El control converge con el caos cuando un equipo de Fuerzas Especiales se enfrenta a una situación sin salida.

* Ábrete paso a través del emocionante y cinematográfico modo Campaña o disfruta en línea de la acción multijugador con otros 32 valientes.

* Con el mando de movimiento PlayStation®Move, elige cómo dirigir y dar órdenes en el estallido de la batalla.

* Cumple tu tarea en un equipo multinacional de aliados, donde cada miembro tiene un papel de combate diferente.





Fuente: PlayStation México

Hace unos días os informábamos de que SOCOM: Special Forces ya tenia fecha de lanzamiento para el continente americano, en concreto se fijaba el día 19 de abril como fecha de su salida, aunque por ahora se desconoce la fecha en Europa.

Los chicos de Zipper Interactive, desarrolladores del juego, y Sony nos proporcionan nueva información sobre este juego de acción en tercera persona.

Un jugador

La campaña para un jugador requiere que demos ordenes a nuestro pelotón. Podremos establecer puntos de reunión, fijar objetivos y determinar el comportamiento de la IA. El juego se centra en en gran parte en emplear al pelotón en su conjunto para ir completando las misiones, que pueden ir desde tiroteos, una misión de sigilo o hasta operaciones de rescate.

La historia seguirá los pasos de un escuadrón de cinco soldados durante seis días, suponiendo un total de 14 misiones, en los que tendrán que luchar contra las fuerzas insurgentes conocidas con el nombre de Naga. Nosotros controlaremos a Cullen Gray, comandante de operaciones, el resto del escuadrón está formado por dos soldados de Estados Unidos y dos más de Corea del Sur.

Personajes


El escuadrón, de izquierda a derecha: Schweitzer, Wells, Gray, Forty-Five y Chung.

Multijugador

El modo multijugador se basa en los pelotones y soporta hasta 32 jugadores en linea. Los jugadores pueden ir subiendo de nivel y desbloquear nuevos accesorios y mejoras para las armas como mirillas para tener más precisión o añadir fuego secundario al arma principal.

Hay cuatro modos diferentes en el multijugador: Suppression (el clásico duelo a muerte por equipos), Uplink (capturar la bandera), Last Defense (defiende tu base y hazte con el control de las tres zonas clave) y un último modo que se desconoce su nombre aunque se cree que podría ser algún modo de desactivar algún explosivo.

Además se conoce que habrá diez mapas en el multijugador aunque por ahora sólo se conocen los siguientes: Abandonded (consistente en una base en una jungla, es el mapa que podemos considerar como más clásico de la saga SOCOM, Rush Hour (una parte de una autopista destruida, con coches abandonados y un parking), Collision (una ciudad urbana asiática que presenta gran cantidad de callejones) y Assault and Battery (una base militar en una isla tropical).

Destacar que Zipper Interactive ha introducido multitud de cambios en el modo multijugador como la regeneración de salud, un nuevo sistema de cobertura, una cámara mas cercana, nuevas armas o la reaparición. Sin embargo, da la posibilidad a aquellos jugadores que sean más clásicos un modo de juego que mantiene la esencia de SOCOM, sin reaparición, sin sistema de cobertura y sin regeneración de salud.

El juego podrá ser jugado completamente con PlayStation Move y será compatible con la tecnología 3D.


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Competitive multiplayer has always been the core of the SOCOM franchise, and SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs takes it further than ever before with modes and options that both new recruits and veterans alike will enjoy. We’ve previously covered three of our four competitive modes — Suppression, Last Defense and Uplink — and today we’re excited to unveil our fourth mode, Bomb Squad.

In Bomb Squad, Insurgents have planted a number of bombs around the map and the Spec Ops team must defuse them all before time runs out. What makes Bomb Squad special is that it features the unique Bomb Technician character, played by one member of the Spec Ops team, who is charged with defusing the explosives. He carries both an automatic shotgun and a mobile grenade launcher and is very heavily armored, making him a deadly force on his own; that said, the technician is still an open target any time he turns his back to defuse Insurgent bombs. Succeeding in Bomb Squad requires tactics, teamwork, patience and confidence to get the job done, all pillars of the overall SOCOM experience.



