I'm a PC ad in Far Cry 2

[CottonRabbit]

I noticed this I'm a PC ad in FarCry 2 mp. I thought it was pretty pointless since everyone playing FC2 mp is probably a loyal PC gamer. I'm not against in game ads like this though. Has anyone seen these ads in other games?

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

It would be ok if it didn't look so out of place. That game shouldn't have stuff that looks like commercial ads. A Che-Guevara-esque portrait of Gates would actually be appropriate in such a setting.

 

[AnthroAndStargate]

Well I have a Macbook Pro and I play in Bootcamp from time to time (when not gaming in OS X) so perhaps the ad would hit that small demographic.

That is funny though - seems like its totally out of place for the environment of the game. By the way how is the multiplayer? Is this game worth getting?

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: CottonRabbit
I noticed this I'm a PC ad in FarCry 2 mp. I thought it was pretty pointless since everyone playing FC2 mp is probably a loyal PC gamer. I'm not against in game ads like this though. Has anyone seen these ads in other games?

i saw one for a fast food $.99 hamburger. is there a real restaurant called Quickies?

This was in SP. Odd sign to have out in the middle of nowhere in africa...

 

[AntisociaL]

I have read about this before, we are being spammed in a way.

This game incorporates technology of Massive Incorporated ("Massive") that enables in-game advertising, and the display of other similar in-game objects, which are uploaded temporarily to your personal computer or game console and replaced during online game play. As part of this process, Massive may collect your Internet protocol address and other basic anonymous information, and will use this information for the general purposes of transmitting and measuring in-game advertising. Massive does not store or use any of this information for the purpose of discovering your personal identity. For additional details regarding Massive's in-game advertising practices, and to understand your options with respect to in-game advertising and data collection, please see Massive's privacy policy at http://www.massiveincorporated.com/s...rk/privacy.htm]http://www.massiveincorporated.com/s...rk/privacy.htm[/URL]. The trademarks and copyrighted material contained in all in-game advertising are the property of the respective owners. Portions of this produce are c 2007 Massive Incorporated. All rights reserved.

 

[thecrecarc]

I honestly don't care a whole lot about in-game advertising as long as it fits in the game. But I can see how others might be angry about it though.

 

[AnthroAndStargate]

So no one answered -Far Cry multiplayer = good or no?

 

[dr4gon]

Originally posted by: AnthroAndStargate
So no one answered -Far Cry multiplayer = good or no?

It's great if your winning frustrating if you're not because your team is likely pretty crappy....

The gameplay is pretty fun once you get going. The server browser and waiting and the occasional bugs are the worst part.

But from what I've said, you could pretty much describe any number of pc games.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

I'm not too bothered by in-game advertising but it would be nice if they dropped the price of the game to compensate.

 

[Polish3d]

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
I'm not too bothered by in-game advertising but it would be nice if they dropped the price of the game to compensate.

 

[Bateluer]

So the game is crippled with DRM and in game ads? Why are you paying for it again?

 

[dr4gon]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
So the game is crippled with DRM and in game ads? Why are you paying for it again?

The ads don't get in the way at all..... it's very well done and not noticeable. You pay for the developers effort to create/publish the game etc.....

The DRM does help to protect their "rights." I had no intention of ever pirating and am glad I can play online, because frankly the SP was boring. Anyways, DRM hasn't caused me any issues. The game was only like $35 shipped at gogamer, so I think it was well worth it.

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
I'm not too bothered by in-game advertising but it would be nice if they dropped the price of the game to compensate.

Exactly. I wouldn't mind in-game advertising one bit if it meant I could buy a $50 game for $20.

 

[Kromis]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: CottonRabbit
I noticed this I'm a PC ad in FarCry 2 mp. I thought it was pretty pointless since everyone playing FC2 mp is probably a loyal PC gamer. I'm not against in game ads like this though. Has anyone seen these ads in other games?

i saw one for a fast food $.99 hamburger. is there a real restaurant called Quickies?

This was in SP. Odd sign to have out in the middle of nowhere in africa...

Yes

 

[sandorski]

I've seen Billboards here and there, but havven't had time to pay any attention to them. I suppose I should stop and check them out.

 

[PhatoseAlpha]

Hm. Odd add placement at first glance, then I remembered that FC2 is multiplatform. It's probably targeted primarily at the console player, and it just wasn't worth getting a seperate ad set for the PC.