You know, all this stuff is free in MW3 as well, like stat tracking, groups, etc. The premium members are gonna get free map packs, some kind of web series and guides to play the game, sort of like a strategy guide, but more in depth. But really, how many of us buy strategy guides?
Anyway, the point is that its been confirmed that Elite members will get no in game bonuses, so in that sense it really doesn't matter because the core experience will still be the same, and they won't be cutting features out of the game to give to premium members. Activision either just f**ked up majorly while conveying the message, or they just got scared by the reception and made it free, I think its the former.
As for BF3 doing something similar, it can only be good news for the BF3 fans. Although COD doesn't seem to care about what BF3 is doing, BF3 sure as hell is fixated to make themselves better in all aspects.
