Kotick Wants Call of Duty Subscriptions "Tomorrow" - Games

[url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/101503-Kotick-Wants-Call-of-Duty-Subscriptions-Tomorrow]Source[/url] [quote]Like it or not, Call of Duty is going to have a subscription service attached to it sooner than we might think. Activision has talked about adding a subscription service to its Call of Duty franchise in the past, but now CEO Bobby Kotick is itching to make it happen soon. How soon? Tomorrow, if possible. When asked by the Wall Street Journal what he would do with his company if he had one wish, he replied: "I would have Call of Duty be an online subscription service tomorrow. When you think about what the audience's interests are and how you could really satisfy bigger audiences with more inspired, creative opportunities, I would love to see us have an online Call of Duty world. I think our players would just have so much of a more compelling experience." He left out that it would also generate millions of dollars, but that's pretty much implied. Kotick added that this kind of service is "hopefully" coming, and that he thinks "audiences are clamoring for it." But this isn't just about making money, it's also about expanding the Call of Duty experience and creating something bigger, if Kotick's further comments ring true. He also said: "I think we could do a lot more to really satisfy the interests of the customers. I think we could create so many things, and make the game even more fun to play. We haven't really had a chance to do that yet." It wouldn't be crazy to expect a subscription service somehow associated with the Call of Duty franchise sometime by the end of 2011 if the top dog of Activision wants it to happen "tomorrow." I'm wondering exactly what this would mean, though Kotick's comments hint that he wants a persistent world that is still experienced through consoles rather than PCs. You never know, the MMOFPS genre that hasn't typically lit the online PC world on fire could be a perfect fit for the millions of people playing Call of Duty on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.[/quote]

Kotick is a very evil man

[quote]and that he thinks "audiences are clamoring for it."[/quote] Oh fuck you, Kotick.

i'm totally subscribing. i'm clamoring for it.

hahahahahaha no

YOU SON OF A BITCH, KOTICK. [B]I'LL KILL YOU[/B] Now I better go have my morning beverage or Ill probably follow through.

[quote]it's also about expanding the Call of Duty experience and creating something bigger[/quote] what about mod tools

how hasn't Kotick been assassinated yet?

[QUOTE=JerryK;22752506]how hasn't Kotick been assassinated yet?[/QUOTE] His hordes of fans provide a protective shield.

It's incredible how greedy one man can become. Activision is a pretty big and influential company, so let's hope EA or Ubisoft doesn't decides to pull off something similar. As for CoD being subscription based, I couldn't care less. The series has failed to impress or innovate since CoD4.

Activision has already ruined Call of Duty anyway.

Call of Duty: Online

dont they make enough money

So will Xbox 360 owners have to pay on top of their live subscription?

[QUOTE=JesterUK;22752688]So will Xbox 360 owners have to pay on top of their live subscription?[/QUOTE] Probably. Otherwise Activision wouldn't be getting any more money for it.

I love how he tries to play the sheepish role, just tell them all bluntly for fucks sakes, We know what it's about and your intentions Kotick.

He's testing his sheep, if they pay for this, they'll pay for anything. Call of Duty: Piece of Paper That Does Nothing coming next week for $69.99 plus subscription of $30 p/week.

What the shit, I've been trying to stick to COD in the vain hope treyarch can lift it out of the hole MW2 left it in but I think I've just lost any hope I had.

[QUOTE=-Xemit-;22752598]As someone said in different thread, you can't kill the devil.[/QUOTE] alright we can meet up in Kansas, BYOG i have a plan guys dont worry

ill probably end up paying anyway

There goes what was left of CoD. Unfortunately thousands of absolute fucking idiots will pay. Maybe, just maybe one of the fucked up crazies who happens to play a lot of CoD will snap and do something nobody will regret. And now if it happens the police are going to question me.

I hated CoD anyway.

[QUOTE=cheesedelux;22752852] Unfortunately thousands of absolute fucking idiots will pay.[/QUOTE] Like the one above you

[QUOTE=ramblingoxen;22752826]ill probably end up paying anyway[/QUOTE] You and people like you are why he can do this. Personally, I don't play call of duty, but vote with your wallet if you really don't want it to happen. Aren't there enough [sp]boring[/sp] CoD games/lookalikes out there?

[QUOTE]I think we could do a lot more to really satisfy the interests of the customers.[/QUOTE]Try not releasing half finished games. Then we'll be satisfied. I'd rather they just release cheap and small additional content monthly and have me choose whether or not I want to buy it, rather than forcing me to pay for the gaming experience.

[QUOTE=that1dude24;22752900]You and people like you are why he can do this. Personally, I don't play call of duty, but vote with your wallet if you really don't want it to happen. Aren't there enough [sp]boring[/sp] CoD games/lookalikes out there?[/QUOTE] oh no paying for a game i like to play what has this world come to

[QUOTE=that1dude24;22752900]You and people like you are why he can do this. Vote with your wallets, if you really don't want it to happen. Aren't there enough [sp]boring[/sp] CoD games/lookalikes out there?[/QUOTE] The problem with Kotick is, instead of thinking: "Hey, they're actually liking this game, let's continue that way!", he's more of: "Hey, they really like this game... Let's try to charge them for even more money!". His shitting the CoD fans, up and down their necks.

Kotick, would you do all gamers around the world a big favor and [b]GET THE FUCK OUT OF THIS INDUSTRY[/b]. [editline]06:51PM[/editline] Thanks.

[QUOTE=ramblingoxen;22753064]oh no paying [B]monthly[/B] for a game i like to play what has this world come to[/QUOTE] Fix'd. Everyone pays for games silly.

I salute you, Kotick. If this will work, you are one great, clever man. Even if I hate you and most of the non-casual self-called hardcore community too, you are going to get lots of dosh harvesting "dedicated" kids this is going to be epic