> Okay, would there have been an outrage if it "only" cost $1000 to full gear-up in the game? Yes, since AAA games are typically $60 - $70. The amount here ju

> Okay, would there have been an outrage if it "only" cost $1000 to full gear-up in the game? Yes, since AAA games are typically $60 - $70. The amount here just highlights that they have no real ceiling to the amount of money they'll try to extract from someone. It's the behavior people are complaining about, not the amount.