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A browser game is a computer game that uses a web browser as a user interface. The calculation of game action, but this can be either fully or partially on the local computer or the servers of the game provider. Accordingly, one usually distinguishes between client-side browser games, in which the program logic is downloaded and runs in the browser environment, and server-side browser games with server side expiring program logic.

Client-side browser games requiring their execution in the browser for a long time usually so-called plug-ins such as Flash, Shockwave and Java, so here often corresponding Flash games, Java games or general plugin gambling is the question.

With the introduction of Web standards and the advent of HTML5 compatible browser, a growing number of browser games depends no more by additional modules. The platform used for the implementation is, at a browser game, mostly mainly from popular web technologies, so most browser games are free. Some providers charge but advanced game features (eg, better armor, abilities, weapons, technologies, etc.) and support for a fee, according to the so-called “freemium” business model.

Current development

Currently, a development of additional computer game genres can be observed: The use of technologies such as Ajax, Flash or Java and real-time strategy games, racing games or action oriented games are increasingly being realized with sophisticated graphics and offered. More and more of the online game market is opened professional, the quality differences to traditional computer games with networking option will be lower.