Which gaming platform first introduced a community-driven marketplace that allowed players to create, buy and sell virtual items with real-world currency?

The gaming industry has revolutionized digital marketplaces and in-game economies. This trivia question tests your knowledge about a groundbreaking virtual marketplace that changed how players trade digital items. Understanding the history of gaming marketplaces reveals how virtual economies have evolved and influenced modern gaming monetization strategies and player engagement tactics.

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Steam (with the Steam Community Market launched in 2012)
Epic Games Store (with Creator Marketplace launched in 2018)
Roblox (with Robux currency system launched in 2007)
PlayStation Network (with PS Store creator program launched in 2014)