Revolutionizing Game Downloads: Robot Cache Unveils Lightning-Fast Gaming Experience

Gamers can now purchase and play games almost instantly through Robot Cache, thanks to the implementation of DACS Laboratories' ROCKITPLAY FastStart Technology. This innovative solution allows players to start gaming with as little as 1% of the game downloaded, while the rest of the content downloads in the background. By leveraging this technology, Robot Cache aims to redefine the gaming experience, providing a seamless and frustration-free experience for gamers. The company's goal is to bring video games in line with other forms of digital entertainment, such as TV shows and music, where instant access is the norm. Notable titles, including Elex 2, Darksiders 3, and Destroy All Humans, are now available with FastStart, enabling gamers to start playing up to 200 times faster than on other platforms like Steam. As an example, Darksiders 3 can be played in under one minute on a 100 Mbit/s connection, compared to a 30-minute wait on other platforms. According to Robot Cache CEO Lee Jacobson, 'The technology delivers, and today, FastStart games on Robot Cache start up to 200X times faster than on Steam or any other game store, providing an unmatched user experience.' The ROCKITPLAY FastStart technology does not require game developer support and removes technical obstacles for adoption. It also enables fast patching, reducing patch sizes by up to 50%, and saves up to 60% on bandwidth, costs, and energy by stopping downloads when gamers stop playing. The technology works by delivering data in sequence, according to what's needed during the first moments of gameplay, all running locally to avoid lagging issues associated with cloud gaming. 'German Engineering lives up to its reputation with ROCKITPLAY FastStart,' added Mark Caldwell, CTO at Robot Cache. 'We've worked closely with the DACSLABS team to tailor the solution to our gamers' needs, almost completely eliminating wait time for game downloads.' The FastStart technology also offers opportunities for the wider gaming industry, including the potential for almost instant access to free-to-play games and the development of subscription solutions. Robot Cache has partnered with Akamai's low-latency content delivery network to deliver games. 'Akamai developed low-latency content delivery to lay a foundation for innovation,' explained Thomas Stark, sales manager EMEA Media at Akamai Technologies. 'Robot Cache with ROCKITPLAY FastStart is blazing the trail by slashing game start times, powering a new era of click-to-play gaming.'