gameranger ☆

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Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Jul 11, 2024

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: gaming multiplayer matchmaking legacy-games networking

Install: brew install --cask gameranger

About:
GameRanger is a dedicated multiplayer gaming service and client that enables users to play classic and modern games over the internet. It provides a centralized platform for finding opponents, hosting games, and managing friends lists, bypassing the need for individual game servers. Its main value is simplifying the process of setting up and joining online multiplayer matches for a wide library of supported titles.

Key Features:

Centralized multiplayer matchmaking service
Support for a large library of classic and modern games
Integrated friends list and chat functionality
Simplified game hosting and joining without complex server setup
Cross-platform compatibility for many titles

Use Cases:

Playing older games whose official online services have been discontinued
Organizing private multiplayer sessions with friends
Finding opponents for quick matches in supported games

Alternatives:

Steam – A much larger digital storefront and platform with built-in multiplayer for its own games, but GameRanger focuses on legacy titles and simpler peer-to-peer matchmaking.
Hamachi – Creates a virtual LAN for direct IP connections, whereas GameRanger is a dedicated matchmaking client with a user interface and community features.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 11, 2024 8:48am	1.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	5d53b810
Jul 5, 2024 6:57pm	1.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	b1c9c153