Source: videogamesblogger.com

SOCOM Confrontation on PS3 focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it. With support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, Leader Boards, this fourth 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.

How pleasant is the element of Confrontation’s surprise? Find out in this SOCOM Confrontation video review.


Game features include:
* 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

To quote the video review: “SOCOM Confrontation is a fairly safe bet, if all you’re looking for is a by-the-numbers online tactical shooter. Without a single player campaign to add some flavor, the game does come off as kind of generic. But it plays well and perhaps most importantly; there are a lot of other people playing online. If networked competition is your thing, SOCOM Confrontation is worth a look.”

Design — 7.8
Gameplay — 7.5
Presentation — 7.2
Overall — 7.5

Source: ps3blog.net

For those that bought Qore Episode 1 you should be getting a e-mail at some point today. I haven’t got mine yet. But the download will be available around 5:00 PM PST today according to Sony.

After you get your Promotion Code do this to get into the beta:

* Go to the PLAYSTATION Network Icon on the PLAYSTATION3 XMB (XrossMediaBar)
*Select “Account Management”
* Select “Transaction Management”
* Choose “Redeem PLAYSTATION Network Card or Promotion Code”
* Enter the code (below)
* Click “Continue”

The download will be available on the next screen

I’ll see you online Probably tomorrow for me.

SOCOM: Confrontation Deploys for Qore Subscribers Tomorrow

Source: ps3blog.net

Finally some SOCOM: Confrontation public beta info! It’s coming in September. For those of us who bought the first issue of Qore, we get into the beta a week later than those who preordered the game.

Source: videogamesblogger.com

SOCOM breaches onto the PS3 in high-definition and confronts the enemy with the ultimate next-generation online combat experience, starting October 14th, 2008. SOCOM Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it. With support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, Leader Boards, this fourth 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.

The Navy SEALS are back on the PS3 in this new SOCOM Confrontation trailer that shows they solve their issues with weapons fire.

Source: ps3blog.net

Any SOCOM fans out there? Here’s a video interview with some actual gameplay footage in there. Once I get a job I might pick this one up - downloaded, even.

Of interest to me were the comments right near the end where they said that you can use the SIXAXIS motion controls to lean your character, among other things. I wonder if this will end up being the first really useful SIXAXIS feature?

Source: videogamesblogger.com

Sony Computer Entertainment announced September 16th, 2008, as the release date for SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation for PlayStation 3. To celebrate Sony have launched an online community site, SOCOM.com, for the game’s fans. Outside of news and forums it’ll provide real-time stat tracking, clan management tools, and more once the game launches.

SOCOM Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it. With support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, Leader Boards, this fourth 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.

Source: ps3blog.net

SOCOM Confrontation is coming out on September 16th. I heard that it only has seven maps, so it better be a half price title!

1UP had this to say about the game:

To celebrate this news, tomorrow Sony will be launching SOCOM.com, an online community site devoted to the game. Pre-release, the site will provide regular news updates as well as a place for fans to get together. Once the game has launched, gamers will discover full integration with the website, including near real-time stat tracking, clan management tools, and more.

SOCOM Confrontation Marching Out on September 16