🚀 Overview

Purpose: Enable users to create, manage, and monetize HTML5 game portals with a flexible CMS platform.

Real-world use: Gaming startups, entertainment websites, and online game portals can host multiple games, manage users, and generate revenue through subscriptions or ads.

Target users: Game developers, website owners, entrepreneurs, and SaaS providers looking for a GPL-ready HTML5 game portal CMS.

✨ Key Features

• Game Management: Add, edit, and categorize HTML5 games with thumbnails, descriptions, and tags.
• User Accounts: Manage user registration, profiles, and gameplay history.
• Admin Dashboard: Centralized panel to control games, users, categories, and portal settings.
• Monetization Tools: Integrate ads, subscriptions, or premium game features.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Search & Filters: Advanced search and category filters for easy game discovery.
• Analytics & Reports: Track user engagement, game popularity, and revenue metrics.
• SEO Optimization: Meta tags, sitemaps, and social sharing ready.
• Plugin & Extension Ready: Extend functionality with custom modules.
• GPL License: Fully open-source, customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap 5
• Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x (Laravel / custom CMS)
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
• APIs: Optional REST APIs for game integration, user management, and analytics

Server Requirements: PHP extensions: mbstring, curl, json, pdo, fileinfo; SSL recommended; 1GB+ RAM for small portals, 2GB+ for large-scale deployment.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload CMS files to your web server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import cloudarcade.sql.
3. Update config.php or .env with database credentials and portal settings.
4. Set permissions for /uploads, /cache, and /logs.
5. Access the admin panel to add games, manage users, and configure portal settings.
6. Test user registration, game play, and monetization workflows before going live.

📦 Deliverables

• Complete CMS source code (GPL licensed)
• Responsive admin and user dashboards
• Database schema & sample data
• Installation, configuration, and usage instructions
• Optional plugin integration templates

📱 Supported Platforms

Web: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)

Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows (PHP + MySQL hosting)

Devices: Desktop, tablet, and mobile supported with responsive layouts.

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Ideal for online game portals, HTML5 game hosting, and entertainment platforms.
• Ensure SSL and server performance for high traffic portals.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Customize portal themes, colors, and branding.
• Add integrations like social login, leaderboards, or payment systems.
• Enhance analytics with third-party tracking or game performance reports.

SEO & SaaS Assurance: Modular, responsive, and SEO-friendly CMS ready for SaaS deployment or gaming networks.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original CloudArcade – HTML5 / Web Game Portal CMS developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View CloudArcade on CodeCanyon

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for secure deployment, data management, and compliance.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for real-world HTML5 gaming portals and SaaS entertainment platforms.

Expertise: Developed using PHP and modern frontend frameworks for scalable, maintainable, and responsive game portal CMS.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; installation guidance emphasizes security, compliance, and best practices.