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Multiplayer games face some tough requirements to make believable worlds for players. And the meticulous attention to speed, accuracy, and physics makes real-world racing games one of the most demanding of all. So when players ask for that world to be taken online, how would you deliver the low latency and stability needed for high-powered […]

Game development is all about the players. Personalizing a game experience can be key to transforming first time players into invested fans who keep coming back to your game day after day. But to offer a unique experience to a player, you need to be able to identify them. Amazon Cognito is a quick and […]

  After being announced in preview at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2019, Amazon GameLift Realtime Servers is now available to help game developers create and customize affordable game servers. Building a great multiplayer game experience oftentimes has barriers that deter game developers from building a multiplayer game. It can be time consuming and costly, and […]

Multiplayer servers are hard Traditionally, developing a custom game server is a pretty arduous task. Putting a server together requires a lot of knowledge about networking systems, backend development and server operations. This can be tough on smaller teams who may not have the resources required to develop this type of system. And, when you […]

We’re excited to welcome Jen MacLean to the Amazon Game Tech team as the new Head of Worldwide Business Development for small and mid-size developers. Jen joins Amazon from the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), where she was the Executive Director. Jen has spent her entire career obsessing over the needs of game developers. In […]

When launching a new game, it’s critical to ensure your players can access and enjoy it without interruption. That’s why you need to protect your game against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Fortunately, if you’re building your game on AWS, you’re already protected against many common DDoS attacks. This post explores the architecture decisions […]

Game development isn’t only about game services and connected features. It’s also about building immersive, ambitious experiences unconstrained by technology. Looking to build fast and keep players playing? That’s where Amazon Game Tech can help. Amazon Game Tech provides tools and services that empower game developers, helping them craft innovative experiences that delight their customers. […]

So, you’ve taken months, if not years, to create the perfect game and you just know your players are going to love it. Now it’s time to launch. All that’s left to do is put your game on the marketplace and let them have at it, right? Not quite, but we can help. To really […]

  Across all game genres and all gaming platforms, player demand for vibrant online experiences is driving the growth of multiplayer games. But creating a multiplayer game can be a daunting challenge for many game developers. Traditional commercial solutions for multiplayer game servers are often optimized for games that are very sensitive to latency with […]

Game engines get a lot of attention from developers and players alike, and rightly so. They are the foundation from which every game is built. Modularity improves game development productivity in Amazon Lumberyard, the free, cross-platform, AAA game engine. Its cloud gem framework makes for easy integration with AWS to access its full range of reliable, […]