Activision Finds New Way to Monetize 'Call of Duty'

"Call of Duty" might be the best selling franchise in the video game industry, but Activision-Blizzard is looking to double down on its earnings potential.
The company has unveiled a subscription-based online service called "Call of Duty: Elite" that will provide extra content for players, including map packs and social network functionality for players.

Due to launch this fall alongside "Modern Warfare 3," the next installment in the series, "Elite" will not only give players access to downloadable content for the game, but will offer in-depth tracking of player statistics and an advanced matchmaking service, letting people play multiplayer games with friends or opponents with similar skills.
People who do not subscribe to the service will still be able to play the games online for free.

Activision has not yet announced what Elite's monthly subscription fee will be, though analysts expect the charge to be between $5 and $8 per month.
That would be on top of the $60 players pay for the original game - and, if their preferred platform is Microsoft's Xbox 360, they're likely also paying $60 per year for Xbox Live (which allows them to play online).

That starts to become a high price to pay a video game, but "Call of Duty" has long since transcended the "just a game" category. The franchise has sold over 100 million copies - and when new versions come out each November, they cement a spot at the top of the sales charts for months. Over 7 million people play "Call of Duty" games every day, spending hundreds of hours playing multiplayer matches.
It's a regular habit, too. Activision says the average customer spends 58 minutes per day playing the game - more time than most people spend on Facebook.
While "Elite" is an ambitious effort, it's one that could have a long-term impact on the stock, says Pachter.

Found this article a few days ago and decided to let you know so everyone apparently needs to invest in activision-blizzard stock!!!

Perk Slot 1

Lightweight | Lightweight Pro

Ability: Allows you to move faster, but how fast depends on the equipped weapons mobility. This should be used with a "run and gun" class due to the added speed.

Pro Ability: No falling damage.

Scavenger | Scavenger Pro

Ability: Replenishes your ammunition and lethal grenades when you walk over blue scavenger bags that are dropped by dead players. This won't resupply launchers or equipment. Scavenger is very useful with weapons that run out of ammo quickly.

Pro Ability: Doubles your starting ammo with extra magazines. This also replenishes your tactical grenades.

Ghost | Ghost Pro

Ability: Ghost works pretty much like Cold Blooded from Modern Warfare 2. You are undetectable by the Spy Plane killstreak when you have this equipped. You show up on the radar if you fire a weapon that doesn't have a silencer.

Pro Ability: Undetectable by aircraft, infrared and sentries. Enemies won't see your name or a red crosshair when targeting you.

Flak Jacket | Flak Jacket Pro

Ability: Flak Jacket greatly reduces explosive damage and allows you to survive any indirect explosive attack. Explosive crossbow bolts are lethal if they get stuck on you and explode.

Pro Ability: Deflects fire damage and allows you to reset the fuse of a thrown grenade when you pick it up

Hardline | Hardline Pro

Ability: Reduces the amount of kills required for any killstreak by one. For example, the Care Package normally requires 5 kills, but if you have Hardline equipped you only need 4 kills.

Pro Ability: Allows you to randomly choose another reward from a Care Package. When you open a Care Package, you can either take the reward or try again for something better.

For example, when selecting a Care Package and you get the Spy Plane killstreak reward, you get the following option: "Hold X for Spy Plane OR Double Tap to Try Again" (Xbox 360)

So which one do you guys prefer for perk slot 1? I myself mainly use. Ghost or Hardline. these 2 seem way overpowered compared to the rest IMO.

Prestige

Prestige Level Unlock
Prestige 1
Prestige Leader board, Custom Class 6, New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 2
New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 3
Custom Class 7, New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 4
New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 5
Custom Class 8, New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 6
New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 7
Custom Class 9, New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 8
New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 9
Custom Class 10, New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 10
New Emblem, New Background,

Prestige 11
Face Paints, New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 12
New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 13
Clan Tag Colors, New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 14
Golden Camouflage, New Emblem, New Background

Prestige 15
New Emblem, New Background

the above is the benefits and of each prestige if you choose to do so. The downfall is that you lose all your money, weapons, any equipment, and any pro perks you've unlocked. I choose to prestige and will continue to do so until i hit 15. I just currently made it to 10th prestige last week. So I'm more then half way there. What prestige are you guys at or did you choose not to do so?

