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PlayStation games might also have advertisements soon

PlayStation games might also have advertisements soon



Earlier this month, an industry report indicated that Microsoft was considering a strategy to show advertisements from select brands in free-to-play Xbox games. Sony is apparently thinking about the same idea, according to a new report from Business Insider.

Sony is reportedly interested in showing advertisements in free-to-play games, just like Microsoft, with the goal of encouraging game developers to create more free games that reliably generate income. The ads are expected to arrive by the end of 2022, and aren’t intended all to be intrusive — Insider mentions they could appear as billboards in the game’s world.
Sony hasn't decided yet if it will take a cut of revenue.

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Games supported by advertisements have been a reality on mobile platforms for over a decade at this point, in addition to in-app purchases. While free games with purchasable items have carried over to traditional game consoles and some PC games, in-game advertisements for real-life products are still rare.

Sony has been making other moves to change the PlayStation platform this year. The company announced in March that it was overhauling the PlayStation Plus subscription service, with some tiers including free games and the option of cloud game streaming. Sony also announced its purchase of Bungie in January, which is best known for the Destiny franchise.

Sony did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Verge or Business Insider.

Source: Business Insider
Via: The Verge


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