stickkidsam
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Xbox players are greeted with a full-screen pop-up ad for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III when they boot up their Xbox console
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semiconscious
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why do they all do shit like this? because these corporations aren't half as clever, or 'smart', as people think they are? they almost all believe that there's no such thing as too much advertising, & continue to pour money into it. such 'beliefs' come to form an ideology eventually - they're no longer challenged or questioned for the most part. but, on the rare occasions when they are? in this instance, as the article i linked to demonstrates, the 'no such thing as too much advertising' thing is demonstrably shown to be completely false...
The Fuzz damn you!
Gold Member
Interesting article, but it doesn’t really apply to this scenario. That article is questioning the efficacy of advertising networks like Facebook and Google, with the criticism in part questioning the validity of the “clicks” that they derive. It doesn’t address direct-to-consumer digital billboards like what is being discussed here.
Putting pictures in front of people’s eyeballs still works, and it works well.
pasterpl
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God forbid 1st party publisher advertise their game on their system. The whole fake outrage is funny as this is not the first time MS did this. In addition, you select close/exit you will not see this ad anymore. Each time I am firing steam I have got some ads popups, same with many other pc stores, no outrage detected. Neogaf is masters in blowing anything negative about MS out of proportion. This thread got more pages than bungie shit show. not really shocking on neogaf/s
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Robb
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Hate stuff like this tbh. As if CoD isn’t advertised enough already. I know about and I’m not interested.
They should be careful with stuff like this when their entire GamePass model is built on not requiring any investment in their ecosystem. It’s never been easier to just put the Xbox in the trash can and move to something else.
They should be careful with stuff like this when their entire GamePass model is built on not requiring any investment in their ecosystem. It’s never been easier to just put the Xbox in the trash can and move to something else.
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MarkMe2525
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I once got a text message, and when I opened it I realized it was an advertisement from Verizon for some sale they were having. I threw my phone in the trash immediately. I have moved on to telepathy ever since. I recommend it, it's never been easier.
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Robb
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I've had an Amazon echo device since the very first generation ones (2014). Never had a problem with it. The other day the light came on saying I had a notification. When I asked it to read my notification it tried to sell me stuff and ask me if I wanted to add it to my basket. It angered me so much I actually did want to bin it or sell it. I do not need my bought electronics pestering me in my home to buy stuff thank you.
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TastyPastry
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so trashy. you paid 500$ for your xbox, it's supposed to be a premium product. imagine everytime you start the engine on your car you get blasted with some McDonalds ad or something. if people accept this it will also just be the beginning, next thing we get 5 sec unskippable ads, then they will open up ads for third parties and then for ads that have nothing to do with gaming at all. enjoy xbros.
King Dazzar
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At this point, I genuinely wonder what MS could do, before the pro advert/fanboi crowd would get upset. At what point would it be too much? I dont think theres any limits. MS can literally do anything they want and rely on people defending it.
For me its quite simple. My gaming ui and dashboard has always been my hobby zen start place. Unless I'm in their store or searching for a game, I want to be free of adverts. And always free from politics and irrelevant corporate shite. Its my escape capsule.
I knew for a while now that this was a road Xbox would pursue further. When not only were the permanent 3 home page rectangle area adverts, but even pushing corporate political agendas too. Adverts for charity, adverts for pride, adverts for fast food. I digest this stuff through my normal daily life. I would like to be free from it all when I game. Full screen adverts are just another unwanted step on that Xbox journey. I find it repugnant.
For me its quite simple. My gaming ui and dashboard has always been my hobby zen start place. Unless I'm in their store or searching for a game, I want to be free of adverts. And always free from politics and irrelevant corporate shite. Its my escape capsule.
I knew for a while now that this was a road Xbox would pursue further. When not only were the permanent 3 home page rectangle area adverts, but even pushing corporate political agendas too. Adverts for charity, adverts for pride, adverts for fast food. I digest this stuff through my normal daily life. I would like to be free from it all when I game. Full screen adverts are just another unwanted step on that Xbox journey. I find it repugnant.
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Gavon West
Spread's Cheeks for Intrusive Ads
BS. They havent gone further in how many millenniums? And this isnt the first time: Starfield, Forza and the ABK deal....
King Dazzar
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For now.
Bumblebeetuna
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Add it on to the long list of bad things GAF thinks Xbox will probably most likely eventually start maybe probably doing.
Bumblebeetuna
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And at that point if the ads are a problem I’ll stop using my Xbox and use my other consoles or my PC. This is careening into the illogical territory where MS is going to start going HAM on ads with zero care or thought about customers, all because some of us aren’t freaking out about an ad you can instantly exit.
Gavon West
Spread's Cheeks for Intrusive Ads
Its all fake concern. People been clamoring for Microsoft to market their games more. Soon as they do, people complain about that, too. Can't win for losing.
Gavon West
Spread's Cheeks for Intrusive Ads
They did the same thing with Forza, Starfield and ABK (and the last FH) Did you outrage then, too?
King Dazzar
Member
First full screen advert for me has been this CoD one. The other home screen 3 rectangle adverts have been permanent for a long time.
Flutta
Banned
Most people can’t see past their nose and some of them will defend their corpo lords even if their dog got ran over by them. I mean what can you do
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Just wait till you start seeing the full screen ads after the Xbox division is shut down next year and they become full third party. CoD full screen ads on your Switch 2 and you must pass a mandatory CoD survey before you can finish setting up a new PS5 Pro.
