Organize, manage and play hundreds of multiplayer games on a Windows or Mac OS computer
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Organize, manage and play hundreds of multiplayer games on a Windows or Mac OS computer
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What is GameRanger
Gameranger allows you to play or host games over the internet with friends or other users from across the world. After installation, there are only two easy requirements before you can begin using Gameranger: First, you must have an internet connection available. Second, you must have the game you want to play installed on your computer.
This program works with all varieties of games, including classic and simulation games. To use Gameranger to play online, just use it with the executable file, marked by an ".exe" in the file name, that starts the game ordinarily. This will bring up an option to either host a multi-player gaming session or look for servers hosted by other players to join. Gameranger displays a list of information for each server, including the host name, server description, number of players, and more, to help you select a secure server to play on. This also helps you avoid common gaming nuisances like lag and connection problems.
You can also add users you meet online to a friends list, with additional options including being able to host games just for friends and private messaging. As is practically online standard, you can add an icon and write your own profile. Gameranger also provides users with the ability to communicate with one another during gameplay with voice chat, and it has competitive ladders, rankings and ratings.
Pros:
- Gameranger is a free download that allows you to play over six hundred games online with friends worldwide.
- It's easy to use, and may even alleviate a few complications normally experienced in online gaming.
- Detailed information on servers helps guide players to making the right server choice.
- It's an unobtrusive program that can't cause system instabilities.
- As the most well-known, successful, and longest running multi-player service on any gaming platform, Gameranger's developers have had plenty of time to smooth over any potential issues. It really is as easy and unobtrusive as everyone says it is.
Cons:
- The program has no control over its userbase, meaning both hosts and players can turn out to be unreliable after all.