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Best time for game server

Started by titris, Jun 23, 2022, 02:49 AM

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titrisTopic starter

Hi,
I am curious about this topic. Typically, hosting providers experience a decline in business during the summer months due to clients taking vacations. However, game servers appear to be an exception as they tend to see an increase in popularity during the summer when school-aged players have more free time for gaming.
What are your thoughts on this?
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Sevad

Game server providers are available around the clock, every day of the year, so any time is a good time to place your order. Although some providers may offer discounts for holidays, special game releases or events, this should not be anticipated.
Additionally, it's worth noting that the majority of gamers fall within the age range of 18 to 34.

musorhik

The amount of traffic you experience on your game server will vary depending on the type of game you are hosting. For example, when we were providing Minecraft hosting services, we noticed a surge in traffic of up to 300% during summer, as school-aged children and teenagers had more free time and wanted to play the game with their peers.
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arthyk

What I observe is that my nephew (8 years old) is sitting in Minecraft for hours now in the summer, like all his friends, by the way. The load on game servers is on average the same, but in the summer, younger players spend more time playing.
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diy05

Game hosting is a specialized service that provides multiplayer game engines with specially configured servers that are connected to a stable internet connection 24/7. These hosting services vary from regular website hosting, requiring specific software and settings as opposed to hardware. The cost of renting servers can vary based on the resources required for each game.

MyArena is a game hosting provider that supports various online games such as Minecraft, Counter-Strike, Rust, Arma, Left 4 Dead, GTA, among others. Their range of services includes virtual gaming, dedicated virtual and physical servers, TeamSpeak/Mumble servers, regular hosting, and data center hosting. They use Core i7 8700K as their most powerful hardware, and SSD drives for storage. Installing ISPmanager panel is an optional paid feature. They offer a custom control panel that's moderately convenient and fast. There's a free trial period of three days, and they place emphasis on low ping and game statistics management.

In contrast, Aternos is a completely free web hosting service designed solely for running Minecraft game servers. The server is set up immediately after registration, and the control panel is rich and brightly decorated in the style of a game. It's available to everyone but is not suitable for commercial use. However, it offers a full range of functionalities that include plugins, modpacks, game builds, flexible settings, DDoS protection, and round-the-clock technical support.

When choosing profile game hosting, reliability and protection against attacks are crucial factors to consider. Technical support also plays a significant role, and real customer reviews are helpful in making informed decisions. The cost of hardware resources is less important than stable operation and lag-free gaming experience.
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Kate

Game servers are popular anytime :)  True gamers play every day or night, after school, work or even instead. I believe it`s the most favored niche among young or older people.
P.S. When have free time, I enjoy the game proccess :D
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Я И Бал Крассавиц

 In the recent past, my friends and I often went to computer clubs, played various games on game servers. Well, since at that time it was not possible to play at home, as it is now, at the present time. I remember playing GTA 3, 4; WoW, CoD, CS 1.6.
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Garamas

Depends by what game you really are strifing to earn from. Hosting is 1/10 of your problems, you would spend much more on SEO and ad's. Try something popular like hosting games with HLDS. Get Tcadmin for game server control panel, get the domain, use WHMCS as your API or whatever, then get a catchy short domain. Setup is too long to describe, just giving general info. I dont think it's really that good tbh, market is overpopulated and monopolized, webhosting is still better plus decentrilized games are dying off and there are no new big projects where companies allow people to host themself.
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drunken

The majority of school-aged gamers would have more free time. Unlike during the school year, where homework and other responsibilities can limit their availability, summer allows for longer and more flexible gaming sessions. This means players can dedicate more time to multiplayer games, which often require a stable and reliable server. As a result, many game server providers report higher subscription rates during the summer.

Secondly, the gaming community tends to be very social. In the summertime, friends often want to connect and play games together, creating a demand for more servers to accommodate new groups or returning players. This fosters a sense of community and interaction that is essential in the gaming environment. Many players take advantage of this opportunity to form or join clans, guilds or other group dynamics that require specific server space.

Moreover, various game developers also launch summer events and updates to attract players. These events can create a surge in player interest and subsequently increase the demand for game servers. For example, when a popular game releases a summer-themed update, many players flood back into the game, often requiring additional server resources.

However, there's a flip side to this increased popularity. With a larger number of players, server administrators must be prepared to manage higher loads and ensure that latency remains low. Maintaining server stability during peak times is crucial, and that can be a challenge if proper server architecture isn't in place.

In addition, competition among game server hosts can become fiercer during the summertime. More providers may emerge to capitalize on the season, which could lead to price wars or the need for enhanced features to retain customers. From my perspective, keeping an eye on market trends and customer needs is vital for success in such a dynamic environment.
It's clear that while traditional hosting services may suffer during summer, game servers play by their own set of rules, creating both opportunities and challenges for providers. It's an interesting aspect of the industry that highlights the unique nature of gaming culture and community engagement.
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