GameSparks

GameSparks is a backend-as-a-service for game developers. It supplies server features so studios do not have to build and host their own game servers.

What GameSparks offers

• Multiplayer features — friends, chat, teams, tournaments, lobbies and matchmaking, including real-time play.
• Virtual economy — currencies, virtual goods, trading, achievements, catalogue management and fraud detection.
• Custom server logic — a platform layer for writing APIs, plus database as a service.
• Player segmentation — rules that group players automatically, with A/B testing and analytics.
• Campaigns — messaging and promotion tools aimed at each segment.
• Live operations — back-office tools for events and seasonal promotions.

Who it works with

Mobile, VR and console game studios.

Key facts

• Scaling: cloud capacity from the major providers, with dedicated clusters and regional deployment