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Powered by LootLocker: HellFight by Paku
Powered by LootLocker
Powered by LootLocker: HellFight by Paku

LootLocker is a game backend service designed for even the smallest of teams, and this couldn’t be more true than Paku who developed HellFight using LootLocker.

September 21, 2021
We're hiring!
Company
We're hiring!

After a little more than a year in business we're looking to start growing our team. Are you the person we're looking for?.

September 7, 2021
How to: Weighted Random Selections
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How to: Weighted Random Selections

I have been asked by several developers to outline the method I used to randomly select an asset based on predefined weighting - so here it is!

August 24, 2021
Techstars!
Company
Techstars!

We are excited to announce that we have been invited to participate in the 2021 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars!

August 17, 2021
Asset Key/Value Storage Templates
Content Management
Asset Key/Value Storage Templates

We recently launched a new feature called Asset Key/Value Storage Templates so I thought I’d write a bit about it and how it can be used to make your life easier!

August 10, 2021
What to Expect When Your Game Turns Into a Viral Hit
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What to Expect When Your Game Turns Into a Viral Hit

Nobody can be truly prepared for huge success. But without some planning, you risk of disappointing your players. Here's what to do when you create a sensation, and how LootLocker can help.

July 28, 2021
BugSplat Partnership
Announcement
BugSplat Partnership

We've partnered with BugSplat to make finding, diagnosing and fixing crashes and game bugs a more integral part of the development and post-release process.

June 29, 2021
Leaderboard Video Tutorial
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Leaderboard Video Tutorial

We teamed up with YouTuber Zyger to make a video tutorial showing how easy it is to implement leaderboards in your game using LootLocker.

June 22, 2021
Picking a Backend – Why It’s Vital, and How to Pick One
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Picking a Backend – Why It’s Vital, and How to Pick One

Backends are now vital to almost any game’s success. Building your own is a Herculean task. But there is another way, and it’s easier than you might imagine.

June 10, 2021