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Game veteran Greg Canessa has joined Web3 gaming firm Sequence as president and COO.
Canessa brings 25 years of experience in gaming, including his role as the first general manager and creator of Xbox Live Arcade. His appointment at Sequence reflects his belief in the platform’s potential to thrive in Web3 gaming.
Sequence, formerly known as Horizon Blockchain Games, was founded in 2017 and has built a robust tech stack for blockchain gaming. Their game Skyweaver has been a notable title for TCG players.
Canessa’s background
Prior to joining Sequence, Canessa served as Google’s global director of strategy & business operations for games from 2017 to 2023. His experience at Google and Microsoft, where he contributed to the development of Xbox Live Arcade, demonstrates his deep industry knowledge and leadership.
Canessa expressed his excitement about Sequence, highlighting the platform’s potential to drive innovation and access barriers in gaming. He sees Sequence as a unique full-stack platform purpose-built for gaming, with a mission to democratize data ownership and enhance security.
Joining Sequence
Canessa was initially skeptical about joining Sequence but was ultimately impressed by the organization’s vision, talent, and tech stack. He expressed his interest in the potential of Web3 and blockchain technologies to address industry challenges and drive innovation in gaming.
He believes that Sequence’s platform is uniquely positioned to lower access barriers and enable developers to focus on creating fun, high-quality games. With a focus on innovating the gaming industry and empowering developers, Canessa sees Sequence as a platform solution for web3, web2.5, and blockchain-enabled gaming.
