MULTI-PLAYER VIDEO GAME ENVIRONMENT FOR SINGLE-PLAYER USE

摘要

A multi-player game environment is created for single-player use. A user may select a single-player game or a multi-player game. When the user chooses a multi-player game, the user is prompted to select one or more customized AI characters. The AI characters may be available individually or in themed “packs.” The selected AI character or pack may be downloaded, stored, or otherwise made accessible to an electronic entertainment system. The user may select a mode or skill level for each AI character. The user may begin playing the game in a multi-player mode with the game environment populated with an avatar effectuating behaviors of the selected AI character or characters.

主权项

1. A method for creating a multi-player game environment for single-player use on an electronic entertainment system, the method comprising:
providing a first user with an option to play a single-player game or a multi-player game using at least one artificial intelligence (AI) character, wherein the at least one AI character is based at least in part on behavior of a second user; receiving a selection by the first user of at least one AI character;
executing non-transitory computer readable instructions stored in memory to effectuate the at least one AI character in the single-player game or the multi-player game; andexecuting non-transitory computer readable instructions stored in memory to display the game environment for game play, wherein the game environment is populated with an avatar effectuating the behavior of the at least one AI character.