Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Rui Li

Adil Ahmed Sherwani

Xiaohan Zhang

Jay Robert Franck

Gabor Melli

Daniel S Hiatt

Mischa G Stephens

Nitin Y Mohan

Derek Andrew Parker

Oscar Michael Sanchez

Xifan Chen

Ai Sasho

Techniques for improving a user video game experience are described. In an example, a computer system receives event data from a plurality of user devices. Each event data includes an identifier of an activity in a video game and data and an identifier of a mechanic used to complete the activity. The identifiers can be predefined in program code of the video game. The identifiers data can be received based on an execution of the program code. The event data is processed to determine, for a user that has not completed the activity, a readiness of the user to perform the activity. Depending on the readiness, the activity can be suggested in a user interface element.

Server-based game activity suggestions

Techniques for improving a user video game experience are described. In an example, a computer system receives event data from a plurality of user devices. Each event data includes an identifier of an activity in a video game and data indicating completion of the activity. The identifier can be predefined in program code of the video game. The identifier and completion data can be received based on an execution of the program code. The event data is processed to provide assistance videos to improve activity completion rates in the video game. The videos may be presented on the plurality of user devices.

Server-based video help in a video game

Server-based game activity suggestions by readiness score

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