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In recent years, online gaming has grown explosively in both the number of players and the number of games available. Last year, online gaming sales exceeded $13 billion, due to titles appealing to a broader audience than ever before. World of Warcraft and other massive multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs) attracted millions of people to compete solo or in teams across vast virtual landscapes. These games are available continuously, and many gamers play for many hours at a time.

In addition to the purchase price of the software, players often must pay a monthly subscription fee to gain access to the company's network to play with others. In addition to all-day online access, players can receive technical support from the company to resolve Internet and software issues.

In nations with widespread access to broadband or DSL Internet,