Blog

Stories from the platform.

Product updates, industry perspectives, and the ideas shaping the future of game publishing.

New Pricing in 2023: Hobby, Plus & Pro
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New Pricing in 2023: Hobby, Plus & Pro

We're introducing new pricing to match the value that LootLocker brings to thousands of games on PC, console, and mobile. Our new pricing introduces new tiers but most importantly doesn't restrict the usage of our core Player, Content and Game System features.

August 30, 2023
Launching on Steam with Steamworks & LootLocker
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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
Introducing Organization Access Control
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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
Opening Up: The Future of Game Platforms
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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
How UGC Can Make Your Game a Long Lasting Hit
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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
Defining the Game Platform of Today
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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
Unreal Engine Server SDK
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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
The Intersection of Blockchain and Gaming
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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
The Power of Progressions
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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