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tobolds.blogspot.com - 12/10/2008
Everquest I & II go microtransactions
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SOE just announced their newest venture, called Station Cash , offering microtransactions, the ability to buy in-game items for cash. Most are vanity items, but there are also xp potions, which give you a buff that increases the rate in which you level up. Some people like the idea , others give ...
forums.station.sony.com - 12/9/2008
Station Cash FAQ
— forums.station.sony.com — Station Cash FAQ What is Station Cash? Station Cash is Sony Online Entertainment’s new virtual currency that... players can buy to fund a virtual wallet. Once a wallet has been funded, Station Cash can be used to purchase premium in-game items ... (more) Station Cash FAQ

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MMO Antiquities - Loot
ferrel.me - 12/15/2008
MMO Antiquities - Loot
— ferrel.me — A brief discussion on how itemization in MMOs once was and how developers can benefit from that... today. (more) MMO Antiquities - Loot

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brokentoys.org - 12/10/2008
And Lo, The Seventh Seal Was Opened
— brokentoys.org — SOE opens an item shop for Everquest and Everquest 2. More details on Kendricke’s blog . Internet... explodes . Good thing they have experienced community managers ! My thoughts? I’ll be brief. I don’t think this is appropriate ... (more) And Lo, The Seventh Seal Was Opened

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Kill Ten Rats:  Mid-Session Game

The Ancient Gaming Noob:  Station Cash

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Mid-Session Game
Kill Ten Rats — ... I hope that whatever alternative business model they do, though, it is right for our (read: my) Western MMO payment schedule culture, and they are not stupid or greedy in adding microtransactions to a game. ...

Station Cash
The Ancient Gaming Noob — ... Everybody else is talking about Station Cash being introduced into EverQuest and EverQuest II. My own reaction: Meh. Honestly, there isn’t a single item on the list for which I would pay cash.  Not in either game. But that is the danger of adding in RMT after the fact.  You have to make the items useful, but not game affecting. I am sure somebody out there will find this stuff a boon.  And perhaps SOE will add better items in the future.  But right now I cannot see even spending ...

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Station Currency
clockworkgamer.com 12/9/2008 — With the December 9 patch, Everquest II is adding RMT: STATION CASH Station Cash is a new virtual currency from SOE that has been created to allow for the purchase of premium in-game items within EverQuest II. To get started, access the ...
Station Cash in EQ and EQ2? Uh…
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SOE’s Station Cash
cuppycake.org 12/10/2008 — SOE today has both announced and pushed live their Station Cash system. Station Cash, while a pretty dumb name, is essentially a microtransactions system in Everquest and Everquest 2 that allows people to purchase items like potions and pets for ...
SOE launches Station Cash microtransaction system in EQ and EQII
massively.com 12/10/2008 — Filed under: Fantasy , EverQuest , EverQuest II , Economy , News items Sony has announced that Station Cash is now available in EverQuest and EverQuest II. Station Cash is the SOE microtransaction platform allowing players to purchase in-game items ...
SOE announces new staff being added to support microtransaction items — Massively
Last week's unveiling of Station Cash resulted in a number of strong statements from the community, but our discussion with SOE CEO John Smedley made it sound as if the company considered the service launch a success. Followup announcements have now confirmed that, with Senior Community ...
EQ and EQ 2 Featuring Microtransaction Items — WarCry Network : Latest News
With the advent of 'Station Cash', Everquest and Everquest 2 players will be able to purchase in-game items using a microtransaction model. Players spend real world cash for virtual world items. See what it's all about by clicking below.
EQ and EQ 2 Introduce Microtransaction Items — WarCry Network : Latest News
With the advent of 'Station Cash', Everquest and Everquest 2 players will be able to purchase in-game items using a microtransaction model. Players spend real world cash for virtual world items. See what it's all about by clicking below.
stationblog.wordpress.com >> Station Cash — EQ2-Daily.com EQ2 News
Today we introduced Station Cash to EverQuest and EverQuest II. With this we added the ability to purchase items in both games. We have insured that we aren???t adding anything that could be considered imbalancing. Why did we do this? We believe in giving our players different options in their ...
Station Cash —
Today we introduced Station Cash to EverQuest and EverQuest II . With this we added the ability to purchase items in both games. We have insured that we aren’t adding anything that could be considered imbalancing. Why did we do this? We believe in giving our players different options in ...
EQ & EQ2 Station Cash: New Virtual Currency — EQ Vault - The Ultimate Resource
Station Cash is now available in both EverQuest and EverQuest II, a new virtual currency that be can used to purchase items of "convenience and...
Station Cash is now available in EverQuest and EverQuest II — Online Gaming Radio
Station Cash, Sony Online Entertainment’s new virtual currency, is now live in EverQuest and EverQuest II . Station Cash can be used to purchase items that will provide convenience and customization in game, providing everyone the opportunity to create a unique gameplay experience.  ...
EQ2 RMT discussion — West Karana
Chris : I read an eq2 hotfix.. It didn’t mention a particular server: STATION CASH Station Cash is a new virtual currency from SOE that has been created to allow for the purchase of premium in-game items within EverQuest II. To get started, access the “Marketplace” from ...
westkarana.com >> EQ2 RMT discussion — EQ2-Daily.com EQ2 News
Chris: I read an eq2 hotfix.. It didn’t mention a particular server: STATION CASH Station Cash is a new virtual currency from SOE that has been created to allow for the purchase of premium in-game items within EverQuest II. To get started, access the “Marketplace” from the ...
Station Cash is Now Available in EverQuest and EverQuest II — Online Gaming Radio
Station Cash is now available in EverQuest and EverQuest II Station Cash, Sony Online Entertainment’s new virtual currency, is now live in EverQuest and EverQuest II . Station Cash can be used to purchase items that will provide convenience and customization in game, providing ...
A Little Holiday Love for EQII — Online Gaming Radio
Station Cash is now available in EverQuest and EverQuest II Station Cash, Sony Online Entertainment’s new virtual currency, is now live in EverQuest and EverQuest II . Station Cash can be used to purchase items that will provide convenience and customization in game, providing ...