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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 pauses games to show advertisements, with players earning ad-free playtime credits for watching commercials during the downtime. News of the patent, reported by Tom's Hardware, is drawing criticism from gamers who see it as an intrusive monetization tactic, while others note that companies routinely file patents that never become actual products.
Why now: A major gaming company patenting in-game ad injection sparks concern about the future of ad-supported gaming.
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