Environmental Sustainability
Comprehensive Gaming Circular Economy
"The concept of circular economy is permeating every corner of the industry. Our Company demonstrates a comprehensive blueprint for the gaming industry's circular economy, through hardware retirement and recycling, application of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), and showcasing responsibility in handling physical hardware, achieving sustainable development.
End of physical packs and cards: Farewell to resource waste
Replacing physical products like game packs and cards with virtual serial numbers may seem insignificant but holds profound implications. In the early days of gaming, players often purchased games or in-game points through physical products like elaborate packs or plastic cards with face values. These items added a tactile joy to gaming but from a circular economy perspective, they resulted in significant resource waste. Each pack required materials like plastic, paper, and metal for production, and once opened, these items were often discarded quickly. Millions of packs and cards became waste shortly after being opened, burdening waste management systems. The true value lies in the digital content or points, intangible digital assets! Virtual serial numbers resolve this contradiction. Now, players simply purchase and enter alphanumeric serial numbers to instantly access the same game content or points, fundamentally transforming the profit model of gaming. Digital downloads circumvent production and disposal issues of physical products, shifting from material to digital resources.
Hardware retirement and recycling
Retired servers and hardware are handled by certified waste disposal facilities, demonstrating our commitment to the circular economy. In the tech industry, retiring servers poses a challenging environmental issue. Servers contain valuable metals and rare earth elements, and improper disposal can lead to resource waste and environmental pollution. We are aware of this. As a gaming company, GameSparcs has transitioned from self-managed data centers to cloud platforms. During this transition, many old servers needed retirement. Instead of viewing them as waste, we work with certified recyclers to ensure each server receives professional treatment, aiming to reintegrate resources into the industrial cycle and minimize electronic waste generation. This not only saves on disposal costs but also enhances our sustainable image.
From physical data centers to the cloud
GameSparcs’ circular economy practices extend beyond hardware. As the Company recycles old servers, its gaming operations move to cloud platforms like GCP and AWS, opening a new chapter in resource utilization. In the cloud era, computing resources are virtual and highly elastic, not bound to physical servers, allowing games to operate smoothly globally without geographical limitations. Cloud application models significantly enhance efficiency in resource utilization. In traditional setups, numerous servers are purchased to handle peak demands, often leading to idle resources after traffic declines, causing significant waste. However, in the cloud model, resources flow where needed most, reflecting the efficient use of the circular economy. Additionally, global data deployment by providers like GCP and AWS supports our multinational operational strategy. Whether its Asian gamers playing 'Ace Club' or 'Bravo Casino', or North American users experiencing 'Jackpot Island', all enjoy low-latency gaming experiences. This not only boosts user satisfaction but also reduces energy consumption by minimizing data transmission distances, further strengthening the benefits of the circular economy.
Modular game software for circular innovation
Efficiently sharing cloud resources and recycling hardware is just the beginning. In traditional game development, each game is built from scratch, involving unique elements like code, artwork, sound effects, and gameplay mechanisms. Despite some reusable parts, significant modifications are often needed, leading to digital waste. Modularization allows shared development processes across different games, particularly across cultural and language differences, accelerating game production. Each module can be reused in multiple games, maximizing its value, while developers focus on innovative core gameplay and enhancing player experiences.
The Company demonstrates that true circular economy in the gaming software industry shouldn't be limited to any single area but should integrate and connect virtual and physical realms. From professionally recycling retired servers to efficiently sharing cloud resources, from reusable software modules to global value reshaping, the Company practices the concept of circular economy across every aspect of the gaming industry."
