Under the terms of the deal, Double Fusion is to provide Gearbox with dynamic advertising technology to support the delivery of in-game ads and integrated sponsorships in upcoming Gearbox games. The companies stated that they will "work together to ensure that all advertising programs are appropriate and add value to the gamers' experience."
As of this time, Gearbox has not disclosed which of its upcoming titles—such as Aliens: Colonial Marines (PC, PS3, X360) and Borderlands (PC, PS3, X360)—will incorporate the ads.
Several companies are expanding within the lucrative sphere of in-game advertising. EA and Microsoft recently extended a deal in which Microsoft's in-game ad arm Massive, Inc. would provide streaming advertisements for upcoming EA Sports titles on the Xbox 360.
Perhaps. But also, your comment seems to fit better in the thread above us, where they're talking about ads that promote...
I would have to play the game specifically because the end boss was the Burger King.
perhaps I should be spewing forth irrational hatred of games companies?