A Pro-MAGA Ad Showed Up in SimCity BuildIt

SimCity BuildIt players encountered a pro-MAGA political ad in-game, despite EA's policy banning political ads from its ...
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Xbox's ad patent creates a Game Pass problem Microsoft doesn't need

Microsoft has recently filed a patent that would allow Xbox to show users ads during games. The patent, which was filed on April 23, 2026, doesn't necessarily indicate that Xbox plans to roll out such ...
Forbes

Microsoft Patents Map A Path For AI And Ads In Xbox Games

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gabriel A. Zainescu writes about AI, marketing and building things. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
Gadget Review

Microsoft Patents a Game-State Ad System for PC and Console

Filed in April 2026, the patent targets free-to-play PC and console titles, using game-state signals to serve ads at boss defeats and level transitions Al is a long time tech writer with a penchant ...
Variety

Xbox Is Asking Customers to Volunteer to Test Ad-Supported Game Streaming

Xbox is rolling out a test for ad-supported cloud gaming that will be available on a voluntary basis for members of its fan-feedback community, Xbox Insiders. Beginning Thursday, Xbox Insiders with an ...