Game Backend Development: With Microsoft Azure and PlayFab

This book teaches game backend development with Microsoft Azure and PlayFab, providing a solid grasp of core concepts and enabling the implementation of backend features in games. It is for game developers with little to no skills in GBaaS and cloud computing, and professionals working in the cloud solutions space.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 378 pages
Publication date: 25 December 2022
Publisher: APress

Upgrade your game developer skills by delving into game backend development with Microsoft Azure and PlayFab. Robust backend infrastructure support is a crucial aspect for modern games. The emergence of GBaaS (Game Backend-as-a-Service) providers and the advancements of the cloud have made implementing game backend features more accessible. Cloud services underpin multiplayer gaming, leaderboards, game analytics, and virtual economies. As a game developer, gaining a deep understanding of core game backend features and implementation techniques is essential to stay ahead of the game. By mastering game backend development, you'll not only gain a competitive edge but also unlock the ability to create exceptional games.

This comprehensive book is designed to get you started on your journey. It teaches core concepts through downloadable source code, allowing you to experiment and learn through a hands-on approach. By the end of this book, you'll have a solid grasp of key game backend services and the skills to implement them effectively.

What You'll Learn:

Understand the fundamental principles of game backend development.

Utilize the PlayFab API to implement backend features seamlessly.

Build robust game backend infrastructure using Microsoft Azure's cloud services.

Compare traditional Azure cloud-based implementations with PlayFab's GBaaS approach.

Reuse source code to integrate backend capabilities into your own games.

Explore various player authentication methods.

Implement multiplayer gaming in Unity with mirror networking.

Create a matchmaker to facilitate online game sessions.

Establish leaderboards to drive player competition.

Build a virtual economy and monetize your game.

Set up game analytics to gain valuable insights into player behavior.

By following the step-by-step instructions and examples provided in this book, you'll be well-equipped to enhance your game developer skills and create immersive gaming experiences that captivate players worldwide.

Weight: 617g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484289099
Edition number: 1st ed.