Managing multi-player video game input

#1. Technical Field

#This invention generally relates to video game user input. More particularly, this invention relates to managing multi-player video game input in a single-player gaming scenario.

#2. Description of Background

#The subject matter which is regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion of the specification. The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

#FIG. 1 illustrates a method of managing multi-player game input, according to an example embodiment;

#FIG. 2 illustrates a computer gaming input apparatus, according to an example embodiment; and

#The detailed description explains an exemplary embodiment, together with advantages and features, by way of example with reference to the drawings.

#According to an exemplary embodiment, a system and methodology are provided which significantly decrease the complexity of receiving instruction within a video game. This decrease in complexity allows more interactive instruction, which may therefore increase the ability for a novice gamer to increase his/her skill in gaming.

#According to an example embodiment, a novice gamer may receive instruction for a video game through direct input or control of a gaming sprite from another user. The input may be facilitated through an alternate command interpretation scheme which may manage input from more than one source. The alternate command scheme may allow control of a single player video game through multiple gamers, thereby facilitating progression through more difficult obstacles without completely extinguishing control from the novice gamer.