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Ulvareth

Blizzard Poster

0. 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:17:50 PST

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 Difference: Pandaren Monk Charity Pet
Enter the Pandaren Monk, a martial-arts expert who's here to help celebrate the upcoming fifth anniversary of World of Warcraft. He may be cute, but he's proof that even the softest of critters can overcome the hardest of circumstances. For every Pandaren Monk that finds its way to a player's side between now and the end of the year (December 31, 2009 at 11:59 PDT (8:59 CET)), we'll donate 50 percent of the 10€ purchasing price to the Make-a-Wish Foundation in an effort to brew up a little hope, strength, and joy in a child's life.

Lil' K.T., the Littlest Lich
Lil' K.T. is a miniature lich who bears a striking resemblance to the legendary lord of Naxxramas, Kel'Thuzad. But don't let his diminutive stature fool you: Lil' K.T. has a diabolical laugh and wields true power at his bony fingertips, randomly wreaking icy havoc on critters who dare to cross his path. You can now buy this new pet for 10€ on the Blizzard Store.

In order to receive a purchased pet, you'll need to merge your World of Warcraft account with a Battle.net account. For more information on Battle.net, please visit the FAQ. For more information on the new Pet Store, visit the Pet Store FAQ.

Pandaren Monk: http://eu.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=221003558
Lil‘ K.T.: http://eu.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=221003557
Blizzard Store: http://eu.blizzard.com/store/browse.xml?f=c:5%2Cc:33
Battle.net FAQ: http://eu.battle.net/faq/index.html?locale=en_GB
Pet Store FAQ: http://eu.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?locale=en_EN&tag=PETSTORE

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Avey

< Imperial Squad >

Draenor

1. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:21:02 PST

Cute!

It's a shame in-game pets are the least interesting thing in the game for me, so you're not getting my money.

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Famed

< The Council >

Twilight's Hammer

2. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:21:36 PST

9 Pounds for an ingame pet, sure half of the Pandaren proceeds go to charity, but really?

Also you might wanna fix either your post or the store, $10 is nothing like 10Euros.

Futhermore, AWESOME AVATAR GIEF.

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Q u o t e:
I'd rather carve some wings on a Pumpkin and yell ZOMG WINGZ.

- Mulux on AION

Lorelol

Area 52

3. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:27:57 PST

I don't like where this is going

Famed

< The Council >

Twilight's Hammer

4. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:29:52 PST

And... BRB BUYING STOCKS IN BLIZZARD.

Q u o t e:
I'd rather carve some wings on a Pumpkin and yell ZOMG WINGZ.

- Mulux on AION

Adya

< Reclaimed >

Sylvanas

5. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:31:07 PST

Your and the Fiery Draenei avatar, 30 Euros, now.

Deal?

Phemty

< Do Not Panic >

Sporeggar

6. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:35:41 PST

"Don't buy gold."

Isn't this going to be the same thing?

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

Asrial

< No Added Sugar >

Dentarg

7. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:36:06 PST

This must be some sort of a joke.. What kind of moron buys a ingame pet for irl moneys. ._.

If you say "Goes to make a wish foundation", go to their site itself and donate then.

Edit; To the "Dont buy gold" comment above, I remember them saying that spending irl moneys to get a advantage ingame isnt what they want, so they should make these pet not count towards any achievements what-so-ever.

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Q u o t e:
Hi

Mulux

Aerie Peak

8. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:36:41 PST

Sweet :)

It is nice to see some proceeds going to charity. I will buy one!

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Eragon

< Eternal Wanderers >

Darkmoon Faire

9. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:37:13 PST

Sold!

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Tuinine

< Casual Kings >

Laughing Skull

10. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:37:20 PST

any way people without a credit card can get this?? im from netherlands, i pay through direct debit my monthly payment for wow would sur be nice if we could get the pet the same way though;)

Famed

< The Council >

Twilight's Hammer

11. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:37:40 PST

Q u o t e:
Sweet :)

It is nice to see some proceeds going to charity. I will buy one!

