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[SatelliteOfLove]

"Don't buy the next gen PS!" was all I heard.

 

[Satchel]

All of a sudden Xbox Live doesn't look so bad huh?

But seriously, this would apply to F2P games if Sony did have the balls to implement it.

Right?

 

[clashfan]

Great idea, what's next put root kits on people's computer? Oh right they already tried that...

 

[Mindlog]

It's something that would seemingly work really well with a free streaming service.

 

[Izick]

I would become a PC gamer if this happened on the consoles, but I don't think it will, at least not for regular games.

 

[Vane_MagicCity]

All of a sudden Xbox Live doesn't look so bad huh?

Luckily there are no ads on the XBOX for Live members. Next gen there will be even less ads, right?

Running to Microsoft's machine to escape ads is a funny idea.

 

[onQ123]

I think it's happening people!


But not as you might think.

It's Live From PlayStation the interactive ads that's being added to the Ustream & Twitch broadcasts. right now PlayRoom is the only game that lets the viewers interact with the game but I'm sure there will be more games that will be interactive from the viewer side & the patent is for cutting in between the interactions with ads.

 

[Xamtheking]

Necromancy of the highest caliber
How mildly interesting

 

[BibiMaghoo]

Spotify style PSNow...

I would accept this for that only.

Jesus this thread is old.

 

[NastyBook]

I'm sorry, but if I work for a company and kicked myself for not having said company on the groundfloor for SHIT like that, I deserve to be fired out of a cannon into the sun.

 

[CrispyBoar]

Edit: NVM, I didn't realize that I was replying to a nearly 4-year-old thread.

 

[onQ123]

Also I noticed that only the EA games & PlayRoom is doing the interactive ads right now.


Edit: nevermind just got one for NBA2K16 too.

 

[The Mad Draklor]

I never heard of this patent until now. My first impressions were "is this an April Fool's joke?" xD

 

[ugh_the_boot]

Get fucked Sony! As the Ps4 being the only thing keeping me interested in gaming atm this better not happen or i'm done with this hobby.

 

[Slair]

...right now PlayRoom is the only game that lets the viewers interact with the game...

...and Tomb Raider, Dead Nation, Daylight, Akiba's Trip... There's maybe more, I dunno.

 

[cyress8]

ADVERTISEMENT SCHEME FOR USE WITH INTERACTIVE CONTENT


Thoughts?

I think it's happening people!


But not as you might think.

It's Live From PlayStation the interactive ads that's being added to the Ustream & Twitch broadcasts. right now PlayRoom is the only game that lets the viewers interact with the game but I'm sure there will be more games that will be interactive from the viewer side & the patent is for cutting in between the interactions with ads.

Well that is a first for me. The topic creator necro'd his own thread.

On topic though, how often do these ads show up. I do not have a PS4, so limited info on my end. Do they show like regular ads?

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

What a lame bump.

 

[NastyBook]

I wasn't even looking at the dates. Urgh.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

Perhaps they're going to release a commercial version of PSNow. If you are willing to accept regular adverts, you get to play for free.

 

[Cynn]

Y'all got any more of them soda updates?

 

[Disaster Nebraska]

This is literally what f2p smartphone games already do. Four years ago, Sony was just locking down rights in the console version.

 

[onQ123]

Well that is a first for me. The topic creator necro'd his own thread.

On topic though, how often do these ads show up. I do not have a PS4, so limited info on my end. Do they show like regular ads?

The Ustream broadcast seem to have them before every video now then it will show another ad later on. I'm just starting to seem them before the Twitch streams now,

 

[onQ123]

Another advertising patent this one is for user selected ads for video games.

I would also say that this is for the game broadcasters. people are always watching these streams so ad companies would love for a top streaming to endorse them & have their products advertised in a stream.

DISPLAY OF USER SELECTED ADVERTISING CONTENT IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract
A system and method for placing an advertisement in a digital environment based upon a user's choice, subject to certain predetermined parameters, is disclosed. Through the method, a user is assigned a rating based upon, for example, his performance in a game. A list of advertisements which correspond to that rating is displayed to the user, who may then select a desired advertisement from the list. The selected advertisement is then displayed in the digital environment. Reports may be generated based upon the advertisements selected and the number of selections and/or impressions (e.g., uses or viewings) by the user, which may be sent to advertisers.

PlayRoom in now looking like a test ground for things like this.

 

[nick nacc]

 

[MrCunningham]

Oh shit, this is from 2012.

Welp.

 

[Roshin]

...

 

[213372bu]

green text

The bump was worth it if not for this alone.

 

[Aceofspades]

Pepsiman 2 confirmed?

 

[themagicalkitsune]

^^

 

[nick nacc]

The bump was worth it if not for this alone.

Genuinely shocked it wasn't already posted

 

[onQ123]

The secondary chip in the PS4 was dubbed Media Con short for media controller & this patent show that it will also be used for handling ads in games.

Media control 610 is responsible for handling various audio and video formats including advertisements.

 

[vg260]

I prefer Dr. Best Brand.

 

[Hoo-doo]

The future is bright indeed.

 

[TheHolyTurnip]

 

[teiresias]

Just tweeted @yosp about this being unacceptable in any form.

[EDIT] wtf at this necro-bump

 

[double jump]

wow an entire chip dedicated to advertising. crazy/sad times we live in.

 

[Meaty]

What if this involves a F2P Model?

 

[InsaneTiger]

What a lame bump.

This.

 

[Deft Beck]

A relic of a thread. Please shout "OLD" to continue reading the confused replies below me.

 

[Shadders]

It's ok guys, Sony is just patenting this so that if someone else tries to do it they can use their patent to stop them and keep us safe from in-game-advertising.

#4theplayers

 

[SaucyJack]

Lots of companies have lots of patents. Worry about it when it comes to fruition, which it won't because it's stupid.

Exactly.

Patent is 10 years old as well.

 

[androvsky]

The secondary chip in the PS4 was dubbed Media Con short for media controller & this patent show that it will also be used for handling ads in games.

The PS4 has SPUs?

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

That's a good way for me to sell my PS4 and all 20-30 games Sony. I would be shocked if Sony is that dumb though.

 

[ODDI]

Pepsiman 2 confirmed?

https://youtu.be/jxckfeEiNNs here you go, sort of.

 

[lighthouse777]

this is from 2012? so what has this to do with today??

 

[Madchad]

Can the title be changed to reflect the fact that this topic was started 4 years ago lol.

 

[Balmung421]

My fucking sides :lol

 

[DISSESHOWEDO]

What a lame bump.

I second this, as mentioned before companies patent shit all the time! So this thread is pointless and we already have the PS4 on the market for 2 years now, no such thing is present and Sony will commit suicide if they do it!

 

[Inuhanyou]

That's a good way for me to sell my PS4 and all 20-30 games Sony. I would be shocked if Sony is that dumb though.

Read the date.

Patents are patents. Sony has tons of patents for console online only DRM dating back to PS2 era, it doesn't mean anything.

 

[Muskieratboi]

Acceptable...

But not in the middle of gameplay.

using the racing game example, I'm happy to watch an ad AFTER the race, or if I go into the pits. not DURING it!