SOCOM Confrontation screenshots show old, new maps

by Nick Doerr { Mar 4th 2008 at 11:15AM }

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]

Tags: socom, socom-confrontation

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Kevin @ Mar 4th 2008 11:24AM

It looks great -- and I loved Socom -- but right now, I'd just prefer to get the new patch for "Call of Duty 4"! Let's go, Sony -- get it out of certification!

sUKi @ Mar 4th 2008 11:44AM

doesn't the new patch have problems too? Or was that for PC.

Popfrogs @ Mar 4th 2008 1:18PM

How could a new patch have problems? We won't know until we get it. I personally don't see much that needs patching in COD4 but we're way overdue for maps.

flynn110 @ Mar 4th 2008 12:07PM

this really doesn't look that great graphics-wise. although i suppose final polishing will clean up some stuff. just doesn't look as nice as some shooters that have come out recently.

upz @ Mar 4th 2008 2:13PM

I agree. This seems to be the worst looking Sony first party title. True, graphics aren't everything, but as PS3 fans, I think we should all admit that we do care about how a game looks graphically.

xFenixKnightx @ Mar 4th 2008 12:25PM

Ill be getting this game =) My collection will look like this!

*Have*
Uncharted DF
COD4
LegoStarwars
RC ToD
UTIII
Marvel UA

*Getting*
SOCOM
TEKKEN6
MGS4
RFOM 2
KZ2
Wipeout HD
Crysis ;)

Emophia @ Mar 4th 2008 1:49PM

Why the hell do you have COD4 on the PS3?

Last time I checked you were that annoying Microsoft Fanboy on teh Joystiq.

I prefered Fernando.

TheSh0wstopper @ Mar 4th 2008 1:50PM

You only have 6 games? And only plan on getting 7 more? No wonder PS3 software sales are crap compared to 360. GET YOUR WEIGHT UP!!!

-TheSh0wstopper

xFenixKnightx @ Mar 4th 2008 1:57PM

I have it on both. I bought it for 360 first but I decided to buy it for my 2 sons on PS3 so they could stop bugging me. I'm not a fanboy, I'm a fan of GAMES!!! So would ya kindly STFU ;)

Emophia @ Mar 6th 2008 2:43PM

I'm not a fanboy either, I don't care about which piece of plastic someone has.

But I kept getting that vibe from you on Joystiq.

Maybe you've changed.

Vince UK @ Mar 4th 2008 1:13PM

Socom 1 and 2 is the most fun I've ever had online.
Nothing since has given me the same buzz.

I think the exceptional online set up and regional lobbies played a big part.

LS @ Mar 6th 2008 2:59PM

Well said, S1 and S2 (not S3, that sucked) really defined the lobbying system for me. Nowt really ever came close after Socom; ahh the memories of late night clan matches whilst ratted out of my skull - happy days!
However, I can't help but expect this release to be a huge dissapointment. Something tells me the length of delay and the lack of info are not good signs. And besides, COD4 rules anyway

[PIG] Snout

shase @ Mar 4th 2008 2:52PM

whats the hype with socom? is it that different from COD?

Brucie B @ Mar 4th 2008 3:13PM

WoW Looks allot better.... *Reminds me of Ghost Recon....
Can't Wait!

RVCA208 @ Mar 4th 2008 3:33PM

SOCOM has always been about the thrill of playing online. I think I'm glad that they aren't including a campaign. This means they can focus on making this one hell of an online only game. As for the graphics, they look a lot better than the first screens. I was kind of worried there for a second some of the textures were plain and the character models kind of looked like PS2's Black. All in all I can't comprehend how many quality first party titles we will be spoiled with this year. Maybe the PS3 will finally get the respect it deserves.

Sammy @ Mar 4th 2008 7:19PM

This is sort of a DLC game like Warhawk as opposed to a full release. It is not even made by Zipper, who were apparently supposed to be making the next proper SOCOM title.

My question is, regardless of its quality, surely going off on a tangent is risking harming the reputation of what has always been a solid franchise. Maybe they need to be careful to make a greater distinction. I know they did a pretty good job with the PSP game but this seems more like a SOCOM lite game.