Have you ever wondered what goes on behind an online game, the ad that pops up while you’re playing on your phone, or the sight of streets filled with people hunting for virtual creatures? Behind every victory and every match lies a massive infrastructure, working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly—without everything crashing.

In this talk, we’ll explore how some of the most iconic titles in the gaming world leverage Google Cloud tools to tackle their greatest challenges: from instantly spinning up new game lobbies when millions of players log on at once, to making intelligent, real-time decisions—or even surviving the biggest game launch in history.

Come along as we break down the technology that powers your favorite games!