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🌐 Why Unified Backend & Server Orchestration is the Secret to Seamless Gaming Experiences In game development, especially with live-service multiplayer games, smooth backend services, and responsive server orchestration are a must for delivering an exceptional player experience. But when you’re juggling multiple vendors to handle these critical functions, things can get… complicated. 🎮 At RallyHere, we’ve taken a different approach—unifying backend and server orchestration into a single, streamlined platform. Here’s why this matters: 1️⃣ Simplified Operations: With everything in one place, RallyHere’s system reduces miscommunications and sync issues, cutting down on coordination headaches. 2️⃣ Fast Issue Resolution: With our integrated LiveOps tools, your team can troubleshoot in real time, resolving backend or server issues directly without the usual vendor back-and-forth. 3️⃣ Scalability Made Easy: Whether your servers are on Azure, AWS, or bare metal, RallyHere’s platform can scale dynamically to match demand, keeping your game live and stable. 🔥 Real-World Impact: Just ask the SMITE 2 team! During its alpha phase, RallyHere’s unified orchestration scaled to meet 10,000 CCU seamlessly, all while keeping players in-game without interruption. In an industry where every second counts, RallyHere’s approach simplifies game operations, enhances accountability and keeps players engaged. Ready to make game development smoother? 💻 Let’s chat! #RallyHere #ServerOrchestration #GameDevelopment #LiveOps #SMITE2

2 More Gods added to SMITE 2! Welcome Ra and Sobek ☀️ ❤️ 🐊 You may have noticed that we're ramping up releases and delivering more Gods to players at a faster rate. In this post, I’d like to share how Minui Lee, DJ Curtin and I collaborated with RallyHere to create a tool that accelerates our process for getting Gods across the finish line. When working with complex systems, finding efficiencies is essential. Minui and I reviewed the UE5 engine assets that the team had manually created for each God during Alpha weekends and realized that significant time was being spent setting these up individually. UE5 also has a tendency to retain metadata when assets are duplicated, which can lead to issues like lost references, redirectors, or even characters inadvertently using the wrong stats. We began by consulting with teams across the project to understand the requirements for a “Baseline Character” and determine what assets and references would be necessary. For those interested in the technical details, we looked at String Tables, Apparel Tables, Data Tables, Curve Tables, Textures, Blueprints, Niagara Systems, and Item Assets. Each God in SMITE 2 has a unique kit, animations, character models, etc., but they all share a foundational setup we could automate. I developed a comprehensive 60-page design document outlining the required assets, hooks, and database information needed to create a “God Creation Tool.” DJ and Minui then set up templates for characters and skins, while Minui handled the backend code to bring the tool to life. Minui and I worked together on DT we used for the tool to ensure all of the character information was correctly being set and populating. Using Unreal’s Data Tables, we were able to automate the setup for each God, which has saved our team significant time and energy. Now, they can focus on refining each God’s unique abilities instead of getting bogged down in the initial setup. With RallyHere, we can also easily set Gods as “active” or “inactive” depending on their development status. The tool integrates with RallyHere’s database to create item IDs, generate loot formulas, and toggle items on and off within vendors (visible to both devs and players in our builds). This is just one of the tools we’ve developed using RallyHere and Unreal, but it’s definitely a favorite of mine. We’re continually working to improve quality of life for our team and streamline our pipelines here on SMITE 2. See you on the battlegrounds!

We've made it to #MIGS24! 🥳 We’re looking forward to connecting with fellow developers and industry leaders at MIGS in Montreal! If you’d like to explore how RallyHere’s scalable backend solutions can support your live-service game, be sure to reach out to John Workman 🔜 MIGS - Montreal and Jean-Francois "Jeff" 🔜 MIGS - Montreal Tremblay. They’re excited to chat and answer any questions you have! #GameDevelopment #MIGS24 #RallyHere

📊 Unlock the Power of Game Analytics with RallyHere! 📊 In the fast-paced world of gaming, data is your best ally. In our latest blog, Adam Beame, CPA dives into how RallyHere’s analytics tools transform raw game data into insights that drive player engagement, optimize gameplay, and fuel growth. 🎮 From tracking real-time player behavior to forecasting trends, RallyHere’s platform empowers teams to make data-driven decisions that enhance the gaming experience. Read the full article to learn how we can help you shape your game’s future! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g7vHb7Hu #GameAnalytics #RallyHere #GameDevelopment #DataDriven #PlayerEngagement

