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Microsoft files patent for "ad-credit" system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay - GamesIndustry.biz
Publisher description: After viewing content, players would receive a "credit" for a designated period of ad-free playtime
NewsAPI | Sep 24, 2026 | Sophie McEvoy
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Microsoft has patented an "ad-credit" system to display adverts and announcements during PC and Xbox game sessions without disrupting gameplay. Earlier this month, Xbox announced monthly cloud gaming limits for Game Pass subscribers in November 2026. A total of 268 positions were affected at Halo Studios, other first-party developers, and Xbox Game Studios.
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