Method, apparatus and computer program product for providing a consistent virtual entity

Abstract

An apparatus for providing a consistent virtual entity includes a historical event element and a communication element. The historical event element is configured to store historical information based on previously played games related to a virtual entity. The communication element is in communication with the historical element and configured to receive an indication of a particular game related event occurring in a particular game application. The communication element is configured to provide a message including template content and the historical information to a player of the particular game application in response to receipt of the indication.

Description

TECHNOLOGICAL FIELD [0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to gaming technology and, more particularly, relate to a method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing a consistent virtual entity such as a virtual opponent. BACKGROUND [0002] The modem communications era has brought about a tremendous expansion of wireline and wireless networks. Computer networks, television networks, and telephony networks are experiencing an unprecedented technological expansion, fueled by consumer demand. Wireless and mobile networking technologies have addressed related consumer demands, while providing more flexibility and immediacy of information transfer. [0003] Current and future networking technologies continue to facilitate ease of information transfer and convenience to users. One area in which there is a demand to increase ease of information transfer relates to the delivery of services to a user of a mobile terminal. The services may be in the form of a pa...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] A method, apparatus and computer program product are therefore provided to create a consistent virtual opponent which can generate conversation related to past events involving a human player. In particular, a method, apparatus and computer program product are provided that allow a user, for example, of a mobile terminal or other gaming device, to create a virtual player or opponent that can be consistent throughout various different games or even various gaming platforms. The virtual player can generate communications directed at one or more human players which are related to past events involving the one or more human players. Accordingly, the game playing experience of human players may be enriched.

[0012] Embodiments of the invention may provide a method, apparatus and computer program product for advantageous employment in a gaming environment, such as on a mobile terminal capable of executing gaming applications. As a result, for example, mobile terminal users may enjoy an improved game playing experience.

Problems solved by technology

Accordingly, when playing a game with one or more virtual players, a significant aspect of the game playing experience may be lost.

However, such virtual players are often confined to a single game or platform.

Additionally, there are still other aspects of the gaming experience that such virtual opponents are currently not able to mimic.

Additionally, such conversation may impact the game play since certain players may alter their style of play based on the conversation.

Virtual players typically lack such conversational skills.

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