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Xbox Patent Reveals Ads That Reward Players With Game Time [2026]
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- Sep 26, 2026, 7:22 AM UTC
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Microsoft patent US 2026/0260258 A1 describes pausing games at natural breaks for ads, then crediting players 15-60 minutes of extra play.