It's not unexpected and is an added benefit for blizzard but is not a main reason (Obligatory "in my opinion").
It doesn't make much sense that someone who isn't subscribed to the game should get an invite to the beta because it's unlikely that a person who isn't subscribed already isn't very much interested in the game in the first place or would play it for very long. The people who already play the game are more likely to give better feedback or be more engaged in it than those who aren't. It might be reasonable for those who signed up for the beta that aren't subscribed to the game already to be invited as they clearly have an interest in it but I don't believe they should get priority over those who are actually subscribed for obvious reasons.
Sounds like a smart business move to me. Free money. They aren't really obligated to give people beta access... If you WANT to subscribe for a CHANCE to be enrolled in the beta, you should. For the hardcore fans, this is a small price to pay for a chance at beta access. Are they exploiting that loyalty? Maybe. Are they also ensuring that rewards will be given to paying supporters? Definitely. I'm glad most streamers got beta access! It allows their entire audience to experience the beta regardless if they themselves gained beta access. I don't really watch streamers (other than the odd highlight video) and I didn't sign up for the beta. I'm content to play the full game on private servers until launch. Beta is less of a treat for me than it is a responsibility. I'm glad that people like @teebling got access who are legitimately testing the game. If you are desperate to experience Classic and have an itch to play, just do it on private! It's free.
i mean come on they made us only pay once to play both, they could have charged 13€ a moth for Classic and Retail and most of us would have paid it (fuck i would have bought the core game again if it would have needed).
Imagine not giving incentives for you to sub to them amiright?
I think people need to stop being such...
Just stop
To be honest, I think the conspiracy theories go a bit too far sometimes. How many subs will they really catch with the streamer advertisements? I would think that the majority of the people that watch WoW Classic streams were vanilla players that are currently not subbed, and don't intend to sub before classic is released.
You're kidding, right? Smart basic marketing is now a "conspiracy theory"?
i mean come on they made us only pay once to play both, they could have charged 13€ a moth for Classic and Retail and most of us would have paid it (fuck i would have bought the core game again if it would have needed).
Pretty much agree with this. Is a subscription that big deal still? Its 2019 and I thought everyone has seen the effects of a F2P game, how much of a money drain that is.
Do some research on why a subscription is good for the game. Its simple really, but maybe some people need more advantages being straight up pointed out to be convinced? Pay subscription and get content.