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Originally posted by Silvy
I wonder why such a sponsorship deal was made? They original sold really well, and this episode is expected to sell even better. Why need the extra cash? Is there no pride in their work anymore?
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It's not so much a pride issue. Product placement in games is a trend that's really catching on these days - and you'll see a lot more of in the future. Heck, Alienware and DAOC just struck a deal that will put Alienware machines in the game. (Can't WAIT to see how they do that with any degree of subtlety!)
As games get more expensive to build, developers and publishers are looking for ways to spread the cost around while avoiding a price hike. I've got no problem seeing real world products in a game if it keeps prices low. Heck, it doesn't bother me in 24 or Alias on TV...
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