The Economics of Shutting Down an MMO: Player Spending, Refunds, and Secondary Markets
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The Economics of Shutting Down an MMO: Player Spending, Refunds, and Secondary Markets

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2026-01-25
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What happens to paid expansions, subscriptions, cosmetics and markets when an MMO is shut down? Practical steps to protect your money now.

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