Call of Duty Black Ops Double ballistic knife headshots.

This is my most recent video clip i made its really short. So take the time to watch it. Also its super sik haha. pretty much what the title says. Let me know what you guys think.

Thanks for watching.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Sniper Rifle

Sniper Rifles are generally weapons only used by players with a higher skill level, since they can often be very hard to use effectively. Call of Duty: Black Ops has a pretty good selection of sniper rifles, some of which can be extremely deadly if you can get past the slow fire rate and high recoil. If you can learn how to use these powerful weapons than you will top the charts, if not, well, stick to your SMG.

Rate of Fire: 235
Clip Size: 5
Damage: 70-50

The PSG1 is pretty standard for a sniper rifle, with a low rate of fire and high damage. Unlike other Sniper Rifles in Call of Duty: Black Ops, the PSG1 has a very quick scope reset speed, making it a little bit more versatile in tricky situations. Unfortunately adding any attachment will make the damage too low to kill in one hit, which can be pretty annoying. The PSG1 also has a small magazine, although that is normal for assault rifles. All in all, a pretty standard sniper rifle.

Rate of Fire: Bolt-Action
Clip Size: 5
Damage: 70-50

The L96A1 is essentially your classic AWP like Sniper Rifle from Counter Strike. Extremely high damage coupled with a fairly slow firing rate and terrible recoil, this is the sort of weapon that really hurts when you miss. However, despite all of its misgivings, it is still an awesome weapon in the hands of a skilled player, and is a pretty common sight in Call of Duty: Black Ops. Recommended for experienced players.

Rate of Fire: Semi-Auto
Clip Size: 10
Damage: 80-70

The Dragunov is one of the better Sniper rifles in the game, with high damage and manageable gun sway and recoil. Perks aside, the Dragunov has one of the highest damages of all the Sniper Rifles in Call of Duty: Black Ops. The only real downside is how massive the actual weapon model is, which can be seen sticking out of a window from a long distance away, which always sucks

Rate of Fire: 235
Clip Size: 6
Damage: 70-50

The WA2000 is one of the more interesting sniper rifles in Call of Duty: Black Ops. First off, while it retains the high damage of other weapons, it has a faster ADS speed and handles much easier than the other sniper rifles. It is still a one shot kill weapon, although it cannot zoom as far as other sniper rifles, making it a more effective medium-range weapon. Probably one of the better options for players looking to bridge the gap between standard weapons and sniper rifles, which can often be hard to use.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Light Machine Gun Guide

Light Machine Guns or “LMGs” are essentially larger, slower, and more powerful automatic weapons. In the Call of Duty series, LMGs have been characterized by large clip sizes, decent damage, and usually poor recoil. Call of Duty: Black Ops features a number of light machine guns, some of which, such as the Stoner63, being among the best weapons in the game.

Rate of Fire: 750
Clip Size: 40
Damage: 40

The RPK is a pretty decent all around Light Machine Gun in Call of Duty: Black Ops. With high damage and a high rate of fire, the RPK is a great weapon for spraying down enemy players, especially at medium range. The RPK has pretty high recoil, which means it can be a bit harder to use at long range. Likewise, the long reload times make it dangerous to use at close range as well, although the high rate of fire allows you to content with most weapons in CQC

Rate of Fire: 750
Clip Size: 30
Damage: 40

The HK21 is the first Light Machine Gun in Black Ops, and is also one of the strangest to use. Although the HK21 has the stopping power and reflexes of a LMG, the small clip is similar to that of an assault rifle. Unfortunately you cannot use the HK21 like an AR, since it gets dominated at closer ranges by faster firing weapons. The HK21 is best used to support your teammates from cover, as it can be very deadly at medium to long ranges. Using the round drum attachment is also a viable way to bring the magazine size up to par with the other light machine guns in the game.

