Posts tagged 'gaming'

Why consider cross-platform gaming accounts?

More and more games are launching across two or more platforms. One of the prime reasons why game developers go cross-platform is to leverage a larger market. Being able to sell products to a whole new set of users is an incredible win for game developers, and demand for cross-play from gamers is increasing as well.

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Is the OAuth Device grant right for your game authentication needs?

The OAuth device authorization grant is an extension of OAuth 2.0. Because OAuth is an authorization protocol, it enables users to gain access to an application or device by allowing it to use account information from another application or device.

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Three tips for handling spiky gameday launches

Congrats! Your new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game is ready and you’re all set to launch. However, you’re not sure whether your servers can handle the load or whether the registration will fail under extreme load on launch day. If things really go wrong, you might lose users and revenue, which could possibly even lead to the failure of your game.

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Critical infrastructure and latency in gaming

While esports competitions are high skill cap events, both hobby gamers and elite professionals alike expect optimal network conditions when they play games. A suboptimal network can turn an enjoyable event into an infuriating one that drives players away.

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Why secure gamer's user accounts?

As the industry continues to grow, gaming is becoming a way for users to make money in addition to being a form of entertainment.

Gamers need to be able to track and save their progress to qualify for prize money, esports league salaries, or sponsorships, as well as add to their streaming content or videos on demand. Their unique user accounts are vital to their success.

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Announcing FusionAuth 1.28

We’re excited to announce the release of version 1.28 of FusionAuth. This shipped on June 7, 2021, with follow on point releases planned shortly. This version resolves issues for FusionAuth community members and customers on versions 1.27 and older.

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Contaim adopts FusionAuth to manage their auth lifecycle

Scott Plunkett is a FusionAuth community member who is building Contaim, a game server management company. He chatted with us over email about how he and his team are using FusionAuth to meet their auth needs.

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