This software package is designed to enhance any sporting event by providing in-game entertainment using cassettes, CDs, and broadcast carts. The Portland Trailblazers and Asymetrix Corporation have combined efforts to develop this program. Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft as well as current owner of the Trailblazers, was instrumental in the development of Game Ops. His purpose in developing this program was to enhance the fan experience while eliminating the hassles traditionally associated with the entertainment production end of it. It basically serves as a command center for all audio and video components that are part of the fan entertainment aspect of the show.
Commander can even control video for scoreboards, video walls and big screens.
The interface consists mainly of control buttons that can be customized and programmed to perform certain functions at any given time. Each button can represent a specific sound effect or video effect. Clapping, chanting, and bugle charge effects are just some of the sounds that can be programmed. Menus can be created such as defense, offense, bad call by the official, etc. Under these menus, a series of sounds and video effects can be listed so that the user can easily choose the right effect at the appropriate time.