Gaming App Performance
Accelerating Gaming App Performance with AWS and DevOps Best Practices
Industries
Gaming
Platforms
iOS
Gaming App Performance
Industries
Gaming
Platforms
iOS
Our client is a leading company in the gaming industry that approached us to develop a gaming app from scratch. With a clear vision for an engaging mobile gaming experience, they sought our expertise to bring their innovative concept to life.
Our client wanted to develop a robust game with futuristic features and a top-notch user experience. Here are some of the most crucial challenges we encountered.
To address the challenges, we conducted an in-depth analysis of user behavior, industry trends, and competitive apps. The goal was to identify key areas of improvement that would drive user engagement and retention. Based on the findings, we proposed several features and enhancements to make the gameplay more interactive and rewarding.
Deployed backend microservices in containers on AWS ECS with Fargate, eliminating the need for manual intervention and allowing efficient management of resources.
Implemented service auto-scaling to dynamically adjust resources, providing significant cost savings and ensuring optimal performance during peak traffic periods.
Enforced least privilege access control using IAM roles for ECS tasks, securing sensitive data within a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), and eliminating the use of static credentials.
Deployed ECS within a secure VPC framework, utilizing tailored security groups to control inbound and outbound traffic, enhancing the overall security posture.
Implemented SSL termination processes at important endpoints using AWS Certificate Manager and protected HTTP/HTTPS traffic from common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) with AWS WAF.
Deployed ECS tasks across multiple Availability Zones (AZs) within each AWS region to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.
Implemented cross-zone load balancing with an Application Load Balancer to evenly distribute traffic and enhance application resilience, ensuring a seamless gaming experience for users globally.
Integrated CloudWatch logs and events with ECS to monitor failures, issues, and deployments, facilitating rapid debugging and resolution of issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
Set up continuous monitoring of system performance and user interactions to proactively address potential bottlenecks and optimize performance.
Utilized AWS Cost Explorer to manage and optimize spending, fine-tuning auto-scaling policies to ensure resources were utilized efficiently without compromising performance.
Conducted a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, evaluating infrastructure, operational, labor, security, training, and support costs to implement strategies for ongoing cost optimization.
Deployed Amazon RDS (MySQL) and DocumentDB in a multi-AZ environment to ensure high availability and data redundancy, supporting both relational and non-relational data storage needs of the application.
Utilized Amazon ElastiCache (Redis) to cache frequently accessed data and manage socket connections to backend services, greatly enhancing application performance.
Utilized Amazon S3 for storing application data, user-uploaded files, and static assets, ensuring high durability and availability.
Implemented AWS Lambda serverless functions to perform specific tasks without managing servers, enabling a flexible and scalable backend architecture.
Deployed AWS CloudFront as a content delivery network (CDN) to cache static content and reduce latency, enhancing the user experience.
The implementations conducted by our team were successful and the client was satisfied with the successful results.
Our team introduced video-based gameplay and interactive power-ups, significantly increasing user interaction. Features like Second Chance, Breather, Cherry Bomb, and Thunder were engaging and strategically beneficial, leading to prolonged app usage.
We added trophies, reward multipliers based on user tiers, and a player ranking system. These elements motivated users to stay active and progress in the game, fostering a competitive environment and resulting in higher retention rates.
The referral module effectively incentivized existing users to invite their friends, expanding the user base. Promotional events during festivals also contributed to user base expansion.
The integration of in-app purchases and Google AdMob advertisements created multiple revenue streams. Users were willing to spend on power-ups and other in-game items, contributing to the app’s financial success.
The improved onboarding process, leveraging multiple login options and a user-friendly interface, ensured a seamless user experience. Positive user feedback and higher ratings on the App Store were achieved.
We utilized technologies like Google WebRTC and Socket.io to enable real-time interactions, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The implementation of a scalable backend using NodeJS, NestJS, and AWS Amplify ensured that the app could handle increased user traffic and data processing without compromising performance.
The integration of Firebase Crashlytics and Google Analytics provided valuable insights into user behavior and app performance, allowing for continuous improvement and optimization.
AWS ECS with Fargate
AWS S3
AWS VPC
Security Groups
AWS IAM
AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall)
Application Load Balancer (ALB)
Auto-Scaling Groups
AWS Lambda
AWS CloudFront
AWS Parameter Store
AWS Cost Explorer
AWS Trusted Advisor
AWS Budgets
AWS RDS (MySQL)
AWS ElastiCache (Redis)
AWS CloudWatch
AWS CloudTrail
AWS Config
AWS SNS
AWS SES
AWS ECS with Fargate
AWS S3
AWS VPC
Security Groups
AWS IAM
AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall)
Application Load Balancer (ALB)
Auto-Scaling Groups
AWS Lambda
AWS CloudFront
AWS Parameter Store
AWS Cost Explorer
AWS Trusted Advisor
AWS Budgets
AWS RDS (MySQL)
AWS ElastiCache (Redis)
AWS CloudWatch
AWS CloudTrail
AWS Config
AWS SNS
AWS SES
What Makes Us The Buzz of Tech Town
They didn’t just build what we asked for—they offered suggestions that improved the final product
VT Netzwelt delivered a stable and well-designed app that worked seamlessly across stores. The team implemented every feature with great attention to detail and was flexible, responsive, and proactive. Their clear communication and commitment to understanding the client's needs stood out.
Anonymous
Founder & CEO, Home Decor Retailer
They have very well-structured teams and processes.
VT Netzwelt has successfully launched a new website for the client, much to their delight. The team is highly organized and receptive to feedback, and internal stakeholders are particularly impressed with the service provider's vast technical knowledge.
Aga Strzelecka
Ecommerce Project Manager, EZ Living Furniture
They always delivered projects on time and responded to our needs.
VT Netzwelt launched the client's B2B web platform, immediately impacting revenue. The team provided timely deliverables and was responsive to the client's needs. VT Netzwelt's business and technical acumen were the project's hallmarks. The client was satisfied with VT Netzwelt's performance.
Richard BenBassett
VP DTC & B2B, Petmate
Gaming
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