SOCOM beta confronted by delay
by Randy Nelson 
{ Sep 2nd 2008 at 3:30PM }
Luisi says the delay was prompted by the team "working so hard to ensure the final product is fantastic," which we believe is Ye Olde Spinne for "we found a bug." Thankfully (and thoughtfully) the beta's run won't be cut short by the delay; it will last a full month, from 9/5 to 10/5. (Make that three weeks for QORE
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
DesertPyrate @ Sep 2nd 2008 3:39PM
well, I got the beta via preorder I hope this is fun as this will be my first experience with SOCOM hope its good, who cares if its delayed, just be good
Metal_Gear @ Sep 2nd 2008 3:46PM
None existant delay for me, I am just getting this for the earpiece mainly, then again, I may try it as this will be the closest thing to MAG.
Albanian_Killa @ Sep 2nd 2008 5:39PM
This is nothing like MAG. It's more tactical than MAG will be. More close quarters fights compared to the huge wars MAG will have. Sad so many people are overlooking this game and only getting it for the headset. Don't buy it at all if you're coming with that attitude. This game should get a serious look by gamers. I'm sick of how people overlook amazing titles like this.
brickwalker0 @ Sep 2nd 2008 6:40PM
Warhawk is closer to MAG.
HB96st @ Sep 2nd 2008 3:46PM
It's delayed by the fact that it looks weak.. Look at that pic.. I'm sorry, but shouldnt they try to be on par with COD4 graphics?? This is the cell were working with right??
tronn4 @ Sep 2nd 2008 4:08PM
and heres the white elephant in the room... are those really the graphics? ick!
Albanian_Killa @ Sep 2nd 2008 5:43PM
The graphics from a year ago. The graphics have gotten an overhaul.
gflare @ Sep 5th 2008 5:44PM
I pre-ordered my copy online this past week, but have yet to recieve the "Special Offer" information e-mail.
For those of you that pre-ordered from gamestop:
How long did it take you to get the info? Should I call them?
Moffka @ Sep 2nd 2008 5:04PM
You got the card first, right?
gflare @ Sep 2nd 2008 6:36PM
What card?
I ordered through GameStop as it explained the special offer, and seemed that the details would be sent to me via e-mail. I just recieved the Reservation Confirmation, but nothing about the offer.
I think I'll just call them up.
UnderLines @ Sep 2nd 2008 4:15PM
Is this where we are at? Complaining about a tiny screenshot that could have come from any point in development before the beta is even released? Next step is bitching about concept art graphics and rough sketches.
deaftly @ Sep 2nd 2008 4:23PM
Obligatory Delaystation remark.
Kodros @ Sep 2nd 2008 4:30PM
We're doing this on betas now...really?
Vcize @ Sep 2nd 2008 4:24PM
What looks so bad about that screenshot?
Vidikron (FU) @ Sep 2nd 2008 5:00PM
That's what I'm trying to figure out.
Slayer @ Sep 2nd 2008 4:30PM
Absolutely nothing from the looks of it.
Organic_Shadow @ Sep 2nd 2008 4:37PM
It shouldn't be considered an open beta if you have to preorder to get in. An open beta should be when you can just go somewhere and sign up for free and you're instantly in.
Albanian_Killa @ Sep 2nd 2008 5:37PM
A little late to the party guys :P Anyway, I'm getting this game day one. The reason I bought a PS3 at launch (I assumed a SOCOM PS3 game was at work). SOCOM II on the PS2 made PS2 online gaming and the PSN what it is today. Very underrated title, and very amazing title. Call of Duty 4 has nothing on SOCOM if we're talking about realistic modern-military combat. I don't think any game has. SOCOM? More like SoCrack :P Beta is so close I can taste it lol Can't wait to play with my fellow SOCOMers I haven't played with in a long time.
Albanian_Killa @ Sep 2nd 2008 5:42PM
Hey genius, that image is from a year ago. There's a huge difference in graphics today. And don't mention COD4 with SOCOM. COD4 has nothing realistic in it. It's just an arcade shooter with respawning (Search and Destroy only. Weak). SOCOM has no respawn (except for a practice respawn mode. Not ranked though) and 95% of games are non-respawn. And it actually has a realistic damage system, health bar with no magical healing, and a realistic damage system (2 shots in the head for a guy who has Juggernaut on? Please. Realism my ass).
Albanian_Killa @ Sep 2nd 2008 5:44PM
This was directed at HB96st.
Titanium_Orchid @ Sep 2nd 2008 9:28PM
If you have COD4 and haven't tried the Hardcore online game modes yet, I would suggest checking them out.
