Once upon a time, it would have been re-enactments of something from Saturday morning cartoons, perhaps. Before that, it would have been parodies of other childhood entertainments from the 40s, the 50s. Today, what brings down the house is stuff that harkens back to the college kid’s lazy summer afternoons. Super Mario Bros. Live, on stage.

And this is like the second or third thingof this sort I’ve seen. Both scary (it makes me feel old) and cool.

Presumably this means that when my kids are in college, they will be doing Ed, Edd, ‘n’ Eddy skits, Pokemon homages, and sketch comedy involving mySpace memories will be all the rage.

Grimwell Online has the story as well as commentary.

The PlayPLUS system will enable players to purchase packages that include both game time and in-game bonus credits. Credits will be redeemable against in-game items and benefits, such as experience bonuses, teleportation spells, health boosts and many other desirable enhancements.

Many will cry foul and then Matt Mihaly will pop up to say “we’ve been doing this since…” I think it’s just inevitable. People seek advantage and they seek convenience.

A golf cart costs money. If you own a golf cart, you’re not getting as tired walking the course. This may help you play better. The club will rent you one. Aha, company-sponsored RMT. ArchLord, like the golf club, is merely charging a premium for the “easy” difficulty setting.

Is it fair? Of course not. Fair and commerce, despite legislative intent, usually do not hang out at the same parties.