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Web Game Nets Creator $1.5M

Players pay for extra points to commit murder, mayhem

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(Newser) – An Internet crime game has earned its young creator nearly $1.5 miilion. Torn, a text-based game noir that lets players commit murder and mayhem, boasts some 41,000 active players and 1.3 million account holders worldwide. The game is free, but players can opt to pay $5 a month for extra points. British creator Joe Chedburn, 21, came up with the idea when he was just 15.

"My parents used to tell me off for spending too much time on my computer. They're quite happy with what I'm doing now," he said.

This is the come-on graphic for the Internet crimes game Torn, which lets players commit virtual murders.
This is the come-on graphic for the Internet crimes game Torn, which lets players commit virtual murders.   (Torn)
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George_Taylor
Oct 8, 09 2:18 AM CDT
I could exploit people's dark minds and become a millionaire!?! This is where it's at! Reply
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fa12345
Oct 8, 09 2:42 AM CDT
good web games let creator earn much money. but, some people were addiction in this games. i am a victim. someday, i quited. now, i am free. Reply
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BoZo
Oct 8, 09 4:24 AM CDT
I can't wait to play. Reply
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yummines
Oct 8, 09 6:29 PM CDT
the only problem with this game is the fact that Jack Thompson once again will probably resume his anti-video game tirades... Reply
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