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King Dazzar
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Well the day I see a tampon ad, I'll at least know that Xbox truly sees me for the virgina I am for putting up with their shite.Most people can’t see past their nose and some of them will defend their corpo lords even if their dog got ran over by them. I mean what can you do
Punished Miku
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Day 3. Still pissed.
digdug2
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Like a goober, I preordered and downloaded the new COD game on my XSX on Thursday evening. I turned my XSX on today and was greeted by this stupid fucking popup. WTF MS, are you seriously telling me that you don't keep track of the fact the game is downloaded and stored on this device?
I have a strong suspicion that this is just the beginning, and I'm going to end up leaving the Xbox ecosystem sooner than later. I have ad blockers on my PC to avoid unwanted nonsense, and it's too bad I can't also install them on my Xbox to get away from this insidious bullshit.
I have a strong suspicion that this is just the beginning, and I'm going to end up leaving the Xbox ecosystem sooner than later. I have ad blockers on my PC to avoid unwanted nonsense, and it's too bad I can't also install them on my Xbox to get away from this insidious bullshit.
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Duchess
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"So what, they're just smalls ads on the dashboard."
"So what, it's just a fullscreen ad that you press B on to close." <----- you are here
"So what, you can just press B to close it after 5 seconds."
"So what, YouTube plays video ads all the time that you can skip."
"So what, it's just a short video that you only see once. A 30 second wait doesn't do any harm."
"Yeah, they're showing the ad each time I turn on my Xbox during launch week of Halo Brand New Cherry Flavour, but they're letting people know the game is available."
"Yeah, there's a lot of ads, but it's keeping the price of Game Pass down."
"Anyone else getting annoyed by all the constant ads?" <--- when the Stockholm Syndrome finally wears off
"So what, it's just a fullscreen ad that you press B on to close." <----- you are here
"So what, you can just press B to close it after 5 seconds."
"So what, YouTube plays video ads all the time that you can skip."
"So what, it's just a short video that you only see once. A 30 second wait doesn't do any harm."
"Yeah, they're showing the ad each time I turn on my Xbox during launch week of Halo Brand New Cherry Flavour, but they're letting people know the game is available."
"Yeah, there's a lot of ads, but it's keeping the price of Game Pass down."
"Anyone else getting annoyed by all the constant ads?" <--- when the Stockholm Syndrome finally wears off
AtomicStarving
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Yesterday Windows 11 had a $1 Gamepass ad on the login screen. WTF 
kikii
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Yesterday Windows 11 had a $1 Gamepass ad on the login screen. WTF
How to Launch Windows 11 without Password
How to Launch Windows 11 without Password The password's primary aim is to keep prying eyes away from your computer. If you use a local account, you can..
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StereoVsn
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You are making a dumb straw man argument. If MS put the ad in the dashboard, most folks wouldn’t care.
Putting the ad over the whole UI where you have to actively dismiss it before using the system with the most prominent buttons being to buy it, is scummy as hell.
It’s basically asking for accidental purchases especially from kids. Defending this sort of corporate shenanigans is insane from a normal perspective unless you are getting sweet $$$.
StereoVsn
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Issue is that it’s convenient to utilize MS account vs local password especially if you use M365.How to Launch Windows 11 without Password
How to Launch Windows 11 without Password The password's primary aim is to keep prying eyes away from your computer. If you use a local account, you can..techcommunity.microsoft.com
You get seamless backups and storage sync, easy recovery and so on. But as a paying customer to both Windows and Microsoft 365 you shouldn’t be subjected to advert bullshit. If MS puts that on there dynamic frame in the apps dashboard it’s one thing, but the ad onto login screen is a whole different issue.
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Bumblebeetuna
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This one is the one guys, this is the conspiracy that will finally probably maybe come true.
InterMusketeer
Gold Member
The difference lies in when and how the ad shows up. It's expected that you'll see products advertised to you when you actively open a storefront. I've never seen those go full-screen on steam either, but perhaps you have. Anyway, it's not expected when you just booted up your console to play a game. I don't think your examples are comparable at all to this new CoD ad.
King Dazzar
Member
I think another point is. Whenever I start Steam, its set to automatically open on my library tab. I never see ads unless I go to the store front, which is fine.
Gavon West
Spread's Cheeks for Intrusive Ads
ME??? Making a straw man argument? Lol. That's rich.
I mean, when it literally takes all of about one second to dismiss the ad, never to be seen again?
Some of you guys need to take a chill pill or sumthin. We all know this isn't about the ad. They've put plenty of ads just like this one on the UI before. No one said a word...
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
BbMajor7th
Gold Member
Though I do think this issue is fairly small potatoes and kind of on-brand for MS, I agree.
I'm starting to think footage could turn up of Phil Spencer kicking a puppy to death and there'd still be an 'ahctually'-brand defence force rolling up their sleeves to run interference.
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yeah you guys should know.
its directly from your
"how to survive internet as a ms lapdog" handbook
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Bumblebeetuna
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NonPhixion
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4/10. I’ve seen better ads.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
How to survive what? A flood of shit thrown against the wall to see what sticks?
BouncyFrag
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lol just keep jumping thread to thread. try your best to defend anything and everything microsoft, work it.How to survive what? A flood of shit thrown against the wall to see what sticks?
MarkMe2525
Member
While I was joking about it earlier, it's because I have given up all hope that these companies would practice any restraint. I look around me and often reflect on how big of a sucker I am, how much shit I own that I don't need, and how much time we invest for our "things" to end up owning us.
Bumblebeetuna
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Very underrated movie
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