Good Game
Amazon officially acquires cloud development platform GameSparks
Despite being reported back in July 2017 the deal is now official
Company Profile
GameSparks
Website www.gamesparks.com/
About
GameSparks is the leading Backend as a Service platform for games developers, helping to build all of the server-side features of their game, as well as tuning and managing their game once it has launched. Typical server-side features include leaderboards, multiplayer, notifications and player save data.
The GameSparks platform provides developers with a single integrated tool to build these server components, boosting player retention and monetization without ever having to set up and run a server.
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Jamie O'Flanagan
Business Development Manager Europe
John Griffin
CMO
Griffin Parry
CEO
Dan Bergin-Holly
Engagement Manager
Paul Conway
Producer
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