@manon.cultureMicrosoft filed a patent for inserting ads into video games that pause gameplay between specific segments like boss fights, quests, and rounds. The proposal describes placing these interruptions right in the middle of sessions with a skip timer.
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A young person is playing a video game on a large monitor. The game is paused and an advertisement for Coca-Cola is displayed, featuring a woman drinking from a bottle. The mood is casual and relatable, capturing a common gamer experience. The ad overlay shows "58 seconds to skip ad" with a progress bar.
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2Microsoft execs admit to doom loop@manon.cultureMicrosoft filed a patent for inserting ads into video games that pause gameplay between specific segments like boss fights, quests, and rounds. The proposal describes placing these interruptions right in the middle of sessions with a skip timer.
View original postPhoto by @manon.culture· Sep 24, 2026· Microsoft
A young person is playing a video game on a large monitor. The game is paused and an advertisement for Coca-Cola is displayed, featuring a woman drinking from a bottle. The mood is casual and relatable, capturing a common gamer experience. The ad overlay shows "58 seconds to skip ad" with a progress bar.
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