When can you get your hands on Bomb Squad, you ask? Well, you’ll be able to try out all four of our modes on two maps in our upcoming beta! The SOCOM 4 Multiplayer Beta will include each of the game’s competitive multiplayer modes — Suppression, Last Defense, Uplink and Bomb Squad —
all playable on the maps “Port Authority” and “Assault & Battery”. And of course, you’ll be able to play each of our modes in either of their Standard or Classic variants.



The SOCOM 4 Multiplayer Beta will roll out in four separate phases. It’ll begin with a small, private group and then expand weekly from there until it’s freely available to everyone! Here’s the schedule for each of the beta’s rollout phases:

• On March 15th, a private beta goes live. We’ll be contacting eligible players soon.
  
• Beginning March 22nd, PlayStation Plus members will gain access to the beta.
  
• On March 29th, anyone with a beta code included with Killzone 3 gains entry.
  
• Starting April 5th, the beta will be freely downloadable to anyone via PlayStation Network.
  

The beta is scheduled to run until April 13th, at which point the servers will be taken down in preparation of SOCOM 4′s retail release on April 19th!

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Zipper Interactive made it clear earlier this year that SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs will be in beta status for the month leading up to release. Gamers who purchased Killzone 3 received a code to join, and the beta phases and dates were revealed just over a day ago. But what will the beta include?

Dunham, a Senior Community Manager at Zipper Interactive, released an official FAQ on the SOCOM 4 forums which answers many of the questions regarding the beta that you may have. See the list of questions and answers below.

Q: Will the clan-matching system be available in the beta?
A: It will be available, yes.

Q: Can we create custom rooms in the beta?
A: No, you can’t create custom rooms in the beta.

Q: Will the beta have a party system?
A: No, there isn’t a party system available for the beta.

Q: Are the available times to play the SOCOM 4 beta limited?
A: There is no time limit, but we will limit what games modes are available each day. We’ll publish a schedule in the near feature.

Q: Is the beta is 3D-capable?
A: Don’t know this yet, still considering our options. Same with Sharp Shooter and PlayStation Move support.

Q: How many people are invited to the private beta?
A: We’re not revealing how many people we’re inviting, sorry.

Q: I want to be in the private beta, how do I get in?
A: Invitees have already been identified; Even so, Chris and I do plan on doing special promotions and code giveaways for those who aren’t on the original list

Q: What modes are available for play?
A: All four game modes are available to play in the beta: Bomb Squad, Last Defense, Suppression and Uplink. Additionally, all four game types will have “Standard” and “Classic” versions

Q: Which maps will we play?
A: There will be two to choose from – Port Authority and Assault and Battery. Port Authority is a naval port filled with equipment and shipping containers, while Assault and Battery is what remains of a WWII-era coastal fort that has since been abandoned.

Q: If I’m in the private beta, will I continue to play into the next phase?
A: Yes. Once you’re in the beta, you’re in it and not getting out.

Q: Will any of my stats or character progression carry over to the final game?
A: No. We want everyone to be on a level playing field on launch day (think of your early practice as your carry-over)

Two maps, four game modes, clan-matches, and the potential for 3D and Move support? Now that’s how a beta is done. If you’re wondering when you’ll be able to get your hands on the beta, check out our beta article. Either way, start counting, as SOCOM 4 is releasing on April 19th, just in time for you to enjoy Easter candy and some tactical military warfare.

Fuente: PlayStation Lifestyle

Outside of our gameplay features, one of the most asked questions we get about SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs these days is, “what kind of trophies can we earn?” Well, ask no more! Listed below are all of the visible trophies you can earn along with the number of hidden trophies you can earn per category.

