Video Game System and Method with Trade Based Characters, Weapons and Fight Environments

Abstract

The disclosure describes a method of video gaming. In a first step, a screen having a plurality of characters is displayed. Each of the plurality of characters represents a trade so that a player can select one of the plurality of characters to generate a selected character. The video game then generates at least one enemy character, a plurality of weapons for use by the selected character in the trade and a fight environment. Then the video game displays the selected character, the at least one enemy character and at least one of the plurality of weapons in the fight environment and controls the actions of the selected character and the at least one of the plurality of weapons in the fight environment based on controls selected by the player.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 711,755, filed Aug. 26, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a video game, and a video game system and method, involving characters, weapons and fight environments based on a selected trade, particularly blue collar trades. [0003] Computer games have enjoyed widespread popularity over the last several decades. Advancements in gaming technology and vigorous competition among competing game system manufacturers has resulted in a multi-billion dollar industry. Among the games that have enjoyed the greatest success in the market are those games where players battle against each other in fight scenarios. The fighting styles used in the games on the market now include boxing, kickboxing, and the martial arts. Recent advancements in gaming technology also allow players to go online and compet...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] The present invention combines the popularity of martial arts and fighting video games with the stressful life of a blue collar professional. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a video game and method are provided wherein a laborer, for example a plumber, electrician, or mailman, can do battle with an enemy character in a fight environment familiar to the worker, and using tools of his trade as weapons against the enemy character. The video game will provide beneficial entertainment and much needed stress relief to all players, especially those who can relate to the plight of the blue collar worker. It is expected that 17 to 35 year old males will be the target audience for this game, although consumers of all ages will enjoy the game for its entertainment value.

Problems solved by technology

These individuals work long hours in stressful environments, having to contend with low pay, difficult bosses, difficult customers, heavy taxes as well as jobs going overseas.

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