We round up the leading networking solution providers

GUIDE: Networking middleware

We’ve just published our latest technology round up, which this time features the key players providing networking middleware.

After years that have seen networking companies struggle to sell their solutions to developers, recently there has been a boom in the number of studios in the field and the popularity of what they offer.

Detailing the company profiles of those behind the leading technology for multiplayer, community and commerce functionality, the round up looks at established forces like Gamespy and Quazal. Also included are RakNet, ReplicaNet and NetDog.

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