Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Now with More Advertising.

[Catchy Slogan]

Apparently, Advertisements have made there way into Deus Ex: HR loading screens, probably after a patch.

SOURCES:
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/15/star-wars-ads-find-their-way-into-deus-ex-human-revolution-load/
http://steamcommunity.com/id/oobey/screenshot/559793818484433989?tab=public

I'm not sure if this is only affecting PC version or consoles too, but this seems like a bit of a dick move.

Your thoughts?

EDIT:

This has got to be just PC related. Anyway, if it starts happening, just pull out the ethernet cable - no more internet, no more ads. Simple

http://blog.gib.me/2011/08/23/deus-ex-human-revolution-no-ads/

Problem SOLVED.

I so LOVE PC mods.

But still, this is a massive dick move.

Well, that solves this problem! Much Thanks.

 

[wildpeaks]

If that's true, that would really be a dick move indeed.

I tried to start the game to be sure, says it's unavailable currently x.x

If they're really bent on having ads, they could at least have the decency to place them ingame as DX:HR's world is filled of [fake] ads.

 

[No_Remainders]

...

Fuck you, Square Enix.

In all likelihood it's their fault as opposed to Eidos', publishers love their moneys.

 

[mexicola]

So what? Loading screens are death of immersion anyway so a little add banner there doesn't make any difference to me. Not the end of the world.

 

[Riku'sTwilight]

This has got to be just PC related. Anyway, if it starts happening, just pull out the ethernet cable - no more internet, no more ads. Simple

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Considering the amount of loading screens in that game, that's a long time you're going to be staring at ads.

 

[ostrosco]

Having ads on the loading screen is just plain bullshit. I understand they want to make as much money as possible but doing it in such a blatant way frustrates me.

 

[RhombusHatesYou]

This and a 7GB patch download? Someone is taking the fucking piss.

 

[Liquid Paradox]

Wait, you mean that tiny little unobtrusive banner near the bottom? Meh. I have more important things to ***** about. Down with World of Diablocraft!

P.S. this was a joke, and not an attempt to derail the thread.

 

[hazabaza1]

Oh no, adverts.
Not too sure why this is a problem if it's just in loading screens anyway.

 

[vallorn]

and? the adverts are tiny and if it makes the series get more (and hopefully better augmented)games then im all for it.

 

[Ed130 The Vanguard]

This has got to be just PC related. Anyway, if it starts happening, just pull out the ethernet cable - no more internet, no more ads. Simple

http://blog.gib.me/2011/08/23/deus-ex-human-revolution-no-ads/

Problem SOLVED.

I so LOVE PC mods.

But still, this is a massive dick move.

 

[Irridium]

Considering the amount of loading screens in that game, that's a long time you're going to be staring at ads.

??? The game takes about 2 seconds to load for me. Then again I'm on the PC, so that might have something to do with it...

Anyway, note to Square/Eidos/advertizers: any ad I see in-game I will make a note of, and not buy that product. Just out of spite.

I hope more people do this, so we can stop the annoying-ass ads. I put up with them enough on TV and on the internet, and at the start of DVD's, and on the radio. I don't want them in my damn games.

 

[Irridium]

This has got to be just PC related. Anyway, if it starts happening, just pull out the ethernet cable - no more internet, no more ads. Simple

http://blog.gib.me/2011/08/23/deus-ex-human-revolution-no-ads/

Problem SOLVED.

I so LOVE PC mods.

But still, this is a massive dick move.

Oh, well this will work as well. Sweet!

 

[TaboriHK]

Do you think they'll patch the ending buttons to be sponsored by companies as well?

"This tech-averse dystopia brought to you by the new Toyota Matrix"

 

[Riku'sTwilight]

This has got to be just PC related. Anyway, if it starts happening, just pull out the ethernet cable - no more internet, no more ads. Simple

http://blog.gib.me/2011/08/23/deus-ex-human-revolution-no-ads/

Problem SOLVED.

I so LOVE PC mods.

But still, this is a massive dick move.

Wahay! That was quick. Modding is one of the best bits about PC gaming yeah.

I do agree though, real dick move. In-game advertising has and most likely will always be a problem because unless it's free and the ads are there to generate revenue they shouldn't be in a paid game.

 

[Mekado]

dick move? well ok, i can understand looking at publicity might not be your favorite activity but isn't it blowing it out of proportion ? i mean they're not tearing your wallet from you while you're kicking and screaming...

 

[MiracleOfSound]

??? The game takes about 2 seconds to load for me. Then again I'm on the PC, so that might have something to do with it...

Yes well me and the sexy librarian and sexy Russian are on 360, so its long loading screens for us!