SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation
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| SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Confrontation | |
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| Developer(s) | Slant Six Games |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
| Release date | September 16, 2008 [1] |
| Genre(s) | Third-person shooter, Action[2] |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer |
| Media | Bluray Disc, Download Via PlayStation Store |
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation is an upcoming third person tactical shooter video game developed by Slant Six Games for the PlayStation 3 and is the sequel for the SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs series. It is being published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game will support up to 32 players and will be sold both on the PlayStation Store and on a Blu-ray Disc.
The game is scheduled to be released September 16, 2008 with the launch of their new website SOCOM.com on March 27, 2008.[1] The game was originally scheduled for a Summer 2008 at the Game Developers Conference by SCEA's Scott Steinberg. [3] The game was first announced at the SCEA's Gamers Day at their Santa Monica Studios.
Seth Luisi announced that there are seven different North African themed maps including Socom II: U.S. Navy Seals famous "Crossroads". Other classic maps ("Frostfire" and "Desert Glory" specifically) are speculated to be released; however, Slant Six has yet to make an announcement about this. The remaining maps are going to be Slant Six originals. To date two more maps have been announced, "Urban Wasteland and Viral Lab."
Slant Six has no plans at this time to include vehicles as it wants the maps to be more "intimate" instead of larger styled maps of SOCOM 3.
Zipper Interactive, the developers of all previous SOCOM titles, are also working on their own installment for the PlayStation 3. Unlike Confrontation, it will feature both single player and mutiplayer modes, and the extra development time will also give them the opportunity to work on new features for the game. According to Seth Luisi, SOCOM 4 will be a "drastic departure from the current game."
[edit] Features
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- This new installment of SOCOM will feature brand new maps as well as the map "Crossroads" instead of the larger styled maps that are seen on the most recent PS2 titles, SOCOM 3 and Combined Assault. The largest map in Confrontation will be smaller than the smallest map in SOCOM 3 or Combined Assault.
- Full support of 7.1 Surround Sound, complete with true audio physics- A shot from around the corner, sounds like it's around the corner.
- Available on the Playstation Network and in retail stores on Blu-Ray disc bundled with the Sony bluetooth headset
- Weapons likely will remain customizable much like they were in SOCOM 3: scopes, foregrips, suppressors, bipods, etc
- A new knifing melee attack for close quarters combat.
- Lobby System will be similar to SOCOM 2 and 3
- Custom Ranked and Custom Unranked Games
- An auto match-making system will be included in addition to the classic briefing room and custom game set-up as seen in previous SOCOM titles.
- Ultimate 32-player online combat experience featuring stunning high-definition visuals, advanced physics, ballistics, impact and destruction modeling
- It is not yet clear whether multiple people will be able to play online from a single Playstation 3, though it is possible
- Rich interactive and destructible environments (i.e. shell casings can bounce off environment and make noise when stepped on or kicked)
- Full support of the SIXAXIS and Dualshock 3 wireless controller, offering greater control. As seen on joystiq.com (official S:C video), prone crouch and lean will be handled by the Sixaxis.
- Advanced voice communication systems
- A proximity chat feature where nearby enemies can hear your chatter.
- Comprehensive player customization including fully featured load out, encumbrance and unique uniforms
- Up to seven different game modes are available on each map
- An Advanced Party System, 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 (Maps, Skins, and equipment) - Location based packs ( Different countries)
- Choose between classic view or the new over-the-shoulder view(as an option)
- Advanced Player Uniform and Clan Uniform Customization
- Choose from 6 different Special Ops squads worldwide (available to clan members only)[4] :
* 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) * Commando Raggruppamento Subacquei ed Incursori Teseo Tesei (COMSUBIN, Italy)
- Joint Task Force Two (JTF-2, Canada) may be included in future downloadable content.
- In-depth clan support- leaders chose a special force for all the members to be apart of along with a customized clan insignia.
- Community support- team tournaments and clan ladders will reward top players with different weapons and game items
- Slant six develpers are stating that updates will occur every month with new downloadable content every 3 months.
- Users will be able to access and manage their clan from socom.com
- A new sprint feature has been announced
- Player can now chose the amount of body armor his character wears. The catch is: the more body armor, the slower your character moves.
- An advanced cover system that uses SIXAXIS. For example, if your head is exposed while against a wall, tilt the controller downwards and your character will lower his head.
- There will be victory dances.
[edit] References and Notes
[edit] External links
- www.SOCOM.com
- SOCOM Confrontation News
- SOCOM: Confrontation announced
- Sony announces SOCOM: Confrontation for PS3
- SOCOM: Confrontation's developer's website
- SOCOM: Confrontation @ Gamespy
- Interview with Developer (newsweek)
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