Games,what have you done with the society? |
How much
would you spend on video games? Less, presumably, then you would spend on
second-hand car. One gamer in China feels differently.
The man blew 16,000
dollars at the pre-release auction to purchase a virtual sword in the game Age
of Wulin. Yep, at the time, the game wasn’t even out yet, which should tell you
on how much of a fanboy he is.
My exact reaction. |
A fantasy Massively Multiplayer Online
Role-Playing Game, or MMORPG, set in feudal China, it will allows players to
roam the picturesque countryside, kicking pixilated enemy butt.
Look how happy he is. Or is he? |
Other
players made pre-purchases too, though not as hefty as the man. One lucky fan
walked (or perhaps strutted) away with an as –yet nonexistent Hook of Departure
sheath for 1,600 dollars. Another awaits his 2,500 dollars on Lordly Spear
sheath with what we can only assume is insane level of anticipation and
fanboyism.
Worth 16,000 of your money? Nope. |
Personally,
if we were going to spend 16,000 dollars on a sword, we would want it to a) Be
in real-life b) boast magical powers, like the ability to cut the steel or even
the wall and c) to have a phone built, or tablet , or hot tub or better yet,
the real life light saber that can cut through anything.