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Is Microsoft getting truly desperate with adverts now? I’m seriously unimpressed with a new ‘suggestion’ to buy Avowed in Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Microsoft is displaying advertisements for games like Avowed to Windows 10 and 11 users, including a pop-up promoting the more expensive Premium Edition.
- The ads are becoming more frequent and intrusive, leading to frustration among users who encounter them in the notification center.
- The Avowed ad encourages users to 'Buy Now' or 'Dismiss', directing them to Microsoft’s Xbox Store for purchase.
- This aggressive marketing approach by Microsoft also includes promoting other games like Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Vault Edition.
- The Avowed advert specifically pushes the Premium Edition, which may not offer significant value compared to the standard version.
- Users have expressed dissatisfaction with these intrusive ads, prompting discussions about disabling such notifications.
- While Microsoft offers an option to turn off these 'suggested' notifications, they are enabled by default in Windows operating systems.
- Critics argue that paid OS should not include blatant advertisements like the Avowed pop-up, suggesting it undermines user experience and privacy.
- Users are encouraged to voice their concerns about intrusive ads and evaluate the impact on their computing environment.
- Microsoft's marketing strategy with aggressive game promotions is raising questions about the appropriate placement of ads within paid operating systems.
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