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Here we chat about game development, game backends, and everything else in between. Find the latest LootLocker news, interviews, updates and more.

Launching on Steam with Steamworks & LootLocker

While Steamworks offers a set of easy-to-use tools for building and distributing your game on Steam, putting all your eggs in one basket isn't always the best for game. By using LootLocker alongside Steamworks you can still launch on Steam while keeping your game and player data outside platform walled gardens.

August 18, 2023

Product

Introducing Organization Access Control

We've added Access Control to your orgainzation so that you can easily limit certain areas of the web console and API from your team members.

August 3, 2023

Editorial

Opening Up: The Future of Game Platforms

Does a new era of open game publishing platforms mean putting power back in the hands of devs? Or are the industry’s walled gardens simply undergoing a rebuild?

July 20, 2023

Resource

How UGC Can Make Your Game a Long Lasting Hit

While User Generated Content can come in many forms (custom maps, skins, mods, or even fan art) one thing is for certain, it can extend your game's life a lot. But only if you do it the right way.

July 4, 2023

Resource

Defining the Game Platform of Today

What is a game platform, and how is the concept changing and expanding? Check out our straightforward guide breaking down the technical layer cake of the platforms we spend our time and money in.

June 21, 2023

Announcement

Unreal Engine Server SDK

We've released the Unreal Server SDK, which allows for secure communication with the LootLocker backend platform, making it ideal for multiplayer and competitive games. The SDK is now available on Github.

June 14, 2023

Editorial

The Intersection of Blockchain and Gaming

Blockchain games are hotly debated as the future of gaming. But, are they really the revolution that some suggest or are regular games already providing these features? We take a look at the rise of web3 games, the failure of first-party platforms to innovate, and how you can incorporate these features into your game without building them yourself or jumping on the blockchain bandwagon.

March 27, 2023

Powered by LootLocker: Helping to get an educational game off the ground

We spoke to lecturer Zayd Dawood about his educational 2D platformer, The Cyber Choices Challenge – the LootLocker-powered game that teaches its players about cybercrime law.

March 16, 2023

The Power of Progressions

Building a fun, memorable, and beautiful game is critical for success. You know that. But once your player’s bought and downloaded your game you still need to keep them interested. Our progression system lets you build and implement all types of cross-platform progressions in your game, and hook them up to the rest of our backend features.

February 16, 2023

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