I haven't seen a single one yet since the console launch here in the US. Haven't seen one for Destiny on TV. Only ads I see are in gamestop. Still see the occasional Titanfall ad on tv tho. Also your image is broken, just so ya know.

EDIT: Also its not like marketing anyone else does. This type of marketing is truly desperate, overtly dishonest(which will end up driving customers away) and again scraping the bottom of the barrel. 

They also removed the links to the retailers. Seems like MS smelled Sonys lawyers and fled.

I quite like this as a clever marketing move.

My my this thread was interesting.

Got to add this was this bad pr on their part it as it makes then look weak and like sour losers, it seems MS is continuing to make bad decisions no matter how small they may be. The possibility at this becoming a court issue really makes it a bad choice on their part. Just all around stupid unless its April fools, but its not. Even on that day id expect better from one of the big 3 in gaming.

I have no doubt it does in the UK. I think Sony is pushing most of their resources there, and MS is pushing most of their in US which is probably why I've seen more ads for XB1 and not realy many in while from Sony. Did see a Wii U ad the other day which was kind of refreshing. Was for MK8 tho.

No, it's probably because they got a cease and desist letter from someone.

Activision most likely asked them to cease and desist, possibly at the request of Sony. The intent of the spots was very clear and a legal battle would have been pointless. I'm sure they never intended to argue if Activision protested.

Personally, I don't think this was a very good idea. They risked straining their relationship with Activision, which is obviously very valuable to them. They also look more than a bit hypocritical, as exclusive advertising deals are something Microsoft has invested in heavily. It could even be said that the move is one of desperation, as they attempt to slow down the Playstation/Destiny juggernaut.

I don't see this as a big deal in any shape or form but I think Microsoft comes out of this looking a bit worse than they did before.

This is more about them not being able to take a loss well.

Ahh is this supposed to be funny or what?

Sony should try this tactic with Assassin's Creed Unity or even Rise of the Tomb Raider. Bloody thieves!