My thoughts on COD4 multi player (waaay to chaotic in my opinion) were similar to yours before I tried the hardcore game variants.
tronn4 @ Sep 2nd 2008 6:14PM
not knockin socom on its realism. just looking at the available images of the game and it stinks.
tronn4 @ Sep 2nd 2008 6:22PM
ok heres the latest screens from Sony:
http://socom.us.playstation.com/page/screenshots.aspx
and yes, i admit, they look better than the one above. but overall have a look of being dated. honestly looks like some pc shooter.
in all honesty though, it would be a welcome addition.
gflare @ Sep 2nd 2008 6:42PM
well, I called up Gamestop and it looks like i've been jipped. The rep told me that "it's showing we are out of those codes at this time," and had no answer when I questioned why their wasn't any sort of notification about that when ordering online. I asked about canceling the order, and it seems that since I chose in store pickup they can't cancel my order. My best bet is to go to the store and hopefully be able to accomplish it in person, at which case they would probably charge me the restocking fee anyway.
HB96st @ Sep 2nd 2008 7:33PM
you are correct tronn4, the Graphics look outdated.
The war-torn streets have nothing on COD4, The building with the bird in the corner looks RIPPED off from COD4 (the flashback sniper mission), and for some reason it looks Perfect Dark-ish, and thats not a good thing..
Just my opinion.. Besides, No one MENTIONED COD4 GAMEPLAY, just GRAPHICS... Ya'll do know the difference, right??
SoCrack?? LOL, more like SoLong or SoWhat... Big deal...
Maverick Saturn @ Sep 2nd 2008 8:13PM
I don't think the many fans of this game will care what the graphics look like or how it compares to Call of Duty 4. I for one am just glad Socom will be available to play.
Besides, what you are looking at here is a PSN title, as far as I remember, COD4 was a Blu-ray title with campaign and not just single player mode, you don't even know what Socom 3 will look like and you're comparing this to COD4? You're a funny guy, yaknow that?
ill trooper @ Sep 3rd 2008 4:13AM
jeez... We all know there's plenty of room for lots of war games. SOCOM has always been epic online. No reason why this can't be fun for a few months until the next one comes out. Is it a big deal? I hate Halo 3 but I respect how others like it and enjoy it. I simply say 'It's not for me' and move on. You're just betraying how much you hate PS3-related things, it's pointless and it's a silly look to complain about SOCOM. Just don't play it.
tronn4 @ Sep 2nd 2008 10:20PM
i think we're mixing two issues.
one is graphics and the other is gameplay.
as Maverick Saturn shows, there will be people who play it for its gameplay
and as HB96st states, there will be stones thrown at the graphics of this title.
I thought this was going to be a full on blu-ray disc title, Maverick, and correct me if I'm wrong, but there are 50GB available for this title. So why not beef up the graphics? Is the developer so rushed from Sony to get this out this year before X-mas so Sony can have Little Big Planet and SOCOM for the holidays?
I think they are. And I think it sucks 'cause it (SOCOM) is looking pretty lackluster when it should be having more spit-n-polish.
Still, people familiar with SOCOM and its gameplay will buy it, without a doubt, for its core gameplay.
tronn4 @ Sep 2nd 2008 10:21PM
i think we're mixing two issues.
one is graphics and the other is gameplay.
as Maverick Saturn shows, there will be people who play it for its gameplay
and as HB96st states, there will be stones thrown at the graphics of this title.
I thought this was going to be a full on blu-ray disc title, Maverick, and correct me if I'm wrong, but there are 50GB available for this title. So why not beef up the graphics? Is the developer so rushed from Sony to get this out this year before X-mas so Sony can have Little Big Planet and SOCOM for the holidays?
I think they are. And I think it sucks 'cause it (SOCOM) is looking pretty lackluster when it should be having more spit-n-polish.
Still, people familiar with SOCOM and its gameplay will buy it, without a doubt, for its core gameplay.
HB96st @ Sep 2nd 2008 10:43PM
tronn4, maverick is reaching... NOBODY but the sony fanboys said Anything about "Gameplay". Here, lemmie "Dumb it down" for ya'll...
Call of Duty 4 LOOKS BETTER than SOCOM: Confrontation.
GRAPHICS have NOTHING to do with GAMEPLAY.
Here's a Haiku... Just in case..
sony brainwashed ya'll
They pushed blu-ray instead of games
socom looks weak
There... Get it now??
Zechs @ Sep 4th 2008 6:36PM
It has nothing to do with bluray having 50GB that the graphics look the way they do ( not too bad imho) it is a matter of programming and memory issues. more textures would mean more loading and more RAM usage regardless of the capacity of bluray.