Telegram Gaming Accelerator @TGAccelerator

Just wrapped our first Telegram Gaming Accelerator 🎮 8 studios, 3 months, and a ton of learning, building, shipping. Not just potential—real momentum, real progress. The energy at Demo Day said it all ⚡

🌍 The Global Game Economy Is Coming Online 🎙️ John Linden @johnwastaken, CEO at @mythicalgames “A player in India is just as powerful as someone in Argentina. You start shifting the data, you start shifting game economies — and that’s really exciting.” This isn’t just about whales anymore. It’s about millions of players worldwide becoming part of something bigger — not just users, but participants. 🚀 With blockchain, AI, and real-time digital economies, games are evolving into global economic systems — open, dynamic, and player-powered. #GameEconomy #Web3Games #PlayerOwnership #GlobalGaming #FutureOfGames

🎯 Content is king. But distribution? She’s the queen — and she wears the pants. This quote from Manuel Stotz @ManuelStotz, President at TON Foundation, at our Demo Day panel on the power of browser games stuck with us: 🗣️ “I also believe content is king… but distribution is the queen — and she wears the pants.” In a world where AI can generate content faster than ever, owning the channel to users becomes everything. That’s where Telegram’s unique position shines — with frictionless access, viral mechanics, and access to massive, engaged audiences, it’s one of the most exciting platforms for game distribution today. 💡 Build great content — but don’t sleep on how it gets into players’ hands.

🎯 One of the biggest mistakes in Web3 gaming? Trying to serve everyone. “Web3 games try to address both the financially motivated and the gamer-first audience — but the overlap is smaller than either group. It’s a bad choice.” — Bilal EL ALAMY @bilalelalamy, CEO at @PyraTzLabs This quote from our recent Demo Day panel on audience strategy says it all. Web3 teams often try to do too much too soon — building for two very different players at once. The result? A diluted product that resonates with neither. 💡 Focus first. Win one audience. Then grow. How is your team approaching this? #Web3Gaming #GameDesign #CryptoGames #AudienceStrategy #DemoDay

🎮 Celebrating Our Incredible Teams! 🎮 It’s been a few days since the Telegram Gaming Accelerator Demo Day, and we’re still buzzing with excitement! Monday was a huge milestone, but today, we want to take a moment to finally recognize and thank the incredible teams that made it all possible. 🎉 To our amazing teams—you are the heart and soul of this journey. Your vision, creativity, and relentless drive brought this program to life, and we couldn’t be prouder to have been part of your growth. Watching you build, innovate, and push the boundaries of gaming has been nothing short of inspiring! 🌟 A massive shoutout to: 🔥 Tribo Games @PlayTriboGames 🔥 Lightning Forge Games @LFG_GTFO 🔥 Pollo @pollovote 🔥 Triumph Games @Triumph_Games 🔥 EdChess @EdChess_io 🔥 RiverLand @RiverLand_Game 🔥 Jungle Tavern @RichieTheMayor 🔥 Sleepless Games @TONBattleground It all happened because of you, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. Your journey is just beginning, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🚀🎮

We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Rogozov @rogozov, Founder and CEO of @topdotco, to our panel discussion: "The Power of Browser Games: Accessibility, Innovation, and Engagement" 🎮 With this stellar addition, our panel now brings even deeper insights into the future of browser gaming—highlighting how Telegram is leveraging the power of browser games for TMAs. Don’t miss the discussion on how browser games are reshaping the industry with accessibility, innovation, and engagement! 📅 Date: March 17, 2025 📍 Location: Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA 🔗 Register now: lu.ma/5mr3y93t We can’t wait to see you there! 🚀🎮

