Which gaming company first introduced a successful virtual marketplace for user-created items that allowed creators to earn real money from their digital designs?

The intersection of gaming and retail has created revolutionary new marketplaces and revenue streams. Virtual item shops, in-game purchases, and digital storefronts have transformed how gamers access content and how companies monetize their products. Test your knowledge about a significant milestone in gaming retail innovation that changed how we think about virtual economies and digital ownership.

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Valve (Steam Workshop and Community Market)
Epic Games (Fortnite Item Shop)
Blizzard Entertainment (World of Warcraft Auction House)
Electronic Arts (The Sims Exchange)