Blizzard announces Battle.net Balance

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Blizzard has announced its effort into implementing microtransactions by developing Battle.net Balance.

Balance is said to function like a virtual wallet in which users can purchase points to spend on in-game items, gametime, and services in titles such as World of Warcraft and Diablo III.

The firm warns that once real-world money is converted into Battle.net Balance there is no way of retrieving it. However, it states that “certain regions” will be allowed to cash out using PayPal.

Additionally, those making purchases in the upcoming Diablo III will be able to make purchases on the currency-based auction house directly without using Battle.net Balance.

There will be a limit to how much users can store in Balance, however further information about that will be made in the future when it is released to the public.

Battle.net Balance is currently being tested in the Diablo III beta.

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