The operator of RuneScape has charged Vgoldzone with providing a significant amount of RuneScape gold to RuneScape players and has requested that Vgoldzone cease its operations and compensate for the losses. Established on January 1st, 2008, Vgoldzone is the world's largest provider of virtual gold. They offer virtual gold for more than ten types of online games, including RuneScape, The Lord of the Rings, MapleStory, and others. They employ professional gaming teams to earn gold within the games and then sell this gold to players.
We conducted a survey about virtual gold providers, and more than half of the players admitted that they would consider purchasing gold from such providers. Furthermore, 80% of buyers argue that it is unfair for the RuneScape operator to prohibit and sue Vgoldzone for providing virtual gold. Players say it takes too much time and effort to earn RuneScape gold, and most importantly, making money in RuneScape is boring. If a player wants to buy clothes, items, or equipment, they first need to earn RuneScape gold, which can also negatively impact players' health. Without gold providers, some players might give up on the game altogether.
Players are grateful to Vgoldzone, but the RuneScape operator accuses Vgoldzone of violating the rules of online gaming. However, players believe that if RuneScape wants to attract more players, it needs to undergo a revolution. Perhaps they should establish a branch business as a gold provider and invite Vgoldzone to collaborate, creating a win-win business opportunity together. We will have to wait and see what unfolds between these two opposing sides in the coming week.