We have just released a new update of the Objective-C API for iOS/tvOS/Mac OS X, release 1.6.2.
The update contains a fix for a bug recently discovered.
You can read the release notes and download the frameworks from here.
Using properties files to load Extension settings
Often times server-side code requires a number of configuration parameters that can be easily tweaked without recompiling and re-deploying the Extension. In this article we will show a useful and little known feature of SFS2X’s Extensions. Continue reading
SmartFoxServer in the cloud with Jelastic
Recently we have announced a new partnership with cloud provider Jelastic to offer efficient and scalable cloud hosting for SmartFoxServer at very affordable prices.
In this article we’re going to explore the advantages of combining the two services, especially the ease of fine tuning the expenditure, which can be paramount for startups and independent game developers.
The power of MatchExpressions
In this new article we are going to a take a closer look at a simple concept, that of MatchExpressions within the SmartFoxServer SDK, and discuss why they are useful and how they can simplify our life when developing multiplayer games. Continue reading
Custom logging for SFS2X Extensions
In this recipe we will take a look at how we can tweak the logging configuration in SmartFoxServer 2X in order to do advanced logging from Extension code. Continue reading
SmartFoxServer on the International Space Station!
On April 24th 2016, British ESA astronaut Tim Peake will run the full 26.2 miles of the Digital Virgin Money London Marathon from the International Space Station using RunSocial, live, starting at the same time as the 37,000 runners in Greenwich Park. Take a look here!!
RunSocial is powered by SmartFoxServer: we are very proud to be part of this thanks to A51!
Introducing Elastic Licenses!
We are happy to announce that a new licensing model is available for SmartFoxServer 2X, adding new buying options and great deals for game developers and studios of all sizes.
Elastic Licenses allow customers to fine tune their expenditure based on the application traffic and without major costs upfront.
The license is created with an adjustable amount of credit, starting as low as 10€, which is consumed based on the maximum CCU configured by the customer.
The maximum CCU can be adjusted at any time via the online manager, making it a breeze to reconfigure the license as the traffic evolves. All this can be done in real-time and without server restarts.
Learn more
- detailed overview and a license calculator on our website
- the updated f.a.q. page with lots of useful information
New SFS2X license prices!
In conjunction with the new affordable Elastic Licenses (see related post), we’re also launching discounted prices for all standard SmartFoxServer 2X licenses, allowing you to save up to 33%!
We have also merged the two previous versions of the Analytics addon (Basic and Pro) into one single product called Analytics for SmartFoxServer 2X, which offers all the features of the former at a reduced price. Additionally, when purchased in bundle with SmartFoxServer 2X, there is an extra 100 € discount!
Visit our online shop to check the updated prices for all the licenses.
tvOS support ready
We have just released a new update of the Objective-C/Swift API providing full support for Apple’s latest tvOS. The release also includes a couple of fixes for the iOS and OS X frameworks.
- You can download the upgrade from our API download page
- To get started please consult our specific documentation
HTTP Request and Extensions integration
In this new recipe we’re going to take a look at how we can integrate regular HTTP calls with the SmartFoxServer runtime and specifically how to communicate with Extension code via HTTP GET/POST requests.
Common applications of the HTTP/Extension interoperability are debugging interfaces and administration UIs. With this approach developers can easily build a simple web interface that reports that game state, monitors data structures, users etc… allowing to quickly debug problems while testing, triggering events and so on.
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