🚀 Join Us for TGA Demo Day: Panel Discussion on Unconventional Strategies for Mass Audience Engagement! Get ready to go beyond the basics! Don’t miss our exclusive panel: "Unconventional Strategies for Mass Audience Engagement" Our speakers will share unique insights and bold strategies to captivate a mass audience in the evolving world of gaming: 🎮 Kate Irwin @kateirwin – Content Lead, The Drop at @blockworks 🎮 Nicolas Pouard – VP, @Ubisoft Strategic Innovation Lab 🎮 Sebastien Borget @borgetsebastien – Co-Founder and COO at @TheSandboxGame 🎮 Simon Davis – Co-Founder and CEO at @MightyBearGames 🎮 Luna @Naluishere – CMO at @CocosStudioWeb3 🎮 Bilal EL ALAMY @bilalelalamy – Co-Founder and CEO at @PyraTzLabs This is your chance to learn from industry leaders who are breaking the mold! 🚀 📅 Date: March 17, 2025 📍 Location: Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA 🔗 Register now: lu.ma/5mr3y93t We can’t wait to see you! 🎉

🚀 Join Us for TGA Demo Day: Panel Discussion on The Power of Browser Games! Discover how browser games are transforming the gaming industry through accessibility, innovation, and engagement! 🎮 Don’t miss our panel: "The Power of Browser Games: Accessibility, Innovation, and Engagement". Our speakers will dive into the strategies and technologies making browser games a dominant force: 🎮 Anton Umnov @BHelika – Founder and CEO at @HelikaGaming 🎮 Chris Ye – CEO at @ukengames 🎮 Marat Karpeko @GoddardMK – Co-Founder at @wargaming_net 🎮 Manuel Stotz @ManuelStotz – President at TON Foundation 🎮 Matthew Nagy @TriumphMatt – Business Development Executive at @Triumph_Games 🎮 Mika Kuusisto @KuusMika – CEO and Co-founder at @PlayTriboGamesTribo Get ready for actionable insights and forward-thinking perspectives! 🚀 📅 Date: March 17, 2025 📍 Location: Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA 🔗 Register now: lu.ma/5mr3y93t The Helika Team will be there – come by to meet Ilya Abugov @AbugovIlya and Marc Alloul @MarcAlloul! We can’t wait to see you! 🎉

📢 Helika x Adsgram! 🎮 We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Vadim Sterlin @vadim_sterlin, co-founder of AdsGram and the partnership between Helika and AdsGram to drive growth for the Telegram Gaming Accelerator (TGA)! 🎉🤝 @Adsgram_ai is an advertising platform built specifically for Telegram Mini Apps, offering innovative monetization solutions through seamless and highly targeted in-app ads. During our session, Vadim shared valuable insights on ad-driven revenue models, effective monetization strategies, and how game developers can maximize earnings while maintaining a great user experience. Through this partnership, we’re committed to helping TGA teams unlock new revenue opportunities, optimize ad performance, and scale their games effectively within the Telegram ecosystem. 🚀🎮 As we gear up for the highly anticipated Demo Day, this is your chance to witness the future of Telegram gaming firsthand! Don’t miss out on seeing the next wave of games and developers in action. 🔗 Register here: lu.ma/5mr3y93t

🎮 TGA Demo Day: Connect, Network, and Discover the Future of Gaming! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that our highly anticipated TGA Demo Day is just around the corner! Join us on March 17 at Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA as our talented teams present their incredible games and innovative solutions. This is your chance to network with investors, media, and industry professionals and get a firsthand look at the future of gaming. The Helika Team will also be there—come by to meet: Anton Umnov @bhelika – Co-Founder & CEO Ilya Abugov @AbugovIlya – Helika Ventures Director Marc Alloul @MarcAlloul – Chief Strategy Officer 🔗 Register here: lu.ma/5mr3y93t Don’t miss out on witnessing the future of gaming! 🎮🚀

