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An ad in the middle of a boss fight: Microsoft files a patent that would grant playtime after watching a short promo video

This game is sponsored by... Microsoft already shows ads every time you sign in on the Xbox Series X, but it appears to be exploring an ad-supported model to essentially rent games on Xbox consoles. Microsoft has filed…

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An ad in the middle of a boss fight: Microsoft files a patent that would grant playtime after watching a short promo video
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Quick summary

This game is sponsored by... Microsoft already shows ads every time you sign in on the Xbox Series X, but it appears to be exploring an ad-supported model to essentially rent games on Xbox consoles. Microsoft has filed…

What we know so far

Automatic note by LuaCat Games, built from what we know about the coverage (who reported it, how many sites, the story’s history) — not a translation or copy of the source.

The platforms named are Xbox Series X|S. So far only IGN Brasil has run it, but that's a newsroom that checks what it publishes.

Bottom line: You can treat this as firm, just keep an eye on updates.

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Published
09/23/2026 10:10
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09/23/2026 10:56
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