Difference between revisions of "GameSpy"
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{{ii}} See [[The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam#GameSpy|The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam]] a list of games that use GameSpy matchmaking. | {{ii}} See [[The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam#GameSpy|The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam]] a list of games that use GameSpy matchmaking. | ||
| − | {{--}} All GameSpy services are being shut down May 31, 2014. This affects matchmaking support for most games using it. | + | {{--}} All GameSpy services are being shut down on May 31, 2014.<ref>[http://www.poweredbygamespy.com/pricing/ Pricing | GameSpy Technology]</ref> This affects matchmaking support for most games using it. |
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[http://www.gameranger.com GameRangers] supports many GameSpy games; see [http://www.gameranger.com/games/ GameRanger - Supported Games] for a full list. | [http://www.gameranger.com GameRangers] supports many GameSpy games; see [http://www.gameranger.com/games/ GameRanger - Supported Games] for a full list. | ||
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Key points
- See The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam a list of games that use GameSpy matchmaking.
- All GameSpy services are being shut down on May 31, 2014.[1] This affects matchmaking support for most games using it.
Essential improvements
GameSpy server emulator
One user examined the protocols and setup of GameSpy, detailing his notes here: http://aluigi.altervista.org/papers.htm#distrust
In the set of links includes a server emulator that should function for games like Battlefield 2.
GameRanger
GameRangers supports many GameSpy games; see GameRanger - Supported Games for a full list.