MikeMcD

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It's still unclear exactly what Beachhead's "digital platform" for Call of Duty will entail. Analyst Michael Pachter seems quite sure that, whatever the specifics, it'll involve users paying for Call of Duty multiplayer content -- possibly in the form of a subscription fee. "Project Beachhead absolutely is charging for multiplayer," Pachter told G4TV. "I'm certain to my core."
Activision said yesterday that Beachhead will "create the best-in-class online community, exclusive content, and a suite of services to supercharge the online gaming experience like never before." Pachter takes the 'exclusive' bit to mean that Activision will be charging for this content.
"How do you exclude people unless you do it on the basis of whether they pay or not? What are you going to have a bouncer in front of the club where you play the content? The only way it's exclusive is if it excludes non-paying members," he said.

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pantstofry

Fuck. I hate Activision so much. But I guess since you're not really missing out on multiplayer altogether if you don't pay...

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