Enjoy the directory, and don’t forget to check back with us again later this week for even more SOCOM 4 information including upcoming beta details and the revelation of our previously-secret multiplayer game mode!

Bronze

• Elite Ops – Complete a Story Campaign mission on Elite Difficulty
  
• N00b – Complete a Competitive Multiplayer game
  
• Good Game – Complete a Competitive Multiplayer game of every gametype
  
• Combined Assault – Complete a Custom Campaign mission in Co-op
  
• Extra Credit – Complete a Custom Campaign mission in Single-player
  
• Government Spending – Call in a total of 10 airstrikes during your career
  
• Death From Above – Eliminate 5 enemies with a single airstrike
  
• Repo Man – Destroy a total of 50 vehicles during your career
  
• Unseen Strike – Stealth kill a total of 10 enemies in a single mission
  
• Grenadier – Eliminate a total of 25 enemies with explosives during your career
  
• Crowd Control – Eliminate 3 enemies with a single explosive
  
• Century Slayer – Eliminate a total of 100 enemies during your career
  
• Melon Hunter – Eliminate a total of 100 enemies with a headshot during your career
  
• Hat Trick – Eliminate 3 enemies in a row with headshots
  
• Vorpal – Eliminate a total of 25 enemies with melee attacks during your career
  
• Combat Medic – Execute a total of 25 teammate revives during your career
  
• Armed to the Teeth – Unlock all weapons for use in Campaign Mode
  
• I Call Her Vera – Master a weapon in any mode
  
• Oracle – Collect an Intel item in a Story Campaign mission
  
• Hidden Trophies (15)
  

Silver

• Covert Ops – As Forty-Five, successfully maintain stealth in a Story Campaign mission
  
• Over Achiever – Complete a Custom Campaign mission on every map in either Single-player or Co-op
  
• Millennial Slayer – Eliminate a total of 1000 enemies during your career
  
• Expert Tactician – Complete a Story Campaign mission using only your teammates to eliminate enemies
  
• Information Warfare – Collect all Intel in the Story Campaign
  
• Hidden Trophy (1)
  

Gold

• Best of the Best – Complete the Story Campaign on Elite Difficulty
  
• Above and Beyond – Complete a total of 100 objectives during your career
  
• Shiny! – Master a weapon of each class in any mode
  
• The Elite 45th – As Forty-Five, stealth kill a total of 45 enemies in the Story Campaign
  

Platinum

• All is Said, All is Done – Obtain all Bronze, Silver, and Gold Trophies in SOCOM 4
  

Thank you SONY for a great event highlighting SOCOM 4 in Austin. I had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed your free food & open bar.

I had the pleasure of meeting numerous longtime SOCOM fans and several SONY staff. The atmosphere and the gaming was an awesome experience and I look forward to future events at SXSW and with SONY.

Below you will find the archive of the footage I captured during the event. Here is a list of each video and what it contains...

1.) 11 Kill Streak!

2.) Classic Suicide & A Claymore
A short clip of Classic Mode and one of my "epic" grenade tosses. (Yes, that's me in the video griping about the grenades.)
There is also some zoomed-in footage of a claymore and the green trip lasers.

3.) Bomb Squad Brawl
Highlights the all new Bomb Squad game mode, including a round as the Bomb Technician.

4.) Luke, Yer Such A NOOB!
I picked up the controller.....and embarassed myself.....again.
But at least you get to see 12 minutes of raw gameplay

5.) Interviews With Two Longtime Fans
I interview two SOCOM 1/2 "vets" and fellow forum posters for some in depth feedback regarding their play-test experience

And a few other surprises as well. Stay tuned for more updates tomorrow.


