--- title: "Behind the Scenes: Snapdragon Insiders Game On" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/news/behind-the-scenes--snapdragon-insiders-gaming-event" description: "Behind the scenes: Snapdragon Insiders gaming event" --- # Behind the Scenes: Snapdragon Insiders Game On Snapdragon Insiders Mar 27, 2025 ![Qualcomm-image](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Game%20on%20Recap-688x410?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) On March 6th, we hosted our first ever "Game On" meetup on Discord, bringing Snapdragon Insiders together for a behind-the-scenes look at mobile game development—plus plenty of gaming fun. The event kicked off with Edwin Smith, Head of Production and Design at Feral Interactive, who shared insights into the complex process of bringing major console and PC games like GRID Legends to mobile in [GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition](https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/games/gridlegends/android-ios/). With over 20 years at Feral, Smith emphasized that it’s not just about scaling a game down—it’s about rethinking how players interact on mobile devices. That means optimizing for smaller screens, touch controls, and taking advantage of mobile-specific features. He also dove into the challenge of delivering smooth performance without draining battery life, explaining how developers maximize CPU and GPU efficiency. ![Qualcomm-image](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Game%20on%20Recap-Article-Inline02-688x410?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) Smith highlighted the crucial role Snapdragon® technology plays in making this possible. He spoke about early access to hardware, best practices, and Snapdragon developer tools—like [Qualcomm® Adaptive Performance Engine (APE)](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-PK177-134/performance_api_qape.html) and driver optimization support—that help fine-tune games for peak performance. While optimizing GRID Legends for devices powered by Snapdragon, Feral used these tools to identify performance bottlenecks and enhance gameplay. After the exciting presentation, it was game time! The audience had the chance to cheer Snapdragon Insiders [@Antonio_Luis](https://x.com/Antonio_Luis) and [@Lexcyn](https://x.com/Lexcyn) on as they streamed their playing of [GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition](https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/games/gridlegends/android-ios/), showcasing the game’s immersive graphics and responsive controls on devices with Snapdragon. Everyone was excited to watch—the channel was full of comments cheering them on, predicting what would happen next, and congratulatory messages with winning first place. ![Qualcomm-image](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Game%20on%20Recap-Article-Inline01-688x410?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) We appreciate everyone who joined us for this event, and we look forward to seeing you at future Snapdragon Insider gatherings! Keep an eye out for events coming up soon—it’s the perfect way to stay in the loop and connect with the community. For more great gaming experiences with Snapdragon, visit our [gaming hub](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/gaming). *__What was the most interesting insight you took away from the event? 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