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== Video Games & Society ==

== Video Games & Society ==

As video games become more popular, their impact on society becomes ever more present. A prime example of this is the massive ad campaigns for the [[Halo]] series, as well as [[Grand Theft Auto]]. Advertising, merchandising, and even social pressures have changed in the ever-growing influence of video gaming.

As video games become more popular, their impact on society becomes ever more present. A prime example of this is the massive ad campaigns for the [[Halo (game)|Halo]] series, as well as [[Grand Theft Auto]]. Advertising, merchandising, and even social pressures have changed in the ever-growing influence of video gaming.

Due to their popularity, various corporations have begun placing advertisements for their products within the context of the game.  Players of [[Grand Theft Auto]] may notice real-world company ads on billboards.  [[Second Life]], an Internet-based virtual world, has blurred the lines between real-world and virtual world.  Companies such as Adidas Reebok and Dell have set up virtual stores selling real-world products within the game.  [[Reuters]] also operates a news bureau reporting news in the game.

Due to their popularity, various corporations have begun placing advertisements for their products within the context of the game.  Players of [[Grand Theft Auto]] may notice real-world company ads on billboards.  [[Second Life]], an Internet-based virtual world, has blurred the lines between real-world and virtual world.  Companies such as Adidas Reebok and Dell have set up virtual stores selling real-world products within the game.  [[Reuters]] also operates a news bureau reporting news in the game.