I loved how the biannual update to Call of Duty is: "now you have a dog!"
But he's got an adorable outfit so you will be coordinated in battle. 
It's like the new Malibu Stacy doll on the Simpsons.
But it's got a new hat!!! I want it I want it I want it!!!

I was totally thinking the same thing as you, oooooh a dog!
I didn't notice it mentioned here, but I understand the system is supposed to be on all the time. I'm not sure if that's a requirement, or a suggestion, maybe since it is a media center? I don't know about anyone else, but, I don't want my "game system"(I use this term every so loosely in regards to the Xbox One) on 24 hours a day, just sitting there in the heat of summer. Possibly a plot by MS for it to wear out quicker? I'll let you decide!
And with the internet thing, I know there are still people out there, that have crappy or no internet, so that takes care of them since it has to check once a day or whatever.