We're thrilled to announce #RallyHere's new partnership with Getgud.io, a cutting-edge tech company that’s taking online gaming to the next level. Together, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in gaming—toxic behavior. By integrating GetGud.io’s advanced technology with RallyHere's support portal, we're giving studios comprehensive insights into player activity, along with immediate actions like banning or suspensions. This tech allows us to address even the most difficult-to-detect toxic behaviors, such as intentional feeding, and improve player experiences in games like SMITE 2. 🎮 Want to see how RallyHere and GetGud.io can help your game? Reach out to us today to learn more! #GameDevelopment #LiveServiceGames #PlayerExperience #ToxicityInGaming #TechInnovation #GamingSolutions #GetGud #GameIndustry

🎮 We've made it to PLAYCON! 🚀 Excited to be here and ready for an awesome event. Don’t miss Darryl Lister 🔜 Playcon Malta tomorrow at 11:30 AM as he joins a panel to discuss “Rethinking Game Business Models for Live Service Games - Should Distribution Platforms and Technology Providers Engage as Co-Publishers?” Looking forward to connecting with everyone and diving into some great conversations! #Playcon24 #LiveServiceGames #GameDevelopment #RallyHere

🎮 Unlock the Power of Multi-Platform Launches! 🚀 With Epic Games’ royalty reduction starting in January 2025 (from 5% to 3.5% for simultaneous launches on Epic Games Store and other platforms like Steam), there's never been a better time to go multi-platform. But coordinating a same-day launch across multiple platforms can be tricky—RallyHere is here to make it seamless! From syncing game updates to managing cross-platform player progression, RallyHere simplifies every step of your multi-platform launch: ✅ Unified backend for cross-platform syncing ✅ Instant updates across platforms ✅ Cross-platform social system ✅ Streamlined certification for each platform ✅ Dynamic LiveOps tools to keep players engaged post-launch Get your game in front of more players and make the most of this new opportunity. Ready to go multi-platform? Let RallyHere handle the complexities so you can focus on delivering a great experience. #GameDevelopment #MultiPlatformLaunches #EpicGames #Steam #UnrealEngine #LiveServiceGames #RallyHere #PlayerExperience #GameDevSolutions #TechInnovation

Join us at PLAYCON 2024 for a dynamic panel discussion on rethinking game business models for the live service landscape. 🎤 Panel Title: Rethinking game business models for live service games: Should distribution platforms and technology providers engage as co-publishers 🕒 Date & Time: 25th October 11:30 - 12:30 CET Moderator: Mehdi Benkirane 🔜 Playcon Malta - VP, Business Development, i3D.net Panelists: Darryl Lister 🔜 Playcon Malta - Technical Operations Director, RallyHere Johannes Brauckmann - Senior Coordinator, NARC Stéphane Bonazza - SVP, Business Development, Shiro Games This panel will delve into the growing trend of distribution platforms and technology providers engaging as co-publishers for live service games. The discussion will explore: - The evolving landscape of live service game monetisation - The benefits and challenges of co-publishing partnerships - Strategies for building successful collaborations between developers and co-publishers #PLAYCON2024 #gaming #livestreaming #businessmodels #copublishing #development #futureofgaming

📣 Exciting News from PLAYCON! 📣 This week, our very own Darryl Lister 🔜 Playcon Malta will be speaking at Playcon in Malta, a premier video game development conference! 🎮 Join him on October 25th at 11:30 AM as he takes part in an engaging panel discussion titled: "Rethinking Game Business Models for Live-Service Games: Should Distribution Platforms and Technology Providers Engage as Co-Publishers?" As the gaming industry evolves post-COVID, challenges like content saturation, rising costs, and scarcity of funding are making developers rethink traditional publishing models. Darryl and other industry experts will dive deep into how back-end and hosting providers could potentially become co-publishers to alleviate development burdens—creating new, smarter business models for live-service games. 🎯 Want to learn more about how RallyHere is shaping the future of game business models? Connect with Darryl at Playcon or email us at [email protected] to discuss exciting possibilities for live-service games. Let’s rethink the future of gaming together! 🌟 #Playcon2024 #GameBusinessModels #LiveServiceGames #RallyHere #GameDevelopment #GamingIndustry

📣 Exciting news! We're thrilled to highlight the incredible tech from Guy Kroupp and Getgud.io, which is being integrated with RallyHere’s comprehensive support portal. This system provides an in-depth view of every player’s activity, allowing game teams to take immediate action, including bans and suspensions, to tackle previously hard-to-detect toxic behaviors like intentional feeding—something we’re actively addressing in SMITE 2. If you're looking to implement cutting-edge technology to enhance your game’s community management and player experience, reach out to John Workman 🔜 MIGS - Montreal, Jean-Francois "Jeff" 🔜 MIGS - Montreal Tremblay, or Stewart Chisam. We're excited to explore how RallyHere can power your game!