PlayChange.io Launches Round One of Athlete-Owned Gaming on National Video Game Day

PlayChange.io has announced Round One, its next phase of athlete-owned gaming. The company is celebrating National Video Game Day by launching a coordinated event that includes an August demo release, CryptoBoxers roadmap, Community Memberships, Online Store, Independent Artist Initiative, and Community Funding Campaign.

The platform merges sports, blockchain, artificial intelligence, digital commerce, and community engagement into one ecosystem. PlayChange's CEO, Andrew Gilliam, has said the company is building an infrastructure that allows athletes to own more of the value they create while giving fans new ways to participate.

As part of Round One, users will have access to a public playable demo in August, and the platform will launch Community Memberships, an official merchandise store, and a community funding campaign with an initial goal of $100,000. The company is also launching its Independent Artist Initiative, inviting musicians worldwide to submit original music for consideration.

The flagship title, CryptoBoxers: Round 1, remains on schedule for release during the fourth quarter of 2026. PlayChange believes that Round One represents a new chapter in sports gaming where athletes, creators, investors, and gamers can collectively shape the future of the industry.