Google cooperates with CAPCOM to replace game connection platforms with Google Cloud infrastructure
Prior to the commencement of Google Cloud Next ’23, Google announced a strategic partnership with gaming magnate CAPCOM. This collaboration will leverage Google Cloud’s platform to underpin CAPCOM’s future gaming connectivity and distribution infrastructure.
Within the ambit of this alliance, there’s an emphasis on supporting global online player matchmaking for CAPCOM’s fighting game, “Street Fighter 6.” The infrastructure also accounts for real-time streaming resources essential for online spectating. Harnessing the capabilities of Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Spanner’s auto-scaling functionality, the system can automatically adjust bandwidth based on real-time transmission demands. Additionally, Google Cloud’s network security ensures the game’s consistent performance.
Previously, CAPCOM had collaborated with AWS, utilizing Amazon’s DynamoDB auto-scaling database and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) to optimize the connectivity performance of renowned titles like “Street Fighter,” “Monster Hunter,” and “Resident Evil” across numerous global regions.
In this venture with CAPCOM, Google accentuates the stability of its network infrastructure to sustain the rigorous demands of global players participating in intensive online gaming. Simultaneously, it serves as a testament to Google Cloud’s reliability under high computational loads, hoping to entice more game developers to its platform.
The gaming sector remains lucratively robust, and Google has persistently ventured into this market through Google Cloud services. Collaborating with CAPCOM could very well set a benchmark, attesting that Google’s network infrastructure stands on par, if not superior, to long-standing competitors like AWS in the gaming service domain, thereby positioning Google to capitalize further on this lucrative market.
By demonstrating the resilience of its network infrastructure under the stringent demands of high-density game computations, Google anticipates leveraging this as promotional material for Google Cloud, enticing more businesses to transition their operations onto their platform.
