SOCOM: Confrontation – 1.60 Patch December 10th

[kurt vidal]

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Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Developer: Slant Six Games
Platform: Exclusive to the PLAYSTATION®3 Computer Entertainment System
Genre: Tactical Third Person Shooter
Players: 2-32 Players Online Only
Rating: “M” for Mature

Released on Blu-ray Disc: OUT NOW
Released on the PlayStation Store: OUT NOW



OVERVIEW

Following its success as the number one online PlayStation®2 franchise, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs breaches onto the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system this fall with SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation. The highly anticipated title promises to deliver the ultimate next-generation online combat experience, exclusively on the PS3.

With the power of the PS3, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation will deliver the most intense and authentic high definition modern combat action. The title’s focus is on online play and the global community and clans that support it. With an emphasis on Tournaments, Clan Ladders, Leader Boards, the latest title in the multi-million unit selling franchise is exactly what SOCOM fans have been clamoring for.

Delivering a global-scale combat experience that has been refined over four generations of the SOCOM franchise, SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation gives players the opportunity to battle against the best and brightest from the U.S., Europe and Asia. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation features seven North African environments, including a 32-player version of the most popular SOCOM map of all time “Crossroads.” Additional themed packs containing new Special Forces, weapons, maps and features will be made available for download via the PLAYSTATION®Store.

FEATURES

• Intense online combat experience with up to 32 players delivered in High Definition
• 7 highly detailed maps, 5 scalable for 8, 16, and 32 players with night and day versions.
• New engine built for PS3 with advanced physics, lighting and ballistics including penetration modeling
• Choice of playing as one of five special forces units: United States Navy SEALs, Special Air Service (SAS, United Kingdom), Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK, Germany), Unidad de Operaciones Especiales (UOE, Spain), 1er Régiment de Parachutistes d’Infanterie de Marine (1er RPIMa, France)
• Comprehensive player customization including facial and camo customization
• Customizable load outs and gear, including weapons modifications
• Up to seven different game modes, including all from previous SOCOM games. Full support of the Dual Shock 3 SIXAXIS™ wireless controller, offering greater control
• Advanced voice communication systems and immersive audio
• Unrivaled Community Features with increased clan & ladder support
• Tournaments available at the regional, national and global levels
• Advanced player matching enable players to form teams with their friends and easily join an online game
• Integration with SOCOM.com: Stat tracking, clan management tools, My SOCOM pages and more

[phranctoast]

they havent said anything regarding it. I imagine its already being developed and we will see some images/videos at the next trade show.

When is the Tokyo Game Show?

[Casey]

I would expect Socom 4 sometime in 2008.

[shug7272]

They have announced that there are actually two versions in development for the PS3 and I would bet the house that one comes out in 07. Zipper was one of the first developers to get SDK's a little under 2 years ago. SOCOM is Sonys flagship online game and you will not see a Halo release or another Christmas pass without it, trust me.

[DezNutz]

In one word: Dissappointed. As a long Socom franchise player I got to say that video and description is less than enticing.

One the video, gameplay looks same, the level is crossroads from Socom2, so not only have I played that same game for the past 5 years, I have also already played that level.

Graphics are very week, no where near "next" gen, I would say even resistance blows this away.

It looks like socom2 just enhanced in HD, which is nice, but not next gen.

Plus it is download and online only, and it was stated it has only been working on for past 4 months and coming out this year, meaning less than 1 year development for limited online only market, which I can equate to really half-assed.

New developer, so what the hell has Zipper been working on the past couple years? Combined assault was a map pack for socom 3.... Have not had a true sequel since Socom 3..

Looks like Sony is taking an established franchise with dedicated gamer following and shitting all over it. 5 maps online? at least one I have already played? WTF is that? not next gen.

[Shin-Ra]

I have a feeling SCEA are working on two SOCOM games and this is the tide-over project to keep people going until the more ambitious Zipper project is ready.

The video I saw looked a lot better than the screens, but not PS3 quality you're right.

[phranctoast]

looked to me like graw or graw2. I wasnt disapointed with the video.

[Shin-Ra]

More specifically, I think the environments still look too boxy and the textures aren't detailed enough to draw your attention from that. The character models look great though.

[damandan05]

whatever ive played since s1 and am happy its going to their roots. I just think you wouldn't have been satisfied either way. Plus how many Socom fans are going to be happy to play a destructalbe hd crossroads again. Sony so far has shown support for thier ps3 products fairly quickly, and will give us dl content and constant update for the Next Gen. just be happy for what it is.

[DezNutz]

I have played Socom series since month 1 of Socom 1. Not only that I have played in the same clan (@NUTZ@) since then, and we are still competitive today, making the championship game of the national socom league just this season.

I know Socom, and I know socom roots. Hell our clan sponsored the Crossroads map made by the sea snipers, you will see our logo and web address on it, if you are a big Socom fan.

This game looks like an HD version of S2. As much as I would love to play an HD, no cheater, bullets actually hitting people Socom 2, that is not next gen.

Character models looks alright, still nowhere near as good as GRAW, and I would state even Resistance looks smoother characters, and the enviorment is just plain solid, boxes, low res, no where near next Gen or even Resistance which was a launch game.

