Advergame

Anadvergame (a portmanteau of "advertising" and "videogame") is the practice of using videogames to advertise a product, organization or viewpoint.

With the growth of the internet, advergames have proliferated, often becoming the most visited aspect of brand websites and becoming an integrated part of brand media planning in an increasingly fractured media environment. Advergames theoretically promote repeated traffic to websites and reinforce brands. Users choosing to register to be eligible for prizes can help marketers collect customer data. Gamers may also invite their friends to participate, which could assist promotion by word-of-mouth, or "viral marketing."