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How to sync game tick in peer to peer game?

I am making a 2-player iphone action game using a synchronization service (in this case Firebase). The service allows state syncing through the internet, but I have to execute all game logic on the ...
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Is it possible to have a cross platform multiplayer game on iOS?

Does Apple allow socket programming? I figure if I am able to send and receive UDP packets (at least over wifi) the possibility is there.
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Network client-server message exchange and clock synchronization help

i'm doing a fast paced physics game that is a table hockey. With two mallets and one puck. The game runs on iphone / ipad and i'm doing the multiplayer part through GameCenter. This is how the ...
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How can I create a smooth simulation for a fast-paced, multiplayer table hockey game?

I'm adding multiplayer to an iPhone game that we have in our company. It's a sort of 'table hockey' game, with a puck and two mallets. It's a pretty fast game, so I need a smooth experience at both ...
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what are the networking features available in iphone?

So far I couldn't find anything on google so I'm asking here: I need to connect two iphones or more to each other for a multiplayer game, what features does iphone api provide? is there some kind of ...
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Client/Server networking for mobile games

I am currently considering the pros and cons of two different approaches for networking an Android game. First, I will specify some details about the game and its requirements, and then I will ...
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The best way to communicate between multiple iPhones/iPads in a card game

I have been looking around for information about this topic but not found what i need. Here is the scenario, i am planning a card based game (cocos2d) where the idea is that up to four players should ...
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How to test a network game on a mobile device

I am looking to test a network game with say, 10 or more users, on a mobile device. Think of it like an MMO with a lot less users. (Assuming I can get 10 running, I'd test for more users later) The ...
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Help comparing Cocos2d and Unity3d for this project [closed]

I will not go into details, but I would like to hear your opinions about this: Essentially, my project will be a 2d game, with lots of complex levels, where some might be simple and others might be a ...
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What are the restrictions of 3g online games

I am looking into make a 3g online multiplayer game for the iphone. Multiplayer is my main focus but I have noticed all game apps require wi-fi. Dose anyone know if this is simply an issue with the ...
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How to connect two Iphone/ipod/ipads for gameplay over local wifi network?

I would like to add the option to play against another person over my wifi network in my pong game. How do I make this happen? Also, I would like to know how to be able to have 4 players at the same ...