Play Across Devices: How Black Inc. Delivers Unlimited Visual Novel Gaming Experiences with Tencent RTC

"In order to operate a game platform, we'll face more obstacles in the future. A long time ago, Tencent must've faced thoes obstacles already. We believe that they found the solutions that made Tencent Cloud such a successful service provider. So we decided to ask for their wisdom, looking ahead to our positive future. " - Futa Ogawa, Founder & CEO, Black inc

As the cloud gaming industry evolves, the demand for high-quality, low-latency, and device-compatible streaming solutions has become increasingly critical. To address these industry challenges and enhance user experience, Black Inc. sought a robust technology partner—leading to their collaboration with Tencent RTC.

Black inc.

Black Inc. is a startup that develops and operates the cloud gaming platform "OOParts".OOParts adopts a subscription-style mode for unlimited gaming, with the aim to eliminate user barriers to gaming. Games that previously could only be played on Windows can now be played on any devices on various OS (e.g. iOS and macOS).In addition, Black has also adopted a special mechanism that can use patented technologies to convert games of different eras into cloud games in a short period of time, thereby minimizing the burdens on game vendors.

Challenges and Goals

In its mission to provide uninterrupted and immersive gaming, Black Inc.'s OOParts faced several key challenges:

● Device Compatibility: Many Android devices were previously unsupported, limiting the platform's reach and user base.

● Low Latency Streaming: Delivering real-time, high-quality game streams without delays was essential to maintain user engagement.

● Scalability and Stability: As user numbers grew, OOParts needed a solution that could reliably scale and maintain performance.

● Balancing Cost and Performance: Real-time image distribution requires continuous transmission of large amounts of data, which leads to significant costs. How to reduce these costs is a major challenge.

Black Inc. aimed to overcome these hurdles to expand its audience, improve user satisfaction, and solidify its position in the competitive cloud gaming market.

Why Choose Tencent RTC

Black believed that based on the technologies of Tencent, the world's largest game company, and many best practice use cases specially developed for game platforms, Tencent Cloud was its best choice to solve these challenges:

● Broad Device Support: TRTC's technology enabled OOParts to support a wider range of Android devices, significantly expanding its potential user base.With the increase in the number of compatible terminal devices, more and more positive feedback has been received from users.

● Low Latency and High Stability: Tencent RTC's robust infrastructure ensured smooth, real-time streaming with minimal delays, crucial for interactive gaming experiences.The image latency is stable at 100–200 ms.

● Scalable Cloud Architecture: The solution allowed OOParts to scale efficiently, accommodating growing user numbers without compromising performance.

● Rapid Customization and Support: Tencent Cloud offered swift customization and technical support, allowing Black Inc. to quickly respond to user feedback and implement improvements.

These advantages made Tencent RTC the ideal partner for Black Inc., providing the technological backbone necessary for OOParts to thrive.

Highlighted Benefits

The partnership with Tencent RTC brought significant benefits to Black Inc.'s OOParts platform:

● Expanded Market Reach: With enhanced device compatibility, OOParts could attract more users and penetrate new market segments.

● Improved User Experience: Low-latency, stable streaming led to higher user satisfaction and engagement.

● Business Growth: The platform saw increased subscriptions and user activity, driving overall business growth.

● Agility and Innovation: Fast customization and reliable support empowered Black Inc. to innovate and adapt quickly to market demands.

In summary, the collaboration between Black Inc.'s OOParts and Tencent RTC has set a new standard for cloud gaming platforms, enabling scalable, high-quality, and user-centric gaming experiences.

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