A computer device provides a computer implemented game. The user interface of the computer device receives a first user input to control the movement of a game entity along a path in the computer game. The computer device determines, based on the first user input which is associated with a default movement of the game entity along the path and information about at first and second obstacles on the path, that the game entity is to move with an extended movement instead of the default movement. This is to allow both the first and second obstacles to be navigated in response to the first user input such that the game entity continues to move along the path.

A variable-resistance exercise machine with network communication for smart device control and brainwave entrainment, comprising an exercise machine with a plurality of moving surfaces, that each provide an independent degree of resistance to movement, a sensor that detects movement and provides output to a controller, a brainwave entrainment manager that selects a brainwave entrainment frequency based on the sensor output, and a controller that receives an input from a user device, changes the operation of the plurality of moving surfaces based on the input, and sends the brainwave entrainment frequency to the user device.

A method of and system for conducting multiple competitions of skill for a single performance are described herein. User generated competition groups and system generated competition groups allow users to participate in multiple competitions at once based on answering the same questions or making the same selections related to a single event. The users are informed of each competition either via email, text message or when logging into the network via a website. The users select which competitions groups to join. After joining the desired groups, the users then make their selections related to the event which are transmitted to the network where results are tabulated and transmitted back to the users. The results are separated based on each competition group, so that users can continually know where they stand in each separate competition. With multiple competition groups, users are able to have varying success from the same performance in multiple competitions.

A method of and system for conducting multiple competitions of skill for a single performance are described herein. User generated competition groups and system generated competition groups allow users to participate in multiple competitions at once based on answering the same questions or making the same selections related to a single event. The users are informed of each competition either via email, text message or when logging into the network via a website. The users select which competitions groups to join. After joining the desired groups, the users then make their selections related to the event which are transmitted to the network where results are tabulated and transmitted back to the users. The results are separated based on each competition group, so that users can continually know where they stand in each separate competition. With multiple competition groups, users are able to have varying success from the same performance in multiple competitions.

Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined. In some embodiments, a same player may appear multiple times in a team. Various other embodiments are described.

Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined. In some embodiments, a same player may appear multiple times in a team. Various other embodiments are described.

An automated system that improves the spectating experience for a computer game or e-sport by placing spectators in locations based on their preferences, interests, demographics, and changes in emotions or behavior as the game progresses. The spectator may be moved automatically or may elect to move within the virtual space to improve the immersive experience. In some cases, the system may charge for better spectating experience. The system also detects abusive and inappropriate spectator behavior and allows such behavior to be isolated, in order to improve the spectating experience.

An automated system that improves the spectating experience for a computer game or e-sport by placing spectators in locations based on their preferences, interests, demographics, and changes in emotions or behavior as the game progresses. The spectator may be moved automatically or may elect to move within the virtual space to improve the immersive experience. In some cases, the system may charge for better spectating experience. The system also detects abusive and inappropriate spectator behavior and allows such behavior to be isolated, in order to improve the spectating experience.

A computer device is configured to provide a computer implemented game. The computer device control movement of one or more second game entities in the run independently of user input and the movement of the first game entity in response to user input. An end of the run is determined responsive to the first entity satisfying one or more fail conditions. At the end of the run, it is determining which of the first and the one or more second entities have satisfied one or more fail conditions and in dependence on this a placing is determined for the first entity. The display of the computer device displays information indicating the placing of the first entity at the end of the run.

The invention is of a workout system with a pair of shoes, a handheld device, and wireless transformable game controller headphones. The pair of shoes, the handheld device, and the wireless transformable game controller headphones are communicatively coupled. Force feedback, vibrational feedback, a shake, a jolt, and other interactive motion are emitted by the devices. The wireless transceiver of the handheld device exchanges data with the wireless transceiver of the pair of shoes and the wireless transformable game controller headphones.