The day foretold (repeatedly) in the Prophecy has finally arrived. Diablo III‘s real money auction house is here and – connection requirements aside – completely optional, so you can peruse its user-supplied wares right this second if you’re a resident of the giant bald eagle and failing business reservation that is my country of origin. Europe and other territories, meanwhile, will gain access in “the near future,” as Blizzard’s trying not to send any server farms into geosynchronous orbit this time around.

Oh, and if you’re in the correct region, you’ll still need an Authenticator – though, fair warning, I still have my reservations about that allegedly hacker-proof solution.

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