System and method for cross-platform multiplayer videogames
US10183219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/537
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Videogame players may play a first person genre videogame on a game console or on a mobile device, with play on the mobile device utilizing a real time strategy game pattern presentation instead of a first person genre game pattern. In some embodiments of a multiplayer game, a first player plays a first person shooter game using a game console, with presentation of game play utilizing a first person genre game pattern, while a second player on a mobile device playing the game is provided a strategy game pattern presentation. In some embodiments computer control of the second player controllable entities is provided, absent other commands from the second player, or in accordance with commands from the second player.
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