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advergame

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[ad-ver-geym] / ˈæd vərˌgeɪm /

noun

  1. an online video game that promotes a particular brand, product, or marketing message by integrating it into the game.

Other Word Forms

  • advergaming noun

Etymology

Origin of advergame

First recorded in 1995–2000; adver(tisement) + game 1

Example Sentences

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They were mourning the loss of a cereal-themed advergame created by General Mills.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2022

Obviously, it’s an advergame — you can even click to buy the clothes your protagonist is wearing.

From The Verge • Feb. 5, 2015

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