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SOCOM Confrontation: new screens showcase action, UI
Click for high-resolution image. Our coverage of Judge's Day games ends for now with the latest batch of SOCOM Confrontation screens. Here, you'll be able to see some more shots of the game in action. Heck, we even have images of the game's UI. Promising up to 32 players online, this PSN title looks to bring back everything players loved in the original game ... and then some.Like Warhawk before it, the game will release as both a downloadable and retail title, and will be supported through a number of DLC packs post-release. Considering how successful the SOCOM franchise was on PS2, we're pretty sure that there are going to be many, many people lining up to play Confrontation when it releases this summer fall.%Gallery-3193%
SOCOM Confrontation interview details SIXAXIS controls, maps
Another recent interview with David Seymour, design director for SOCOM Confrontation, sheds more light on the game and, in particular, on the game's SIXAXIS controls. The tilt capabilities will be used in "the old SOCOM lean," said Seymour. "[It] lets the player use cover in the environment in a very open way."For those new to SOCOM, the lean ability allows characters to stretch out behind their cover position and get a better shot at their target without exposing themselves to the enemy. Seymour explains, "By tilting the controller, you stretch your character up to full extension or lean him out or any combination of the two. So you can lean up and out just enough to clear the tip of your barrel, over the roof of a car, or to fire through a gap in a broken wall. Lastly, there is a "bailout" position that you access by tilting the controller down, causing your character to pull his head down for cover behind low objects." The SIXAXIS has a second function other than for leaning; it will be used to "roll, lob, or throw" grenades. To see the lean in action, check out the last minute of this video here.Also, some further details on the game's seven maps were also discussed. Five of these maps will be scalable with support for 8, 16, and 32 players while the other two only support 8 and 16 players. Four of the maps are all new, while three are classic remakes. If you're interested to read more about the interview, you can do so at IGN.
SOCOM Confrontation artwork & screens update
Over at ThreeSpeech, there's a nice gallery of SOCOM Confrontation concept art and screenshots. The concept art are quite beautiful, so check that out. As suggested by the artwork above, the game incorporates day/night environments, very cool. The screenshots on the other hand are not as exciting as previous ones you may have seen before. This time around, you get to see mostly images of grunts posing for the camera. That's not revealing much, but SOCOM fans would probably still get a kick out of it. The game is coming on September 16, so mark it on your calendar.
Get a new look at these SOCOM Confrontation screens
Click for high-resolution images. SOCOM.com has been updating non-stop about the upcoming PSN title, SOCOM: Confrontation. With each update, they've included a screen or two, all of which we've compiled here. The title is being handled by Slant Six, which made the excellent (and underappreciated) SOCOM Tactical Strike on PSP. While Confrontation brings the series back to its roots, we have to echo the sentiment of many of our readers: this title doesn't look like it's pushing the PS3 very far, from a visual perspective. Hopefully, the gameplay will stay true to the SOCOM heritage.%Gallery-3193%
Watch these PS Day and Buzz! Quiz TV trailers
If you don't feel like downloading this 300+ MB trailer off the PSN, then you can alternatively watch it livestreaming here. There's some new SOCOM Confrontation footage to look at as well as other upcoming titles like Elefunk, LittleBigPlanet, SingStar, and Siren Blood Curse.Also, check out the video after the break. It's Buzz from Buzz! Quiz TV showing us the all new features: choose a category, My Buzz connectivity, and other downloadable content.