Don't get me wrong it is fantastic to see a HUGE amount of the proceedings going to Charity, 50% is alot when you compare it to anything else like this usually giving ~1%.

Q u o t e:
I'd rather carve some wings on a Pumpkin and yell ZOMG WINGZ.

- Mulux on AION

Tetrodotoxin

< Kewl Krew >

Nagrand

12. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:38:43 PST

Nice.

World of SOEmarketplaceCraft.

Whats next? XP Enhancing potions ? Characters ? Gold ?

I know a sucessful business model is to generate the maximum amount of profits, but... and then what ?

Are you going to head to world domination ? Buy continents ?
Give every employee a lifetime sub to your games ?

I love Blizzard and I really loved the atmosphere in both WoW's expansion launches, but what is happening by starting to provide players with a direct item purchase with real money ?

If you have to take the game to that route, please make it like EVE online where you can exchange/sell characters legitimately and solely through the in-game system.
Not only you will get more players, who will now re-sub because they were dying to try a new class and did not want to level all over again, but you will also make current players "recycle" they characters with new classes/faction combinations to spice it up a bit.

Kéntucky

< Dreamfoil >

Al'Akir

13. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:40:22 PST

Q u o t e:

they should make these pet not count towards any achievements what-so-ever.

We both know thats never gonna happen...*Sad face*

Dubhar

< Always Off Topic >

Azjol-Nerub

14. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:40:56 PST

Unfortunately for the charities, I'm not eligible to own a credit card until mid-January...

Not the main reason I want the pets though! I can see it now... KT loling as I DOT up the BGs... I hope he doesn't die of laughter.

Q u o t e:
Whats next? XP Enhancing potions ? Characters ? Gold ?

I think you'll find these pets have no direct on gameplay (excluding adding a measly two pets to your achivements).

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Patchouli

< Blood Raven >

Stormreaver

15. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:42:13 PST

Q u o t e:
Nice.

World of SOEmarketplaceCraft.

Whats next? XP Enhancing potions ? Characters ? Gold ?

I know a sucessful business model is to generate the maximum amount of profits, but... and then what ?

Are you going to head to world domination ? Buy continents ?
Give every employee a lifetime sub to your games ?

I love Blizzard and I really loved the atmosphere in both WoW's expansion launches, but what is happening by starting to provide players with a direct item purchase with real money ?

If you have to take the game to that route, please make it like EVE online where you can exchange/sell characters legitimately and solely through the in-game system.
Not only you will get more players, who will now re-sub because they were dying to try a new class and did not want to level all over again, but you will also make current players "recycle" they characters with new classes/faction combinations to spice it up a bit.

If you can't even handle that Blizzard are selling out pets then you should quit already.

Azutael

Aerie Peak

16. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:42:31 PST

Good cause or not, the price diffrence from US and Eu needs to stop.
10$ for the US, and 10€ for the EU.

Makes quite a diffrence you know.

Why are seagulls called seagulls? Because if they flew over the bay, they'd be called bagels!

Narzeja

Darksorrow

17. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:43:03 PST

Q u o t e:
Your and the Fiery Draenei avatar, 30 Euros, now.

Deal?

Indeed! Draenei on fire are the best ones.

:>

Velor

< Circle of the Moon >

Earthen Ring

18. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:43:51 PST

Give all the money to Charity.

Then I will buy one.

Considering the money I have paid already has gone to creating this, I feel rather cheated.

Like Punk - http://www.deterant.co.uk

Famed

< The Council >

Twilight's Hammer

19. Re: 04/11 Introducing the Pet Store 04-Nov-2009 12:44:06 PST

Q u o t e:
Good cause or not, the price diffrence from US and Eu needs to stop.
10$ for the US, and 10€ for the EU.

Makes quite a diffrence you know.

It's about a 30% difference lol, 9 pounds vs 10$ = 6 pound exactly.

Q u o t e:
I'd rather carve some wings on a Pumpkin and yell ZOMG WINGZ.

- Mulux on AION

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