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This is a clear message that no-one except Blizzard should profit from WoW. They are basically saying, "We'd love you to improve our game for free, but don't expect anything other than warm fuzzies as compensation." It will be interesting to see reaction to this news from developers of popular donation- and fee-based add-ons. How much of an impact will it have on WoW if they cease to develop and support these (or new) add-ons?

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Author: Brooke Pilley
Category: addonsblizzardin-game-advertisingpolicyuiworld-of-warcraftwow
Publish Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EST
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