If you're looking for evidence that true communism has been smothered to death by decadent consumerism in China, well, here you go -- a man in China has spent $16,000 on a virtual sword before the game it can be used in is even out yet.

Starting in October, Sony Online Entertainment will be moving their DC Universe Online MMORPG from a $15/month service to a three tiered service, one tier of which is free.

Liu Dali, 54, was imprisoned in China from 2004 to 2007 for the crime of "illegally petitioning" the government about corruption in his hometown, where he worked as a prison guard.

Dude, stop grinding.

Could I interest you in "touching the magic".