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System and method configured to unlock content within a videogame

  • US 9,364,746 B2
  • Filed: 05/12/2014
  • Issued: 06/14/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for providing a player with a videogame, the system comprising:

  • one or more physical processors programmed to execute computer program instructions which, when executed, cause the one or more physical processors to;

    manage multiple virtual geographic locations within the videogame, wherein the multiple virtual geographic locations include a first virtual geographic location that is accessible to the player engaging in the videogame and a second virtual geographic location and a third virtual geographic location that are not accessible to the player initially within the videogame, the second virtual geographic location is associated with a first set of criteria, and the third virtual geographic location is associated with a second set of criteria different from the first set of criteria;

    unlock the second virtual geographic location for the player to enable the player to access the second virtual geographic location responsive to the player fulfilling the first set of criteria, wherein the first set of criteria includes one or more of performance of one or more first tasks available via the first virtual geographic location or successful participation in one or more first events available via the first virtual geographic location;

    unlock the third virtual geographic location for the player to enable the player to access the third virtual geographic location responsive to the player fulfilling the second set of criteria, wherein the second set of criteria includes one or more of performance of one or more second tasks available via the first virtual geographic location or successful participation in one or more second events available via the first virtual geographic location;

    implement artificial intelligence to control one or more virtual players within the videogame, wherein the one or more virtual players includes a first virtual player at the first virtual geographic location;

    wherein the first set of criteria further includes achievement of a disposition mode for a relationship between the player and the first virtual player; and

    wherein unlocking the second virtual geographic location for the player further comprises unlocking the second virtual geographic location for the player responsive to the player achieving the disposition mode for the relationship between the player and the first virtual player.

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