Category: AWS Lambda

In-game generative AI is enabling new player experiences. However, implementing AI-driven features in games can be challenging due to latency and device computing power. We’ll explore one innovative solution: leveraging players’ mobile devices to run small language models (SLM) as companion applications. Instead of integrating SLM features directly into resource-constrained game environments, consider developing a […]

Imagine running graphically intense 3D applications instantly in your web browser, with no downloads or powerful hardware required. That’s the magic of pixel streaming, a game-changing technology that’s revolutionizing how businesses deliver immersive digital experiences. While traditionally complex and costly to implement, Amazon GameLift Streams is making this powerful capability accessible to companies of all […]

Amazon GameLift Server solutions are now easier to integrate than ever. We’ve updated the Amazon GameLift Servers Plugin for Unreal Engine, open-sourced the SDK, and added ARM support—all while expanding Amazon EC2 compatibility to generation 5-8 instances. These improvements respond directly to developer needs, whether you’re seeking streamlined server functionality or comprehensive in-editor workflows. Amazon […]

This blog was coauthored by Aaron Riccio, Co-Founder and CEO of SportsCapital, and Pravin Santhanam, CTO of SportsCapital. Sportsbooks rely on trading teams to manage odds and prevent sharp bettors from exploiting inefficiencies in their pricing. News events, such as reports of player injuries or lineup changes, introduce volatility that can shift the market at […]

Independent game studio Shiny Shoe had ambitious plans from the get-go in developing strategic roguelike deck building game Monster Train 2. Released May 21, 2025 across platforms, the game pits players against dangerous enemies in a tactical quest for survival. A follow up to the critically acclaimed Monster Train released in 2020, the sequel introduces […]

In competitive multiplayer games, skill-based matchmaking is crucial for creating fun and engaging games. Determining player skill today is difficult due to the vast array of metrics games record such as hits, misses, assists, time played, level, and more. This can make it challenging to manually determine which factors are most indicative of skill. Instead […]

In competitive multiplayer games, skill-based matchmaking is crucial for creating fun and competitive games. Determining player skill today is difficult due to the vast array of metrics games record (such as hits, misses, assists, time played, level, and more), making it challenging to determine which factors are most indicative of skill. Instead of manually creating […]

The world’s most-watched sport, professional football (soccer) attracts a global fanbase of five billion people. With hundreds of thousands of players participating in matches across the world, the sport also generates staggering amounts of data, from goals to saves, assists, and beyond. In today’s connected world, fans want real-time access to all the match, player, […]

This blog is co-written by Reza Nikoopour, Principal Engineer, Cloud Governance at Epic Games. For game studios large and small, a smart cloud governance strategy can go a long way in reducing costs and increasing security for a live service game. Following are a few key learnings from Epic Games’ work with Amazon Web Services […]

A key principle of cloud services is to run compute services only when actively in use. Minecraft servers on the cloud often run at times without players connected resulting in wasted compute spend. This blog offers a way to cost optimize Minecraft servers on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) by reducing the time the […]