Patent ID: 8012016

Claim:
One or more computer-readable hardware storage media, embodying computer-readable instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, provide a user interface, configured to display on a display device, for a squad-based shooter video game in which a player controls a squad of multiple characters, comprising: a radar display to indicate where various characters of the squad are located relative to one another; and a squad status display integrated with the radar display to indicate a status of each squad character, wherein the squad status display defines an outer periphery, wherein the radar display is disposed visually over the squad status display and within the outer periphery, the squad status display being configured to depict profile images of the characters, the profile images being arranged on the display device to map visually to one or more actuators on a game controller, the actuators configured to enable selection of a profile image and invoke an associated command change user interface with a single action.