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Game Launcher Desktop Application for Paradox Interactive

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Industry
Industry

Gaming

Duration
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9 months

Budget
Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date
Start Date

1 May 2018

Team Size
Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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71/100
Good

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Client

Paradox Interactive

mapStockholm, Sweden

Project Summary

Brainhub provided ongoing frontend development using Electron and React to build a desktop game launcher and distribution platform for a gaming company. The project was built from scratch alongside the client's internal team; Brainhub has been praised for responsive, proactive project management and is expected to remain on a recurring contract after launch.

Key Challenges

  • Build a new desktop game launcher and distribution platform to replace the deprecated version
  • Coordinate development with the client's internal team across Poland and Sweden

Project Deliverables

  • Desktop game launcher application
  • Frontend development using Electron and React
  • Functionality for downloads, installs, account management, and news/updates
  • Coordination and integration with internal teams

Project Solution

Brainhub's developers handled frontend development for a desktop game launcher built from scratch using Electron and React. They worked alongside the client's internal team, supplied four engineers and a half-time project manager to coordinate between offices in Poland and Sweden, and delivered features for downloading and installing games, account management, and posting news and updates.

Project Outcome

  • Product not yet released so user KPIs are not yet available
  • Strong project management and communication; proactive error resolution
  • Client plans to retain Brainhub on a recurring contract after launch

Platforms

  • DesktopDesktop

Tech Stack

  • ElectronElectron
  • React.jsReact.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

5star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Brainhub features a capable and competent staff that is unafraid to make suggestions to improve product quality. They are responsive and proactive to all errors and correspondence. Because of the project’s success, future collaboration is a likely possibility.”

Enzo Martin

Technical Director

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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