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In-Game Advertising Breaks Out

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-its-a-real-medium dept.

UID1000000 writes "MSNBC reports that companies like Nielsen are implementing tracked advertising in video games. Viacom is also considering in-game advertising. I can't wait until your first person shooter stops and drinks a nice cold refreshing soda."

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  1. Re:Billboards are fine with me. by parksie · · Score: 1, Troll

    I don't recall GTA ever having adverts in it. Not to mention having an advertising billboard when you're looking from the top is a tad pointless...

  2. Adverts by bag-o-doughnuts · · Score: 0, Troll

    They're here in force already..take a look at Need for Speed: Underground Advertisements for all your ricer needs!