Multiplayer

Multiplayer is a mode of play for computer and video games in which multiple people can play the same game at the same time. Unlike most other games, computer and video games are often single-player activities because the computing power exists to create artificial opponents.

Related Topics:
Computer and video games - Artificial opponents

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In most multiplayer games, players compete against each other in a test of skill. There are some games in which players ally to achieve a common goal, and in others, groups of players form teams which fight as a group.

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Usually multiplayer games either use computer networking to allow players to play together or require the players to gather around a single game system to play.

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