Quote:On that note, have they said how much it would be per month?
The monthly HG:L subscription (US --- different euro and UK prices) is $9.95 (let's say $10). There is also the option of a lifetime $149.99 Founder's Offer (let's say, umm, $150) for people who are willing to take the risk, or are rich enough not to worry, and preorder the game from one of the approved sources (in the US anyway, and subject to a somewhat nebulous and not entirely explained cap of 100,000--125,000 founder members, which may or may not have any practical relevence). This option would have to be exercised within the first month (Nov 2007). One big advantage of the non-subscriber/subscriber HG:L model is that you can unsubscribe but still continue playing the game on a casual basis, or try it again on a whim 9 months later (as opposed to WoW, say, where once you unsubscribe, you're just locked out unless you resubscribe).
As far as HG:L difficulty goes, elite mode (subscriber only) definitely seems challenging --- more like some of the Diablo mods (like V&K or the Dark) than the original Diablo. That's a good thing, since I think the 100% server side system of multiplayer HG:L, good as it hopefully will turn out to be in enforcing legitimate play, won't be too friendly to any third-party mod makers.