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Record 1 2017-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games and Toys (General)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

[An] online game which is capable of supporting large numbers of players, typically from hundreds to thousands, simultaneously in the same instance (or world).

CONT

MMOs usually feature a huge, persistent open world, although some games differ. These games can be found for most network-capable platforms, including the personal computer, video game console, or smartphones and other mobile devices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Jeu vidéo en réseau, accessible via l'internet, auquel un très grand nombre de joueurs peut participer simultanément et en temps réel.

OBS

jeu en ligne multijoueur de masse; jeu en ligne massivement multijoueur; JMM : termes, abréviation et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 8 avril 2017.

Spanish

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