Yhn CultureGaming first seen 15 h ago, last 9 min ago, peak #5
Microsoft patents system to inject ads into game downtime
Original: Microsoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes
Microsoft has patented a system that would pause games to show advertisements during downtime, with players earning ad-free playtime credits for watching commercials. The filing has drawn criticism from gamers who see it as an intrusive monetization step, while others note that patents do not always lead to shipped features.
Why now: People are reacting to the prospect of forced advertising interrupting gameplay, a controversial monetization idea from a major gaming company.
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