engine - 12:58 pm on Oct 22, 2009 (gmt 0)

U.S. Spends Big On Virtual Goods [news.bbc.co.uk]

Americans look set to spend $1bn (£600m) on virtual goods in 2009, claims a report. The cash will be spent on add-ons for online games, digital gifts and other items that exist only as data. Total spend on such items is expected to be up by 100% over 2008 and to double again by the end of 2010, said the analysts behind the report. In related news, Facebook is updating its gift store so it offers a wider variety of virtual presents.