If you are in the UK and playing "Dirt Rally 2.0" today, you will notice that images reflecting the government's advice to stay home to save lives during a coronavirus pandemic are used in many of the roadside ads.

Codemasters told BBC News that because the technology is targeted to the region, only UK players will see it. In the future, however, the company hopes to expand this initiative to other European and American countries to provide region-specific safety advice.

Having played some Dirt Rally 2.0 before, I was surprised at how prominently the messages were displayed. In particular, the large banner at the start of the rally stages. Especially with the big banner at the start of the rally stage.

It is a strange feeling to have the real world creep into the virtual world. Some players complain that it is distracting, as they play the game to escape reality. Reputation, however, is mostly favorable. [Other games that include coronavirus safety advice include "Sniper Elite 4" and "Candy Crush Saga." Jason Kingsley, chief executive officer of Rebellion, the developer of "Sniper Elite," said he has contacted the UK's Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to discuss implementation, and the department is now inviting other UK developers and publishers to participate.