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AlphaDream files patent for unique 3DS platforming mechanics
- AlphaDream employees filed a patent application for 3DS platformer game mechanics
- bottom screen shows character
- top screen shows platforming level
- aspects of the character on the lower screen are related to features of the level on the top screen
- for example, a tree with arm-like branches could have those branches moved by using the touch screen on the character's arms
- another example involves a cloud that has a face just like your character. You can change your character's face to impact the way the cloud looks/moves
- application was filed on Dec. 21, 2010 in Japan and Oct. 27, 2011 in the US
- It was published on Jun. 21, 2012
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- bottom screen shows character
- top screen shows platforming level
- aspects of the character on the lower screen are related to features of the level on the top screen
- for example, a tree with arm-like branches could have those branches moved by using the touch screen on the character's arms
- another example involves a cloud that has a face just like your character. You can change your character's face to impact the way the cloud looks/moves
- application was filed on Dec. 21, 2010 in Japan and Oct. 27, 2011 in the US
- It was published on Jun. 21, 2012