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Spending Real Money on Virtual Items is a Risky (and Stupid) Venture

January 05, 2012 in Blog comments 2

With the recent news about a Chinese man spending a ridiculous $16,000 on a virtual sword for a game that's yet to release, Push Start Select takes a look at the growing trend of spending real money on virtual items, and how it can only lead to heart break for gamers.

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    gameplayingfool Jan 5, 12
    Eh, it's his money. He can spend it as he chooses. Heaven knows people might not "approve" of things I spend money on. Why do I need their approval anyway? They are free to think it is stupid...and I am free to not care what they think.

    Btw, I've never paid real money for a single virtual item.
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    joeyd Jan 7, 12
    I think you might be missing the point of the article. Games shouldn't encourage such reckless spending. Yes, anyone can spend their own money how they please but games companies are somewhat exploiting individuals by including or allowing 'extras' such as the case in question.

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