Online game

An online game is a video game played over a network, often the internet, by one or more players. It may connect players in shared sessions or deliver game content and services remotely.

Client–server model: A network architecture in which client devices request services from a central server. Many online games use servers to coordinate sessions and shared game state.
Video game: An interactive digital game in which players influence audiovisual output through input devices. Online games are networked forms of video games.
Massively multiplayer online game: An online game that supports large numbers of players in a shared virtual world. MMOs make large-scale, persistent social play a central structure.
Online gaming community: A social group formed around playing, discussing, or creating online games. Repeated networked play can sustain communities beyond individual matches.
Peer-to-peer: A network architecture in which connected devices communicate directly rather than relying entirely on a central server. Some games exchange player actions directly, avoiding a dedicated gameplay server.
Multiplayer video game: A video game designed for more than one player to participate in the same play experience. Online games often connect multiple players, though some are single-player experiences.
Battle royale game: A multiplayer game mode in which many participants compete until one player or team remains. Battle royale games use online matchmaking for large competitive sessions.
Toxicity in online games: Hostile or abusive behavior occurring in online game spaces and interactions. Communication and competition can expose players to harassment and disruptive conduct.
Matchmaking: The process of grouping participants into suitable multiplayer sessions. Matchmaking turns separate players and queues into playable online matches.
Local area network: A network connecting devices within a limited area, such as a home, office, or campus. Games can support networked play locally without using the public internet.

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