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Why Amazon GameLift Streams?

Amazon GameLift Streams helps you stream games at up to 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second to any device with a browser. Using the AWS global footprint and GPU instances, you can deploy and stream your game content in minutes, without modifications, and players can start gaming in seconds without having to wait for installs.

Benefits

Stream seamless play of AAA, AA, and Indie games at up to 1080p resolution and 60 frames-per-second (fps) without requiring downloads, and turn any browser-based device into a powerful gaming machine.

Start streaming your game builds in minutes, with support for games running on Windows, Linux, or Proton, without the need to modify your game code to make it compatible with the latest devices and browser versions.

Acquire and engage more players globally by offering instant-play demos and games without downloads, or create a game storefront that streams your new and back catalog of titles.

Accelerate your development lifecycle by securely distributing game builds to your quality assurance (QA) and playtesting teams, saving hours of download and installation time.

Performance

60

Frames-per-second game streaming

1080p

streaming resolution

Use cases

Build and deliver game streaming experiences with 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second

Create your own distribution channels to acquire new players

Launch gaming services, storefronts, or subscription services to expand your player base, establish direct relationships with players, and unlock new monetization opportunities.

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Breathe new life into back catalogs

Enable instant play for your game titles back catalogs and add previously impractical features to delight players, without spending developer resources to update and configure games for browser and device compatibility.

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Create on-demand game demos

Grow your player base by offering "instant play" links on websites, in advertisements, or during live streams on platforms like Twitch to immediately engage gamers and increase interest and adoption.

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Build online virtual worlds to extend your game brands

Create immersive virtual words built around your game universe and characters, attracting players to engage with your brands in new ways.

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Conduct secure testing with public playtesters

Securely collect feedback from your most loyal users on new content, features, and gameplay modes ahead of your titles release without losing control of your game build.

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Amazon GameLift Streams Customers

Learn how developers have built game streaming solutions using Amazon GameLift Streams

Bandai Namco

“We used Amazon GameLift Streams to create an immersive metaverse platform for fans of our Gundam franchise. Fans can access the platform's interactive experiences and 3D graphics from standard PCs, eliminating the need for high-end gaming hardware. They can explore the environment, participate in virtual live events, access exclusive merchandise through virtual shops, try out mini-games, and interact in real-time with other community members,"said Daisuke Omori at Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.. "By implementing Amazon GameLift Streams, Bandai Namco Entertainment will continue to innovate engaging experiences on its metaverse platform.

Daisuke Omori, Manager, Business Development Team, Innovation Department, Corporate Planning Unit, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

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Jackbox Games

“Jackbox Games has developed over 50 hit party games over the last decade, such as Quiplash, Trivia Murder Party, Fibbage, and Quixort. While these games have developed a loyal fan base on traditional gaming platforms like PCs and consoles, we have been eager to reach a broader audience that loves party games, but may not be traditional gamers. With Amazon GameLift Streams, Jackbox Games can provide the full game experience to people gathered in front of smart TVs or using other devices. The flexibility of Amazon GameLift Streams will also unlock new monetization opportunities for Jackbox and provide the ability to add previously infeasible features that will delight players around the world.”

Evan Jacover, CTO, Jackbox Games

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Ludeo

“Ludeo is pioneering frictionless game discovery with instantly playable game highlights. Amazon GameLift Streams has been critical to bringing Ludeo’s technology to the growing global gaming audience, including communities on YouTube, X, Reddit and Steam. Our recent Hitman World of Assassination campaign on YouTube featured playable demos powered by Amazon GameLift Streams, delivering engagement rates five times higher than standard campaigns with videos or static ads. Ludeo’s Hitman campaign also earned an overall conversion rate of 20% from click-to-play to store, demonstrating the powerful connection between interactive content and purchase intent”

Asaf Gazit, co-founder & CEO, Ludeo

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Xsolla

“Xsolla is partnering with AWS and using Amazon GameLift Streams for Xsolla Cloud Gaming. Our customizable solution enables game developers to deliver high-quality PC and mobile gaming experiences directly to browsers using a pay-as-you-go monetization model. By integrating Amazon GameLift Streams, Xsolla enhances its cloud gaming capabilities without the need to build proprietary infrastructure. This allows for scalable deployment, seamless platform integrations, value-added features such as a virtual gamepad, and customized pricing options.”

Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy Officer, Xsolla

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Lightfury Games

"AWS technology is redefining gaming, especially in India, the world’s second-largest mobile market. Amazon GameLift Streams is making premium gaming more accessible and affordable than ever, enabling high-end PC-quality visuals on any mobile device, no installs or app stores, with just a good internet connection. It also enables seamless cross-platform play through a web browser, unlocking new possibilities for gameplay, engagement, and monetization. At LightFury Games, we’re embracing this innovation to push the limits of AAA gaming, crafting experiences that will set a new benchmark for games from India.” Anurag Banerjee, CPTO & co-founder, LightFury Games
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