Gaming

Articles about multiplayer game development, from player state sync to social features like chat.

Exploring the Potential of Generative AI in Game Development
GamingMay 30, 2023

Exploring the Potential of Generative AI in Game Development

Generative AI can transform gaming, craft unique content, tell dynamic stories, enhance testing procedures, and create personalized experiences.
Oliver Carson
Oliver Carson
Developer Advocate, PubNub
Understanding User-Generated Content in Gaming
GamingMay 24, 2023

Understanding User-Generated Content in Gaming

UGC in gaming enhances player engagement and retention, reduces developer workload, and boosts marketing efforts through community-building.
Oliver Carson
Oliver Carson
Developer Advocate, PubNub
The Growing Popularity of Hybrid-Casual Games
GamingMay 19, 2023

The Growing Popularity of Hybrid-Casual Games

Explore the rise of hybrid-casual games, merging hypercasual simplicity with casual game depth, and their impact on the evolving gaming industry.
Oliver Carson
Oliver Carson
Developer Advocate, PubNub
PubNub at GDC 2023 and More Key Gaming Conferences
GamingMay 12, 2023

PubNub at GDC 2023 and More Key Gaming Conferences

Discover PubNub's involvement in GDC 2023 and other gaming conferences, showcasing its real-time solutions to empower game developers.
Oliver Carson
Oliver Carson
Developer Advocate, PubNub
How to Add a Score System in Unity
GamingMar 21, 2023

How to Add a Score System in Unity

In this tutorial, learn how to easily build real-time leaderboards and achievement streaming for multiplayer games using PubNub and Unity.
Chandler Mayo
Chandler Mayo
Solution Engineer, PubNub
UDP vs TCP: Why to Run Gaming Servers Separate from Chat
GamingFeb 20, 2023

UDP vs TCP: Why to Run Gaming Servers Separate from Chat

A look at the key benefits of separating game servers for multiplayer functionality from chat infrastructure for in-game chat and other social features.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
Multiplayer Tic-Tac-Toe Game in React Native Mobile
GamingDec 28, 2022

Multiplayer Tic-Tac-Toe Game in React Native Mobile

Build your own online multiplayer tic-tac-toe game with React Native for iOS and Android using PubNub. Part one of this tutorial focuses on the environment setup, creating, and joining lobbies.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub
UDP vs TCP: Why to Run Gaming Servers Separate from Chat
GamingDec 6, 2022

UDP vs TCP: Why to Run Gaming Servers Separate from Chat

A look at the key benefits of separating game servers for multiplayer functionality from chat infrastructure for in-game chat and other social features.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Turns and Deployment: Multiplayer React Tic Tac Toe Game
GamingDec 2, 2022

Turns and Deployment: Multiplayer React Tic Tac Toe Game

Build your own multiplayer tic-tac-toe game with React Native for iOS and Android using PubNub. Part two of this tutorial focuses on player turns and deploying the game.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Content Writer, PubNub