Age of Wulin is an upcoming MMORPG that is currently being developed by Snail Games, and will now be exclusively known as “the game in which a man paid $16,000 for a virtual sword.”
The developer of Age of Wulin recently held an online auction which included pre-paid time cards, rare mounts, and two virtual weapon sheaths which sold for $1,600 and $2,500. Of course, the most popular item in this auction was the virtual sword which sold for a whopping $16,000.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this story is the fact that Age of Wulin hasn’t been released. In fact, the game is only set to be available in open beta in Spring 2012. It will be unfortunate if the man who purchased this sword decides he doesn’t enjoy the game following its official launch.
Chinese man spends $16,000 on sword for virtual martial arts game [Mail Online]
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Wow, he better like that damn game other wise he could have just threw that $16k down the toilet. Or he just has the money to blow on shit like this...
I'm not quite sure, but something about that guy just screams "40 year old virgin."
Hm, is it really worth it for a virtual sword?
Wouldn't it just be funny if the game was so horrible that he doesn't even play it for more than a week. At least MMO's are still making people spend unbelievable amounts on virtual stuff.
Man, I wish I had that sort of money
It just goes to show you how crazy people get into MMOs and how they're willing to put so much money into them. Reminds me of a friend who plays a FREE MMO, but has probably spent over 500$ on it.
that's a waste of money that is all that needs to be said
You know, I could've spent 16k on a virtual sword, instead, I went to university. Man, don't I feel silly now.
Could've donated it to me so I can afford car insurance. Y'KNOW, SOMETHING THAT MATTERS IN REAL LIFE.
he should spend that money elsewhere like a charity or something but to buy a virtual sword?!??!
what is wrong with people these days
what a waste of money why buy something if you havent even played it yet unless its a squeal to a great game
Well aren't we special...
I bet anyone over 9000 bucks that he's
I would've gone to College.....
That guy is a sucker. I wouldn't of paid a penny over $15,000
i would LOL if the game was so epic it wouldnt run on his computer