New website debuts offering video game training

In a very “why didn’t I think of that first” move, Gametrainers.com has announced a new web service that will provide training for today’s most popular videogames. The service appears to be a logical evolution from faq and walkthrough sites, with the most evolutionary aspect being one-on-one instruction from game experts via webcam or in-game tutelage.

Given this unique approach, the currently supported lineup of games available for instructions makes perfect sense. Call of Duty 4, Halo 3, Halo 2, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, World of Warcraft, Battlefield: Bad Company, and Rainbow Six Vegas 2/3 are among the initial lineup for the service.

The World of Warcraft training in particular is something that should have been seen coming for a long time. With casual players willing to fork over money to purchase accounts or levelling services, the glut of text-based levelling and raid strategy guides, as well as video walkthroughs, a service that actually provides in-game, hands-on training will surely be a sought-after commodity. While instincts and skill certainly play a large part of being great at WoW in endgame or PvP, there will certainly be a demand from casual players who just want to play better in general.

The trianing on shooters will also be a great service for those that struggle in multiplayer in those games, as knowledge such as map strategy and the ins and outs of the weaponry in each game is just as key to success as pure skill is. With the surging influx of casual gamers into a world of seasoned veterans online, especially in the world of FPS games, demand for this will again likely be there.

Assuming the proper staff to back it up, this is a natural evolution of the “gaming help” paradigm. There is often an intimidating gulf in terms of heuristics that veteran gamers take for granted that can keep casual gamers from really immersing themselves into the artform, and if this website can influence that it could be good for gaming as a whole.

For more information such as pricing and scheduling go to Gamertrainer.