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Socom 4 (PS3)

Shadow_Prince — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:08:35 +0800

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Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developed by: Zipper Interactive
Genre:Third Person Shooter
Number of Players: 1-32
Release Date: 19th April 2011

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Lock And Load: Announcing The New SOCOM

Hi All,

Just wanted to share some really exciting news with you about Zipper Interactive who recently released the brilliant MAG. The guys have busy working away on the re-envisioning of a certain military franchise that they are hugely passionate about… I’m pleased to announce that an all new SOCOM is gunning its way exclusively to PS3!

So what can you expect from this thrilling new title from Zipper Interactive? While retaining the pillars of previous SOCOM games (team work, authenticity and innovative online play) this is an all new SOCOM experience created from the ground up for the PlayStation 3. You’ve never played a SOCOM game like this.

SOCOM 4

Here’s the story:

In South East Asia, a revolutionary army has seized control of a country bordering one of the world’s most vital waterways; threatening to disrupt he global economy.

Your mission is to step into the well-worn boots of the Ops Com, a NATO Operations Commander of an elite, five-man squad. You must venture deep into inhospitable jungles, city streets and crumbling urban ruins to engage an army of rebel fighters and discover their plans. Although you’re vastly outnumbered, you’re armed with the latest weaponry and your men are second to none – but do you possess the stealth, speed and tactical thinking to lead them to victory? Time is not on your side: you have just six days to complete your mission. To emerge victorious, you must lead from the front, maintain control of the situation and fight with sheer intensity.

SOCOM 4

In addition to the gripping new single-player story mode, you’ll find all of the different ways to play that you’d expect from a SOCOM title. Online, you’ll be able to do battle with other teams in matches for up to 32 players – and you can choose to play in the guise of more world-famous Special Forces units than ever before. And – as it’s SOCOM – the realism of the experience will be second to none. As always, teamwork will carry the day.

SOCOM 4

Even at this early stage the game is looking great and with a little bit of gentle persuasion the guys have kindly shared a few screenshots from the game – make sure you tune in again tomorrow as we will be unveiling, for the very first time, the EXCLUSIVE TEASER TRAILER!

Let me know what you think and of course watch this space for further intelligence!

Cheers
Richard

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/03/04/...-the-new-socom/

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looks like im coming out of Socom retirement soon
this is now my most anticipated game!!!

[addedon]March 5, 2010, 5:36 am[/addedon]- Like its predecessors, SOCOM 4 is a squad-based, realistic, tactical third-person shooter.

- That starts with the main character. His name, well, I don't have any intel on that yet. Zipper simply calls him the Ops Commander. He's the leader of a 5-person NATO special forces squad deployed near the Strait of Malacca, a key global shipping lane that connects the Pacific and Indian Ocean between Malaysia and Indonesia.

- The events take place in Southeast Asia, but Zipper is quick to point out that you'll see more than jungles and beaches in SOCOM 4.

- The SOCOM 4 single-player campaign is built around 14 missions that unfold over about 12 hours of play time.

- Don't expect dumb enemies to present their heads to you for easy popping. They're programmed to use suppressing fire, flanking and bounding maneuvers, and cover. Enemy commanders will even call in airstrikes on you (if you leave them alive long enough).

- All the commands in SOCOM 4 are given in real-time and are issued based on what your Ops Commander can see

- The environments in SOCOM 4 are destructible, and building materials flew in all directions as a series of explosions ripped into the landscape.

- Rest assured, there will be multiplayer in SOCOM 4, but Zipper's not talking about it yet. All we know is it will be "an all new experience" that supports up to 32 players online. When asked if there would be co-operative play, Steiner simply said, "We don't have any announcements yet about further online play." So if you're a SOCOM fan who's psyched about online multiplayer, stay tuned because we're thinking the team has a lot more to say on the matter.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/107/1074103p1.html

SOCOM: Confrontation Discussion Thread | V2 (PS3)

Shadow_Prince — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:54:42 +0800

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General Information:
o Published By: Sony Computer Entertainment
o Developed By: Slant Six Games
o Genre: Third Person Shooter
o Platform: Sony PLAYSTATION 3
o Players: 32 Players (No Single Player)
o Release Date: October 14th, 2008
o Features: PlayStation Network, Voice Chat, Rumble (w/ DualShock 3), Trophies
o Media Size: Download via PSN Store / 1 Blu-Ray Disc
o Website: http://socom.us.playstation.com / www.socom.com

Overview:

SOCOM breaches onto the PS3 in high-definition with the ultimate next-generation online combat experience. 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 seven 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.

Factions:

There are different factions in this game. When creating a clan, the leader will choose a faction and the whole clan will be under that faction. Different Factions have different weapons and rank insignia.

Playable special operations forces teams:

o U.S.'s Navy SEALs
o U.K.'s Special Air Service (SAS)
o Germany's Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK)
o Spain's Unidad de Operaciones Especiales (UOE)
o France's 1er Régiment Parachutiste d'Infanterie de Marine (1er RPIMa)

Weapons:

All weapons are already unlocked from the beginnning of the game. If you cant find the weapon then your in the wrong faction. List of all weapons and their specs:

http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstatio...hread.id=588572

Ranks:

Rank (the number that matches the symbol; right side of your insignia)

Can go up or down
o As far as we know right know this goes up based on a combination of games played and wins but could also factor in MVPs, etc..
o This goes down from early exits/disconnects and by quitting your clan or by not playing for a certain amount of time

*Note: MVP = Most Valuable Player awarded to the best player for each game.

Rating (the other number left side of your insignia)

Can only go up or to 0 but can’t lower to other levels

o This is based on your performance and not games played. It’s probably based on wins, kill-to-death ratio, MVP %, and hit %. You will notice that your friends with more wins, better K/D, MVPs will have a higher rating.
o Can go down only for quitting your clan or not playing for a while

Faction Rank Insignia can be seen here:

http://community.eu.playstation.com/playst...age.uid=7419300

Game Modes/Objectives:

Escort - Commando team must escort three (3) VIP's to one of the two extraction areas. Commandos win by extracting two VIP's or eliminating all of the Mercenaries. The Mercenaries win by eliminating the Commandos or VIP's.

Elimination - Just like the name says, the object is to eliminate the opposing team members. Whoever does that first wins. A tie occurs when players from both teams remain.

Extraction - The Mercenary team begins with three (3) hostages that they protect from the Commandos. The Commandos are responsible for rescuing at least two (2) of the hostages and extracting them safely to one of two extraction zones. The Mercenaries win by eliminating the Commandos. The Commandos win by extracting two (2) hostages, or eliminating the Mercenaries.

Demolition - In the center of the map, a bomb is placed and each team must retrieve the bomb and destroy the target of the opposing team. Either team wins by eliminating the other team, or planting and destroying the target.

Suppression - The ultimate team death match. Simple enough, the team that eliminates the other wins. Different from elimination in that if your team has more alive, you can still win.

Breach - The Commando team must destroy a target within Mercenary territory. They must breach walls blocking routes to the target and plant a bomb. The Seals win by destroying the target or eliminating all the Mercenaries. The Mercenaries win if the time runs out, they defuse a planted bomb or if they eliminate all the Commandos.

Control - Each team must try and mark five key points around the level. The team that controls all the points, controls more points when time expires or eliminates the other team wins the match.

MAPS:
Desert Glory