Rate of Fire: 535
Clip Size: 100
Damage: 50-40

The M60 is arguably one of the best, if not the best LMG in Call of Duty: Black Ops. It features extremely high damage coupled with a decent output of fire and manageable recoil, making it deadly at medium ranges especially. The large clip size means you will spend less time reloading, although the reload time is the longest in the game. Since the gun has a great amount of natural ammo, you can substitute ammo oriented perks for ones like Hardened or Warlord, making the M60 an absolute beast in the battlefield

Rate of Fire: 937.5
Clip Size: 30
Damage: 50-40

The Stoner63 is the “classified” weapon unlocked by acquiring the rest of the light machine guns in Call of Duty: Black Ops. This LMG features a high rate of fire and damage, giving it the highest output of damage in the entire game. The main issue however, is the small clip size and poor hipfire accuracy, which can be solved using perks or weapon attachments. The Stoner63 also had great ADS speed, making it play almost like a very powerful assault rifle. As you can plainly see, this is a very commonly used weapon in Black Ops.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Assault Rifles Guide

Assault rifles are the standard weapon for most players in Call of Duty: Black Ops. With generally good stats at both close and long ranges, the assault rifle is usually a decent weapon in any situation, thus making your playstyle more flexible in battle. While not as good as SMGs at close range or Sniper Rifles at long range, many of these weapons allow you to do a little of both, which is exactly what you need to keep rackin’ up the kills.

Rate of Fire: 450
Clip Size: 30
Damage: 40-30

The M16 is similar to the M16A4 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in many ways. It fires a three round burst with low recoil and high damage, making it a great weapon for medium to long-range fights. Since the burst fire hinders the firing rate of the M16, it isn’t as good at close range than many of the other assault rifles. Since there is no Stopping Power perk in Call of Duty: Black Ops, you need two bursts to kill a player at long range, which can be a bit annoying at times. Overall a pretty solid assault rifle if you like burst fire weapons.

Rate of Fire: 750
Clip Size: 30
Damage: 35-25

The Enfield is an interesting weapon that is both unremarkable and remarkable at the same time. With moderate damage, accuracy, and clip size, the Enfield is usually a pretty standard choice when you first get into multiplayer. However, the thing that really makes the Enfield shine is the quick ADS speed, which is significantly faster than other assault rifles in the game. While the damage and accuracy is nothing to brag about, the ADS speed can be very useful in many situations, depending on what map you play on.

Rate of Fire: 625
Clip Size: 20
Damage: 50-40

The M14 is more of a rifle than an assault rifle, and can almost be turned into a sniper rifle with the right perks and attachments. Since the M14 has a semi-automatic firing rate, it is best used at medium to long ranges, rather than close range where it can’t compete with higher dps weapons. With an added grip or scope, the M14 becomes one of the deadliest weapons in the game when used by a skilled player, as it only takes 2 shots to kill an enemy. Best used by players that know what they are doing

Rate of Fire: 937.5
Clip Size: 30
Damage: 35-25

The FAMAS, a favorite from Modern Warfare 2, is back in Call of Duty: Black Ops as an automatic assault rifle rather than a burst fire weapon. Featuring a high rate of fire and low initial recoil, the FAMAS is decent at all ranges, and can even stand up to other weapons at close range due to the firing rate. While the damage is lower than other assault rifles, it is much better in close quarters combat, especially on hardcore mode. A good all around weapon, much like it predecessor in Modern Warfare 2.

Rate of Fire: 750
Clip Size: 35
Damage: 40-30

The Galil is a decent all around assault rifle unlocked fairly early in the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Black Ops. With a fairly large magazine size, medium stopping power, and lower recoil compared to other weapons, the Galil is a great medium-long range weapon. The Galil also has great natural iron sights, much like the ACR in Modern Warfare 2. Unfortunately the lower firing rate and long reload times make it a liability in close range fights, especially against players with high rate of fire weapons such as SMGs. Best used with a Suppressor or Extended Mags in order to make use of its advantages.

