Which video game is credited with introducing the first successful large-scale in-game marketplace where players could buy, sell, and trade virtual items with real-world monetary value?

The intersection of gaming and retail has created innovative e-commerce models that transform how players purchase virtual items. In-game marketplaces have evolved from simple transactions to complex economies with real-world value. This poll tests your knowledge about a pivotal moment in gaming retail history that changed how games approach monetization and virtual economies. Do you know which game pioneered the concept that would influence countless titles to follow?

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Second Life (2003)
World of Warcraft (2004)
EVE Online (2003)
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (2012)