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Blizzard launches real money in-game pet store
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Blizzard introduces microtransactions
tobolds.blogspot.com — A lot of people have previously argued that while Blizzard will take extra money from you for services like server moves or race changes, they aren't selling you any virtual items for real money. That isn't true any more. Via MMO-Champion and WoW.com ... (more) Blizzard introduces microtransactions
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Introducing the Pet Store
MMO-Champion - World of Warcraft Guides and Raid Strategies - News — Introducing the Pet Store <Hides in a shelter before people get a chance to comment> Quote from: Nethaera (Source) Today we’re pleased to introduce the Pet Store for World of Warcraft, a new way for players to obtain in-game pets to join them on their ...

Blizzard Enters the MicroTransaction World.
MMORPG Games & MMO News - MMOCrunch — In a surprise move by many a loyal fan, Blizzard has introduced non combat vanity pets to the blizzard store. They do look very cool, but I am not sure if they are worth the $10 fee. The pets are bind on account, so every character current and future can have the pet. Here is the post by Blizz; Today we’re pleased to introduce the Pet Store for World of Warcraft, a new way for players to obtain in-game pets to join them on their adventures in Azeroth. Two brand-new companions are now available for purchase exclusively at the Pet Store in the online Blizzard Store: Lil’ K.T. and the Pandaren Monk. Make a ...

World of Warcraft: How Much for That Pandaran Monk In The Window?
The MMO Gamer — In an unexpected move, Blizzard just announced the addition of a new Pet Store, where players can buy in-game pets for World of Warcraft using real world dollars.  Players will be able to make their purchases outside the game through the new Pet Store website for $10.00 per pet, bringing WoW even further into the fold of those MMOGs embracing micro-transactions. The Pet Store FAQ has this to say regarding their decision to go with an out of game, real money pet: The Pet Store provides a new way for players to obtain unique companion pets outside of the game, which is something that has been requested by many players who ...

World of Warcraft: How Much for That Pandaren Monk In The Window?
The MMO Gamer — In an unexpected move, Blizzard just announced the addition of a new Pet Store, where players can buy in-game pets for World of Warcraft using real world dollars.  Players will be able to make their purchases outside the game through the new Pet Store website for $10.00 per pet, bringing WoW even further into the fold of those MMOGs embracing micro-transactions. The Pet Store FAQ has this to say regarding their decision to go with an out of game, real money pet: The Pet Store provides a new way for players to obtain unique companion pets outside of the game, which is something that has been requested by many players who ...

The Pet Store: Buy In-Game WoW Pets For Real Money
Worldofraids News — On one hand, Blizzard is giving 50% of the proceeds for the Pandaren Monk to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. On the other hand, it's only until the end of this year (which even so could be a substantial amount of money), and it's only for one of the two pets, so keep that in mind if you're planning to purchase these for charity purposes. Regardless of that, today Blizzard took a step closer to fully adopting microtransactions by introducing the World of Warcraft Pet Store, a way for players to purchase companion pets with real money and have them automatically delivered to their in-game mail box. Check out the details below. ...

Blizzard Opens Pet Store, Stocks Up On Cedar Chips
The Instance! World of Warcraft Podcast — And it’s just a matter of time until you can buy your very own Henry.  Not that you could ever “own” Henry, per se.  From the Blizzard announcement: Today we’re pleased to introduce the Pet Store for World of Warcraft, a new way for players to obtain in-game pets to join them on their adventures in Azeroth. Two brand-new companions are now available for purchase exclusively at the Pet Store in the online Blizzard Store: Lil’ K.T. and the Pandaren Monk. Important note: If you have not already, you will have to move your account into Battle.Net before you can ...

Ep 44: Awkward Silence
Rawrbitchrawr — This week tempers flare and sides are taken regarding the emergence of more “casual-friendly” micro-transactions, and a listener e-mail might have you trying a different kind of strafe. So, climb aboard Blizzard’s new throbbing Love Rocket and get the lowdown in this week’s show. This and much more ...

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