The “Call of Duty” has sounded once more for online multiplayer FPS followers, but does that mean they’ll pay much more for the “Elite” game? “Call of Duty: Elite” is ramping up for summer consumer beta testing. It is believed that “Elite” will expense interested gamers $7.99 or less per month, starting in late 2011.
Activision eager to shake their ‘CoD: Elite’ moneymaker
Considering the massive popularity of the monthly subscription model for massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) like “World of Warcraft,” it should come as no surprise that video game business Activision has decided to optimize the monetization model for the online multi-player FPS, one of probably the most popular PC and console gaming genres. Activision’s VP of Digital Business, Jamie Berger, explains that the “Call of Duty” universe will lock in players just like most modern video games.
“In an always-on world, the competition for our players’ time has exploded,” he told Wired. “Online interactivity and community is critical for us to face that world. It’s what sets apart games with growing audiences from really great games struggling to find an audience.”
The fact that ‘Black Ops’ will go ‘Elite’ makes Americans happy
Activision has already confirmed that “Call of Duty: Elite” will work with the game “Call of Duty: Black Ops,” which in February became the best-selling video game in U.S. history, according to NPD research. Over 30 million individuals play one of the “Call of Duty” games online each year, spending over 170 hours each year doling out hot video lead.
Activision points out that “Elite” won’t cost followers $60. “Call of Duty” supporters will not have to make a trip to the store. Players are able to continue the “call of Duty” saga online in several chapters with “Call of Duty: Elite” which is not actually a game at all. It should prove to be an intoxicating community for FPS online multi-player fans, while serving as a “Holy Grail” for Activision, suggests analyst Bill Harris of the blog Dubious Quality.
The way to use ‘Call of Duty: Elite’
More than just player-versus-player will happen with “CoD: Elite,” according to GamePro. The “Elite” game will have many categories. They will break down like this:
Career: Play map details and analysis of your play and weapons choice will take place here. You might be good at FPS but do not know much about ‘Elite’ and just how it works. Try a different status in the future.
Connect: ”Call of Duty” supporters can socialize here. Chat, join groups, share highlight reels and simply go crazy.
Compete: The way eHarmony match makes was copied for FPS matchmaking. Expect major firepower, not major halitosis.
Improve: Pump up your “Call of Duty” game with loads of tips.
Citations
Call of Duty: Elite
callofduty.com/elite
Dubious Quality
dubiousquality.blogspot.com/
GamePro
gamepro.com/article/previews/219778/call-of-duty-elite-full-details/
Wired
wired.com/gamelife/2011/05/call-of-duty-elite/
‘Call of Duty: Elite’ Legend of Karl trailer (Note: Contains video game violence)
youtube.com/watch?v=s3Ixz7pHXdg
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