The “Call of Duty” has appeared again for online multiplayer FPS supporters, but does that indicate they’ll pay much more for the “Elite” treatment? “Call of Duty: Elite” is ramping up for summer customer beta testing. By the end of 2011, Activision should offer “CoD: Elite” to gamers for $7.99 or for even less per month.
How excited Activision is for the ‘CoD: Elite’ moneymaker
It isn’t surprising that Activision has decided to work on the online multi-player FPS as a popular PC and console game considering how popular regular subscriptions are for “World of Warcraft” and other massively multi-player online role-playing games, or MMORPGs. Keeping gamers locked to the “Call of Duty” universe is very much in line with current market gaming strategy, argues Activision’s VP of Digital Business, Jamie Berger.
“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.”
US citizens happy that ‘Black Ops’ will go ‘Elite’
Activision has already confirmed that “Call of Duty: Elite” will work with the game “Call of Duty: Black Ops,” which in Feb. became the best-selling video game in United States 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.
”Call of Duty” enthusiasts don’t have to pay $60 for the game with “Elite” which makes it great, states Activision. ”Call of Duty: Elite” isn’t a game at all. It really is a social network that continues the “Call of Duty” saga in many chapters online. Analyst Bill Harris at the blog Dubious Quality explained that the game should get FPS online multi-player enthusiasts interested while being Activision’s “Holy Grail” they need.
The best parts of ‘Call of Duty: Elite’
GamePro points out that “CoD: Elite” will be much more than leader boards and player-versus-player matchmaking. Evidently there will be four categories for the “Elite.”
Career: Play map details and analysis of your play and weapons choice will occur here. You may be good at FPS but don’t know much about ‘Elite’ and the way it works. Try a different status in the future.
Connect: ”Call of Duty” fans 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: Get tips for “Call of Duty” here.
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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