Network Optimizing Software Solution for Multiplayer Gaming

Year 2024, Volume: 1 Issue: 1, 47 - 56, 30.09.2024

Arda Deniz Çelik Gökhan Seçinti

Abstract

In the digital entertainment landscape, multiplayer online games have gained immense popularity, attracting millions globally. This paper focuses on improving gaming performance by addressing two major challenges: latency and packet loss. Utilizing the Omnet++ application with the INET framework, we propose innovative network solutions to enhance the overall gaming experience. Over the past decade, multiplayer games have rapidly gained popularity due to technological advancements. As living costs rise, these games have become an economical and accessible form of entertainment, especially among the youth. The growing importance of a stable, high-quality internet connection in gaming has become crucial. Game developers and online gaming platforms also stand to gain from our network optimization solutions. Implementing these advancements can elevate service quality, leading to increased user satisfaction, positive reviews, and a stronger reputation in the gaming community. Additionally, this paper explores using real-world gaming data to simulate and test network strategies in Omnet++, offering practical insights for enhancing real-time online gaming experiences.

Keywords

End-to-End game latency, real-time packet loss, latency-sensitive network protocol, core network QoS for gaming

Supporting Institution

TUBITAK, İTÜ

Project Number

5239903, MÇAP-2022-43828

Thanks

This work is supported by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) 1515 Frontier R&D Laboratories Support Program for BTS Advanced AI Hub: BTS Autonomous Networks and Data Innovation Lab. Project 5239903 and Istanbul Technical University, Department of Scientific Research Projects (MÇAP-2022-43828).

Çok Oyunculu Oyun için Ağ Optimizasyon Yazılımı Çözümü

Abstract

Dijital eğlence dünyasında, çok oyunculu çevrimiçi oyunlar büyük popülerlik kazanmış ve dünya genelinde milyonları kendine çekmiştir. Bu proje, oyun performansını iyileştirmek için gecikme ve paket kaybı gibi iki ana zorluğu ele almayı hedeflemektedir. Omnet++ uygulaması ve INET çerçevesi kullanılarak, genel oyun deneyimini geliştirecek yenilikçi ağ çözümleri öneriyoruz. Son on yılda, çok oyunculu oyunlar teknolojik ilerlemeler sayesinde hızla yaygınlaşmıştır. Artan yaşam maliyetleriyle birlikte, bu oyunlar özellikle gençler arasında ekonomik ve erişilebilir bir eğlence biçimi haline gelmiştir. İstikrarlı ve yüksek kaliteli bir internet bağlantısının önemi bu süreçte daha da belirgin hale gelmiştir. Oyun geliştiricileri ve çevrimiçi oyun platformları da ağ optimizasyon çözümlerimizden faydalanmaktadır. Bu gelişmeler, hizmet kalitesini artırarak kullanıcı memnuniyeti ve olumlu geri bildirimlerle daha güçlü bir itibar kazandırabilir. Ayrıca, proje kapsamında Omnet++'da gerçek oyun verileri kullanılarak yapılan simülasyonlar, gerçek zamanlı çevrimiçi oyun deneyimlerini iyileştirmeye yönelik pratik bilgiler sunmaktadır.

Keywords

Uçtan uca oyun gecikmesi, gerçek zamanlı paket kaybı, gecikmeye duyarlı ağ protokolü, oyun içi çekirdek ağ kalite hizmeti

Project Number

5239903, MÇAP-2022-43828

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