Middleware services for pervasive multiplatform networked games

ABSTRACT

This work in progress paper presents a particular view for future Networked Multiplayer Games. In our point of view, these applications will include features from pervasive computing, allowing players to enjoy them using different devices, such as PDAs and Mobile Phones, almost anywhere, anytime. These games demand that users playability must be adapted according their context information, such as players location and device. In this document, we call these applications Pervasive Multiplayer Multiplatform Games - PM2G. We present scenarios that show intended characteristics for these games. From these scenarios, we developed two models, an Application and an Usage Model. The former introduces specific PM2G concepts. The latter guides the players' interaction. Finally, we introduce six services that aims to allow PM2G's development and deployment.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.8 PERSONAL COMPUTING
      K.8.0 General
          Subjects: Games

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design
          Subjects: Wireless communication
      C.2.4 Distributed Systems
          Subjects: Distributed applications

  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
        D.2.11 Software Architectures
            Subjects: Domain-specific architectures

  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Interaction styles (e.g., commands, menus, forms, direct manipulation)

General Terms:
Design

Keywords:
mobile games, pervasive computing