System and method for driving microtransactions in multiplayer video games
US9789406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/575
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method is provided that drives microtransactions in multiplayer video games. The system may include a microtransaction arrange matches to influence game-related purchases. For instance, the system may match a more expert/marquee player with a junior player to encourage the junior player to make game-related purchases of items possessed/used by the marquee player. A junior player may wish to emulate the marquee player by obtaining weapons or other items used by the marquee player.
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