Erm… no thanks.
Sony has patented an application that interrupts gameplay to display an advertisement. The patent, which can be read through this link, could be a way of safeguarding an idea/application, but then again, and with rumours spreading, it could be used to fund a new wave of free-to-play models which include the new downloadable Killzone 3 multiplayer, DC Universe Online and Dust 514 .
Here’s how the patent breaks down:
Will E3 reveal more about this?
Thanks, TSA
Not being able to play used games? Ads during gameplay? Is this what next-gen is really shaping up to be? ugh. I can only imagine the only manufacture that won’t go in for this is Nintendo.
This would be the first step to ruin gaming. “Grand Theft Auto is brought to by Snickers, get some nuts!”….. fuck that!!