Activision patenting match making for profit

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Activision is patenting something I didn't even think you could patent.

http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-...50&s1=9789406.PN.&OS=PN/9789406&RS=PN/9789406

System and method for driving microtransactions in multiplayer video games

Abstract
A system and method is provided that drives microtransactions in multiplayer video games. The system may include a microtransaction arrange matches to influence game-related purchases. For instance, the system may match a more expert/marquee player with a junior player to encourage the junior player to make game-related purchases of items possessed/used by the marquee player. A junior player may wish to emulate the marquee player by obtaining weapons or other items used by the marquee player.
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This is nuts, not even thinking about the microtransactions bit but patenting something like that? Why not just implement it?
 
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I will never micro transact. If you support micro-transactactions then you should stop. Like paying an exhorbitant price on a game. just stop it.
 
If I was better with making gifs, I'd take some old Activision Atari 2600 game captures and put in some "$1 for extra tooth" in plaque attack, or "$5 to slow down crook" in keystone kapers.

/sigh goodbye childhood memories
 
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