Game Distribution Platform Micro-Loader Version Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic game distribution systems fail to provide a consistent gaming experience across multiple platforms, as different versions of the same game can be published simultaneously, leading to developer difficulties in controlling presentation and access.
Innovation Solution
A game distribution platform that centralizes game storage and distribution, using a micro-loader system to ensure that gaming devices and platforms receive the latest game version, with authentication and update mechanisms to manage access and content delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If games are distributed through multiple game portals using physical media or digital downloads, then distribution reach is improved, but version consistency and developer control deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a game distribution platform as an intermediary between game developers and multiple game portals. This platform acts as a centralized mediator that stores game files and coordinates distribution, ensuring all portals receive identical game versions while maintaining the ability to distribute to multiple channels simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the distribution function by separating the game file storage and version control (centralized on the distribution platform) from the distribution channels (multiple game portals). This segmentation allows each portal to access and distribute games independently while the central platform ensures version consistency across all channels.
2Adaptability or versatility
If each game portal stores and provides games independently, then portal autonomy is improved, but storage requirements and bandwidth consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the game file storage function into a centralized game distribution platform, while game portals retain autonomy for user interface and distribution operations. This combining of storage resources eliminates redundant copies of games across multiple portals, significantly reducing total storage requirements and bandwidth consumption while preserving portal independence.
3Loss of energy
If digital distribution is used instead of physical media, then distribution cost is reduced, but security and access control become more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The game distribution platform serves as a secure intermediary that implements authentication and authorization mechanisms. It verifies user credentials, manages digital rights, and controls access to game files, providing security functionality that would be difficult and costly to implement in decentralized digital distribution systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service authentication where users provide credentials and the platform automatically verifies them against stored authentication data. This automated self-service security verification reduces the need for manual security management while maintaining strong access control, making digital distribution secure and cost-effective.
Data Source
AI summary
In certain embodiments, computer systems and methods are provided that allow a game distribution platform to distribute, update and/or control copies of games published across multiple game portals. In some embodiments, copies of the games are maintained in data storage on the game distribution platform and distributed to game portals and/or gaming devices. Additional content for purchase may also be stored on the data storage and available for purchase during a gaming session. Advantageously, in certain embodiments the game distribution platform enables game portals and/or gaming devices to receive the latest version of a game and/or a player's purchased content when a player selects to play the game.