Introduction to Game Server Web Hosting

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00

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 Ser...

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Is your Game Server Support Good?

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00

As fast as your game server might be, there will come a day when a problem arises. Perhaps your server will become laggy, maybe it will get hacked, or it might not work at all. When these things happen, your line of defense will always be your game server provider's support team. Any decent provider will offer free support with your server, and some even offer 4-hour support! Good support is the key to having a good game server, and you shouldn't give any provider that doesn't offer it a s...

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What is a Game Server?

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00

So, just what is a game server? Before answering that question, it's important to understand how online gaming works. Many popular games today, first person shooters in particular, support online play. Such Internet-based play expands the game to whole new levels, and provides an experience not possible in single player environments. Players ranging in numbers from half a dozen to as many as sixty-four can all join what's called a game server and play on the same map (game level) at the sam...

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