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A post on the World of Warcraft Forums introduces the World of Warcraft "Pet Store," as they now offer the opportunity to purchase Pandaren Monk or the Lil' K.T for $10.00 USD each. The pets can also...

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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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Weekly Lagout – WoW-It’s Been 5 Years.

— highlatencylife.wordpress.com — In Weekly Lagout I usually do the same format, list what has been happening, what’s coming up,... give some love, and give you something funny. Gonna change it up, and take a look at WoW for the last 5 years. I’ve been playing WoW since Beta, so I’ve been with WoW every step ... (more) Weekly Lagout – WoW-It’s Been 5 Years.

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Destructoid: Premium World of Warcraft pets now exist, are adorable

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Premium World of Warcraft pets now exist, are adorable
Destructoid — 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 ...

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Blizzard launches real money in-game pet store
wow.com 27 days ago — In a surprising and stunning move, Blizzard has just launched a real money online in-game pet sore. You spend real money, you get an in-game pet. This fully brings Blizzard into the world of microtransactions -- even if the cost of $10 for one ...

I beat the system by a day
bullcopra.blogspot.com 26 days ago — The posts I wrote about DLC, F2P and micro transactions and Payable content with their extensive discussions in the comments section just got a new twist, as Blizzard added the purchase able in-game minipets to the Blizzard Store. Leafshine purchased herself the Pandaren Monk ...

Paid Pets: Pandaren Monk
leafshine.net 26 days ago — So, Blizzard surprised us all yesterday by opening up in-game pets for sale on the Blizzard store. One of them, the Pandaren Monk, is linked to charity, in that Blizz gives 50% of the proceeds of his sale to the Make-a-Wish Foundation . (I'll address ...

WoW: buy in-game vanity pets for real cash monies
examiner.com 27 days ago — World of Warcraft, BlizzardThere is no denying that World of Warcraft now has microtransactions. Of course, you still pay that steep 15 bucks a month. In addition you can now buy two different vanity pets for 10 bucks each.The Panda...

WoW now with microtransaction … or macrotransaction
ogrebear.com 26 days ago — For the low low low price of 10 bucks. 10,000 pennies you can buy an in game pet in WoW. There are 2 pets a Pandaren Monk and Lil K’T pet. If you buy the Pandaren pet 5 bucks will go to the make a wish foundation (which is pretty cool). The pet doesn’t do anything, (can’t ...

Breakfast Topic: Will you buy the new in-game pets? — WoW.com

In-case you missed it, which really is only possible if you were living under a rock or had something else going on, yesterday's news was some of the largest out of WoW this year. Blizzard is now allowing you to purchase in-game pets for real life money through the Blizzard store . There are ...

Blizzard opens the Petshop for World of Warcraft — Gamer Limit

Today, Blizzard expanded their online WoW Shop to include purchasable pets, putting up the “Pandaren Monk Charity Pet”, and “Lil’ K.T., the Littlest Lich”. Both pets go for a small sum of $10. Will you be getting one? “Today, we’re pleased to introduce ...

Blizzard opens real-money pet store in WoW — Joystiq

Blizzard just opened a huge can of worms -- or of pandas, in this case. The company announced the opening of an in-game pet store in World of Warcraft , wherein players can purchase their own Pandaren Monk or Lil' K.T., the Littlest Lich , for ten bucks. Half of the purchase price of the Monk ...

Blizzard opens real-money pet store in WoW — GamePad: The Best Video Gaming Blog Posts

Blizzard just opened a huge can of worms -- or of pandas, in this case. The company announced the opening of an in-game pet store in World of Warcraft, wherein players can purchase their own Pandaren Monk or Lil' K.T., the Littlest Lich, for ten bucks. Half of the purchase price of the Monk goes ...

Micro-Transactions and the Pet Store — Critical QQ

So much rage over such an inconsequential little thing. You can now buy vanity pets for real cash. Big whoop. Ok, seriously, what the hell people. What so many of these complainers seem to forget is that microtransactions in WoW isn’t even a new concept. Don’t you guys remember ...

WoW Pet Costs More Than My Monthly Subscription — We Fly Spitfires - MMORPG Blog

Of course the big news today was that Blizzard have entered the micro-transaction scene and are now selling in-game pets , bound to your account, via their online store. Can’t say I’m really surprised as Blizzard have been slowly introducing more and more paid services over the ...

Around Azeroth: We are going to be friends — WoW.com

Everyone needs a binky sometimes, even miniature Scourge leaders. We've been getting a lot of pictures featuring Blizzard's new pay-per-pets , including this submission from Loz of Terenas-EU. "Kel'Thuzad's reputation has had an effect on Lil K.T, and he's finding it hard to make friends," ...

Apocalypse WoW! Sex leg inside. — Latest Blog Posts - All

It's always fun to visit Blizzard game forums or blogs and see the initial panic and anger after almost any change they implement. "With the addition of a pet store the greedy rat bastards are descending a slippery slope to RMT hell. The end result will be every player that is currently ...

WoW Pet Shop: Is It the Slippery Slope? — WarCry Network : Latest News

Blizzard has introduced World of Warcraft players to the mystical world of microtransactions with its new pet shop. Players can purchase a Pandaren Monk or Lil K.T. for $10.00 each. Keep reading!

LOTRO Goat Conflict Of Interest (w/ bonus WoW Petstore commentary) — Player Versus Developer

Author's Note : Due to my work schedule, this post was written before news of WoW's new RMT pet store broke. My brief reactions to this new development: - Unfortunate, but neither unprecedented nor entirely unexpected. - Expensive, but the pets are of markedly higher quality than WoW's non-RMT ...

Blizzard Starts Selling In-Game World Of Warcraft Pets [Blizzard] — Kotaku

It was only a matter of time. Blizzard has just put up a pair of in-game pets for World of Warcraft for sale on the Blizzard Store . Would you pay $10 for a Pandaren Monk or a baby Kel'Thuzad? The two new non-combat pets now available for purchase at the Blizzard Store represent the first ...

Blizzard Starts Selling In-Game World Of Warcraft Pets [Blizzard] — GamePad: The Best Video Gaming Blog Posts

It was only a matter of time. Blizzard has just put up a pair of in-game pets for World of Warcraft for sale on the Blizzard Store. Would you pay $10 for a Pandaren Monk or a baby Kel'Thuzad? The two new non-combat pets now available for purchase at the Blizzard Store represent the first time ...

News: Blizzard opens WoW Pet Store — VideoGamer.com - All Updates
Two companions available now.

News: Blizzard opens WOW pet store — Eurogamer
First ever in-game items for sale. Blizzard has put two in-game World of Warcraft pets up for sale at the Blizzard Store: a Pandaren Monk, and Lil' K.T., a baby version of the villainous Lich Kel'Thuzad. The pets cost £9, $10 or 10 ...

Blizzard Brings Pay-For Pets To WoW — Gamasutra News
Blizzard has introduced a "Pet Store" to its major World of Warcraft PC MMO franchise -- allowing users to purchase in-game pets for their characters. The pets available in the store can't be earned through gameplay, and can only be obtained via ...