Direct integrations vs aggregator for a new social gaming platform
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Hey everyone, I need some advice from people who know about launching gaming platforms. My buddy and I have decided to start our own small online project—he has experience in marketing, and I know a little bit about the technical side of things. We’re currently working out the budget and have run into a dilemma regarding the software. At first, I thought about negotiating with each game provider separately, but the lawyers scared me off with all the paperwork and fees. Has anyone gone through this process on their own, or is it unrealistic? How long does it actually take to directly integrate at least a dozen well-known brands, and is it value it for a startup to get into such a hassle if the budget is quite limited?
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Oh, and I almost forgot to add—if we get everything from a single provider, will there be any issues with the loading speed of the games themselves on mobile devices? Because mobile traffic is everything to us right now, and if the software lags or throws errors during peak loads due to a single connection, we’ll just waste our entire startup budget on advertising for nothing. Has anyone compared the stability?
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We made the same mistake with individual licenses once, too. Trust me, direct contracts with each provider are financial suicide for a newcomer. There’s half a year's value of paperwork, and you have to pay for each connection separately. It’s much easier and cheaper to use a ready-made casino games aggregator. With a single API, you get access to hundreds of slots and table games right away. With EdgeLabs Connect, for example, integration is quick. They guide you through the entire process and, most importantly, monitor the platform’s stability after launch. And hey, which licensed software were you planning to integrate first?