Big Time (BIGTIME): An AAA-Quality Crypto NFT Game

If you’re keeping up with the GameFi scene, chances are you’re familiar with Big Time Studios and their game, which has released its preseason Alpha launch this year. After all, Big Time secured the Game of the Year accolade at the 2022 Polkastarter Gaming’s GAM3 Awards.

This article will cover what Big Time is, its advantageous features, how to buy Big Time non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how to get started playing. Also, you’ll learn enough to help you decide if you want to invest in Big Time.

Key Takeaways:

• Big Time is an action RPG multiplayer game that’s free to play. Players can also earn NFTs and BIGTIME tokens from the game.

• Big Time’s patented Vault technology opens up web3 gaming to mainstream gamers, who can play without having a crypto wallet.

• BIGTIME is Big Time’s native token and can be traded freely on crypto exchanges.

What Is Big Time?

Big Time is a multiplayer, play-to-earn, action role-playing blockchain game (ARPG) that features NFTs. It’s fully free to play, and players can earn Big Time crypto tokens and buy SPACE NFTs and other digital assets.

In 2020, Thor Alexander and Ari Meilich founded Big Time Studios, the force behind this new AAA crypto gaming innovation. Notably, Ari Meilich was the co-founder and project lead for Decentraland, while Thor Alexander acted as the VP of Production. Today, the team includes Martin Sweitzer, Matt Tonks, Tom Zhao, Doug Wilson and several other gaming industry innovators. Many people in the world of gaming recognize these names as instrumental in creating Call of Duty, Overwatch, Fortnite and other well-known games. 

In late 2021, the Big Time Studios team announced that it was creating NFTs and an in-game token. Several factors are helping fuel the extravagant hype for the Big Time game release. First of all, the game will be free to play. Second, the well-known names of the Big Time Studios development team are setting high expectations. Third, the game offers the innovative combination of a crypto-based action RPG and the ability to earn tokens. To add to the hype, the game’s creators are giving some players early access through special passes, which are limited. Players of Big Time will be able to explore different realms of space and time, fight monsters, and customize their SPACE NFTs in the Big Time metaverse.

Big Time Gameplay

Currently, Big Time is in its pre-alpha phase since the final game hasn’t yet been released. With most blockchain games, the game graphics and transitions in the pre-alpha phase are mediocre. However, Big Time is already proving its excellent graphics, which is creating excitement about what the future holds. The visual cues in Big Time mimic those of Destiny and Fortnite.

Players can explore freely, even through time, via portals to new worlds and timelines known as Time Collisions. Every player begins with a starting character, which they can choose from six classes:

• Time Warrior is aggressive, and skilled in close-quarters combat.

• Chronomancer has tactical, magical and range attack skills.

• Quantum Fixer has strong supportive skills for healing and enhancement.

• Shadowblade has speed and stealth.

• Techblade is flexible and agile, with the ability to aid allies or destroy enemies.

• Battlemancer is adept in both close combat and controlling the elements.

Once the starting character is chosen, the player cannot change the character class until they find a Pocket Watch, which enables a player to switch characters at any time. 

In addition to the social aspect of the game and its multiplayer structure, people can entice others to join in adventures by inviting them to their own Time Machine areas. Players can customize their Time Machine with special artifacts they collect on their adventures, known as SPACE NFTs. There’s a Discord community for members to interact with one another. Meanwhile, the Big Time NFT marketplace, Open Loot, lets players sell, trade or buy the in-game assets known as Collectibles. 

Source: Big Time Wiki

What Makes Big Time Worth Trying?

To better appreciate Big Time, it helps to understand its strengths — and what sets it apart from some other top NFT blockchain games. Following are some of the noteworthy innovations that make the game worth trying.

Unique Art Style

On the Big Time game website, there’s a visual list of characters. The graphics, for both characters and weapons, are unique and add to the appeal of the game. Also, there are photos of characters in different places in the game, which give visitors a taste of what they can expect in terms of high-quality graphics when they play Big Time. Players with early access have also released some video clips that demonstrate the great quality of the graphics in motion.

Vault Technology

Big Time Studios’ patented Vault technology allows gamers to play without having a crypto wallet. Players can trade, sell or buy Big Time NFTs within the game. With this technology, players don’t have to worry about expensive on-chain transactions and fees. And because this technology is patented, Big Time Studios holds a unique competitive advantage.

Experienced, Star-Studded Team

One glance at the Big Time team is sufficient to set a high bar. As the website states, the Big Time Studios team consists of industry veterans like Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment and Epic Games. Various team members have been vital contributors to many top-rated gaming franchises. Working together, the Big Time Studios team’s goal is to combine everyone's strengths to create a groundbreaking game that changes the standards of gaming. Together, they bring experience in digital art, business, operations, finance, technology and more.

A Growing and Active Player Base

One of the many attractive features of Big Time is its multiplayer setup. Players can group up in teams of up to six people. Because of the game's unique advantages and the ability of players to participate in larger groups, the game's active player base will continue growing.

No Pay-to-Win or Pay-to-Play Model

Some games with special gear or digital assets require players to buy items if they want enough of an advantage to win. Consequently, players who purchase such items may hold an advantage over players who do not invest in them. With Big Time, players can play for free even if they don’t own any Collectibles. As they level up, they can earn valuable gear to help them in battle or customize their avatars. 

Although there are some other free-to-play NFT games that exist, not all of them are fully free to trade. For example, even though Splinterlands (on the Hive blockchain) doesn’t come with transaction gas fees, players who want to trade their assets must purchase a special Splinterlands spell book in order to do so. With Big Time, players can trade digital assets for free — without purchasing anything — to facilitate trading.

