Patent ID: 7867094
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
1. A method for sharing via a processing system modified content of a game capable of being played on a processor comprising: providing access via the processing system to a modification application including a list of pre-defined content embodied in content files to implement a modification to an underlying game; charging via the processing system a first fee to access each pre-defined content file; accepting via the processing system user selection of and payment of the first fee for at least one pre-defined content file for use in modifying the content of the underlying game; modifying via the processing system the underlying game using the at least one pre-defined content file to create a modified game; facilitating via the processing system the invitation of at least one additional user to play the modified game; charging via the processing system the at least one additional user a second fee for the use of the at least one pre-defined content file within the modified game wherein the first fee is greater than the second fee and payment of the first fee allows a user to access and customize the content within the at least pre-defined content file, whereas payment of the second fee allows only access to the content within the at least one pre-defined content file via the processing system.