I wouldnt mind them putting Mcdonalds restaurants, Best Buy billboards, Wal-Mart Super-Centers, Bank of America, etc in the game... I believe it adds realism to the city. As long as there is no video that effects the play of the game, why wouldnt you want that? The idea is to be as realistic as possible, while not turning it into a commercial. Movies have been doing this for years.. you dont even notice it. In one scene the actor is holding a Pepsi, doesnt hurt the movie does it? He never mentions the Pepsi, he/she is just drinking one... They get their ad out, it adds realism instead of a blank can that says "Cola" on it or something....
Just make them useful... for example, you should be able to walk-into these places and kill people. Who doesnt want a battle scene in the frozen-foods section at Wal-Mart every once in awhile??? after all, that last box of enchiladas is mine, bitch.
If you have housing in the game, (like Star Wars Galaxies), you should be able to purchase stuff at Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc for your place....
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