Abstract: A system for intelligently determining replay locations in a multimedia content stream based on identifying events in the multimedia content stream is provided. In one embodiment, events in the multimedia content stream are identified by analyzing information in the multimedia content stream, in real time. In another embodiment, events in the multimedia content stream are identified by analyzing the viewing behavior and an emotional response from users viewing the multimedia content, in real time. One or more replay locations in the multimedia content stream are determined based on the events identified in the multimedia content stream. The multimedia content stream with the replay locations are displayed to a user via a user interface in the user's processing device.

Abstract: Scheduled programmatic multiplayer game content in a console service is provided. A plurality of multiplayer game events is scheduled. Each event has a fixed start time and fixed end time. Requests from users to participate in event are received and a determination is made as to whether users electing to participate in the game are eligible to participate. If the user is eligible to participate in the game, instructions are provided to a console to allow the user to participate in the game. If the user is not eligible to participate in the game, instructions may be provided to a console to allow a user to view activity in the game.

Abstract: A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for providing synchronous multiplayer games are presented. To begin, an enabling request for multiplayer functionality in a multiplayer instance that includes a single player mode game is received. The single player mode game may involve a game board dedicated to a first player. Then, the single player mode game of the multiplayer instance is matched with additional multiplayer instances. Each additional multiplayer instance includes a corresponding single player mode game dedicated to a respective player. The single player mode games from the multiplayer instance and the additional multiplayer instances are then instructed to initiate gameplay at substantially the same time. Final scores from the single player mode games from the multiplayer instance and the additional multiplayer instances are collected. A game summary page is finally communicated to the first player and the respective players.

Abstract: A system for intelligently determining replay locations in a multimedia content stream based on identifying events in the multimedia content stream is provided. In one embodiment, events in the multimedia content stream are identified by analyzing information in the multimedia content stream, in real time. In another embodiment, events in the multimedia content stream are identified by analyzing the viewing behavior and an emotional response from users viewing the multimedia content, in real time. One or more replay locations in the multimedia content stream are determined based on the events identified in the multimedia content stream. The multimedia content stream with the replay locations are displayed to a user via a user interface in the user's processing device.

Abstract: Scheduled programmatic multiplayer game content in a console service is provided. A plurality of multiplayer game events is scheduled. Each event has a fixed start time and fixed end time. Requests from users to participate in event are received and a determination is made as to whether users electing to participate in the game are eligible to participate. If the user is eligible to participate in the game, instructions are provided to a console to allow the user to participate in the game. If the user is not eligible to participate in the game, instructions may be provided to a console to allow a user to view activity in the game.