Abstract: A system, game server, terminal, and method allow a player of a multiplayer game to quickly determine the presence status of the player's online gaming clan without determining the status of each clan member individually. The system determines the presence status of a clan based on the presence status of the gaming devices associated with the clan. The system continuously communicates with the gaming devices to monitor the presence status of all clan members. A member of a clan maybe designated as a clan administrator. The clan administrator may interface with the game server to set presence rules for the player's clan.

Abstract: A system, game server, terminal, and method provide a player of a multiplayer game with notification of events while disconnected from the game. The system maintains a minimal communication connection to the game, thereby reducing communication costs and power consumption. The system is able to provide notification to the player even when the player is not playing the game.