2K Games Addresses NBA 2K21 Ads Backlash, Says Ads Weren’t Implemented as Intended
The last couple of days have seen 2K Games mired in backlash due to unskippable advertisements popping up in NBA 2K21 post-launch. Players were specifically encountering an ad across all platforms in ?MyTEAM Season 2, Episode 7.? The ad in question, which centered around the Oculus Quest 2, appeared in pre-game segments during loading screens. According to 2K Games, the way in which the commercial has been implemented isn?t correct.
A post on NBA 2K?s official Twitter account outright addresses the disappointment of fans. See the tweet below:
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