Unio aims bigger in Web3 gaming with new CEO Mark Long

Unio has made some big moves in Web3 recently, hiring former Shrapnel boss Mark Long as its CEO. Unio is a Web3 gaming platform that enables players to create, own, and share digital assets within the “Unioverse”, a community-owned sci-fi franchise. Its game, Vortex: Hoverdrome, is slated for October 2025. It’s a fast-paced, futuristic combat arena where players control hoverbikes. The project is led by a team of seasoned industry veterans who have worked on franchises like GTA, Star Wars, and Call of Duty. Mark Long, the former head of Neon (Shrapnel) just joined as CEO. The Unioverse is not just a single game but a platform designed to support a variety of games and content, tied together through a shared sci-fi narrative. This is made possible by blockchain, which enables digital assets—such as characters, skins, and maps—to be owned by players and transferable across multiple games. Mark Long is CEO of Unio. Long recently parted ways with Shrapnel after a dispute with investor ... Read full article.