News: Cash card taps virtual game funds

Shinosuke · 3rd May 2006, 07:45

A real world cash card that allows gamers to spend money earned in a virtual universe has been launched.

Full story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4953620.stm

The card, issued by MindArk, is associated with the players Entropia Universe account and has all of the features of a real world bank account.

Woo.. the whole gaming thing.. is getting bigger and bigger.. and.. we are going to end up living in a virtual world!

MrGoldenDeagle · 3rd May 2006, 08:35

wow it suck that its only for that 1 game though...

fcpidolo · 3rd May 2006, 15:44

I think Id play to live rather than work, if this was out everywhere

3rd May 2006, 07:45	#1
Shinosuke The newbie who became God-Like Join Date: 17th May 2003 Location: MPC.dE Posts: 2,539	News: Cash card taps virtual game funds A real world cash card that allows gamers to spend money earned in a virtual universe has been launched. Full story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4953620.stm The card, issued by MindArk, is associated with the players Entropia Universe account and has all of the features of a real world bank account. Woo.. the whole gaming thing.. is getting bigger and bigger.. and.. we are going to end up living in a virtual world! __________________ "There is a thrill in it, but it is like an addiction.. You constantly need more of a challenge to get something out of it." - (c)2006 Dark Blaze "Assume not that he who lends a helping hand is always happy" - (c)2003 « 死之助 »

3rd May 2006, 08:35	#2
MrGoldenDeagle I Just Shot Your Dog!!LoL Knight of Wars Join Date: 8th Mar 2006 Posts: 128	wow it suck that its only for that 1 game though...

3rd May 2006, 15:44	#3
fcpidolo >.> Knight of Wars Join Date: 22nd Jan 2005 Posts: 114	I think Id play to live rather than work, if this was out everywhere