🚀 Join Us for TGA Demo Day: Meet the Leaders Shaping the Future of Gaming! The countdown is on—TGA Demo Day is less than 2 weeks away! Get ready for exclusive panel discussions on the latest gaming trends, featuring industry leaders who are redefining the gaming landscape: 🎮 Anton Umnov @BHelika – Founder and CEO at @HelikaGaming 🎮 Chris Ye – CEO at @ukengames 🎮 Franklin Bi @FranklinBi – General Partner at @PanteraCapital 🎮 John Linden @johnwastaken – CEO at @mythicalgames 🎮 Kate Irwin @kateirwin – Content Lead, The Drop at @blockworks 🎮 Manuel Stotz @ManuelStotz – President at TON Foundation 🎮 Marat Karpeko @GoddardMK – Co-Founder at @wargaming_net 🎮 Nicolas Pouard – VP, @Ubisoft Strategic Innovation Lab 🎮 Sebastien Borget @borgetsebastien – Co-Founder and COO at @TheSandboxGame 🎮 Simon Davis – Co-Founder and CEO at @MightyBearGames 🎮 Tatu Petersen-Jessen @tapeje – Senior Art Director at @Rovio We are extremely grateful to our speakers for sharing their insights and experiences with our community. 🙏 🚀 Don’t miss your chance to connect and gain valuable insights! 📅 Date: March 17, 2025 📍 Location: Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA 🔗 Register now: lu.ma/5mr3y93t The Helika Team will be there—come by to meet Ilya Abugov @AbugovIlya , Marc Alloul @MarcAlloul , and Anna Kremnyova! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

🚀 Connect, Network, and Discover the Future of Gaming! Join us on March 17 at Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, as our @TGAccelerator teams showcase their incredible games and innovations. Don't miss out! 🔗 Register now: lu.ma/5mr3y93t

TGA Demo Day 2025 – Experience the Future of Gaming! 🎮🔥 🚀 Telegram is making moves to advance its technology, unlocking new possibilities for gaming studios and paving the way for midcore and hardcore games to thrive in 2025. This marks a significant shift from simple tap-based experiences to deeper, more complex gameplay, driven by evolving player expectations and a growing demand for more immersive and sophisticated gaming experiences. The Telegram Gaming Accelerator @TGAccelerator is here to support developers who are leveraging these advancements to shape the future of gaming on Telegram. Our TGA teams have been making incredible progress—pushing the boundaries of midcore and hardcore gaming. We are extremely excited to see their achievements come to life! Now, it's time to showcase their work! Join us for TGA Demo Day and experience the next wave of Telegram gaming in action. 📅 Date: March 17, 2025 📍 Location: Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA 🔗 Register here: lu.ma/5mr3y93t 🎤 The Helika team will be attending the event, and we’re excited to connect. Come by to meet: Anton Umnov @bhelika – Co-Founder & CEO Ilya Abugov @AbugovIlya – Helika Ventures Director Marc Alloul @MarcAlloul – Chief Strategy Officer 🚀 Don't miss your chance to witness the future of gaming firsthand!

📢Helika x Daniel Medina, Managing partner at @GGs_IO 🎮 We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Daniel Medina, managing partner at GGs.vc, and the partnership between Helika and GGS to supercharge the growth of the Telegram Gaming Accelerator (TGA) ecosystem! 🎉🤝 GGS is a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting the top 1% of gaming projects, with a strong focus on driving adoption in emerging markets. During our session, Daniel shared in-depth knowledge on localization, playtesting, go-to-market strategies, and best practices for the LATAM and other emerging regions. Through this partnership, we’re committed to helping TGA games expand their audiences and optimize user acquisition. 🚀🎮 As we gear up for the highly-anticipated Demo Day, this is your chance to witness the future of Telegram gaming firsthand! Don’t miss out on seeing the next wave of games and developers in action. 🔗 Register here: lu.ma/5mr3y93t

