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The First Descendant‘s Awful AI TikTok Ads Somehow Aren’t As Bad As The Excuses
18.8.2025
Publisher Nexon appears to be trying to lay the blame with TikTok
The post <i>The First Descendant</i>‘s Awful AI TikTok Ads Somehow Aren’t As Bad As The Excuses appeared first on Kotaku
Aave hit by phishing attack day after reaching $60B in net deposits
7.8.2025
Scammers used Google Ads to impersonate Aave investment platforms in an attempt to trick users into linking wallets to malicious sites
Aave hit by phishing attack day after reaching $60B in net deposits
7.8.2025
Scammers used Google Ads to impersonate Aave investment platforms in an attempt to trick users into linking wallets to malicious sites
Aave hit by phishing attack day after reaching $60B in net deposits
7.8.2025
Scammers used Google Ads to impersonate Aave investment platforms in an attempt to trick users into linking wallets to malicious sites
Aave hit by phishing attack day after reaching $60B in net deposits
7.8.2025
Scammers used Google Ads to impersonate Aave investment platforms in an attempt to trick users into linking wallets to malicious sites
Crypto users warned as ads push malware-laden crypto apps
31.7.2025
Over 10 million have been potentially targeted by a malware campaign designed to steal crypto and credentials, say cybersecurity researchers at Check Point
Crypto Has a Comms Issue
29.7.2025
Crypto doesn’t need stadium naming rights, Super Bowl ads and flashy celebrity campaigns. It just needs to post its very credible numbers, say Aubrey Strobel and Elena Nisonoff
Beloved 27-Year-Old Gaming Site Wipes Forums, Relaunches As A Gambling Affiliate Cash-Grab
26.6.2025
In the last couple of weeks, Adventure Gamers—a beloved game site dedicated to point-and-click adventure gaming since 1998—has become a cruel pastiche of its former self. The site, primarily run by volunteers and enthusiasts, has fought for the much-maligned adventure gaming genre through thick...
New Xbox 360 Update Adds More Ads 20 Years After Launch
25.6.2025
Today, some folks turned on their Xbox 360s to discover Microsoft has updated the aging device. The new update fixes an annoying issue bugging players for a bit now, but it also slaps two big ads on the home screen for Xbox’s newest consoles.Read more
Shaquille O’Neal to Pay $1.8M in Settlement Over FTX Promotion Lawsuit
14.6.2025
Investors in the lawsuit alleged that he misled them by appearing in ads for the exchange
AMC Will Soon Start Adding More Commercials Before The Movie Starts
4.6.2025
AMC, the largest theater chain in the United States, will soon start showing even more commercials before the start of a movie. This is on top of the usual 20 minutes of trailers and ads already shown before most films. Read more
Black Ops 6 Spamming Players With Extra Ads Was Just A Mistake, Activision Claims
3.6.2025
Last week, players noticed something gross and annoying in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Following a big update for the new season, many angry players spotted ads for bundles and battle passes in never-before-seen places, like inside the loadout menu. Activision now says this was all just...
Get Ready For AI-Generated Slop To Interrupt Ad-Supported Netflix Viewing In 2026
15.5.2025
The ad-supported tier of Netflix is going to get way worse, starting some time in 2026. That’s when the streaming giant is promising to implement AI-generated ads and pause ad formats in the middle of watching shows and movies, according to a new report by Media Play News. It’s a privilege...
Google to Restrict Crypto Ads in EU to MiCA-Licensed Firms
14.4.2025
Crypto exchanges and wallet apps must meet EU's MiCA licensing rules to advertise in Google's platforms in 27 countries
Google to enforce MiCA rules for crypto ads in Europe starting April 23
14.4.2025
Google will begin enforcing stricter advertising policies for cryptocurrency services in Europe under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, the company said in a recent policy update.The move could be a “double-edged sword” for regulation that may prevent initial coin offering...
Crypto gaming and gambling ads ‘most expensive’ for onboarding users
13.4.2025
Crypto gaming and gambling campaigns are the most expensive way to acquire users with existing crypto wallets, ranking highest in cost among all sectors of the crypto industry, recent data shows.“Gaming and gambling campaigns are the most expensive, with a median CPW of $8.74 and a lower...
Crypto gaming and gambling ads ‘most expensive’ for onboarding users
13.4.2025
Crypto gaming and gambling campaigns are the most expensive way to acquire users with existing crypto wallets, ranking highest in cost among all sectors of the crypto industry, recent data shows.“Gaming and gambling campaigns are the most expensive, with a median CPW of $8.74 and a lower...
Discord Is Trying To Burrow Deeper Into The Fabric Of Gaming
17.3.2025
Games have never been more social but the tools for connecting with friends and fellow fans across the gaming realm are still surprisingly fractured. Discord hopes to fix that with a new Social SDK it’s making available to developers to allow them to integrate the platform’s tools and perks...
Jeep Owners Dealing With Excessive Pop-Up Ads, Reminding Us How The Future Sucks
12.2.2025
Imagine driving down the road in your car and stopping at an intersection. The moment you do, an ad pops up on your dashboard, covering your GPS and forcing you to close it. Then you stop again and it happens again. And again. Well, that scenario has been happening to numerous Jeep owners recently...
Remember When Selling Out Was A Bad Thing?
10.2.2025
This year’s Super Bowl was a mostly boring game of football with a great Kendrick Lamar concert in the middle. Of course, sprinkled liberally through out all of Super Bowl 59 were expensive commercials. And like in years past, nearly every ad included actors, musicians and other famous people...