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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2008
John Garvin, Bend, OR (US);
Christopher Reese, Bend, OR (US);
Darren Yager, Bend, OR (US);
Ron Allen, Bend, OR (US);
John Garvin, Bend, OR (US);
Christopher Reese, Bend, OR (US);
Darren Yager, Bend, OR (US);
Ron Allen, Bend, OR (US);
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC, Foster City, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods for game aim assist are provided. In electronic games, a game player may control the actions of a game character within a game environment. The game environment, which includes a focus area, may be displayed from a perspective of or with respect to a game character. During game play, one or more objects may be detected in the focus area. One of the objects may then be selected based on the distance between the object and the center of the focus area. The aim of the game character is then automatically adjusted toward the selected object, which allows the game player to direct an attack action on the object.