Hey frens, Nika here 💜 Dropping a recap from one of the most unexpected but fire collabs — Somnia x Sparkball!
Yeah, we’re talking Web3 esports, live gameplay with Somnia team members, and a crazy fun match that turned Discord into a mini stadium. But this wasn’t just about games — it was a real talk about how hard it is to build good games and survive in crypto. Let’s dive in 👇
🎮 Sparkball = Football + Brawling + Pure Adrenaline Sparkball isn’t just another PvP game. It blends the hype of sports with fast-paced action brawls. The devs call it "ballin’ vs brawlin’" — and honestly, it makes total sense when you watch a tower get wrecked after one epic pass.
The team spent 10 years building this. No shortcuts. No hype cycles. Just relentless iteration, failing forward, and crafting that perfect moment when a good play makes you smile IRL.
💬 My take: You feel that passion. And it’s contagious.
🔥 Somnia x Sparkball: Not Just a Collab, But Alignment This wasn’t just marketing fluff. Paul (founder of Somnia) and Chandler (founder of Sparkball) are clearly on the same wavelength.
Both believe:
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Great games > quick token pumps
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Community-first approach wins long-term
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Web3 should enhance games, not break them
💬 My take: This is the kind of alignment Web3 needs — less buzzwords, more builder energy.
🛠️ Game Dev Is Brutal (But Worth It) Chandler openly shared how Sparkball almost died multiple times. No funding safety nets, no prior game dev experience — just pure conviction and lessons learned the hard way.
He came from consulting (lol), jumped into game dev, and just kept going. Over 10 years later? Sparkball is finally ready for Steam Next Fest.
💬 My take: This is why we love indie devs. The grind is real.
🏗️ Why Somnia? Because It Gets Games Chandler admitted: they were on another chain. But they left because gaming wasn’t a priority there. Somnia, on the other hand, lives and breathes gaming. The dev-to-dev convos hit different. Real war stories, real empathy.
💬 My take: Somnia isn’t just infrastructure. It’s a home for real games.
🤝 Community Love, On & Off the Field There was a moment in the game when someone got KO’d by a toilet. Yeah, that happened. Sparkball isn’t just competitive — it’s also fun. Ridiculous fun. Characters that heal with chickens, throw food trucks, and dance on the field.
And the Somnia community? Showed up big time. Discord was poppin’, people were laughing, cheering, and asking for game keys like it was Christmas.
💬 My take: This is what onboarding should feel like. Joyful.
🚀 What’s Next?
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Steam Next Fest: June 9–16
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Open matchmaking, rewards, battle pass
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Somnia Discord game night w/ Chandler himself
Be there. Or regret it later 🫣
This collab hit different. Not just because it was fun — but because it reminded us that Web3 gaming can be meaningful, community-driven, and just straight-up good.
Catch you at the next one, and don’t forget to bring your chickens 🐔
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