Proof of Usefulness Report

IMU Studios

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

-17
Proof of Usefulness Score
Lab Mode

Critical Red Flags: Project has multiple allegations of fraud, non-payment of freelancers, and predatory practices on developer communities (r/gamedev). The claim 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false. The game 'THUNDER' has been 'in development' for nearly 20 years (since ~2005) without a viable release, characterizing it as vaporware. The 'Better than Free-to-Play' crypto/NFT model is unsubstantiated and highly suspicious.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+0.63
Audience Reach Impact+0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction-18.75
Market Timing Relevance+0.5
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal-16.87
Usefulness Multiplierx1
Final Score-17

Project Details

Project URL
imustudios.com
Description
IMU Studios Inc. is the maker of a breathtaking game experience called THUNDER. Our streaming TV show is designed to be thrilling, and electrifying! Both our game and show are made on the Unreal Engine. We are a debt-free start-up, owning a mature Intellectual Property. Designed to build wealth for gamers, developers, and investors. We creatively take the ideals of Cryptocurrency to the next level with our tradeable in-game Virtual Goods that only increase in rarity and value over time. ‘Better than Free-to-Play’ is wholly our own design and it is revolutionary! Join our revolution today!

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline