Back when housing was added to World of Warcraft at the beginning of Midnight, Blizzard issued a set of guiding priciples that, among other things, promised that the company wouldn't add cosmetics to the cash store that represent one of Azeroth's races or classes. This week, Blizzard broke that promise.
Blizzard Sparks World of Warcraft Fan Backlash for 'Breaking Promise' Over Housing Microtransactions
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