View Full Version : Activision announces Call of Duty Elite (multiplayer still free)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304563104576355310423496054.html?m od=WSJ_hp_LEFTTopStories
Compares to a Netflix like subscription ($7.99 or lower)
Services not announce yet but you will probably see somethings like Bungie did for Halo with player analysis.
I_Luv_2_Game
05-31-2011, 03:01
An the sad part there plenty f people willing to pay for this content.
Not really surprising tbh, oh well, that's what BF3 is for.
skyballin
05-31-2011, 06:31
If I made 20 million dollars a year, I still wouldn't subscribe to this nonsense.
$Greatness$
05-31-2011, 06:44
I wish I was as thorough as Bobby Kotick. I wish I could rape suckas' pockets like he does.
StrifeTribal
05-31-2011, 06:46
I still play Modern Warfare 1+2 daily... If the multiplayer is anything like MW2, just a bit more balanced, I'll be very happy.
But they will have to deliver a very, very insane multiplayer experience, to make me even think about paying for small things.
I'll wait to E3, maybe they'll discuss more of the details.
Depends whats on offer, free maps is good but I want more prestiges, guns, camo and game modes, but how would this work for the people that dont subscribe? maybe just pair the subscribers together but that will split the community even more. I am interested to see how this pans out.
DarkVincent07
05-31-2011, 09:30
Wow, its not even a game its just a website like B.Net was for Halo... and that was free :/
SupraGaz
05-31-2011, 09:32
Dedicated servers for consoles would be nice, none of this host migration crap. When I moved to black ops on pc being able to search for any map with any game mode with a ping of sub 20 was brilliant.
If it's still p2p I'll pass and get it for pc again. I'm guessing it won't be server based though as they'd have to do it for all, not just "elite" subscribers.
meh... regular online like we have now will still be free...
ToonAssassin
05-31-2011, 10:34
another reason for me not to play CoD MP, BF3 all the way this winter ;)
Wow, its not even a game its just a website like B.Net was for Halo... and that was free :/
That's why I love Bungie. They go the extra mile for the customer.
Copyright
05-31-2011, 11:00
That's why I love Bungie. They go the extra mile for the customer.
Never really played one of their games, but they seem a bit like Guerilla games in that sense. Can't wait for their new IP on Ps3.
Dedicated servers for consoles would be nice, none of this host migration crap. When I moved to black ops on pc being able to search for any map with any game mode with a ping of sub 20 was brilliant.
If it's still p2p I'll pass and get it for pc again. I'm guessing it won't be server based though as they'd have to do it for all, not just "elite" subscribers.
you might just get your wish, one of the devs tweeted that consoles will have dedicated servers .
still don't know if its free or not though .
and there's that possibility that the tweet was bull or that activision will get in the way .
That's ridiculous. The thing is, I'm betting you'll be able to get more powerful weapons through the subscription. And we all know how sad people are, and how they'd do anything to get ahead.
This better bomb completely. Everyone should shun it, otherwise it will become the norm one day, and having a subscription won't be a choice.
That said, I hardly ever play online....
I_Luv_2_Game
05-31-2011, 11:55
Depends whats on offer, free maps is good but I want more prestiges, guns, camo and game modes, but how would this work for the people that dont subscribe? maybe just pair the subscribers together but that will split the community even more. I am interested to see how this pans out.
How are the maps free when your paying for it..
podsaurus
05-31-2011, 13:41
I'm glad I got back into playing MW1 instead. I could understand this if Activision was deep in debt and lacking money but this is just a way to nickel and dime people.
nextgen3
05-31-2011, 13:42
some1 clear this up for me!! they releasing MW3 game in november, but they releasing elite the same time as MW3 :/ im confused now! isnt MW3 gona have MP already on the disk like MW2 did? or are they putting elite alongside MW3 MP an to pay the subscription?? or are these seprate!
DarkVincent07
05-31-2011, 13:50
some1 clear this up for me!! they releasing MW3 game in november, but they releasing elite the same time as MW3 :/ im confused now! isnt MW3 gona have MP already on the disk like MW2 did? or are they putting elite alongside MW3 MP an to pay the subscription?? or are these seprate!
Did you read the article? Elite is a subscription SERVICE that adds to the multiplayer part of COD games
MedicDog
05-31-2011, 14:25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25TH_suHOhk&feature=player_embedded
hmmmm, I'm still not sure.
dc writer
05-31-2011, 15:50
Is this what Activision was talking about when they said "Most advanced Multiplayer experience" ever??
As long as multiplayer remains free and I can also purchase map packs, I don't need this subscription service.
scottscorpion
05-31-2011, 15:58
i just signed up for the beta , wont be paying nothing when time comes though
sign up here
http://www.callofduty.com/elite
podsaurus
05-31-2011, 16:15
I just play to have fun...I really don't need all these stats and crap. I want to spend more time shooting at people, not staring at graphs.
LastManDancing
05-31-2011, 17:23
Never cared for CoD multiplayer, but I will be picking up the game eventually (When price drops) for the co-op modes and campaign.
reasonable_doubt
05-31-2011, 20:12
How are the maps free when your paying for it..
it free if u BELIEVE it is free...:snicker
but seriously just so ppl know activision spend millions of dollar on group psycology(yes kind of odd they would spend that much money on non game relate development). Yes, they take random teens and adult and let psycologist evaluate them on COD features and how they react to it( buy or not). They been ****ing with your mind since COD4.:lol:
they charging ppl to look at stats and join clans = "Most advance Multiplayer ever???"
and ppl loving it. Actvision accomplish something the CIA couldn't for years...MIND CONTROL!!:lol:
rowie_baby
05-31-2011, 20:27
I just play to have fun...I really don't need all these stats and crap. I want to spend more time shooting at people, not staring at graphs.
Couldn't agree more, we get more than enough stats in the combat record imo! They are also using 'you can join your friends, classmates and workmates' as a selling point? I swear I've been doing that since cod4?
emmerich
05-31-2011, 20:31
It all depends how it affects prices of map packs and weapons etc. If it's just like what Bungie.net offers then I doubt I'll bother.
unicron7
05-31-2011, 20:38
Wow....it's like Bungie.net....only with a price tag. Nah. Pass.
So... you get "free" map packs (or "discounted") and access to online "tools" (stats)... sounds like a joke. There's no doubt now Activision is milking this thing.
I'll go with DICE and keep all that stuff for free. I'll get MW3 on my PC by some means, I have no interest in there MP or giving them money.
Anubis79
05-31-2011, 20:44
Lots of people *****ing about having to pay for simple things. As far as I can tell from everything I've read and from the video, they HAVE NOT stated what will be included in the pay service. Elite in and of itself is not a pay service. There are parts that are free and parts that are pay. I would expect the stat tracking and community parts to be mostly free with advanced features as part of the subscription. I would also not be surprised if the competition features are part of the subscription since actual prizes are being rewarded, as well as the Improve section.
Mr_Pikachuu
06-09-2011, 01:05
Doesnt seem worth the price at all...