Who here hasn't daydreamed about owning a Pandaren Monk before? Really, I'm the only one? Well, screw you guys!
Activision Blizzard, or as the running joke goes, Activision Blizzard is now offering in-game pets for World of Warcraft players who feel the need to adopt a cuddly creature. For $10, a miniature lich called Lil' K.T. or a Pandaren Monk can be tied to your WoW license. No, this isn't fake.
Ordinarily, this is where I would crack a joke at someone's expense (forget the fact that I already did). However, Blizzard gets the pass this time for one reason and one reason only: for every Pandaren Monk sold this year, $5 will be donated to the Make-a-Wish foundation. Awww.
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2:00 AM on 11.05.2009
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sorry to go on a rant.. i just hate this blind hate towards giant gaming companies.. for what seems to be no reason.
This time.
Agreed, I guess making the Pandarens nothing more then pets officially dashes that hope for good. So much for playing as the only race that didn't make everything SERIOUS BUSINESS.
Danger! Cash Cows!
Skip the step of feeding blizzavision money.
/fixed
Yea thats why its genius, and collecting pets is very popular in WoW. $5 for a pet may seem like excess for the more conservative (or unemployed), but say $10 for a pet its also for a good cause, any guilty feelings or even doubt may just evaporate. I'm not generous with my money as well.
God, I fucking wish I was joking...
I almost considered a similar purchase. Ethereal Traders are freaking PIMP!
Then I logged in. Saw the Lil' KT. Had to have it. Bought it.
I own both.
The Monk does a little karate routine and whenever someone /bow's to him, he bows back.
Lil' KT frostbolts/freezes Critters(Rabbits, rats, etc.) and whenever you kill another player(PVP) he laughs.
Utter cuteness.
You children who are only allowed $5 a week allowance: STFUAJPG
Does this mean you'll be introducing more services like this in the future? Will you be introducing the ability to buy epic weapons/etc. in the future, for example?
As with the pets, mounts, and other items players can obtain through Loot cards from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game, Pet Store pets are purely cosmetic and just for fun. Like other paid services we offer, such as Paid Name Changes, Race Changes, and Character Re-Customizations, the Pet Store service is entirely optional and intended to provide players another means to enjoy World of Warcraft in a way that isn't detrimental to the game and that doesn't detract from the gameplay experience for players who choose not to use the service.
(Source)
TL;DR: They won't start selling epics/loot/etc. Just fun shit.
Not to mention it's tax deductible for Blizzard
Now I just wish that when you use the pet-growth biscuit on Lil' K.T., he turns into Real K.T. and wipes Dalaran.
::slow clap for Blizzard?::
This charity thing is a ruse. First of all the good pet doesn't give anything to charity, and secondly the donations only happen for two months. The charity thing is just a setup to lessen the bad impression of the new revenue stream.
God damn it.
These are £9 in the UK. So that's $17?