G5 as a Server for Online Gaming?

I am curious as to if a G5 can be used for a Server for Online Gaming prior to my going out and purchasing one. I am new to Apple computers and would like to know if i bought the Full Upgraded version.. would the game work and be able to handle the amount of gamers that play the game.. (currently approximately 200-300 players at any given time)
thank you for the assistance...

Yes it certainly can but which online games have
server versions that run on a G5?
Maybe i didnt explain it better... I want to use my G5 to be the HOST server for the online game.. is "this" possible??

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