Highscore is a cloud gaming platform that enables users to stream PC games they already own from storefronts like Steam on nearly any device. The service utilizes high-end remote hardware to deliver low-latency gameplay, supporting resolutions up to 4k at 120 FPS. This model eliminates local installation, updates, and hardware upgrade concerns for the end-user.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Frontend developers often face complex infrastructure management and deployment pipelines that hinder rapid iteration and efficient delivery of modern web applications. This complexity can lead to increased time-to-market and operational overhead, impacting the overall developer experience.
Solution
Vercel offers an integrated platform designed to simplify the end-to-end workflow for frontend development and deployment. It provides a managed infrastructure that supports serverless functions and static site generation, enabling developers to build and deploy performant web experiences with greater ease. The platform automates build processes, offers instant previews for every commit, and facilitates seamless deployments to a global edge network. This approach allows teams to focus on code and user experience rather than infrastructure concerns.
Target Audience
Frontend developers and engineering teams building and deploying web applications, particularly those utilizing modern JavaScript frameworks and requiring scalable, performant infrastructure.
Features
- Git integration for automatic deployments from GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket repositories
- Serverless Functions support for dynamic backend logic within a frontend framework
- Static Site Generation (SSG) and Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) for optimized content delivery
- Global Edge Network for low-latency content distribution
- Preview Deployments for every Git commit, enabling collaborative review
- CI/CD pipelines with automated builds, tests, and deployments
- Custom domain support with automatic SSL certificate provisioning
- Analytics dashboard for monitoring application performance and traffic
- Integrations with popular frontend frameworks like React, Vue, and Next.js