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Why the Smartest Developers Choose LootLocker
Product
Why the Smartest Developers Choose LootLocker

We might not be the biggest or most flashy backend service out there. But we can confidently say we’re the only one that really knows, and looks after, our users.

May 10, 2022
Powered by LootLocker: Helping young developers find out who’s the best at falling into honey
Powered by LootLocker
Powered by LootLocker: Helping young developers find out who’s the best at falling into honey

We caught up with Jonah from JCWYT – creators of the game FOOAAAHH! Jonah told us all about his journey into game development, his honey-splatting game, and why they chose LootLocker to help him make it.

May 3, 2022
We're Supporting the ScoreSpace Game Jam
Announcement
We're Supporting the ScoreSpace Game Jam

We're excited to announce that we will be sponsoring the upcoming ScoreSpace Game Jam which begins on April 29th over on Itch.io

April 26, 2022
Indie Game Developer Resources 2022
Resource
Indie Game Developer Resources 2022

We're back with another annually curated list of valuable resources for game developers building, shipping, and running their best games!

April 20, 2022
LootLocker on YouTube
Announcement
LootLocker on YouTube

In addition to all the guides, documentation, and API references we provide to make using LootLocker as simple as possible, we've also started creating YouTube videos to help walk you through integrating LootLocker into your games.

April 11, 2022
Powered by LootLocker: Helping a developer aged 15 (yes, 15!) to get his first game out on Android
Powered by LootLocker
Powered by LootLocker: Helping a developer aged 15 (yes, 15!) to get his first game out on Android

Red Diamond is a one-man studio. A young man too. Arthur is one of the new generation who waste no time getting games designed, developed and released.

April 6, 2022
Powered by LootLocker: Helping the new generation at Empty Box to keep their focus on creativity
Powered by LootLocker
Powered by LootLocker: Helping the new generation at Empty Box to keep their focus on creativity

The team at Empty Box are all aged between 21 and 24. They’re self-taught, dynamic developers whose latest game, NanoHive, is already a hit. They’re using LootLocker to keep their time free for the jobs they most enjoy.

March 7, 2022
Getting Player Authentication Right
Product
Getting Player Authentication Right

Authenticating your players is the first step towards unlocking backend features and creating a stronger bond between your community and your game. But what works for one title might not for another. Fortunately, making the right authentication decision isn’t as difficult as it sounds.

March 3, 2022
Inside the More Than 200 Games Powered by LootLocker
Powered by LootLocker
Inside the More Than 200 Games Powered by LootLocker

Backends are nothing without games to support. And with over 200 titles now harnessing our technology, we couldn’t be happier with what our developer community is achieving.

February 18, 2022