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massively.com - 12/15/2008
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The decision to deploy the new SOE Station Cash service in EverQuest and EverQuest II was as unexpected as any of the eyebrow-raising announcements this week. That it was the first microtransaction-related news to drop, and arrived into two long-running games, made it especially dramatic. ...
station.sony.com - 12/9/2008
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For beginners getting started, veterans leveling up, players
starting alts, or anyone trying to get more out...
of the game, using SC to purchase in-game items is for everyone. The items available offer new and experienced players alike convenience, ...
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Station.com Station Cash
forums.station.sony.com - 12/9/2008
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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 ...
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Station Cash FAQ
forums.station.sony.com - 12/16/2008
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The initial response to Station Cash has been
a success for SOE and we are looking forward...
to new offerings for both EverQuest and EverQuest II in the not too distant future. In fact, the response has been so strong that game teams are adding new ...
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SOE CEO John Smedley gave an interview to Massively on SOE's new Station Cash system. On the topic of EQ2's new paid experience potions, Smedley says: "I also believe firmly that this will eventually get rid of farming and those things. Or at least it will drastically decrease it. Here's a good example why: Instead of paying some power leveler, buying an experience potion lets you do it yourself a lot faster. Where's the harm in that? That's our thought on it." Now this is certainly about 95% PR statement in defense of a move that has not ...
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