PlayFab
Discover the most robust backend platform available in the gaming industry. Create a developer account today and dive into the myriad of ways you can manage your game effortlessly with Azure PlayFab's user-friendly online interface. Are you ready to integrate your game seamlessly? Choose your SDK, enter your credentials, and you'll be up and running in no time! Everything essential for creating and maintaining a live game is at your fingertips. Engage players wherever they are and enable connections with friends across all platforms. Scale dedicated multiplayer servers dynamically to accommodate your player base. Encourage player retention and keep them returning for more exciting adventures. Gain real-time insights into your game's performance and identify any potential issues swiftly. Import, store, process, and export the data generated by your games with ease. Ensure compliance with GDPR, COPPA, and various governmental regulations effortlessly. Process payments, manage virtual currencies, sell items from your catalog, and implement measures to prevent fraud. Foster player relationships and build vibrant communities. Customize operations and respond to events instantly, while also setting up your virtual economy, creating leaderboards, or perfecting your matchmaking algorithms. With these tools, the possibilities for your game are endless!
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Blackbird API Development
Accelerate the development of APIs that are ready for production.
AI-Powered Code Generating, Mocking within Minutes and On-Demand Ephemeral Testing Environments.
With Blackbird's proprietary technology and simple, intuitive tools, you can Spec, Mock and Write Boilerplate code faster. Validate your specs, run tests on a live environment and debug in Blackbird with your team. This will allow you to deploy your API with confidence. You can control your own test environment, whether it's on your local machine, or in the dedicated Blackbird Dev Environment. This is always available to you in your Blackbird account and there are no cloud costs.
OpenAPI standardized specs are created in seconds, so you can begin coding without spending time on your design. Mocking that is dynamic, sharable and easy to share in minutes. No need to manually write code or maintain it. Validate and go.
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AccelByte
An advanced identity and access management system designed for developers to foster direct connections with their gamers. This encompasses a suite of services that act as the commercial foundation for a publishing platform or in-game marketplace, handling everything from the product catalog and purchase processes to fulfillment and digital ownership management. The system facilitates cross-platform player data management, enabling the tracking of player progress and attributes seamlessly, regardless of the platform they are using. It also allows for real-time player matchmaking, utilizing various criteria such as scores, skill levels, and latency to create balanced competitions. Furthermore, the system enhances player interactions through features like chat, presence indicators, status updates, friends, and groups, encouraging deeper engagement with elements like leaderboards and achievement systems. Key performance metrics, including Monthly Active Users (MAU), Daily Active Users (DAU), Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), and retention rates, can be monitored through an intuitive dashboard. In addition, custom game telemetry can be analyzed while executing tailored queries for comprehensive analytics, ensuring developers have the insights they need to optimize player experiences. This holistic approach not only drives engagement but also supports continuous improvement of gameplay dynamics.
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Pragma
Pragma is a highly effective backend game engine specifically crafted to facilitate live-service gaming, complete with a comprehensive online infrastructure. It streamlines cross-platform account management, enabling players to connect and engage with others across various gaming platforms effortlessly. By fostering social interactions, the engine incorporates features such as friend systems, guilds, and in-game events that enrich the gaming experience. In terms of multiplayer capabilities, Pragma adeptly manages party systems, matchmaking, and server allocation to ensure smooth gameplay. Furthermore, it offers advanced player data management, which includes tracking inventories, progression systems, and battle passes, as well as tools for configuring in-game content, stores, and meta-game elements. With its built-in support for live operations, monetization, telemetry, and extensive customization options, Pragma equips developers with the necessary tools to create scalable and captivating online experiences. This versatility makes it an invaluable asset for developers aiming to deliver engaging live-service games.
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