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Live Service Gaming Summit – Top Multiplayer-centric Conferences to Attend
Aug 13, 2024
Key members of our team at Edgegap are attending Live Game Summit 2024.
We’ve polled our engineers, and here are the top conferences they are most excited about. In no particular order:
Live Multiplayer Games - P2P & Host Migration, a Technical & Cost Analysis of Backend Infrastructures
In-depth technical & financial analysis of optimizing your multiplayer game's dedicated server infrastructure.
With Michał Buras (Lead Network Engineer, Highwire Games)
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12h05 BST
Maximizing Game Potential: Integrating Advanced Backend Services with Scalable LiveOps Infrastructure
Overview of crucial backend services including data storage, player management, in-game economics, and content distribution, highlighting their role in enhancing the game’s core and meta experiences.
Seamless Experience via LiveOps: Discussion on the importance of proactive server monitoring, automated issue resolution, and the use of data analytics within LiveOps to ensure optimal game performance and player satisfaction.
Addressing Development Challenges: Insights into tackling common backend development challenges such as scalability, security, and synchronization, along with the benefits of rapid iteration processes for continuous improvement.
Future Directions with Service Marketplaces: Exploration of live service marketplaces and their impact on game development, focusing on community-driven approaches to building, growing, and operating live games through shared backend solutions.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12h00 BST
Building a Thriving Live Service – The Story of Helldivers 2
Fantasy is everything - When shared laughter and the thrill of the unexpected comes together.
Prioritizing core gameplay and fostering creativity and player agency.
Key decisions in game design and development – and the impact upon release.
Importance of a dynamic strategy and embracing the power of community role playing
With Linda Tiger (COO, Arrowhead Game Studios)
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 8h40 BST
Technical Strategies for Launching Successful Cross-Platform Multiplayer Games
Relevance and Growth of Cross-platform Multiplayer Games: Technical challenges from development to operations.
Multiplayer Considerations: Serving players with reliable multiplayer experiences while maintaining a scalable and low latency solution.
Cross-Platform Development: Considerations for Cross-platform development, ensuring consistent user experiences across all different platforms.
Launch and Beyond: Strategies to prepare for launch
With Viviane Costa (Platform Technical Director, Super Evil Megacorp)
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 14h05 BST
Working with the Right Partner to Establish a Successful GAAS Product
Leveraging Expertise in GaaS/F2P Models for Sustained Engagement: How a partner can bring valuable insights into the GaaS and F2P business models, helping to sustain player engagement and optimize monetization strategies through effective live operations.
Scaling Success Through Network Maximization: Utilizing a partner’s established infrastructure and networks can significantly enhance the scalability of games, maximizing the value of the user network and efficiently expanding both new and existing titles.
Enhancing Player-Focused Experiences Through Collaboration: Leveraging expertise and innovative technologies to create gaming experiences that are deeply engaging and tailored to long-term player satisfaction, driving value creation.