![[ASL] Introduction to ID@Azure @XBOXGameDev](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hlTCKp9yhq8/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
ID@Azure is Microsoft's new program that offers independent game developers FREE tools, resources, and support to quickly get started using gaming cloud services. Accelerate development and drive title engagement, no matter what platform you’re targeting, including PlayStation, Nintendo, and mobile.
ID@Azure is Microsoft's new program that offers independent game developers FREE tools, resources, and support to quickly get started using gaming cloud services. Accelerate development and drive title engagement, no matter what platform you’re targeting, including PlayStation, Nintendo, and mobile.
![[ASL] Introduction to ID@Azure](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hlTCKp9yhq8/mqdefault.jpg "[ASL] Introduction to ID@Azure
ID@Azure is Microsofts new program that offers independent game developers FREE tools, resources, and support to quickly get started using gaming cloud services. Accelerate development and drive title engagement, no matter what platform you’re targeting, including PlayStation, Nintendo, and mobile.")
![[ASL]Valheim Case Study: Piktiv Shares Learnings from Integrating Azure PlayFab Multiplayer Services](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l8hxprdWZdI/mqdefault.jpg "[ASL]Valheim Case Study: Piktiv Shares Learnings from Integrating Azure PlayFab Multiplayer Services
Azure is the world’s most trusted cloud, but can it deliver the unique multiplayer services that game developers need across platforms? In a word: YES. Learn about three unique Multiplayer Services in Azure PlayFab that deliver impeccable cross-platform multiplayer experiences on any game including PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Linux, macOS, PC, and Xbox.
In this case study, Microsoft presents an overview of PlayFab Party, Matchmaking, and Lobby with real-time notifications, followed by Piktiv who share tips, tricks and insights from their cross-play enablement work on Valheim that will help you get the most out of Azure PlayFab.")
![[ASL] Customizing touch controls for Xbox Cloud Gaming](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m0uDSfG0daM/mqdefault.jpg "[ASL] Customizing touch controls for Xbox Cloud Gaming
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a legendary console and PC game experience that Ga Gotoku Studio wanted to bring the experience to more players, in more parts of the world. To bring the full HD version of the game to smartphones and tablets, the dev team utilized Xbox Cloud Gaming APIs and the Touch Adaptation Kit to implement scenario-based touch control layouts. These layouts dynamically change on screen based on what the player is doing in-game. The results were groundbreaking, with all new audiences now able to enjoy the award-winning title.
Take a deep dive into how Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio leveraged Xbox Cloud Gaming to maximize reach for Yakuza: Like a Dragon")
