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How UGC Can Make Your Game a Long Lasting Hit
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
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
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
The Intersection of Blockchain and Gaming
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
Powered by LootLocker
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
Product
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
Lessons from Fundraising Successes and Failures
Company
Lessons from Fundraising Successes and Failures

When it comes to raising money for your game company or startup, there’s as much to be learned from the failures as the successes. And we’re very happy to share both sides of that coin…

February 9, 2023
A Look Back at 2022
A Look Back at 2022

2022 was another banner year for LootLocker, so lets take a look a everything we achieved.

January 26, 2023
Powered by LootLocker: Gaming for Ukraine
Powered by LootLocker
Powered by LootLocker: Gaming for Ukraine

Stugna is a military game with a difference. Every dollar the game makes goes towards helping the Ukrainian military. We spoke to the developers, BidOn Games, to learn more.

January 18, 2023