Net quickly became the largest Internet gaming network with this sole title, totaling 1.5 million unique users (separate computers) playing aver 30 million games to date.
One provider, SegaSoft, aims to make money on its Heat gaming network (heat.net) by selling players the virtual weapons they must use in cyberspace: the more you spend, the bigger your virtual bang, thwack or kaboom.
In addition to incorporation pro gaming into its annual BlizzCon Convention in Anaheim, the game giant has announced the 2012 Battle.net World Championship.