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Posted by michael on from the america's-army dept.

Anne_Nonymous writes "Here's an interesting story on the use of video games as advertising. They claim 'advergames could be a $1 billion industry by 2005'."

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  1. Hmmm.... by Bendebecker · · Score: 5, Funny

    But don't the gunmakers already get free advertising from video games?

    --
    There's a growing sense that even if The Future comes,
    most of us won't be able to afford it.
    -- Lemmy
  2. Already done by BESTouff · · Score: 5, Funny

    My favorite game has already big advertisements all over it. I won't tell you what game it is, just that it's *very* addictive and I have quite a good score (Karma: excellent).

  3. I can't wait for Warcraft 4 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    As the Coke Human tribe slaughters the evil Pepsi Ogres.

  4. We prefer the terrm... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    We prefer the term ADVERTAINMENT.

  5. Is there anything that WON'T be $1B by 2005? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Seriously, these "market analysts" are such one-trick ponies. I bet if I paid them enough they would say my penis will be a $1 billion industry by 2005.

    1. Re:Is there anything that WON'T be $1B by 2005? by MNJavaGuy · · Score: 5, Funny

      But it could! Haven't you been reading your spam lately?? ;)

  6. Max Payne 2 by grimsweep · · Score: 5, Funny

    The bitter wind plastered the snow to the asphalt, turning blacktop into white death for joyriders. I had a hole in my arm, a half-empty ammo clip, and three thugs waiting within open arms and loaded weapons around the corner. It's at times like these I wondered when this crazy ride started. Good thing I had Advil. *Max holding a box with a wry grin* "Advil: The Pills That Ease the Payne!" (Recommended by 9 out of 10 ex-cops seeking vigilante justice!)