multiplayer
[muhl-tee-pley-er, muhl-tahy‐]
- of or relating to a video game, or a portion of a video game, in which more than one person plays at the same time in a shared game environment: a multiplayer game; multiplayer mode;a multiplayer experience.
- relating to or involving more than one player: The pitcher was traded in a multiplayer deal.
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Origin of multiplayer
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Contemporary Examples
Even in multiplayer games, there is no real reason to restrict it.
Performance hiccups during a single player campaign are annoying, but in a multiplayer arena they can be devastating.
‘Killzone: Shadow Fall’ Review: Oh My God, This PlayStation 4 Game Is BeautifulAlec Kubas-Meyer
November 19, 2013
While I noticed a few more bland textures in multiplayer than I did in the campaign, the two are remarkably close.
‘Killzone: Shadow Fall’ Review: Oh My God, This PlayStation 4 Game Is BeautifulAlec Kubas-Meyer
November 19, 2013
The biggest addition to the multiplayer is the customization.
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Review: The Juggernaut Franchise Might Be Drying UpAlec Kubas-Meyer
November 12, 2013
One of the most significant steps back is the number of people who can join the multiplayer mode.
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Review: The Juggernaut Franchise Might Be Drying UpAlec Kubas-Meyer
November 12, 2013
Historical Examples
Every Xbox Universal comes with built-in wireless for multiplayer gaming.
Little BrotherCory Doctorow
multiplayer
- a mode of play involving more than one player at one time in a computer or video game
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