Eliminate Pro - 12/4/09s Gaming Topic

[Hoofhurr]

I downloaded this free to play iphone game yesterday that is a pretty badass fps multiplayer for a hand held game. It has RPG aspects as well that let you upgrade your gear based on how well you do against other players. There's a catch though, if you want to earn the in-game credits that allow you purchase new gear you have to use the out-of-game currency of 'power cells' to play ranked games. You get power cells in various ways. You get 30 to start for free, you get a handful every 4 hours for free, you can get some by volunteering to follow the developer's in game promotions and you can outright buy more power cells through itunes for real world cash.

I have mixed feelings about this but thought it was a fascinating business model and wanted your input. I'll let you develop your own opinions and respond later on today. Read on...

Game info:
http://toucharcade.com/2009/11/03/almost...eliminate/

Business Plan Info:
http://toucharcade.com/2009/11/08/ngmoco...wer-cells/

[Hoofhurr]

Oh if there are any other ipod or iphone users out there that want to go head to head sometime you can search for friends and start up private matches. Any wi-fi connection will do!