Many games have an online component that allows you to interact with other players. At times, a game's online experience has unique aspects, or is even completely different from the single player experience. This tag is for question about the game when used online. Use this tag for online related ...

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Being addicted to two games at the same time? [closed]

Is it possible to be addicted to two games at the same time? To be drawn towards the addictive powers of oth the games at the same time? I my experience, whenever i am drawn towards one game, I just ...
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Ways to play PSO online on Dreamcast?

The last official Dreamcast PSO servers (JP and EU) were shut down in April 2007. Can you still play the Dreamcast versions of Phantasy Star Online and Phantasy Star Online ver. 2 online? I read ...
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Could not contact master game server to retrieve server list

I am not sure whether this question is related to this site or not. (if not please migrate it to the correct site). I installed Counter Strike 1.6. and now I am trying to play it online. When I hit ...
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Can StarCraft 2 be played offline?

I've always thought that Starcraft 2 was Always Online, but I was talking to a college today and I found out there was an offline mode which just lacks access to achievements or custom maps (like I ...
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How to play CS 1.5 online?

What do you have to do to play Counter-Strike 1.5 online? Valve discontinued WON. Fans created WON2. Is using WON2 the only way to play CS 1.5 online? Do you get a list of public servers (or how ...
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What can I do to tackle “Rubber Banding”?

For some reason after I came back to my computer after 10 days away, when playing BF3, on any server, I keep getting lag in the form of me or people I'm aiming at springing back and forth in a manner ...
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Do you get multiplayer on NFS: Most Wanted app?

I'm in the app version, and was wondering how I can play online with my friend (who also has the app version). Does anyone know? If so, can you tell me how? With detailed steps please!
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Does Fifa 13 update Squads without Online Pass?

I'm thinking of buying a used copy of Fifa 13. I don't usually play online so I won't mind not having the online pass for that. But does the squad still get updated without the online pass?
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Are PC and Xbox players segregated?

When players of a multi-platform game compete online, are they segregated by platform? For example, do PC players of Left 4 Dead ever meet Xbox players?
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How to use Perks?

In Call of Duty: Black Ops for the Nintendo DS, I have some perks that I have unlocked for online play. But the problem is, I don't know how to use them! Can someone explain to me how to use perks?
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Are people on Maka Wuhu stage cheating? [closed]

I've seen people cheating on Maka Wuhu using a glitch. Near the tunnel, they have a mushroom if they are in 4th place or lower, and use the mushroom to dash into the pit near the little block of ...
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Can't connect in Forged Alliance Forever (FAF)

I successfully installed FAF, and managed to set up an account. On two occassions I also managed to enter the game lobbies. However, in every other case, I just get presented with the "Connecting" ...
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Where to find a “good” FIFA online community? [closed]

Currently I am playing a lot of Head2Head games but it is a little frustrating, since you cannot select the opponent you are playing against. This has the advantage of being truly competitive but has ...
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NHL Slapshot Roster Update

I'm trying to get NHL Slapshot to update the roster and schedules but it's giving me the error "Cannot connect to EA server"... I don't know why because I've been playing online multiplayer for call ...
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Why do game servers trust clients with game state? [closed]

I do play online games for a long time now. And what really strange for me is cheats that exist in online games. They do exist - in wow it was at least movement speed, in aion it is attack speed, in ...
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No online survival mode games for MW3?

When I try and Find Match on Modern Warfare 3 Survival Mode, it keeps searching but never finds anyone. Has anyone else experienced this? Why is this?
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Does FIFA have an Online Community feature?

I've been playing Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 and I really like the idea behind the Online Community feature in which you create a Community, invite your friends, create tournaments, leagues and all the ...
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How do I play online with a used game?

I bought Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, and the manual mentioned I needed to use a code on the back of the manual to activate online play. If I bought the game used and the manual code was already ...
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Terraria online?

Does the game Terraria have a dedicated online server (like MMO games) that will save my progress? Or will I have to connect to other people like FPS games? Or can I do both?
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Crysis2 complains of Strict NAT and cannot find session

There's loads about this online, but I've followed all the advice I've found so far. My machine is on a static local IP. I've opened all the ports in C:\Program Files ...
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Do both players need the Lara Croft GoL DLC to play online?

If I buy the Guardian of Light DLC, can I invite my friends to join my game without them having bought it, or do they need to purchase it as well? I was more interested when I thought they were just ...
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Can I install FIFA 11 in 2 PCs and access online features from both PC?

I've never used online feature of any game. For the first time I'm gonna use FIFA 11's online features. I've a laptop and a desktop PC. Both having different IP addresses. I'd like to install FIFA 11 ...
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Where to find a list of online games ordered by number of players?

I'm tired of downloading games (demos and purchased ones) just to realize that the multiplayer mode sucks because it has few players or it just get stuck. One case is Kane & Linch 2 demo and ...
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Online games region restrictions

Is it possible to buy games in Asia (from web or when on holiday) and then play them in Europe? I'm worried that they may be some region restrictions on them. It's mostly games from US or European ...
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What is ping, and why is it important?

I've seen the term used in many online games. What does it mean? Also, is higher or lower ping better?