecture
- Implementing matchmaking process
- Integrating Player Profile microservices for area & vehicle access
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Vehicle / Racing Mechanics:
- Vehicle balancing
- Collision & damage mechanics
- In-Game Menus: Vehicle & Track Selection
WEB
- Continuation of Player Profile signups. Register here: Register
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Focused on finalizing gameplay microservices:
- Player Profile API
- Wallet API for game location / asset access
- Launcher communication
COMMUNITY
In July we’ll reach out to community members for testing of our early preview release. Members will confirm gaming specs and get instructions to enter the first playable areas of Cornucopias!
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Twitter Followers: 44.6k
- Discord Members: 39.9k
- YouTube Subscribers: 10.6k
- Telegram Members: 4.25k
- Instagram: 2.48k
- Facebook Followers: 1.1k
- COPI StakePool: 24.64m ₳ staked from 4,648 Delegates, 2,253 Blocks produced
- GYS StakePool: 1.97m ₳ staked from 88 Delegates, 346 Blocks produced
AOB
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Preparing for major game updates & announcements at upcoming US events:
24 - 26th August 2023 - Denver, Colorado - RareEvo
29th Sept - 1st Oct 2023 - Las Vegas - NFTxLV - July will be our biggest month yet, with progress towards Racing League release & entry into Cornucopias’ first playable elements. Public testing with a small group has already begun, with OGs & NFT holders next in line. A rollout plan will be published next month - stay tuned for news & leaks!