In celebration of National Video Games Day on September 12, PlayChange.io founder and CEO Andrew Gilliam announced the launch of the PlayChange Gym’s ground floor. Serving as the foundation for PlayChange’s broader platform—which unites gaming, artificial intelligence, digital commerce, and sports culture—the Gym provides players with a free virtual space to train, compete, customize characters, and preview upcoming releases.
This opening marks PlayChange’s first multiplayer trial and the initial stage of a planned three-story complex. At launch, visitors can explore the interactive ground floor, train in a dedicated boxing workout room, battle for high scores on global leaderboards, and browse exclusive PlayChange merchandise and apparel. New character features and enhancements will roll out weekly following the debut.
The concept behind the Gym is simple: place pure gameplay and enjoyment ahead of aggressive paywalls.
“Gaming should start with great experiences, not price tags at every turn,” said Andrew Gilliam, Founder and CEO of PlayChange.io. “We’re building a destination where players can develop their avatars, connect, and genuinely feel that the world was built around them. The industry often forgets the gamer, but PlayChange never will.”
By keeping the Gym completely free to access, PlayChange presents an alternative to platforms that constantly monetize basic features. The goal is to build an engaging, welcoming community that expands over time with fresh content, activities, and entertainment.
“We approached this as gamers who are tired of the frustrations in today’s gaming landscape,” said Vernon King, Chief Content and Talent Officer. “Far too many studios prioritize monetization over the passion that drew people to games in the first place. The PlayChange Gym is our direct response—built around the community’s voice and designed to be the kind of experience we’ve always wanted to play.”
Beyond the Gym, PlayChange is rolling out several interconnected entertainment initiatives:
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CryptoBoxers: The company’s flagship upcoming title fuses athlete culture, gaming, and boxing, offering fans new interactive ways to connect with professional fighters.
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Music Discovery & The PlayChange Top 20: PlayChange is launching an initiative to showcase independent recording artists directly within the platform. The curated PlayChange Top 20 will introduce emerging musicians to gamers, offering select talent promotional backing and music-sale avenues. A limited number of submissions will open on launch day, paving the way for future in-game playlists, mixtapes, original releases, and developer collaborations.
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Indie Game Publishing: PlayChange is opening its doors to independent game creators with unique concepts, offering alternative publishing pathways for promising indie titles that struggle for visibility in traditional channels.
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Coming one year after PlayChange first shared its vision, the debut of the Gym’s ground floor marks the practical rollout of its interconnected gaming ecosystem.
Gamers can enter the Gym directly here.
About PlayChange.io
PlayChange.io is an interactive gaming and entertainment platform built from the ground up to prioritize the player experience. By uniting gaming, combat sports, emerging music, and indie creators, PlayChange is bridging culture and digital entertainment through its free PlayChange Gym, the upcoming release of CryptoBoxers, and dedicated publishing and promotional pipelines for rising talent.
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