<p>Heroes of Newerth recently announced a surprise return with a new name, Heroes of Newerth: Reborn. While MOBA fans were glad to see a familiar face return, the initial announcement sparked confusion amongst fans as rumors of blockchain integration and NFTs spread online.</p><p>Despite speculations, iGames, the platform hosting HoN: Reborn, firmly denied any connection to Web3 technologies. The company clarified that it has "zero connection whatsoever to Web3, NFTs, or cryptocurrency." in its <a href="https://app.igames.com/faqs/GAME/wallet#category-currencies">official FAQ page</a>.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/heroes_of_newerth_reborn_fb9b065d1e.jpg" alt="heroes-of-newerth-reborn.jpg" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/thumbnail_heroes_of_newerth_reborn_fb9b065d1e.jpg 245w,https://assets.funjible.games/small_heroes_of_newerth_reborn_fb9b065d1e.jpg 500w,https://assets.funjible.games/medium_heroes_of_newerth_reborn_fb9b065d1e.jpg 750w,https://assets.funjible.games/large_heroes_of_newerth_reborn_fb9b065d1e.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, some players <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1ic3suz/comment/m9nf4wu">remain skeptical</a> due to the platform's economic structure. iGames features a "Fiat Wallet" system and "gCoins." These two mechanics will be combined with game-specific tokens that allow developers to create in-game economies. This structure resembles how many blockchain games operate, where platform tokens like <a href="https://funjible.games/news/ronin-forge-ushers-in-the-great-gaming-migration">Ronin</a> fuel game ecosystems, and individual games launch their own tokens for internal transactions.</p><p>The platform also allows players to fund projects through the "Genesis" program. This draws similarities to Web3 crowd-funding solutions. Though Heroes of Newerth joining the Web3 world would be an excellent addition, the game made it clear that it wasn't a priority or a goal in the game's return.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Visit <a href="https://t.co/ITMy8YxpjH">https://t.co/ITMy8YxpjH</a> for more information <a href="https://t.co/OKOodSTVaf">pic.twitter.com/OKOodSTVaf</a></p>— Heroes of Newerth (@heroesofnewerth) <a href="https://twitter.com/heroesofnewerth/status/1884272399748849807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div><h2><strong>This Could Be Us, But You're Web2</strong></h2><p>It's rather difficult to deny how iGames and HoN: Reborn were inspired by blockchain mechanics. In their proposal, removing the blockchain component would equal a completely centralized platform, which would have to face some of the toughest rivals in the industry, such as Steam and Epic Games Store. Going for the Web3 route could make iGames more transparent, but that won't be the case for the time being.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.funjible.games/heroes_of_newerth_reborn_2_63ca322899.jpg" alt="heroes-of-newerth-reborn-2.jpg" srcset="https://assets.funjible.games/thumbnail_heroes_of_newerth_reborn_2_63ca322899.jpg 245w,https://assets.funjible.games/small_heroes_of_newerth_reborn_2_63ca322899.jpg 500w,https://assets.funjible.games/medium_heroes_of_newerth_reborn_2_63ca322899.jpg 750w,https://assets.funjible.games/large_heroes_of_newerth_reborn_2_63ca322899.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Heroes of Newerth was originally released in 2010. It was one of the first stand-alone MOBA games inspired by Dota. The game earned the respect of many professional players, but its pay-to-play model prevented it from gaining more popularity while League of Legends entered its domination stage. HoN eventually shut down in 2022, but the interest surrounding the game remained, which may have encouraged its 2025 revival.<br>&nbsp;</p>

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