I wouldn't find the ads all that distracting, except for that piece of crap hip-hop beat playing behind it. And the fact it shows up almost every other race loading screen. It's really disappointing that Wipeout has succumbed to American television syndrome it would seem. Like others said, if it were wipeout themed I may not mind so much. i use this game to escape from reality, not to have it forced down my throat due to a bottom line somewhere.

In the end, is it game-breaking? No. Would I want it gone because it just doesn't really belong there in my eyes? Yes.

I hope you Euro people never see anything as far as an ad in wipeout.