For example I would love if they where able to shoot the fruit stand, having individual fruit react explode roll off, and stand explode ect.. but it simply is not there.

If this is the only Socom game in development for the PS3, they have effectively put the nail in the coffin for this series in my mind. It looks really half assed.
Where is the destructable enviorment? I would love if they would add that, but the video I saw had the familarable industructable enviorment, with wooden railings stopping RPG's...

[BigRick]

Yeah The Graphics Didnt Look Mind Blowing. Still Worth Buying Though Love The Online Experiance Socom Brings

[Shin-Ra]

SOCOM Factsheet:

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Developer: Slant Six Games
Platform: PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system
Genre: 3rd Person Shooter (Online Only)
Players: Multi-player (32 players)
Launch Date: November 2007
Rating: ESRB M, PEGI 16+

OVERVIEW

Following its success as the number one online PlayStation®2 franchise,
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs breaches onto the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system in high-definition this holiday-season. SOCOM Confrontation delivers the ultimate next-generation online combat experience made possible by the power of PS3.

SOCOM Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it. With support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, Leader Boards, this latest title in the multi-million unit selling franchise is exactly what SOCOM fans have been clamoring for. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.

A global-scale experience, SOCOM Confrontation gives players the opportunity to battle against the best and brightest from the U.S., Europe and Asia.

SOCOM Confrontation deploys with five new North African themed maps, including a 32-player version of "Crossroads." Additional themed packs for SOCOM Confrontation will be made available for download via the PLAYSTATION®Store.

KEY FEATURES

• Ultimate 32-player online combat experience featuring stunning high-definition visuals, advanced physics, ballistics, impact and destruction modeling
• Rich interactive and destructible environments supporting multiple game types
• Full support of the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller, offering greater control
• Choice of playing as various International Special Forces
• Advanced voice communication systems and immersive audio
• Comprehensive player customization including fully featured load out, encumbrance and unique uniforms
• Up to seven different game modes are available on each map
• Advanced player matching, players can form a team with their friends and easily join an online game
• Regional combat or challenge teams from around the world
• Additional themed downloadable content packs available post launch

[DavePS3]

Hey, I have all 3 Socoms and I believe it was the second one that had a weird glitch in the game and to this day, even if played through the PS3 the game wont go past the level where you have to blow up the drug smuggers plane. Whussup wit dat??? Any solutions guys?

[Shin-Ra]

I hate being right.

At its recent San Diego Gamers Day, Sony announced that SOCOM was headed for the PS3 in a new game titled SOCOM Confrontation. What's interesting about Confrontation, though, is that it's the first console SOCOM game from a developer other than Zipper (the original developers of the SOCOM franchise) -- it's being handled by the brand new developer Slant Six games (who are also handling SOCOM Tactical Strike on the PSP). In its SOCOM Confrontation presentation, Sony mentioned that Slant Six is working closely with Zipper on the two titles.

1UP confirmed with Sony that Zipper is still working on its own new SOCOM game for PS3, though it's still quite a ways off (perhaps Fall of 2008?). Our understanding is that, unlike SOCOM Confrontation, it will provide single-player and multiplayer gameplay, and the extra development time will allow Zipper to really do some new things with the franchise. But in case you were wondering what Zipper is up to, there you have it: two SOCOM games are officially headed to the PS3.

But it was kindof obvious. What else would Zipper have been primarily working on since SOCOM3?

[BlackMamba]

still looks fun though, doesn't it?

[Shin-Ra]

Hard to say from the dramatised trailer, I need to find some gameplay vids (was it actually playable yet?)

[DezNutz]

Originally Posted by BlackMamba

still looks fun though, doesn't it?

personally no. It looks like HD version of Socom2, which was fun about 2 years ago when it first came out. I will probably still buy it, looks like a hold over till the TRUE Socom sequel comes out.

[Wheelman1970]

I noticed today that they'll be releasing "SOCOM - Confrontation" in the fall of this year.

I loved the first couple on PS2 but then got bored of the same shyte over and over. Any idea of what the next game will be like? The screen shots look pretty awesome.

Is it worth it buying Rainbow 6 - Las Vegas and what will the online play be like for this shooter?

[movies3]

Originally Posted by Wheelman1970

I noticed today that they'll be releasing "SOCOM - Confrontation" in the fall of this year.

I loved the first couple on PS2 but then got bored of the same shyte over and over. Any idea of what the next game will be like? The screen shots look pretty awesome.

Is it worth it buying Rainbow 6 - Las Vegas and what will the online play be like for this shooter?

i would say yes on the rainbow 6, it looks awesome on the PC! and from what i have seen screen shots wise shouldnt be to bad on ps3 either. I am def picking this one up

[DezNutz]

It is a download title, and online only. It looks and will play like Socom2, but without cheating or serious lag. It looks like same game engine and just HD graphics, so if you are looking for something new or next gen, you will be disappointed.

This from a big Socom frachise fan and player. Zipper is at work at the true Socom sequel, but it will most likley not be out before X-mas 08.