Timelines Structure

Unlike class structures in other games, Big Time characters aren’t limited to one class. The Timelines that Big Time Studios has developed give players the advantage of leveling up by using the same character across multiple classes. In addition, players can change classes as they wish.

Big Time NFTs

As mentioned earlier, Big Time NFTs are called Collectibles. There are two types: Cosmetic Collectibles, encompassing items that enhance a player's visual aesthetics and decorative elements for their Personal Metaverse; and Utility Collectibles, comprising SPACE NFTs and Hourglasses. 

SPACE NFTs are vital to creating Time Machine areas, which are personal metaverses that can be customized. Meanwhile, players must equip themselves with Hourglasses to earn BIGTIME tokens. Besides the usual Hourglasses, Cracked Hourglasses can also be used to obtain BIGTIME tokens, though these special in-game items do vanish after a period.

Although people can play Big Time and earn NFTs, they can also opt to purchase them. Players can buy Big Time NFTs in the Open Loot market.

Source: Big Time Wiki

Big Time Virtual Land

SPACE is one of the most attractive NFTs in Big Time. As Big Time’s version of virtual land, it’s used to expand the Personal Metaverse in the Time Machine area, connect workshops, place Collectibles for decoration, and for social activities, such as hosting friends. There are a total of 600,000 SPACE NFTs in Big Time. The creators capped the supply at that amount, so they won’t be creating additional SPACE NFTs in the future.

Although Cosmetic Collectible NFTs come in ten tiers, SPACE comes in five. Also, Cosmetic NFTs include an Uncommon category, but SPACE starts at Rare and moves up from there. These are the five Big Time SPACE levels, from rarest to least rare:

• Exalted

• Mythic

• Legendary

• Epic

• Rare

In addition, there are different sizes within these classifications. Players can purchase available small, medium or large areas in each of the five categories. Availability is limited. Larger areas with higher rarity tiers are more valuable. For example, a large Exalted SPACE NFT is the rarest, with a max supply of only 2,400. Alternatively, the max supply for a small Rare SPACE NFT is 168,000. In the midpoint is the medium Legendary SPACE NFT, which has a max supply of 36,000. 

SPACE owners have the unique advantage of being able to craft cosmetic NFTs and equipment. They also have the opportunity to earn BIG TIME tokens through acquiring Cracked Hourglasses, and connecting to a workshop that allows them to recharge Hourglasses. 

Many players hope to obtain a larger and rarer SPACE NFT because larger sizes and higher rarity come with the ability to obtain more and better quality Cracked Hourglasses, and consequently to earn more tokens. Additionally, players can connect different sizes and rarities of SPACE NFTs to customize their Time Machine layouts.

What Is the Big Time Token (BIGTIME)?

The native token of Big Time, BIGTIME, powers the whole Big Time economy. There’s a total supply of 5 billion BIGTIME tokens. BIGTIME is typically earned through game drops and can only be collected when the player is equipped with either an Hourglass or Cracked Hourglass.

Other ways to obtain BIGTIME tokens include trading them on crypto exchanges and through airdrops. BIGTIME has a Preseason leaderboard airdrop program, earmarking 97,500,000 tokens for distribution in the BIGTIME airdrop. These tokens will be awarded for the first three monthly Leaderboard events.

BIGTIME Token Price Prediction

BIGTIME debuted at $0.07 on Oct 11, 2023, and reached both its all-time low and high on the very next day (October 12). Its highest price was recorded at $0.33, over 350% higher than its debut price, and its lowest price was $0.015. BIGTIME currently trades at $0.145 (as of Oct 26, 2023).

Price analysts hold mostly optimistic views toward BIGTIME’s value. DigitalCoinPrice estimates a high of $0.52 for BIGTIME in 2025, which could exceed $1 by 2030 and even hit $1.52. CoinCodex has a relatively more cautious outlook, predicting BIGTIME's price will hover between $0.50 and $0.60 from 2025 to 2030.

Should You Invest in Big Time NFTs and Tokens?

While there’s risk inherent in all investments, two strengths that Big Time has over other GameFi projects are Big Time Studios’ impressive development team and its patented Vault technology. Add that to its quality design and free-to-play and earn structure, and it’s easy to see how it will likely attract many gamers.

While BIGTIME’s rapid price surge on the market may be of concern to certain analysts, its price has remained relatively stable around the $0.15 range. Since the supply of BIGTIME is capped, it may be a good time to invest in the token, particularly since the game is still in its Preseason stage. Once the game officially launches, there’s potential for a significant increase in the BIGTIME token's value.

If you’re a gaming enthusiast, or simply interested in the GameFi space, investing in Big Time’s Collectible NFTs (particularly the limited SPACE NFTs) may also be beneficial, since the value of the NFTs may grow as well. However, do be aware that when trading or selling these NFTs now, transactions in the pre-alpha phase will take time. Players who are expecting instant selling or trading transactions for digital assets in the game may be disappointed until it’s fully launched.

That all said, BIGTIME is still a highly volatile altcoin. Furthermore, the NFT market has been in a slump since the first half of 2023. Hence, before you invest in BIGTIME and its associated NFTs, conducting thorough research is imperative in order to mitigate potentially substantial losses.

The Bottom Line

Big Time allows players to navigate time and space to battle mysterious creatures and earn some attractive assets. Whether interested game enthusiasts want to invest money or not, playing the game will certainly be worth the effort, since Big Time is free to play. In addition, players can earn NFTs that may be sold or traded without even connecting a crypto wallet. With the powerhouse team at Big Time Studios, Big Time is sure to offer an excellent experience, and may see remarkable growth in the future.

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