What Is the Most Likely Reason Anyone Would Want to Buy

question 118

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason anyone would want to buy virtual goods for an online computer game like World of Warcraft rather than gaining them by playing the game?

• A) It's a sign of status to be able to buy certain things rather than have to "produce" them yourself.
• B) Having virtual goods isn't just a matter of personal achievement but is also a matter of reputation and status in the community.
• C) There are significant cash prizes available for players who can "win" these games.
• D) It's fun to develop a relationship with someone in a poverty-stricken nation and help support them through the purchase of virtual goods.
• E) No one really likes to play these games; they just want to see what happens at the end.

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