Call me crazy, but I love ads in open world games. Mercs 2 was pretty mediocre, but I threw it in the other day to blow **** up (fails in comparison to RFG at that, btw), and I saw a billboard for the new John Travolta flick. I dig that. It adds to the world. SR2 has it, too.
To me, I like that there are ads in games for real life things, but at the same time, only if it doesn't go overboard...I'm looking at you 2142....
Legendaryscmt
Yeah it's silly in some games were it's forced on the game, but if it's used well like in an open world game, or it's subtle like in some games were you have a PDA and it's a Nokia phone or something, that's not too bad, it's a great source of income for devs especially when all they need to do is something simple like that.
To me, I like that there are ads in games for real life things, but at the same time, only if it doesn't go overboard...I'm looking at you 2142....
Legendaryscmt
It really depends on the game. Seeing a few ads around the hockey rink in NHL games or seeing an ad on a billboard in Gran Turismo is one thing, but nothing takes you out of a fantasy/unrealistic game like seeing ads for real life products.
Stuff like this is one of the reasons why gaming is dying.
HenriH-42
:|
As Sheva says in RE5.
You can't be serious.
Gaming is dying because ONE ad appears in a video game? It's really not that big of a deal and I don't understand why people like you cry about it. It has no effect on GAMEPLAY, you know, the most important part of a game.
Then again, 98% of you are graphics whores so it doesn't surprise me. I bet most of the games I play have ads in them but I don't even notice, because I'm too busy actually playing my games, not looking at them.
How exactly do in game advertisements equate to the death of gaming?
HenriH-42
yeah id like to know to, surely its the other way round. more revenue for the developers
Not caring about game quality and only caring about money.
It's not killing game developers and publishers, but it's killing gaming for me.
It has absolutely nothing to do with quality. People need to stop crying for about in game ads. For all you know they used the extra cash to work on the game
How exactly do in game advertisements equate to the death of gaming?
HenriH-42
yeah id like to know to, surely its the other way round. more revenue for the developers
Not caring about game quality and only caring about money.
It's not killing game developers and publishers, but it's killing gaming for me.
but how does an advert in a game effect the quality. surely the extra revenue the add generate give the developer more resources to work on a higher quality game.
WHO CARES???? Its not like they put a wall in the middle of a street with an ad or something. You have a game that takes place in a city. Cities have billboard ads. So, instead of having some fake ad they use real advertisers and can take in some extra money. Wow, big deal. How does this affect your gaming? How does this affect your enjoyment? :roll: Seriously........
[QUOTE="PoppaGamer"]WHO CARES???? Its not like they put a wall in the middle of a street with an ad or something. You have a game that takes place in a city. Cities have billboard ads. So, instead of having some fake ad they use real advertisers and can take in some extra money. Wow, big deal. How does this affect your gaming? How does this affect your enjoyment? :roll: Seriously........NintendoBoy1996
lol lemming defense squad
Haha, that's funny right there. Poppa is the furthest thing from a lem. This is multiplat.
[QUOTE="PoppaGamer"]WHO CARES???? Its not like they put a wall in the middle of a street with an ad or something. You have a game that takes place in a city. Cities have billboard ads. So, instead of having some fake ad they use real advertisers and can take in some extra money. Wow, big deal. How does this affect your gaming? How does this affect your enjoyment? :roll: Seriously........NintendoBoy1996
lol lemming defense squad Yeah, someone with a Fat Princess sig and one of, if not the only intelligent and rational "cows" on this site is a "lemming"
but how does an advert in a game effect the quality. surely the extra revenue the add generate give the developer more resources to work on a higher quality game.wayne_kar
Yes because as we all know the best quality games come from big budget developers. :roll:
Nobody uses ads except huge casual publishers like EA or Activision, they're more than rich enough already. Devs that actually care about the GAME wouldn't sell out and use ads in the game.
[QUOTE="wayne_kar"] but how does an advert in a game effect the quality. surely the extra revenue the add generate give the developer more resources to work on a higher quality game.HenriH-42
Yes because as we all know the best quality games come from big budget developers. :roll:
Nobody uses ads except huge casual publishers like EA or Activision, they're more than rich enough already. Devs that actually care about the GAME wouldn't sell out and use ads in the game.
Especially not to GameStop, who are hated to more informed gamers. :(
[QUOTE="wayne_kar"] but how does an advert in a game effect the quality. surely the extra revenue the add generate give the developer more resources to work on a higher quality game.HenriH-42
Yes because as we all know the best quality games come from big budget developers. :roll:
Nobody uses ads except huge casual publishers like EA or Activision, they're more than rich enough already. Devs that actually care about the GAME wouldn't sell out and use ads in the game.
