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5 years building a game backend-as-a-service: What we've learned

This is a recap of a longer email Teemu sent out directly to Metaplay Tech..

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How are game studios using AI in game development in 2024?

You’re likely familiar with AI’s most prominent gaming function:..

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Building for Scale: How not to get caught out at global launch

Making mobile games today: A scaling problem To thrive, and have a chance..

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Backend tech: Build or Buy? The industry weighs in

The expert's view on the build or buy debate Last month, we unveiled the..

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Revealed: The true cost of building your own backend

Revealed: The true cost of building your own backend The choice to build..

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Building for Scale: Part Five - The side-effects of scaling revenue

Recapping Pillars of Scale One, Two, and Three Before we tackle the Fourth..

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Building Free-to-Play Mobile Games for Scale: Part Four - Handling a growing company

Recapping the first and second Pillars of Scale: Ahead of jumping into the..

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5 Games That Became Overnight Successes

01 Mario Kart: Tour The Mario Kart series has been associated with..

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Building Free-to-Play Mobile Games for Scale: Part Three - Foundations for operating a growing live game

The second Pillar of Scaling: Operating a growing live game Before we dive..

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