🎮 Globio: The Serverless Game Backend

The "Operating System for Games" built on the edge network. Replaces legacy backends like Firebase and PlayFab with lower latency, zero cold starts, and integrated AI.

🎯 What is Globio?

Globio is the complete serverless backend for modern games (Mobile, PC, WebGL). It provides 10 essential services that replace Firebase, PlayFab, and custom backends:

🏗️ The Core 5 (Essential Services)

GlobalDoc - Structured relational database that lives at the edge
GlobalSync - Real-time multiplayer with stateful rooms
GlobalVault - Infinite cloud storage for saves and UGC
GlobalPulse - Live configuration and feature flags
GlobioID - Cross-platform authentication system

🚀 The Power 5 (Pro Features)

GlobalBrain - AI/ML inference at the edge (NPCs, moderation)
GlobalScope - High-cardinality analytics without the cost
GlobalSignal - Push notifications and messaging
GlobalCode - Serverless functions with 0ms cold start
GlobalMart - Virtual economy and IAP validation

💰 Cost Comparison

Firebase vs Globio (10M operations/month)

Service	Firebase	Globio	Savings
Database	$3,600/mo	$10/mo	99.7%
Functions	$400/mo	$5/mo	98.8%
Storage	$180/mo	$15/mo	91.7%
Auth	$550/mo	$0/mo	100%
Total	$4,730/mo	$30/mo	99.4%

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install CLI

npm install -g @globio/cli

2. Create Project

globio init my-game --template unity
cd my-game

3. Login & Deploy

globio login
globio deploy

4. Start Building (Unity C#)

void Start() {
    // 1. Identity: Login
    var user = await Globio.ID.LoginAnonymously();
    
    // 2. Config: Check for events
    if (Globio.Pulse.GetBool("xmas_event")) {
        ShowSantaHat();
    }
    
    // 3. Data: Load Inventory
    var inventory = await Globio.Doc.Get<Inventory>("my_items");
    
    // 4. Multiplayer: Join a Match
    await Globio.Sync.JoinRoom("arena_1");
    
    // 5. AI: Talk to NPC
    var reply = await Globio.Brain.Chat("Hello merchant!");
    
    // 6. Analytics: Log Event
    Globio.Scope.Log("game_start", new { level = 1 });
}

🌟 Why Choose Globio for Games?

✅ Built for Games

Real-time multiplayer out of the box
AI-powered NPCs and content moderation
Virtual economy with IAP validation
Player analytics designed for games

✅ Performance

Sub-50ms latency worldwide
Zero cold starts for functions
Edge-first architecture
Auto-scaling infrastructure

✅ Cost Effective

99% cheaper than Firebase
No surprise bills or quota overages
Transparent, predictable pricing

✅ Developer Experience

Firebase-compatible APIs
Game engine integrations (Unity, Unreal)
Comprehensive CLI tools
Real-time gaming dashboard

✅ Enterprise Ready

SOC2 compliance
99.9% uptime SLA
Dedicated support for game studios
Custom contracts available

📊 Pricing

Free Tier

100K database operations/month
10K function invocations/month
1GB storage
10GB bandwidth
Community support

Pro Tier - $29/month

10M database operations/month
1M function invocations/month
100GB storage
1TB bandwidth
All Power 5 services
Email support

Enterprise - Custom

Unlimited operations
Dedicated support
SLA guarantees
Custom contracts
On-premise deployment

🎮 Game Examples

Unity RPG

globio init rpg-game --template unity
cd rpg-game
globio deploy

Flutter Mobile Game

globio init mobile-game --template flutter
cd mobile-game
globio deploy

Web-based Card Game

globio init card-game --template react
cd card-game
globio deploy

🔄 Migration from Firebase

Automated Migration

globio migrate \
  --project your-firebase-project \
  --key ./firebase-service-account.json

What gets migrated:

✅ Firestore collections → GlobalDoc
✅ Firebase Auth users → GlobioID
✅ Firebase Storage → GlobalVault
✅ Cloud Functions → GlobalCode
✅ Remote Config → GlobalPulse

🎯 Next Steps

Getting Started - Set up your first project
Learn GlobalDoc - Start with the database
Add Authentication - Secure your app
Deploy Functions - Add server-side logic
Go Multiplayer - Add real-time features

Ready to build the next hit game with Globio? 🎮

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