SOCOM over here and watch this 'Confrontation' footage
Above you'll find some fresh footage of ... wait. Stop. Did we really just write that headline? Yes, yes we did. ...Above you'll find some fresh footage of the "next-gen SOCOM experience," SOCOM: Confrontation, courtesy of the folks at 1UP. In addition to all the tactical shooty bits, the video features a chat with the game's director, Seth Luisi, who mentions things like the "tight feel" of "urban environments." Luisi also notes that Sony plans to support the online shooter post-release with "some sort of update" on a monthly basis, along with larger content downloads every three months. As for pricing? "Comparing it to Warhawk is a fair comparison."%Gallery-3180%
SOCOM Confrontation exclusive gameplay footage from 1UP Show
The 1UP Show has some exclusive first footage of SOCOM Confrontation. In the video above, about half of the total eight minutes is dedicated to showing off some gameplay, as well as in-game interior and exterior environments. The map shown looks like it's set somewhere in the Middle East (as expected). The other half of the video, you'll see Joe Rybicki (former senior editor of the now defunct but awesome OPM) interview SOCOM Confrontation director Seth Luisi and design director David Seymour. Luisi confirms that the game will ship with seven maps. Luisi says the goal is ultimately to push for new maps that will give a "next-gen" SOCOM experience; however, they're also still looking into "[seeing] what the interest level is for classic maps." With Luisi also confirming that DLC should come in regular monthly updates with huge content updates "every three months," it's possible to see some more classic maps (and of course new ones, too) in these updates. Pricing for DLC? None yet, but Luisi says "I think comparing it to Warhawk is a fair comparison." David Seymour chimes in to clarify "destructible cover," as opposed to being misconstrued as destructible environments. Seymour says destructible environments "break the flow and intended design of a map," so instead, less intrusive but equally strategic destructible cover will turn safe spots into hotbed targets. Last but not least, the previously revealed retail bundle (with a headset) might also come with exclusive videos on the disc -- just another reason to choose the retail version over PSN.
SOCOM: Confrontation community site is now online
The new SOCOM community site is up! Fans of the series can log on and get psyched up ready for SOCOM: Confrontation's release in September. The website includes a message board and a blog which, we're promised, is where a lot of new info and media will be shown between now and release. That's all that's available right now, but the SOCOM team have much bigger plans for when they implement what's called "Phase 2". Phase 2 will be a "whole new website which will integrate your SOCOM Confrontation experience onto the web." This sounds like a Warhawk style stat-tracking system to us, but Seth Luisi isn't forthcoming regarding any further details. He does, however, mention a closed beta occurring sometime in the future. Those of you who fancy getting involved will need to become strong members of the SOCOM community. More details are coming soon, but Luisi says that "only the top contributors at the Official SOCOM Blog will be selected. We are on the look out for people who have intense knowledge of all the previous SOCOM games and can also demonstrate their leadership in the Message Boards and Comments section."
SOCOM Confrontation deploys Sept. 16 on PS3, community site launches today
Sony's SOCOM Confrontation plans to tactfully invade stores on September 16, but operations for the game actually begin today with a new community site. 1Up reports SOCOM.com will provide news updates and a forum leading up to the game's arrival. After the title launches, the site will provide "real-time stat tracking, clan management tools, and more." EGM's May issue looks to provide a plethora of information on the upcoming PS3 title. With SOCOM's Sept. date, it appears Sony is really stacking its big announced titles for the last few months of the year. Start dropping change in the coin jar now because holiday '08 is already looking just as brutal on the wallet as '07.%Gallery-3180%
SOCOM Confrontation: 9/16, community site tomorrow
SOCOM Confrontation is coming in September. At least, according to a recent update by 1UP. The popular tactical shooter will make its debut on the PS3 as both a downloadable and Blu-ray title. Tomorrow, SOCOM.com will be launched, and will provide regular updates for fans as they await the official release of Slant Six's shooter. Hopefully, it won't be too long before everyone's favorite four letter word will be echoed through the interwebs: b-e-t-a.[Via Joystiq]
SOCOM Confrontation's Special Forces organizations revealed
Fans of Sony's popular militaristic 3PS series are probably already keen to the fact that the upcoming May issue of EGM will blow the doors off of the highly secretive next installment, SOCOM Confrontation. 1UP recently added to the meager pile of info for the game in the form of a correction for their ink-and-paper counterpart -- the list of Special Forces organizations featured in the game is apparently incorrect in EGM's upcoming feature.As it stands right now, clan-bound players can join up with and enjoy the unique equipment options made available from five different, actual military units: U.S.'s Navy SEALs, U.K.'s Special Air Service (SAS), Germany's Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK), Spain's Unidad de Operaciones Especiales (UOE), and France's 1er Régiment Parachutiste d'Infanterie de Marine (1er RPIMa). We're sure this will make for some realistic, intense firefights -- still, we wish there were more eccentric units we could sign our digital soldiers up with, like the Michigan Militia, or McHale's Navy (the Tom Arnold remake regiment, of course).
