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Author(s): Grenville Armitage, Mark Claypool, Philip Branch
ISBN(s): 9780470018576, 0470018577
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 4.46 MB
Year: 2006
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0470018577 
ISBN 13: 9780470018576
Author: Grenville Armitage, Mark Claypool, Philip Branch

The computer game industry is clearly growing in the direction of multiplayer, online games. Understanding the demands of games on IP (Internet Protocol) networks is essential for ISP (Internet Service Provider) engineers to develop appropriate IP services. Correspondingly, knowledge of the underlying network’s capabilities is vital for game developers. Networking and Online Games concisely draws together and illustrates the overlapping and interacting technical concerns of these sectors. The text explains the principles behind modern multiplayer communication systems and the techniques underlying contemporary networked games. The traffic patterns that modern games impose on networks, and how network performance and service level limitations impact on game designers and player experiences, are covered in-depth, giving the reader the knowledge necessary to develop better gaming products and network services. Examples of real-world multiplayer online games illustrate the theory throughout. Networking and Online Games: Provides a comprehensive, cutting-edge guide to the development and service provision needs of online, networked games. Contrasts the considerations of ISPs (e.g. predicting traffic loads) with those of game developers (e.g. sources of lag/jitter), clarifying coinciding requirements. Explains how different technologies such as cable, ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and wireless, etc., affect online game-play experience, and how different game styles impose varying traffic dynamics and requirements on the network. Discusses future directions brought by emerging technologies such as UMTS (Universal Mobile Telephone Service), GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), Wireless LANs, IP service Quality, and NAPT/NAT (Network Address Port Translation/Network Address Translation) Illustrates the concepts using high-level examples of existing multiplayer online games (such as Quake III Arena, Wolfenstein Enemy Territory, and Half-Life 2). Networking and Online Games will be an invaluable resource for games developers, engineers and technicians at Internet Service Providers, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Multimedia Engineering.

Networking and Online Games Understanding and Engineering Multiplayer Internet Games 1st Table of contents:

  • Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Online Gaming

    • Types of Multiplayer Games (e.g., FPS, MMORPGs, RTS)

    • The Evolution of Online Games and Networking Technology

    • Game Design and Architecture Overview

    • Key Concepts in Networking (e.g., Latency, Bandwidth, Throughput)

  • Chapter 2: Networking Fundamentals

    • Network Protocols and Their Relevance to Online Games

    • TCP vs. UDP: Understanding the Trade-offs for Gaming

    • Network Topologies and Communication Models

    • Error Detection, Recovery, and Packet Loss in Gaming Networks

    • Security Issues in Game Networking (e.g., DDoS Attacks, Cheating)

  • Chapter 3: Game Architecture and Network Design

    • Client-Server Architecture vs. Peer-to-Peer Architecture

    • Role of Game Servers and Server Farms

    • Scalability and Load Balancing in Multiplayer Games

    • Matchmaking and Session Management

    • Latency Management and Predictive Techniques

  • Chapter 4: Data Transmission and Optimization

    • Efficient Data Packing and Protocols for Online Games

    • Data Compression Techniques for Faster Communication

    • Handling Real-Time Data Streams (e.g., Player Actions, Events)

    • Network Congestion and Avoidance Techniques

    • Managing Bandwidth in Multiplayer Games

  • Chapter 5: Synchronization and State Management

    • Maintaining Consistent Game State Across Players

    • Time Synchronization and Lag Compensation

    • Techniques for Handling Delays and Jitter in Game Interaction

    • State Interpolation and Extrapolation Methods

    • Dealing with Out-of-Sync Issues in Multiplayer Games

  • Chapter 6: Performance and Scalability in Online Games

    • Performance Metrics for Multiplayer Games

    • Optimizing Network Traffic and Reducing Latency

    • Techniques for Handling Large-Scale Multiplayer Games (MMOs, Battle Royales)

    • Load Testing and Stress Testing of Game Servers

    • Strategies for Reducing Server Overload and Latency Spikes

  • Chapter 7: Network Security and Cheat Prevention

    • Common Security Vulnerabilities in Online Games

    • Techniques for Securing Game Data and Communication Channels

    • Anti-Cheat Systems and Their Role in Multiplayer Games

    • Protecting User Accounts and In-Game Assets from Hackers

    • Encryption and Authentication Methods in Gaming Networks

  • Chapter 8: Case Studies of Multiplayer Online Games

    • Case Study 1: Design and Networking of FPS Games (e.g., Call of Duty, Overwatch)

    • Case Study 2: Large-Scale MMOs (e.g., World of Warcraft, Eve Online)

    • Case Study 3: Real-Time Strategy Games (e.g., StarCraft, Age of Empires)

    • Lessons Learned and Best Practices from Industry Leaders

  • Chapter 9: Emerging Trends and Future Directions

    • The Impact of Cloud Gaming on Multiplayer Game Networking

    • 5G and Its Potential for Online Game Design and Networking

    • Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Multiplayer Games

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning for Game Networking

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