Gamasutra managed to gain the opportunity to sit down and speak with James Clarke, IGE’s chief operating officer in Asia, during our time in Shanghai (where Clarke is largely based) last month. We had a chance to find out more about not only his role at the company, but also IGE’s plans itself, giving a rare insight behind the curtain into the workings of the MMO trading titan.
Though a good read, words can’t express my disgust with companies like this. It’s truly difficult to play an MMO nowadays without the thought of purchasing in-game Gold just to help give your character a boost. Regardless of what I think, just check out the article and form your own opinions.