Real Money In-game Pets Appear in Blizzard Cash Shop

Is it a Charity bazaar Or Catchpenny trick when a game company cooperation with a charity?

Recently Blizzard announced two new pets in their online store. Now players can get Pandaren Monk and Lil' K.T. after paying $10.00 each. Different from Blizzard's schemes for making money before, such as Paid Name Changes, Race Changes, and Character Re-Customizations, they will donate 50% of the $10 purchase price to the Make-A-Wish Foundation from the proceeds of sale before December 31, 2009.

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Make-A-Wish

This is a good news for children who need help. Its good to see that some people still care to others. But it may be more sincerity that blizzard donate parts of their monthly fee than start a new trade, a cash shop.

World of Warcraft is more like a large money spinner which combines monthly fee with cash shop now. You can not only change your name or race but also get in-game items new. They emphasize that these are non-combat companions for players' requirements. But What is it when players requested Tier 11? Could Tier 11 will appear in Blizzard Store? Of cause Blizzard won't do this except they turned off the light. What impressed me is Pandaren Monk and Lil' K.T. will count toward pet-related achievements, the total number of pets a character has for achievements like Plethora of Pets or Lil' Game Hunter. That is to say if you were planning to reach the achievement you must pay for is.

Pet Store FAQ

Pandaren Monk

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Pandaren Monk in Blizzard Store

Pandaren Monk

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Lil' K.T. Blizzard Store