NFTs strike me sort of like traditional art dealing strikes me.
Well, except that you're not actually buying the art - and the art is not actually art in many cases. Then again, I feel that way about "real" art as well
It's like a shared delusion that could or could not lead to making a profit - as well as some kind of perceived prestige.
You could call it the Emperor's New Clothes syndrome in a new form - but is it really an illusion if enough people agree? I guess it's like power.
I rarely recognize it myself, but I certainly don't have trouble meeting people who do.
Of course, during these initial stages - it's much more likely to be a scam supported by the mega wealthy to put the brakes on the incoming massive market crash.
I mean, they sure are putting out all the stops to tell people this is a get-rich-scheme to have fun with.
But it's pretty desperate, if that's the case.
As for how it impacts gaming? Well, it's just another way to fleece the customers. Do I think it will mean the end of good games? Not really.
I mean capitalism has never been a bigger part of gaming than this past decade, and I still think we're seeing more quality games coming out than ever. A lot of those are by smaller teams, sure, but we're still seeing the big boys here and there.
I can't predict the future, obviously, but I doubt this will be as big a negative as many seem to fear.
There are much bigger problems than that lurking around the corner.