Game Bytes introduces readers to the work of Agora Games, a company specializing in developing software and systems for online video game services such as profiles, leaderboards, and matchmaking, while also contributing significantly to the open-source community. Led by David Czarnecki, Agora Games has been involved in well-known titles like Guitar Hero and Saints Row, and maintains a portfolio of open-source projects, including a leaderboard gem maintained primarily in Ruby and Python. The company emphasizes an engineering culture that encourages open-source contributions, facilitated by hackathons and a dedicated blog, Game Face, which tracks weekly contributions. Agora's embrace of GitHub since 2009 has streamlined their development process, moving away from Subversion to leverage GitHub's features for collaboration and project management. The article highlights the broader importance of open-source engagement in the gaming industry, reflecting on how it has shaped Agora's journey and continues to drive innovation and community involvement.