Collectors rejoice! World of Tanks is coming to a retail establishment near you on August 31st. The free-to-play action MMO, which launched in April as a digital download title, will now be available as a boxed version priced at $19.99.
So what's in it for consumers apart from the decidedly retro notion of owning a physical copy of a game? Quite a bit, actually, as the package includes the full game client and approximately $30 worth of in-game items including a premium account, game credits, gold, and an upgraded tank.
World of Tanks has been played by over 5 million people and features historically accurate renditions of more than 150 armored vehicles from America, Germany, and the Soviet Union. The game is the first entry in Wargaming.net's action MMO trilogy, which includes World of Warplanes and World of Battleships.
Reader Comments (11)
Posted: Aug 19th 2011 9:08AM (Unverified) said
inb4 "WTF IT'S MEANT TO BE A FREE GAME"
It inculdes about £30 worth of paid content for about 2/3 the price. I see it as a win.
It inculdes about £30 worth of paid content for about 2/3 the price. I see it as a win.
Posted: Aug 19th 2011 2:55PM ApathyCurve said
@Saker
You can stop now.
Or is there some neurosis compelling you to post "pay-to-win" every time a WoT article is posted? There are professionals who can help you with that little problem, you know.
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You can stop now.
Or is there some neurosis compelling you to post "pay-to-win" every time a WoT article is posted? There are professionals who can help you with that little problem, you know.
Posted: Aug 19th 2011 3:02PM (Unverified) said
@Saker I don't think lowes or kv-5 have much advantage on a heavy of the same tier, and few people use premium ammo on random battles, it's more a p2a (pay to advance) game, you can advance without paying, it just takes longer
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Posted: Aug 19th 2011 9:21AM PrimeSynergy said
I hope they do the same with WoW...arplanes at launch
I'm in the mood for a game of this style, but I prefer planes to tanks.
I'm in the mood for a game of this style, but I prefer planes to tanks.
Posted: Aug 19th 2011 9:37AM Trippin said
trow in a free Revell tank and they can have my money :P
Posted: Aug 19th 2011 11:20AM (Unverified) said
@Trippin
If they had the model of the premium tank you get in the box then yeah that would have my money in a heartbeat.
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If they had the model of the premium tank you get in the box then yeah that would have my money in a heartbeat.
Posted: Aug 19th 2011 12:34PM DancingTaco said
I have been playing this game a bit lately and not spent any money. I have had fun, more so than I thought. Its simple and without spending much time I now have my second tank and close to my 3rd. (not counting the beginning ones.)
Posted: Aug 19th 2011 2:00PM Daemodand said
Ima make a Sherman tank with top-level equipment. Hit hard and die fast, I always say.
Posted: Aug 24th 2011 1:08AM BillyBishopIMS said
I can't wait for the world of warplanes to come out ........I too want to fly that F4U Corsair I love it ... I flew back in Pacific theater sim online game , flew Corsair Had lot of Fun!! ........Met lot gd dudes & Sweeties Hope they have Corsair in this Game 2 : ) Billy Bishop IMS.................... Mang i Miss Killing LOL