I don't think anyone cares about his game more than Kojima, and he had macbooks, ipods, and sony cell phones in MGS4
[QUOTE="PoppaGamer"]WHO CARES???? Its not like they put a wall in the middle of a street with an ad or something. You have a game that takes place in a city. Cities have billboard ads. So, instead of having some fake ad they use real advertisers and can take in some extra money. Wow, big deal. How does this affect your gaming? How does this affect your enjoyment? :roll: Seriously........NintendoBoy1996
lol lemming defense squad What does my statement have to do with ANY particular game or system? They ALL do it. And it should be a none issue for all.
[QUOTE="wayne_kar"] but how does an advert in a game effect the quality. surely the extra revenue the add generate give the developer more resources to work on a higher quality game.HenriH-42
Yes because as we all know the best quality games come from big budget developers. :roll:
Nobody uses ads except huge casual publishers like EA or Activision, they're more than rich enough already. Devs that actually care about the GAME wouldn't sell out and use ads in the game.
Oh ya you are so right about that. I mean the big name publishers are racking in all the money because of the advertisements: Activision loses 72 million: http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/44694/Activision-Loses-72-Million-Wont-Cut-Jobs EA loses 1 billion fy 3/2009: http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=3545&gr_i_ni
[QUOTE="wayne_kar"] but how does an advert in a game effect the quality. surely the extra revenue the add generate give the developer more resources to work on a higher quality game.Firelore29
Yes because as we all know the best quality games come from big budget developers. :roll:
Nobody uses ads except huge casual publishers like EA or Activision, they're more than rich enough already. Devs that actually care about the GAME wouldn't sell out and use ads in the game.
Oh ya you are so right about that. I mean the big name publishers are racking in all the money because of the advertisements: Activision loses 72 million: http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/44694/Activision-Loses-72-Million-Wont-Cut-Jobs EA loses 1 billion fy 3/2009: http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=3545&gr_i_ni Their games would had probably made more money if they didn't treat them as generic food products by doing such things as filling them with ads.
EDIT: I don't mind a few ads here and there, as long as they don't support Game$top.
i dont mind advertising in games where it feels like it fits, like nhl 09 and such, but i hate it in fictional games. i use gaems to escape reality i dont want to be palyign a game and see what mcdonalds new burger is. if you were reading a book, then in the next senetence it says "go to mcdonalds now and try our new Big Mac wrap for only $1.39!" wouldnt that feel out of place?
Edit: adsare annoyingin real life, why would i want them in my games? i can think for my self i dont think people trying to tell me what i want. if people could tihnk for them sevles maybe this world would be a better place... hmm.
[QUOTE="wayne_kar"] but how does an advert in a game effect the quality. surely the extra revenue the add generate give the developer more resources to work on a higher quality game.HenriH-42
Yes because as we all know the best quality games come from big budget developers. :roll:
Nobody uses ads except huge casual publishers like EA or Activision, they're more than rich enough already. Devs that actually care about the GAME wouldn't sell out and use ads in the game.
Sell out? Oh god I really hate it when people use this expression. OH NOES A BUSINESS IS TRYING TO MAKE MONEY SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER ME ENTERTAINMENT THE SELL OUTS! Oh please don't be so self-absorbed.
i dont mind advertising in games where it feels like it fits, like nhl 09 and such, but i hate it in fictional games. i use gaems to escape reality i dont want to be palyign a game and see what mcdonalds new burger is. if you were reading a book, then in the next senetence it says "go to mcdonalds now and try our new Big Mac wrap for only $1.39!" wouldnt that feel out of place?
BTBAM127
Agreed. And advertisements such as your character actually using an Ipod or such for in game music is brilliant. :) But that only applies if you are playing a game that is suppose to be in modern times. If I was play that takes places 50 years in the past or future that would be very, very stupid.
Their games would had probably made more money if they didn't treat them as generic food products by doing such things as filling them with ads.Nerkcon
:lol: I'd like you to explain that one... Let's start with Burnout Paradise, how could that have made more money without the ads?
Yes because as we all know the best quality games come from big budget developers. :roll:
Nobody uses ads except huge casual publishers like EA or Activision, they're more than rich enough already. Devs that actually care about the GAME wouldn't sell out and use ads in the game.
Oh ya you are so right about that. I mean the big name publishers are racking in all the money because of the advertisements: Activision loses 72 million: http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/44694/Activision-Loses-72-Million-Wont-Cut-Jobs EA loses 1 billion fy 3/2009: http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=3545&gr_i_ni There games would had probably made more money if they didn't treat them as generic food products by doing such things as filling them with ads. Tell me something. You go into a game store and you're looking around and you see a cool game. Is this your thought process: This game has incredible graphics, this game has perfect music and sound, this game has great gameplay, it looks like a ton of fun all the review sites loved it and gave it a 9+ ... .... ... ... ... ...but it has advertisements.... .... nope not getting it.
