A gaming system is provided. The gaming system provides players a rich (ie akin to leading
home-and arcade-based video games) single-player, multi-player cooperative and/or head …

The invention includes a computer implemented method to characterize virtual goods in a
virtual environment. An item exchange is identified in the virtual environment. The context of …

A system and method to allow players of a video game to perform financial transactions in a
virtual environment. According to some embodiments, real world financial instruments such …

The disclosure provides novel video game methods and systems for allowing players to
purchase virtual goods and services using a variety of purchasing options. Methods and …

One embodiment of the invention includes a computer implemented method for detecting
patterns of abuse in users of a virtual world. The method generally includes providing, on a …

Methods and systems for personalizable hybrid games including a gambling game and an
entertainment game are provided. A hybrid game includes a real world engine configured to …

In one embodiment, a graphical user interface includes a conversion option to convert at
least a subset of non-negotiable credits earned from one into entity independent funds in …

In one embodiment, non-negotiable credits from a user inter action with a credit providing
entity can be identified. The credits can be associated with an entity with which a user has …

In one embodiment, a rewards program for credit cards (eg, payment artifacts) can be
established. Non-negotiable credits are accrued in response to one of the payment artifacts …

In one embodiment, a graphical user interface includes a conversion option to convert at
least a subset of non-negotiable credits earned from one into entity independent funds in …