- Video Games ## Microsoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes — watching commercials earns ad-free playtime credits Is this patent a sign of things to come? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. - Copy link - Facebook - Whatsapp - Reddit - Pinterest - Flipboard - Email More games are taking advantage of the free-to-play model, and Microsoft is building systems designed to deliver ads without disrupting the gaming experience. According to Respawn First, the system would first give players some ad-free…