Microsoft Patents System That Could Interrupt Games With Ads After Boss Fights & Cutscenes
Microsoft has filed a patent application for a system that could interrupt games with advertisements after boss fights, quests, cutscenes and multiplayer rounds, effectively giving players blocks of gameplay time in exchange for watching ads and serving as the next big step for companies to milk as much cash out of…
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