World of Warcraft mount 'Hot Motocross Bunmover 4000' criticized for animation and clipping bugs

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IGN reports Blizzard released the 'Hot Motocross Bunmover 4000' mount in its November Trading Post and players have complained the mount's wheels do not animate and the model clips through the ground. IGN says the mount has become a flashpoint for broader player frustration with retail World of Warcraft that has been building since Midnight launched. IGN noted that Midnight initially reviewed well — IGN gave it a 9 and reviewer Len Hafer wrote, “Enthralling zones and a satisfying endgame” — but player anger has simmered since that release. IGN also reports World of Warcraft Forever is heading to what it calls a likely monumental release on November 4.

• What happened: IGN reports Blizzard released the 'Hot Motocross Bunmover 4000' mount in the November Trading Post and players complained the mount’s wheels aren’t animated and the model clips through the ground.
• Why it matters: IGN reports the mount’s issues have reignited wider frustrations among retail World of Warcraft players that have been simmering since the Midnight launch.
• Context: IGN reports Midnight initially reviewed well (IGN gave it a 9 and reviewer Len Hafer wrote, “Enthralling zones and a satisfying endgame”) and that World of Warcraft Forever is heading to what IGN describes as a likely monumental release on November 4.
• What next: IGN’s report does not confirm any developer acknowledgement, a patch schedule, or other follow-up from Blizzard regarding the mount’s animation or clipping issues.