onlinemultiplayer
OnlineMultiplayer refers to multiplayer video games that enable players to interact with others over a network, typically the Internet, to compete or cooperate in shared game environments. It spans many genres, including first-person shooters, real-time strategy, massively multiplayer online games, sports, and party games. The defining feature is that players join together in the same game world or match, regardless of physical location.
Architectures commonly include client–server models, where a central server authoritatively runs the game state, and peer-to-peer
Performance depends on latency, bandwidth, and server reliability. Netcode techniques such as interpolation and lag compensation
Online multiplayer is supported across consoles, PCs, and mobile devices, and often provides optional cross-platform play.
Social aspects are prominent, with in-game communities, clans, and guilds. Safety concerns include cheating, harassment, and