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Default Nearly 500,000 people in developing nations are virtual "gold" farming - 08-24-2008

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Nearly 500,000 people in developing nations earn a wage making virtual goods in online games to sell to players, a study has found.

Research by Manchester University shows that the practice, known as gold-farming, is growing rapidly.



The industry, about 80% based in China, employs about 400,000 people who earn £77 per month on average.



The practice is flourishing despite efforts by games companies to crack down on the trade in virtual goods.

BBC NEWS | Technology | Poor earning virtual gaming gold
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