Microsoft`s PlayFab platform is expanding to new regions, and picking up AMD virtual machines as a bonus.
Azure PlayFab is Microsoft`s suite of tools for game developers and service-type titles, with a range of products that provide everything from analytics to server hosting. In a blog post today, Microsoft announced it`s expanding Azure PlayFab operation to new regions. It`s also introducing AMD virtual machines (VM) as a cheaper option for certain scenarios.
Microsoft has now expanded Azure PlayFab Multiplayer Server Hosting to Korea Central, India Central, UAE North, and U.S. West 2 in its Azure server farm, bringing the total number of supported regions to 22. Developers can leverage Azure PlayFab to build and host games across virtually any platform — from Xbox, to mobile devices, and even Google Stadia.
Previously, players situated in these regions would`ve had to connect to a server that was further afield, potentially impacting latency. As Microsoft continues to expand ...
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