Xbox chief strategy officer denies promoting in-game ads, says only supports pause interface ads as low-price subscription option
Xbox Jun 13, 2026 #138172

Xbox chief strategy officer denies promoting in-game ads, says only supports pause interface ads as low-price subscription option

Xbox's new chief strategy officer Matthew Ball recently refuted rumors that he did not disclose the company's plans to embed advertising in games. Ball clarified that his interview only discussed pausing interface ads (similar to Hulu and Netflix’s ad subscription models) as an option for a cheaper gaming experience.

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