The World: Redmond - Massive Inc sells up to Microsoft in $300m deal

Campaign 12-May-06

Microsoft has bought the computer game advertising company Massive Inc in a deal estimated to be worth around $300 million.

Massive enables advertisers to place ads in computer games where gamers
would expect to see them in real life, such as on posters, television
screens and packaging.

Microsoft is also examining how it can use Massive's technology in

non-gaming environments, such as in Windows Live and on MSN.

"Joining forces with Microsoft will allow Massive to deliver even
greater benefits for advertisers, game developers and gamers through one
of the world's largest, most comprehensive online networks," Mitchell
Davis, the Massive chief executive, said.