SOCIAL NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE WITH AND INTEGRATION INTO A VIDEO GAME

摘要

A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.

主权项

1. A system configured to provide a social network that is integrated into one or more videogames, the system comprising:
a videogame platform configured to execute one or more computer software modules to generate, for a player, visual and audio stimulus associated with a videogame, wherein one or more virtual member characters that are controlled by artificial intelligence interact with the player in the videogame; and a server configured to execute one or more computer software modules to provide a social network to the player and a plurality of other players, wherein the one or more virtual member characters interact with the player in the social network, and wherein the social network is accessible outside the videogame.