All in a game…

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Time now for a commercial break But then, gamers don’t take breaks! Sorry! :)
Gaming is engagement, action and games can have a cult following – makings of a great branding opportunity and many brands are already ‘playing’.
However, because top-end game associations can be expensive, it can be a tricky call too – how much branding is too much branding? When does it become intrusive to the gaming experience? And maybe defeat the purpose!
I chanced upon this case-study on Puma and their tie-up with Sony on its game Wipeout Pure. I can’t really comment about this particular instance without having played the game, but do check out the slideshow as a generic question.
What do you think about in-game branding? Do share your experiences with any such games you may have played or as a marketer participated in with brand promotions.


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  • Utopian - cool point about 'prompts' - call for action reminders.
    Kris - Lol. Agree on all.
    Which are your favourite games?
    Both and all...
  • In NFS I won't mind placing a Puma logo/ Marlboro logo on my car - But the chip inside is saying " Dude - I've got $100 last week from Limited Brands - so today u'll drive a pink car showing "One fine secret" ! BIG NO!
    Gamers Love Games and its complexity - not overdone branding efforts.
    If its a free download: Cool! Fill it up with Tigers and clubs.
    But I really waiting for some Zapak mobile racing game having pit stops @ Reliance Fresh stores!
    Surgen General's Disclimar : The opinions on this comment are those of the individual author, unless otherwise attributed, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the other fellow gamers. :-)
  • utopian29
    in-game branding should not be hitting your eye, trying not to be intrusive...
    At the same time, we should be including more interactive in game items. like drink Coke and get more energy to kick butt..
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