https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/ea-is-looking-at-adding-in-game-ads-in-aaa-games-well-be-very-thoughtful-as-we-move-into-that-says-ceo#xenforo-comments-3844282
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/ea-is-looking-at-adding-in-game-ads-in-aaa-games-well-be-very-thoughtful-as-we-move-into-that-says-ceo#xenforo-comments-3844282
You also don't hear about Indy companies during their dev teams after they release their next cash cow.
It's almost like if you just make good games, you don't have to pull this bullshit.