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SportsCapital launches real-time event detection for sports trading powered by AWS

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 […]

Shiny Shoe launches Monster Train 2 on AWS

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 […]

6 lessons game developers can learn from Epic Games’ cloud governance strategy

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 […]

QORPO brings generative AI features to AneeMate with AWS

QORPO elevates gaming with AWS-powered generative AI and scalable server hosting, crafting immersive experiences like “AneeMate” and “Citizen Conflict” that captivate players with personalized gameplay.

How AWS Powered Global Power Rankings for LoL Esports Worlds 2024

Whether you want to see how your favorite teams are trending or you’re seeking a better understanding of the competitive landscape, Global Power Rankings is the new way to track team strength for League of Legends Esports competition. With a calculated Power Score and highlights like “Biggest Mover” and “Biggest Upset”, Global Power Rankings aim […]

Gaming Analytics: Leveraging AWS Glue and Amazon Redshift Spectrum for Player Insights

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of game development, efficient data management and analysis are pivotal for optimizing player experiences and driving business growth. Game developers and analysts often encounter the challenge of aggregating data from diverse sources, ranging from real-time operational metrics to historical analytical records. To address these challenges, AWS provides a robust suite […]

Gamer Arena minimizes DevOps demands, unlocks generative AI potential with AWS

Serving more than 550,000 users globally, Gamer Arena offers a unique ecosystem for video game players to compete and earn rewards. Established in 2020, the company aims to introduce gamers to the advantages of blockchain technology in a fun and exciting way. It hosts a mobile application with more than 20 self-published games, as well […]

Load testing the Pragma backend game engine to 1 million concurrent users on AWS

In this blog, we will dive into the significance of load testing a game backend, and how AWS for Games partner, Pragma, successfully load tested one million concurrent users (CCU) on their managed game backend platform that runs on AWS. Creating smooth gameplay is just one part of the game creation equation. Every game has […]

Build a Production-Ready Game Backend on AWS

Your game has many different features—from leaderboards, authentication, and logic servers to matchmaking and more—and you need to choose the right technology for each one. The cloud enables you to create your own solution as you would with an on-premises solution. You can also use various management tools to migrate operational overhead to a cloud […]