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­In today’s global interconnected world, organizations often find themselves distributed across various geographical locations. It all begins as a small local studio, where artists collaborate in a single physical location, relying on local storage solutions like network-attached storage (NAS). As the studio begins to gain momentum and expand to a globally connected organization with studios in multiple […]

The cloud can greatly benefit members of the game industry. It provides a robust and secure development and hosting environment with the latest in computing technology. AWS offers Intel, AMD, ARM, and Nvidia processors combined with an on-demand cost structure. This means developers have computing power when they need it with minimal upfront investment. This […]

The advent of cloud computing has enabled several companies to reinvent themselves, either by increasing the value they offer to customers or by creating new businesses. This digital transformation wave affected several industries, from retail to healthcare, from hospitality to financial services. Gaming companies, both developers and publishers, have also aimed to capitalize on the […]

Introduction Game developers constantly seek innovative ways to create more interactive multiplayer experiences. However, with increasing player expectations, rising game production costs, and growing competition, studios face the challenge of balancing game performance and profitability. Game developers from studios of various sizes tell us that reducing operational costs without compromising player experiences is a top priority […]

Ensuring online communities are safe and inclusive places for all is essential for maintaining community engagement and ultimately obtaining the most value for your users. This challenge presents itself in many industries – ranging from gaming to social media networks. However, the volume of data and interactions between users increases daily making policing these communities […]

Gamescom, the annual video game trade fair and conference held in Cologne, Germany, came roaring back in 2022 with over 265,000 consumers and industry professionals coming together to interact and get a glimpse into the future of gaming. The conference, one of the largest gaming events in the world, offers a platform for game developers, publishers, […]

Games are increasingly cross-platform and online, and game developers need to develop secure and scalable backend features to support these online elements of their games. Developers also want to allow players to play with their friends across platforms, and move gameplay between those platforms to provide a seamless player experience. Customers share with us that […]

A mage, a hacker, and a barbarian walk into a bar…  What sounds like the start of a joke is the ultimate vision for cyberpunk, blockchain collectible card game “Metropolis Origins”, created by game industry veterans at QXR Studios. Players build decks with cards from Government, Corporate, or Underground factions, and go up against other […]

Like space age gladiators, “Crossfar” players battle head-to-head in a zero-gravity sphere arena set amongst the stars. Piloting drones, gamers must defend their gate, destroy enemy defenses, and rely on sharp tactical decision-making to come out on top. Imagined as a sci-fi take on esports, the game was developed in only two years by a […]