The buzz around cryptocurrency-fuelled MMORPGs grew with the introduction of Ethereum, which has exploded in popularity since its creation in 2014.

Some virtual currency markets might amount to illegal lotteries. In 2008, Entropia Universe earned a Guinness World Record for “most expensive virtual object” after a player bid $US335,000 ($428,280) on a space station.Įven though the game’s publisher might approve of it, it’s worth noting that a lot of these game markets can exist in a legal grey area.

A consistent virtual currency to real money exchange rate of 10-to-one keeps prices stable, and players can deposit money in-game and withdraw it to their real-life bank accounts. And of course, everything will be broadcast on screens and stages throughout the convention hall.Earning real money by gaming is not a popular concept, but it’s not totally new, either: 2003’s sci-fi MMORPG Entropia Universe also runs off a real cash economy. The live presentation will be jumping between stages as our developers show you what we’ve been working-stay tuned for more information on where you’ll want to seek out a seat. And for the first time, we’re excited to be able to provide localized versions of these VODs, along with our weekly pre-show videos, subtitled in French, German, Russian, and Korean!Īs always, you can catch Friday’s opening ceremony and all the tournament action on this year’s five esports stages FREE here on Attention attendees! If you’re joining us in person in Anaheim, this year’s opening ceremony will be spread across more than one stage throughout the show. The Virtual Ticket also unlocks access to VODs from the All Access Channel and the four content stages, so viewers can go back and revisit events they might have missed. You’ll also be able to watch this year’s BlizzCon All Access Channel, which will act as your tour guide through all the big moments taking place at the show. With the BlizzCon 2017 Virtual Ticket, you’ll unlock access to live coverage of all four stages of developer events and community content, including the Legendary, Mythic, Epic, and Heroic stages. BlizzCon adventurers, it’s time to plan your convention-crawling strategy-the BlizzCon 2017 schedule is here! Take a look at all the developer sessions, community activities, esports tournaments, and other events at this year’s show, taking place Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4.

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