Sell out? Oh god I really hate it when people use this expression. OH NOES A BUSINESS IS TRYING TO MAKE MONEY SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER ME ENTERTAINMENT THE SELL OUTS! Oh please don't be so self-absorbed. 6matt6
How would you like if [insert a game series that you really like here] had a sequel that was the equivalent of a casual mini-game compilation on the Wii, and then the devs would proceed to bash the previous games in the series and hype the new one?
You wouldn't call them sell outs? Well, after all, they're just trying to run a business.
[QUOTE="6matt6"]Sell out? Oh god I really hate it when people use this expression. OH NOES A BUSINESS IS TRYING TO MAKE MONEY SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER ME ENTERTAINMENT THE SELL OUTS! Oh please don't be so self-absorbed. HenriH-42
How would you like if [insert a game series that you really like here] had a sequel that was the equivalent of a casual mini-game compilation on the Wii, and then the devs would proceed to bash the previous games in the series and hype the new one?
You wouldn't call them sell outs?
Explain how that has any relevance what-so-ever to the subject at hand please. OH YA...it doesn't.
[QUOTE="6matt6"]Sell out? Oh god I really hate it when people use this expression. OH NOES A BUSINESS IS TRYING TO MAKE MONEY SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER ME ENTERTAINMENT THE SELL OUTS! Oh please don't be so self-absorbed. HenriH-42
How would you like if [insert a game series that you really like here] had a sequel that was the equivalent of a casual mini-game compilation on the Wii, and then the devs would proceed to bash the previous games in the series and hype the new one?
You wouldn't call them sell outs?
Then again proving my point. Its not the use of ads that causes people to become sell outs its the way it is handled and how the developer handles new found success. The way you were talking I took your words as 'In game advertisements are the devil'
[QUOTE="6matt6"]Sell out? Oh god I really hate it when people use this expression. OH NOES A BUSINESS IS TRYING TO MAKE MONEY SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER ME ENTERTAINMENT THE SELL OUTS! Oh please don't be so self-absorbed. HenriH-42
How would you like if [insert a game series that you really like here] had a sequel that was the equivalent of a casual mini-game compilation on the Wii, and then the devs would proceed to bash the previous games in the series and hype the new one?
You wouldn't call them sell outs?
That's so irrelevant it's not even funny...:? You completely changed the argument
[QUOTE="NintendoBoy1996"][QUOTE="PoppaGamer"]WHO CARES???? Its not like they put a wall in the middle of a street with an ad or something. You have a game that takes place in a city. Cities have billboard ads. So, instead of having some fake ad they use real advertisers and can take in some extra money. Wow, big deal. How does this affect your gaming? How does this affect your enjoyment? :roll: Seriously........ lol lemming defense squad Wait... what?
In game ads are sacrifing game quality for money. They are 99% of the time out of the place and ruin immersion. Some day we will see pop ups during games that advertise iPhones or something. Just like DLC, it may not be a huge problem now but it will be in the future. If we don't do something now it may be too late.
In game ads are sacrifing game quality for money. They are 99% of the time out of the place and ruin immersion. Some day we will see pop ups during games that advertise iPhones or something. Just like DLC, it may not be a huge problem now but it will be in the future. If we don't do something now it may be too late.
HenriH-42
Maybe, but as of now it's not sacrificing. So there is a gamestop banner on the wall? Who cares? Explain how the game would be better without it. In game ads is the PUBLISHER making a deal with A company for an ad. Pretty much has NOTHING to do with the developer, except for them pasting it on the wall, where they would have just thought of and made up a fake one to put anyway
WHO CARES???? Its not like they put a wall in the middle of a street with an ad or something. You have a game that takes place in a city. Cities have billboard ads. So, instead of having some fake ad they use real advertisers and can take in some extra money. Wow, big deal. How does this affect your gaming? How does this affect your enjoyment? :roll: Seriously........PoppaGamer
Yea and there are marketing ads on the sides of buildings. Who knows maybe that building had a Gamestop ad on it now, (IIRC the game takes place in New York). This type of ads in games is alright, you may not even notice it unless you are looking for it.
In game ads are sacrifing game quality for money. They are 99% of the time out of the place and ruin immersion. Some day we will see pop ups during games that advertise iPhones or something. Just like DLC, it may not be a huge problem now but it will be in the future. If we don't do something now it may be too late.
HenriH-42
sorry but I fail to see how a billboard in a racer or open world game featuring an add for pepsi over an add for a fake cola is detrimental to your game
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