Sony Patent Would Let Twitch Viewers Vote to 'Bench' Players in Video Games

Ever been watching an esports competition for a game like Dota 2, Overwatch, or Street Fighter 5 and wished there was a way to let participants know they’re playing badly or outright remove them from the game? Apparently Sony thinks this could be something people want as it has filed a patent called Spectators Vote to Bench Players in a Video Game that does precisely what it says on the tin.

Sony Patent Would Let Twitch Viewers Vote to 'Bench' Players in Video Games
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