World of Warcraft miniatures game launches
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Fantasy, MMO industry, Trading card games
One of the biggest names in the trading card industry is Upper Deck Entertainment. Given the success of their World of Warcraft Trading Card Game, they've released a follow-up game this week: The World of Warcraft Miniatures Game.
The World of Warcraft Miniatures Game went on sale worldwide as of Tuesday, November 11th. There are 70 different miniatures, including Warchief Thrall, Varimathras, and yes... even Leeroy Jenkins. There's a bonus for your actual WoW characters as well -- miniatures booster packs come with sample packs from the WoW Trading Card Game which might include Loot cards. Essentially, they're unlocks for "cosmetic in-game upgrades for their online World of Warcraft characters". Check out the Upper Deck launch announcement for their World of Warcraft Miniatures Game for the full details.
 |
One of Azeroth's millions of citizens? Check out our ongoing coverage of the World of Warcraft, and be sure to touch base with our sister site WoW Insider for all your Lich King needs! |
_thumbnail.jpg "Aion Beta: Asmodian Ascension Quest")
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
John said on 8:19PM 11-14-2008
Those evil marketing people...just don't tell me what the in game cosmetic items would be if I bought the packs....cause I would have some serious problems.....I HATE marketing people...hehe
Reply
Jess said on 8:33PM 11-14-2008
I guess these are "ok" if you're a new comer to miniature gaming, but the quality and detail of the miniatures are an absolute joke in comparison to Games Worskhop's products. I suppose people will buy them, but it will be their loss for not becoming Warhammer Fantasy Battles or Warhammer 40k players instead.
Reply
Tasogare said on 7:48PM 11-15-2008
I'd be REALLY surprised if Blizzard thought they could compete with the insane depth of the GW miniatures. I really wish they would just stop branching out the Warcraft IP, I was fine with the pen and paper rpg, but this thing and the tcg are starting to make it spin out of control.
DeathMutant said on 8:52PM 11-14-2008
I've seen the game played before and it is not even in the same league as any of Games Workshop miniatures games. It is a "clix"-type game with large (like 3" tall) miniatures on a fixed board and, from the looks of it, designed for younger kids (8-12 years old?). Still, not every game has "Leeroy Jenkins"!
Reply