In-game advertising

Jason1 · 12-07-2005, 08:10 PM

Crazy Taxi has had a lot of in game advirtising...and it didnt hurt the game experience any. But then again, it fits in a game like that, I wouldnt want Link to have to quest across hyrule field and pass a Wendy's along the way.

Neo · 12-08-2005, 01:08 AM

If used properly it can add a touch of realism. Seeing ads and known businesses would make sense if you are in the city. I just don't want to have to watch a mcdonald's commercial or have to view some company logo (besides those involved with the game) when I boot up the system.

Typhoid · 12-08-2005, 01:15 AM

Soon, everything will be advertised, and owned by corporations. Not just games. I dont see it getting that out of hand in games so that you'll have to go to Pizza Hut or McDonalds in a fantasy game, but in the realistic games, I can see it happening.

But I mean, look at Soccer in England, its owned by a bank chain. Its not the Premier league, its the Berkley's Premier League.

Thats why I think corporations shall soon dominate the world.

I just hope that it's sometime after I visit Burger King's Germany.

Ginkasa · 12-08-2005, 03:07 AM

Anyone remember that movie Demolition Man with Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes? Remember how all restaraunts were called Taco Bell because they won the "franchise wars."

Typhoid's post rmined me of that (although I don't think that kind of thing was what he was talking about).

Anyway...

I think its cool how you can take people to KFC in Crazy Taxi.

/me shrugs and walks away