Posted Nov 25, 2007 at 09:11PM by Charles D. Listed in: Opinions & Analysis Tags: NBA, Master Chief, WWE Smackdown, Starbucks, in-game ads, Bunnyfoot
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Sun microsystems plugged in the MMO life sim game Second Life - Image 1Master Chief ordering take out at Burger King? Solid Snake wearing Speedos? These are just some hypothetical plugs that gamers might be seeing in the near future with the way in-game advertising has grown into a phenomenal industry nowadays.

As far back as the early '90s, we've seen games that have plugged, advertised or even coerced gamers into taking a gander at their real-life sponsors, as well as the products tied-in with them. The full article awaits after the jump!

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