Category: Networking & Content Delivery

Building mobile games that stand out in a fast-growing market requires more than just great gameplay. Having cracked the code on data-driven innovation powered by AWS, Turkish games studio Hypermonk Games has developed casual racing and simulation titles that have racked up over 100 million downloads to date. The company is refining its development approach […]

This blog post was co-authored by Garrett Young, General Manager and COO of emptyvessel and Wei Ning, CTO of emptyvessel. In the high-stakes world of game development, success hinges on seamless collaboration across time zones and lightning-fast development cycles. For one ambitious studio creating a next-gen cyberpunk shooter, Amazon Web Services (AWS) became the catalyst […]

According to internet lore, an intern created the first version of digital Solitaire in 1990, and the classic game quickly became a PC operating system staple. Similarly, in 2007, John Battagline, an intern with some time to spare, found his computer only had essential programs, no games. So, he built a Flash-based version of Solitaire […]

Impressive turnout at the devcom developer conference and gamescom this year underscored a thriving video game industry. Held in Cologne, Germany, both events reported record-breaking attendance for 2025, with developer-centric devcom receiving 5,400 visitors and consumer-focused gamescom attracting 357,000 attendees. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games team was out in full force, hosting insightful […]

Geolocation verification in sports betting and iGaming serves two primary purposes: compliance and fraud prevention. Online sports betting and iGaming operators may need to ensure that only players from certain regions of the world are able to view content due to in-market licensing restrictions. Or gaming regulations may require that access is restricted to persons […]

In today’s gaming landscape, milliseconds can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Games have transformed from standalone experiences to always-on, live services. These services handle real-time multiplayer interactions, robust social features, and continual updates to meet the demands of players. Dynamic services need fast, reliable and secure backend infrastructure to deliver seamless experiences globally. […]

Global online casino games developer and publisher Yggdrasil Gaming set out to overcome the limitations of its legacy infrastructure and position itself for an AI-driven future. It partnered with software engineering provider GOStack and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The result: a high-performance, scalable platform that reduced infrastructure costs by 30%, increased processing capabilities sixfold, and […]

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 […]

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, […]

Jackbox Games is a Chicago-based game studio best known for its lineup of popular party-game hits such as Quiplash, Fibbage, Drawful, Trivia Murder Party, and more. With 50 games and counting in its catalog, Jackbox Games offers something for everyone—whether it’s a drawing game, a trivia game, a hidden identity game, or beyond. Jackbox Games’ […]