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Allow players to quickly connected and playing with other gamers to extend the life and usage of your game beyond typical solo play. Develop a sustainable community of dedicated fans and take the level of player interaction to the next level.
| Scenario | Description | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderboards | Add competition to your game by ranking players against one another based on their game statistics. | | PlayFab Tournaments & Leaderboards |
| Scalable Servers | Host your game on a cloud-based server that can dynamically handle spikes in traffic. | | PlayFab Multiplayer Servers | Azure Multiplayer Backend |
| Smart Matchmaking | Group players together in a match based on their demonstrated skill levels. | | PlayFab Matchmaking |
| Real-time multiplayer sessions | Create game sessions where multiple players can play simultaneously. | | Azure Synchronous Multiplayer |
| Turn-based multiplayer sessions | Create game sessions where multiple players can play together but not concurrently. | | Azure Asynchronous Multiplayer |
Documentation
Data, AI & ML Documentation - Microsoft Game Dev
Game development documentation for data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning scenarios.
Systems & Tools Documentation - Microsoft Game Dev
Game development documentation for systems and tools scenarios.
Accessibility overview - Microsoft Game Development Kit
Overview of tools, features, and services to make games more accessible.
Training
Module
Work remotely with the Minecraft Student Ambassador program - Training
Host multiplayer games, work collaboratively, and keep your Minecraft Student Ambassadors program running smoothly in remote or hybrid settings.
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate - Certifications
Build end-to-end solutions in Microsoft Azure to create Azure Functions, implement and manage web apps, develop solutions utilizing Azure storage, and more.