INTEGRATED ONLINE GAMING PORTAL OFFERING ENTERTAINMENT-RELATED CASUAL GAMES AND USER-GENERATED MEDIA
First Claim
1. A system including a processor and memory for incorporating media items into a casual game, the system comprising:
- a component configured to receive multiple licensed media items, wherein the licensed multiple media items are received from one or more independent media sources;
a database configured to;
store the received media items; and
store multiple games; and
a game engine configured to;
retrieve a stored game from the database;
generate a media-integrated game, wherein the media-integrated game is generated by incorporating at least one of the stored media items into the retrieved game; and
provide a user with access to the generated media-integrated game,wherein the multiple media items are received from at least one entity that is independent from an entity that generates the media-integrated game or that controls the game engine, andwherein the media-integrated game is not primarily sold or distributed on a tangible computer-readable medium.
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Abstract
An integrated online gaming portal offers entertainment-related casual games and/or user-generated media. The integrated online gaming portal offers a variety of features, including media-based casual games, casual games featuring user-generated content, and a media-based horoscope. Media is received from a variety of sources, including TV and movie studios, actors/actresses, sponsors, and the user him- or herself. A media-integrated game is generated by incorporating the received media into a portal game, and a user is provided with access to the generated game. In some embodiments, the generated game is hosted by the portal server, while in other embodiments the generated game is downloaded to a computer or mobile device of the user.
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20 Claims
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1. A system including a processor and memory for incorporating media items into a casual game, the system comprising:
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a component configured to receive multiple licensed media items, wherein the licensed multiple media items are received from one or more independent media sources; a database configured to; store the received media items; and store multiple games; and a game engine configured to; retrieve a stored game from the database; generate a media-integrated game, wherein the media-integrated game is generated by incorporating at least one of the stored media items into the retrieved game; and provide a user with access to the generated media-integrated game, wherein the multiple media items are received from at least one entity that is independent from an entity that generates the media-integrated game or that controls the game engine, and wherein the media-integrated game is not primarily sold or distributed on a tangible computer-readable medium. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of incorporating user-generated media into a casual game, the method comprising:
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receiving by a computer system user-generated media, wherein the user-generated media includes digital images or digital video clips; retrieving by the computer system a casual game from an associated game database, wherein the casual game has relatively straightforward rules and is playable within a relative short period of time, as compared to a hardcore game having multiple, complex rules and a extensive game play over multiple levels, and wherein a desired result under the rules of the casual game is achievable in under 15 minutes; generating by the computer system a composite game, wherein the composite game is generated by incorporating the user-generated media into the retrieved game; and providing a user with access to the generated composite game. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A tangible computer-readable medium containing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the display of a media-based horoscope by:
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retrieving a birthday or astrological sign associated with a user; based on the retrieved birthday or astrological sign, displaying a text-based horoscope; displaying a media-based clip corresponding to the displayed text-based horoscope, wherein the media-based clip is provided by a movie or television studio; and displaying an opportunity for the user to purchase or rent media associated with the media-based clip. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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