Worldwide Community Of Gamers
The worldwide community of gamers is like a nebula. Unlike the physical world, the gamers world is not well defined. Following are some examples of gamer communities.
From Wikipedia
A multiplayer game is a game which is played by several players. The players might be independent opponents, formed into teams or be just a single team pitted against the game. Games with many independent players are difficult to analyse formally in a game-theoretical way as the players may form coalitions.
World Of Warcraft
World of Warcraft, often referred to as WoW, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) by Blizzard Entertainment. It is the fourth released game set in the fantasy Warcraft universe, which was first introduced by Warcraft: Orcs & Humans in 1994. World of Warcraft takes place within the Warcraft world of Azeroth, two years after the events at the conclusion of Blizzard’s previous Warcraft release, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft on September 2, 2001. The game was released on November 23, 2004, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Warcraft franchise.
The first expansion set of the game, The Burning Crusade, was released on January 16, 2007. The second expansion set, Wrath of the Lich King, was released on November 13, 2008.
With more than 11.5 million monthly subscribers, World of Warcraft is currently the world’s largest MMORPG in those terms, and holds the Guinness World Record for the most popular MMORPG. In April 2008, World of Warcraft was estimated to hold 62% of the massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) market.
What Is XBox Live?
Xbox LIVE is the premier online gaming and entertainment service. It’s a worldwide community of gamers connected through Xbox 360 and a high-speed Internet connection. And it’s a way to experience all kinds of new gaming and entertainment content without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
Xbox LIVE lets you play games against other online players, as well as download free demos, trailers, and more in Xbox LIVE Marketplace. You can use Microsoft Points to download full games from Xbox LIVE Arcade, or extras for your favorite games, such as new levels, vehicles, weapons, and lots more. You’ll also find movies, TV shows, and original content created just for Xbox LIVE members.
Xbox LIVE members can use friends lists to keep in touch with real-life friends or new people you meet online, create online parties and join games with friends, and create an online persona with a unique Avatar.
There are two levels of service for Xbox LIVE. The Silver level is free and lets you download content from Xbox LIVE Marketplace, chat with friends, and share your gamer profile and achievements with other users. The Gold Level is a paid service with all of the Silver level benefits, plus with the ability to play multiplayer games online against other members of the Xbox LIVE community, create parties and join games with friends, and, if you’re a Netflix member, even watch streaming movies right on your Xbox 360. Join Xbox LIVE now!
Sony Playstation Network
* Go multiplayer with free online gaming
* Keep track of what games your friends are playing with Friend’s List
* Show off your Portable ID on your favorite social networks
Wii Online
Wii doesn’t only play games, it also connects wirelessly to the Internet to bring you the latest news, weather reports and game downloads; plus you can send text messages and swap data with other Wii owners online.
*Even when Wii is off, it’s on. Wii can remain connected to the Internet in a low power state, to download new content for your games while you sleep.
*Check the latest headlines and local weather reports, organise your digital photos, and even surf the Web – all from the comfort of your sofa.
*With Nintendo’s free and fun online service, you can directly play games with other Wii owners – even if they are miles away!