(Be sure to click "720p" for HD)

Everyone here at Zipper Interactive is proud to say that today is the first day of the SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs multiplayer beta! As previously announced, our multiplayer beta will be rolling out in four stages with the invite-only private phase beginning today. PlayStation Plus members gain access next week on March 22, while beta codes included with Killzone 3 become active on March 29. Finally, the beta will be available to everyone via the PlayStation Store starting April 5 until its conclusion on April 13.

The multiplayer beta includes two maps, Port Authority and Assault & Battery, playable in all four of SOCOM 4's multiplayer modes:

* Suppression: The SOCOM take on team deathmatch.
* Last Defense: Capture controls points, discover the enemy base and destroy it.
* Uplink: Steal enemy data and deliver it to your base.
* Bomb Squad: Defend your bomb technician while he disarms enemy explosives.

Each of these modes will be playable in both the Standard and Classic play types, and some days will also feature Custom game variants. Standard mode closely mimics the single-player experience, while Classic harkens back to older SOCOM titles with increased movement speeds, round-based play, no player respawns and the lack of health regeneration. Our Custom types mix and match a number of game settings, delivering fresh takes on our core rule sets.

The custom game types that we'll be playing are:

* Sniper Alley: An 8 vs. 8 version of Classic Suppression with higher damage. Weapons are limited to sniper rifles, shotguns, smoke grenades and poison gas.
* Last Defense Run 'n Gun: Faster movement speed and reduced damage are applied to 16 vs. 16 Last Defense with weapons restricted to only shotguns and SMGs.
* Scrum: Suppression is given rule tweaks of no respawn, faster movement and higher damage, while sniper rifles, frag grenades, concussion grenades and poison gas are disallowed.
* Community Day Classic: A medley featuring Classic versions of all four game types (Suppression, Last Defense, Uplink and Bomb Squad) with increased speed and weapon restrictions placed on ranged explosives. Each game type is played over 11 five-minute rounds.

As we're testing specifics elements of the game, we'll be rotating through which modes you'll be able to play each day on a predetermined basis. The schedule for the first week, along with a quick synopsis of what you'll be playing, is as follows:

Tuesday (3/15) -- Suppression and Classic Suppression
Wednesday (3/16) -- Suppression and Classic Suppression
Thursday (3/17) -- Uplink and Classic Uplink
Friday (3/18) -- Last Defense and Classic Last Defense
Saturday (3/19) -- Bomb Squad and Classic Bomb Squad
Sunday (3/20) -- Sniper Alley and Last Defense Run 'n Gun
Monday (3/21) -- Scrum and Community Day Classic

After you've had a chance to play the beta, we'd love to hear your feedback! Once you've downloaded the beta and played a complete match, you'll then gain access to our private beta forums on SOCOM.com where you can share your stories with other players and leave us your feedback. SOCOM has always been a very player-driven franchise and your opinions are very important to us, so please let us know what you think!

For those of you who haven't yet gotten a code to the private portion of the beta and would like to get in sooner than later, we'll be giving away beta codes throughout the beta program via the official SOCOM forums as well as via our Twitter account and Facebook page, so be sure to check those out often.

Posted by Chris Roper, Community Specialist, Zipper Interactive Video SOCOM 4


The SOCOM franchise is no stranger to intense online competition, the sort of frantic rivalries that bring out plenty of gloating for the victors. Fans know that the series has catered to these sorts of moments with built-in victory dances, and the soldiers of SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs sure do know their way around the dance floor.

Available in online competitive matches, SOCOM 4's victory dances are triggered by pressing the Circle button while standing over a fallen enemy. There are more than a dozen dances in the game, including:

The Chicken

Sure to be a hit with fans of Arrested Development, your soldier makes chicken wings with his arms and waves them up and down, bobs his head forward and backward and digs at the dirt with his foot.


The Robot

Essentially an over-exaggerated version of what it looks like every time C3PO talks.


The Crane

Exactly like Daniel-son's finishing move from The Karate Kid, the soldier raises both hands into the air, lifts one knee up slowly and then quickly high kicks with the other leg.