Special forces of SOCOM Confrontation revealed
The May issue of EGM will have a cover story, likely going into great depth about the upcoming PSN title, SOCOM Confrontation. However, 1UP has a small sneak peek: it's given readers a list of all the special forces squads that players can join. 1UP explains: "Joining a special force is now a perk associated with joining a clan ... special forces (and their associated uniforms, gear, and weapons) will only be available to clan members." As expected, the SEALs and SAS are available in the game. But what else can players find? Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEALs, United States) 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) [Thanks, Philip K.!]
Rumor: SOCOM Confrontation bundle includes new Bluetooth headset
A supposedly leaked PowerPoint presentation revealed a new official Bluetooth headset for PS3. Set to launch in July/August, the headset would retail for $50 individually. More exciting, however, is SOCOM Confrontation bundle that's mentioned: both the game and headset would hit retail for $60.The design of this rumored headset is an improvement over the one offered with Warhawk. However, don't get your hopes up quite yet. When asked for comment, a SCEA representative told us that "we have currently made no announcements for a new PS3 headset so any information is speculation and rumor."
New details on SOCOM Confrontation
Since the announcement was made last May, Sony has remained somewhat tight-lipped on the topic of SOCOM Confrontation, the multiplayer-only PS3 entry into the Navy-oriented series. The May issue of EGM will end all that, however, with a massive feature on the anticipated title, including all new details and screens.To whet the pallet, Sony has revealed two new screenshots of Confrontation in action, with accompanying information about what players are seeing. The above image displays a ruined shopping mall, on a map that supports 16 player combat, but can expand to fit up to 32. A second screen features Crossroads, a classic SOCOM map that will make an HD reappearance in Confrontation. In addition to a new over-the-shoulder camera, the classic SOCOM camera option will still be available in Confrontation, for those of us frightened by change. Check out high-res versions of both screens, as well as all the screens released so far, in the gallery below. %Gallery-3180%
SOCOM Confrontation screenshots show old, new maps
The new SOCOM game is gracing the cover of EGM this May, so in some sort of celebration, two new screenshots have been posted. They look very, very good. Especially when you compare them to the original screens released a while back. However, SealTeam-6, the team working on the game, say there is no new information to share at this time.There are some quick comments on the PlayStation Blog about the new screenshots. You can read them for yourself, or listen to our summary of their comments. One is of "Crossroads", the most requested map by fans. The second is a brand new map that has a 16-player smaller arena space, but can expand itself to fit 32 players. Also, you can choose to use the classic SOCOM camera option. If you guys were worried.[via PlayStation.Blog]
A second SOCOM to come from original developers
Reaction to the newly unveiled SOCOM Confrontation was mixed at best. The multiplayer-only title is being developed by Slant Six Games (also responsible for the new PSP title SOCOM: Tactical Strike). While the prospects of playing on a 32-player online battlefield is exciting enough, many commented on the barren, uninspired look of the game.Worry not -- there's yet another SOCOM game in the works from the series' original creators. Zipper is starting work on its own SOCOM title, but as 1UP points out, it's going to be a long way off -- most likely late next year. Unlike Confrontation, which will launch this November, Zipper's own title will feature a single-player campaign in addition to the requisite multiplayer modes. While we hope Confrontation turns out to be a worthy addition to the SOCOM franchise, we're somewhat relieved to know that a true sequel is still in the works.[Via Joystiq]
