VIDEO GAME WITH IMPROVED SOCIAL NETWORKING FEATURES

摘要

The present invention provides methods and system relating to video games with improved social networking features. In some aspects of the invention, the improved social networking features include allowing players to associate their virtual items and/or characters with one or more sponsor players. The association alters the attributes of the virtual items and/or characters.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method of executing a video game, comprising:
receiving an indication to associate a first player's item or character with a sponsoring player; associating the first player's item or character with the sponsoring player; and altering at least one attribute of the first player's item or character based on the association with the sponsoring player.