The game I'm sure many first-person shooter and Sony-related FPS fans have been dying to hear about was eventual appearance of the beloved SOCOM franchise on the PlayStation 3. So, of course, it's coming to the system. Duh, no brainer, the thing prints money for Sony.
While we never got to see the game in person, in action, we did get a trailer and some pictures. Better than nothing, I'd say. Check out the details of this 32-person multiplayer extravaganza after the jump and enjoy the photos in our gallery.
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
Wow how original Sony!!!!!! Let's take crossroads from socom 2 and beef up the graphics on it.How bout showing a new board?(even tho crossroads totally was fun. ) But fun when no one had the friggin map memorized and strategized. socom 2 was the best socom ever period!!! However it seems sony don't want another socom flop on their hands like cough*socom 3. Not buyin a ps3 till it proves to be worth it. otherwise i'll buy socom 2 and a ps2 slim and rock out on socom2 again
SOCOM isn't a FPS. First person implies a first person camera perspective. SOCOM uses, and has always used, a third person perspective. I'm glad about it too because I like third person shooter's more than FPS'.
yea but why in the world are they just NOW putting out crossroads and the ability to make your own character. if i recall correctly Game Informer in one issure i forgot which one said that youd be able customize outfits on part 3. i remeber that article saying "youll be able to pick out that spawn camper with this feature"...ANYway sony was supposed to put out 3 map packs for socom 3 but instead just came out with a whole new game. one being the old hard drive maps for 2 (which i totally bought and only used for that, what a waste) Liberation, afterhours, and last bastion. then we where SUPPOSED to get 3 socom 2 maps (remember the poll on the community) and then 3 new ones. never came! i was so pissed. and they charged for them. you either had to buy a hard drive or a jump drive. im a huge sony fan and defend them when ever possabile but you F*ck with my fav franchise and dont follow through with somthing then i will dump this game all together.
WHEW man im getting all botherd by this. ill wait and see like everybody else. sorry
I use to play these games religiously, starting with the original socom. *still the best game of the franchise*
But after that they started to decline, I still bougth every one of them but they just can't put out a decent socom again.
Not to mention the memories of the cheaters in that game which was always a pain. Socom, I use to love you now we've grown apart, so please, die painfully.
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2:38 AM on 05.17.2007
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I see they've retooled crossroads. I dig that.
WHEW man im getting all botherd by this. ill wait and see like everybody else. sorry
But after that they started to decline, I still bougth every one of them but they just can't put out a decent socom again.
Not to mention the memories of the cheaters in that game which was always a pain. Socom, I use to love you now we've grown apart, so please, die painfully.
you're a cute lil fanboy, yessss you areee *cheeck pinch