Rate of Fire: 937.5
Clip Size: 30
Damage: 35-25

The AUG is a pretty decent assualt rifle with a very high rate of fire and moderate damage. Similar to the TAR-21 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the AUG must be fired in bursts in order to make up for the pretty terrible recoil after 4 or 5 shots. The high rate of fire makes the weapon great in close quarters combat, but you need to really watch the recoil when aiming at high ranges. Other than that, the AUG is pretty decent all around, and is actually not that inaccurate when used properly.

Rate of Fire: 625
Clip Size: 20
Damage: 50-40

Back again from it’s debut in Modern Warfare 2, the FAL is a high damage, accurate, semi-automatic assault rifle in Call of Duty: Black Ops. With high damage and a low rate of fire, the FAL is best used with a scope, and is usually most seen in hardcore modes, where the gun can kill with 2-3 shots. The FAL is comparable to the M14, although it performs better at closer ranges, while the M14 has less recoil problems at longer ranges.

Rate of Fire: 750
Clip Size: 30
Damage: 40-30

The AK-47 features high damage, a decent clip size, and medium rate of fire. The recoil has actually been improved since Modern Warfare 2, and the iron sights are good enough to be used without a scope. Since the AK-47 is deadly accurate when shot in bursts at long range, this is still a very popular weapon in Call of Duty: Black Ops. Although statistically the same as the Commando

Rate of Fire: 750
Clip Size: 30
Damage: 40-30

Similar to the AK-47 in stats, the Commando has a decent rate of fire coupled with high damage. While the recoil can always be a problem, firing in short bursts negates any accuracy penalties and makes the weapon very deadly in the hands of a good player. Like the AK-47, the iron sights are pretty good without a scope, so depending on your playstyle, you can run the Commando without one.

Rate of Fire: 450
Clip Size: 48
Damage: 35-25

The G11 is an interesting weapon that is unlocked by getting all the assault rifles in the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Black Ops. The G11 features a huge 48 round magazine and a fast three round burst, making it almost like a LMG in ways. At ranges, the gun acts like the M16 but with less accuracy and less damage. It makes up for this by being much more effective at close ranges due to the faster firing rate and lower recoil

Call of Duty Black Ops Hanoi 38 n 3 Domination!

i know its been awhile since i posted a video was finally able to get some more uploaded last night. this is an older video ive had just havent had time to upload it on youtube. Anyways, its a domination ground war match me and my buddy was in. I end up doing really well pretty much defending the center building. I end up even getting 2 chopper gunners. the only bad this is that there is way to many building on this map to get very many kills with them. I think i got about 5-6 kills with each of them not sure. It was still a really good game. Also, i plan on make an assault rifle, sub machine gun, and probably Light machine gun blog, maybe snipers and shotguns 2 not sure yet. Thanks for watching and i hope you enjoy!

Famas

Rate of Fire: 937.5

Clip Size: 30
Damage: 35-25

The FAMAS, a favorite from Modern Warfare 2, is back in Call of Duty: Black Ops as an automatic assault rifle rather than a burst fire weapon. Featuring a high rate of fire and low initial recoil, the FAMAS is decent at all ranges, and can even stand up to other weapons at close range due to the firing rate. While the damage is lower than other assault rifles, it is much better in close quarters combat, especially on hardcore mode. A good all around weapon, much like it predecessor in Modern Warfare 2.

This is My favorite overall weapon in black ops! what is your favorite weapon?

Flash Bang to the Face

Check out this kill its AMAZING. Perfect timing or Luck call it what you want but i Love it. This is just a short video i tried to get a few different angles of the same kill to kinda show you how it happened. just check the vid lol.

Thanks for watching as always you guys are great!