Real money for game items have been going on forever in every multiplayer game with some persistance. Only this time Blizzard figured it can provide a safe trade environment while making some money on the side.
1. Blizzard doesn't sell items, players do.
2. If it pays for the infrastructure so I don't have to pay a fee, it's all good.
3. There are so many gold sinks in the game gold will retain at least some value, so I'll still be able to buy stuff I want for gold instead of dollars.
4. PVP in Diablo 3 will be as serious as it was in D2: not serious at all. If you want a serious and balanced PVP environment, go play a different game. Not every Blizzard game has to be an e-sport.
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1. Blizzard doesn't sell items, players do.
2. If it pays for the infrastructure so I don't have to pay a fee, it's all good.
3. There are so many gold sinks in the game gold will retain at least some value, so I'll still be able to buy stuff I want for gold instead of dollars.
4. PVP in Diablo 3 will be as serious as it was in D2: not serious at all. If you want a serious and balanced PVP environment, go play a different game. Not every Blizzard game has to be an e-sport.