Is it me or is this new?

I don't mind; the ads are nice and unobtrusive (as with all TouchArcade ads). And plus, they're all iPhone games meaning I'll be alerted of even more games.

 

I don't like the large space on the right, but I guess the idea is to fill it all with ads.

Doesn't bother me.

 

My only concern is that it pushes everything down.

As you can see in the screenshot, a second row is already beginning, pushing everything even lower.

 

Might be another glitch. Works fine for me though.

 

Really hate it. Considering switching to FireFox just to get rid of them.
I find them incredibly obnoxious, and it ruins the aesthetic layout of the page.

Don't mind them at the bottom, just don't put them in the goddamn top.

Nearly hate them as much the youtube ads.

 

I don't mind them - if they help TouchArcade earn money, that should be good for all of us.

And I happen to like Battle Bears.

 

I like the http://www.noreagle.com/ one!
It does seem to appear funny on the idevices though... sometimes, not always.

 

Do developers pay the site admin to put up these ads, or does the admin choose to advertise certain games?

 

They're paid for.