Yo! Before we dive into the Denver events season, let’s recap our Telegram Builders Day in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 We covered everything from the future of DeFi to some killer tips on how to score cash from VCs 🤑 Big shoutout to our partners — Terminal Station, @fintopio, @storm_trade_ton for making it happen!! And a huge thanks to our speakers — @tonsocietyhk, @CatizenAI, @topdotco, @fanzeelabs, @TacBuild, @animocabrands, @UTONIC_uTON, @ForesightVen, @FactorialFi, @ton_tongames, @HelikaGaming, @TheSpartanGroup, @Bombie_xyz, @akedofun, @blumcrypto and @Chainflip for making this event totally EPIC💫 If you were with us that day, check yourself out here: epicweb3.gallery.photo/gallery/telegr…

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🚀 1 Month to Go: Demo Day is Coming! 🎮 Just 1 month left before the Demo Day of our Telegram Gaming Accelerator 1st cohort! Our teams are in full sprint—polishing, refining, and getting ready to showcase their projects. We're beyond excited about the progress they've made, and none of this would be possible without the incredible support of our mentors and partners. 💙Your support is shaping the future of Telegram gaming, and we’re deeply grateful for your guidance. 🙌 Artem Gordadze @ArtemGordadze - Tokenomics Expert Alexander Nikolaev @Amijkko Co-Founder at @gems_wall Richard Garfield - Game Designer of Magic: The Gathering George Galoyan @GeorgeGaloyan -Founder of @CaptainsBayApp Marat Karpeko @GoddardMK - Co-founder of Wargaming @kobeph - Streamer @VincentVanHoLM - Streamer Jon Rice @jonrice - Communication Specialist Arina Bedrina - Video Games Localization Specialist Daniel Medina - Managing Partner at GGS.VC Vadim Sterlin @vadim_sterlin - Co-founder at @Adsgram_ai Mindy (Sean) Suh @Mindy_TTM - Founder at @niftynerds Join us LIVE in San Francisco to witness it firsthand! 🎤🔥 📅 Date: March 17, 2025 📍 Location: Digital Garage US, Inc. San Francisco, CA 🔗 Register here:lu.ma/5mr3y93tCome by to meet the Helika team! Anton Umnov @bhelika – Co-Founder & CEO Kathy Lui @kathylui23 – Global Account Executive Ilya Abugov @AbugovIlya - Helika Ventures Director Anna - Program Director of TGA #telegramgamingaccelerator #tga #helika #gdc #gamedevelopersconference

We’re hosting the Telegram Gaming Accelerator Demo Day on March 17 in San Francisco during GDC week! 🎮 This event marks the culmination of our 10-week accelerator, where 9 top studios have been building and refining the next-gen Telegram-native gaming experiences. 🧵 Thread: ⬇️

📢 TGA x Artem Gordadze – Tokenomics Expert! 🎮✨ We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with @ArtemGordadze, a top expert in tokenomics! 🤝🚀 During our session, Artem shared meaningful insights that are set to equip our community with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in Web3 gaming. 📈💡 We are thankful to the expert for supporting our teams on their journey. 🙌🌟

We are excited to announce our collaboration with Alexander Nikolaev @Amijkko co-founder of @gems_wall and the partnership between Helika and GemsWall to accelerate the growth of the Telegram Gaming Accelerator ecosystem. 🎉🤝🚀 GemsWall is an innovative quest-to-earn platform with over 3 million users, built within the Telegram ecosystem. It provides game developers with powerful tools to drive user acquisition and strengthen community engagement through personalized quests. 🎮✨ Through this partnership, we aim to help TGA games reach new heights by expanding their audience, increasing retention, and enhancing overall gameplay experiences. Exciting times ahead! 🙌🌟📲 Read about the partnership in the link below 👇

📢 TGA x Richard Garfield, Legendary Game Designer 🎮✨ We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Richard Garfield, the legendary game designer behind Magic: The Gathering! 🤝🚀 Richard shared invaluable insights on randomness in games and provided amazing tips that will greatly benefit our cohort. 🎲💡 A big thank you to Richard Garfield for taking the time to support our emerging teams. Your contributions are instrumental in shaping the future of our projects and fostering a vibrant gaming community. 🙏✨