Blizzard’s BlizzCon 2017 reveal should be a pet battle app
Added 2017-05-29 13:30:48 +0000 UTCThe idea is not something new -- an app for our phones that lets us battle with our WoW pets.
Since pet battles were introduced with Cataclysm there has been constant talk of an app for them. Even Blizzard's devs have said it's a cool idea; but sadly throughout the years nothing has materialized. We've barely had any major change to the system itself since it was launched. Sure, new pets have been added and new challenges introduced, but the basic system hasn't changed much -- despite pretty direct interest on Blizzard's part of implementing a breeding system (like Pokemon) and other improvements.
The thing about Blizzard tough is it likes to do stuff in a big way. Nothing is really released small and at a trickle, it makes a splash and then it's supported. Think through their games, especially WoW. You get a big expansion, then patches (not as many as we may like, but still). Pet battles? Perfect time for making a new splash and introducing version 2.0. And what would come perfect with that? My plea.
My plea to Blizzard is simple (and I know several of you out there are on Patreon, so hopefully you'll hear it) -- please, let this be the year that we get the pet battle app. Let this be the year we get the next iteration of pet battles. Take advantage of the market, the demand, and create the next killer app. Make it easy to learn and hard to master. Make it Pokemon for adults. You'll be making more money again than you know what to do with.
It's time.
For More:
- Patch 7.2: First look at pet battle dungeons
- No epic battle pets in Legion
- Watch's Pet Battles Coverage
Comments
Meh. I used to want a pet battle app, but I love what they've done with pet battles in Legion. The family achievements are a fun challenge. The world quests keep things mixed up. The pet battle dungeon was pretty unique (though I haven't been back). A pet battle app would require a whole new set of rewards or it would quickly lose it's appeal. I just don't know if it's that important now.
Tabatha Merchant
2017-05-31 19:29:43 +0000 UTCWhile a pet battle app would be interesting, I don't know if it's a good idea. Back many moons ago, Blizzard introduced the WoW Armory app. "Do all your mobile gaming from here!" Auction house, guild chat, check out your characters.. Sadly , except for minor patches, it hasn't been updated since 2014. Most likely, it would get posted, bug fixed, then never updated again.
Elkagorasa
2017-05-30 20:51:03 +0000 UTCI'd get behind a pet battle app, no doubt.
Josh
2017-05-30 14:30:42 +0000 UTCI would have been excited about the app a couple years ago, but I think it may be too late.
Clay Maeckel
2017-05-30 02:42:54 +0000 UTCOh that's a really good idea. We'll do that. This one was written by me (Adam). I sorta wish Patreon had a way for multiple managers of a page to post stuff. Would be smoother.
Blizzard Watch
2017-05-29 19:14:55 +0000 UTCI'd love a pet battle app, so long as it doesn't require PvP. I'd be satisfied with battling whatever is up for dailies, in world or garrison. Also, I love this idea of short articles (more focused on opinion?) for patrons! Could we get a tagline saying who it's written by? The people at BlizzardWatch are a huge reason I'm a patron, so I'd love the connection of knowing who wrote the article. :-)
Marie Buhtz
2017-05-29 18:31:18 +0000 UTCI don't know. They have said that the world exploration is something they don't want to remove from the in-game system so I don't think they would add that to the app. So the app might end up being just for PvP battles and in that case, I don't have any interest on it
Marcelo Poblete
2017-05-29 16:17:54 +0000 UTCThis additional content is something new we're trying :)
Blizzard Watch
2017-05-29 14:17:54 +0000 UTCIs it normal for you guys to post stories like this here? I just upgraded from $1 per month to $5 per month, never seen anything like this posted before but that might be why.
Alvis Piksons
2017-05-29 13:41:58 +0000 UTC
