Developing an Innovative Multi-device Cloud Gaming Solution

Our client was looking for a skilled development team that could create a digital solution allowing the users to play their favorite games on smartphones and smart TVs, easily switch between devices, manage their subscriptions, and report errors. As the web version of a platform already existed, there was a need to create a mobile solution that would match the quality of the available software.One of the project’s cornerstones was the flawless implementation of the cloud game streaming functionality and the availability of the constantly growing content library on different types of devices. While the number of games accessible on desktop, mobile, and smart TVs is different, the user experience should have remained as intuitive and pleasant as possible.As the platform already had an established customer base and was recognized on the international gaming market, Light IT Global was expected to perform technical tasks seamlessly and safeguard the best performance both for web and mobile software.

Light IT Global’s team has begun working on the project by removing redundant functionality and improving the quality of the code base in the existing software. A mobile application was developed using Flutter as it combines efficiency and flexibility plus allows to decrease the development time while maintaining a high quality of a cross-platform solution. While working on the application’s implementation, Light IT Global’s experts ensured that it was still synchronized with a web version. The users are able to log in to the app using the same credentials as on PC, all the data remain relevant on all devices, and the application’s design and interface remain coherent and match the brand’s identity. The application was developed in a way that keeps every user interaction simple and intuitive. For example, throughout the user journey, a player faces useful hints containing info about suggested actions. The screen never remains inactive for longer than 3 seconds. The filtering system and easy-to-use navigation eliminate all the unnecessary steps for the player. Our experts made sure that the gaming experience is equally great whether a user chooses to play via PC, on an Android device using on-screen controls, or on a smart TV using a wired or wireless controller. Keeping the platform’s future in mind, Light IT Global’s team is working with Samsung and LG firmware that is yet expected to be released. For a cloud-based streaming platform our team utilizes Janus WebRTC. To enhance its functionality, a custom plug-in was created. The combination of Python and Rust allowed improving the performance and inlining.Another important feature of the streaming platform is its ability to dynamically scale itself according to the current operational needs. The quality of the streamed video is changed automatically depending on the stability and capacity of the user’s internet connection and the system load.The introduction of DevOps methodology helped to optimize the system’s performance and the combination of different types of testing allowed to eliminate possible blunders. And by utilizing the hybrid cloud infrastructure, we help our client prevent extra expenses.  Most of the time, the number of players utilizing the platform can be predicted, and on-premises cover that load. However, when there’s a need for upscale, the cloud is utilized. Consequently, the system remains stable without having to spend extra on more expensive infrastructure.

Despite the fact that this is an ongoing project, our client’s audience is already able to get early access to the solution and try out cloud gaming. The app is compatible with Android devices (ver. 9.0 and up), Samsung TVs (2021/2022 models), and LG Smart TVs (2021/2022 models). The users can play using both on-screen controls (for mobile) and external game controllers (for smart TVs) that can be wired or wireless. Besides having access to gaming functionality, the players can easily manage their subscriptions and preferred settings, adjust their device if there are some issues influencing the app’s performance (e.g. changing connection type or turning off streaming), filter the content in a library, check the newsfeed, leave feedback about the games, and much more. The users also are able to earn a special status and gain access to the new content before everyone else.

The platform is very successful and has already made a name for itself on the market. According to independent reviews, the application is not only a competitor for similar solutions from Microsoft and Nvidia but exceeds them. Our client’s platform has more than 1 million active subscribers, and at the moment, a mobile application has already helped to attract new players from 22 countries across Europe and North America. Over the course of time, the number of countries that offer cloud gaming experience will increase, boosting brand awareness and user satisfaction rate. Subscription-based monetization isn’t the only one utilized by our client. Affiliation program, white-label platform, and subscription reselling strategies are also available. Such diversification secures the project’s commercial success and further development.