Online games refer to
video games that are played over some form of
computer network, most commonly the
Internet. The expansion of online gaming has reflected the overall expansion of computer networks from small local networks to the Internet and the growth of Internet access itself. Online games can range from simple text based games to games incorporating complex graphics and virtual worlds populated by many players simultaneously. Many online games have associated
online communities, making online games a form of social activity beyond single player games.
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