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Which game is credited with introducing the first large-scale 'microtransaction' system that became a standard revenue model across the gaming industry?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Team Fortress 2 (2007) with its virtual hat marketplace', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "MapleStory (2003) with its 'Cash Shop' for cosmetic items", 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'World of Warcraft (2004) with its character services', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'FarmVille (2009) with its purchasable virtual goods', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |