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Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp There is less than a month to go until the commencement of the 105th NFL season, and now that preseason is underway, anticipation is steadily building for another memorable football campaign.  With the Kansas City Chiefs aiming to become the first team since 1967 to win a ‘threepeat’, the New England Patriots embarking on their first season without head coach Bill Belichick in 24 years, and numerous other stories and subplots, it looks destined to be a doozy. Viral Game Lets Players Be the Boss As is the case every year, millions of armchair experts will take in the plays from home, many of them ranting about the coaches’ decisions and arguing that they could do better. Indeed, an increasing number – around 30 million – will go a step further, assembling their own dream team and trash-talking opponents on the official NFL Fantasy Football app. The app isn’t the only show in town for those looking to step into the shoes of a General Manager. There’s also Web3 game NFL Rivals which has gone from strength to strength since launching last year. Back in June, the hit digital collectibles game surpassed $6 million in lifetime trading volume – all the more impressive given it reached the milestone during the offseason. Designed by game developer Mythical Games, the free-to-play release has racked up over 5 million downloads between the Apple and Google app stores, placing it firmly in the upper echelon of Web3 games. Notable for its Fantasy Football-esque strategy and arcade-style football gameplay, NFL Rivals is, like Madden before it, licensed by the National Football League. Advertisement &nbsp Ahead of the 2024 season, the game is running a campaign called Road to the Playoffs (August 8-22), during which players can collect limited-edition NFT cards to be…

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