Introduction to Game Server Web Hosting
According to the Wikipedia, Game Server is a remotely or locally run server used by game clients to play multiplayer games. Most video games played over the Internet operate through a connection to a game server. These game servers are offered by the Game Server Providers, companies that lease dedicated game servers. Presently, in the web hosting industry, game server web hosting is one of the fastest growing segments.
Game Servers are of two types, Listen Servers and Dedicated Servers. Listen server are usually used in situation in which the server typically runs in the same process as the game client, allowing a player to both host and participate in the game. Listen servers are mostly operated by individuals, often in LAN situations rather than over the internet. Dedicated servers are the servers which can be run by individuals, but are usually run on dedicated hardware located in data centers, providing more bandwidth and dedicated processing power. Mostly, for hosting game servers for most PC-based multiplayer games dedicated servers are used.
Unlike traditional business hosting, Game hosting is far more demanding. It requires significant amounts of specially formatted server space to meet the demands of many players choosing one game at a single time. There are literally millions of consumers around the world who opt to play games online, which all translates to a need for reliably organized and dedicated service.
Heavy traffic is not the only issue that should be addressed when looking for a game server web hosting service however. Easy to use control panels which can help the site owner automate and organize many processes is also something that should be considered an absolute “must”. This is because the online gaming environment requires a lot of customer support and service, and also many applications and software updates and fixes which can only be managed with a good control panel feature.
Additionally, the amount of space required to handle the needs of the gaming software may limit the number of games available and the gamer server web hosting company selected. The games are each assigned a special “node” on the hosting equipment and each node has a limited number of “slots”, which translate to the total number of players who can access the game at any given time.
The best contemporary game server web hosting companies make about ten to fifteen nodes available on each server – which is a good illustration of the kind of space the games and functions require. This also introduces the need for reporting features that quickly let the website owner know which of their games is receiving the most attention or usage. Such information is critical in expanding offerings or eliminating a game that may be taking up to fifteen percent of a company’s server space.
Hosting providers usually supply their clients with game server hosting services that include the most technologically advanced servers and network connections, very often with the preinstalled software to start online gaming business immediately. The most popular games using the technology of distributed servers are: Doom 3, Medal of Honor, Halo, Unreal Tournament, Counter Strike, Quake 3, etc.
Many online gamers also like to discuss the games they are playing and to socialize with fellow gamers, because of this it is important to see if the game server web hosting company provides applications such as chatting or forums which will add to the enjoyment of the customers.
Finally, though the game server web hosting sites are relatively new, they still require as much security and updating as traditional server equipment. Because of this it is important to inspect each company before making a final choice.
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August 26th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
There is a software or program that allows you to play multiplayer.Its called Hamachi.Search it at the internet and follow the instruction.Any question ask me ok
August 26th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I'd say get Soul Calibur 4, and Tekken 6 if you want multiplayer versus matches. I'd also suggest anything Tom Clancy for the 360 or PS3. I found Resistance 1 incredibly entertaining but not Resistance 2. Same for GoW1 and 2. If you want sports go with the newest Bigz game or Blitz games as those are usually the most fun sports multiplayer experiences I have had. If you are into MMOs at all(I don't know if you are.) there is the ever so Awesome HD FFXI on 360, and Phantasy Star AOTI on 360, both are massivly popular and have a ton of people to play with at any given time. PSU has some pretty dedicated forums also, and there are some epic wikis for info on FFXI. I've been playing FFXI since 2005 and STILL I'm not bored of it lol. They ALWAYS add new content EVERY month, WoW has nothing on it.
August 26th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
thats it imma try the online now!!
August 26th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
i hate the slow aim in this game otherwise it would be great
August 26th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
how you even relate this to Halo i don’t know
August 27th, 2009 at 2:56 am
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August 27th, 2009 at 4:04 am
The ones I play are Epic Duel, which has great pvp, but is still new. Also I play OGame which is a space game. A small download is Endless Online, and I really like that game.
Hope this helps.
August 27th, 2009 at 6:53 am
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August 27th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Well, RPG maker is a nice option if you want to make that kind of game, it's free for the first 30 days but is only 2D.
If you want to make a game like travian though i suggest using macromedia dreamweaver.
Macromedia flash is also good for making a game like club penguin, they did use flash…
Good luck in your search, i know what it's like to try to make a game and it takes effort
August 28th, 2009 at 12:04 am
u want Perfect World MY-EN not Perfect World International, also Cabal online, and Last Chaos. In Perfect World it's a lot like WoW just completely free and way more fun, WoW compared to PW is a scam, u can fly, ride, fight, swim, and fight monsters everywhere, u got a seemless huge map and endless possibilities in everything. Cabal online is a good second, it's got an amazing combat system, and u get speeder bikes, hover boards and u can't fly. Last Chaos is pretty low-rent but still really fun, i don't know all the features but i do know u can fly, swim, and run and ride dragons, and horses and attack with ur dragon, and get cool armors and such. If u play any of these MMORPG's u will u be satisfied i promise.
August 28th, 2009 at 5:12 am
2:02 wannabe FPS Doug
August 28th, 2009 at 10:10 am
i love this game. the multiplayer is so much fun!
August 29th, 2009 at 5:12 am
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August 29th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Well most games are called multiplayer just b/c most games only support 2 players on a system and more over the internet. I would advise she look at Kingdom Hearts and KH2 they are good games it's only 1 player though but my little brother and his friends had a blast playing it and figuring out the puzzles and there is always the classic "if ya die ya pass the controller" rule that way every one can have a turn.
If she had an XBOX I would say a game called Fusion Frenzy, that supports 6 players at once. But yeah i just suggested KH b/c it's kid friendly and it's made by disney so you know the little ones will have a good time.
August 29th, 2009 at 7:50 am
LMAO 1:21 is sooo funny.
August 29th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL!!!!!!!! It would be my favorite smash bros. game if not for the lack of Mewtwo, but aside from that huge and abominable flaw, it's an awesome game! And it's very fun, I only just played it online today, and it was a bit laggy for me, but it was fun! I recommend Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
August 29th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Ghost Recon Advanced war fighter 2 it's not brand new game but i bought it off ebay for 8.50 cents and i play it alot with my friends but if i had live i think id be fun to
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:11 am
I respect the dedication you place into your blog. I wish I’d the same drive