SOCOM 4 announced for PS3, Zipper developing

[wraggster]

Hot off the release of MAG, Sony has revealed that the game's developer, Zipper Interactive, will be returning to the SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs franchise for the development of SOCOM 4 on PS3, slated for release this fall.

Unlike the Slant 6-developed, online-only SOCOM: Confrontation and Zipper's own MAG, this new SOCOM will include a full story-driven, single-player campaign comprised of 14 missions that the dev expects to offer around 12 hours of gameplay (according to IGN). Of course, the developer's experience on the excellent 256-player MAG will undoubtedly be carrying over (in as many ways as possible) to the announced 32-player online component of its new project. Only 32 players? (We kid.)

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/04/socom-4-announced-for-ps3-zipper-interactive-developing/

[VampDude]

SOCOM Confrontation is one of the worst online titles I own (since Tuesday - for the headset), of the three times I've attempted to play online I've only played one quick mode game.

A single player mode for SOCOM 4 will make the game worth purchasing, since the current game lacks when there is little to no players online (in my experience).

[jamotto]

This was the surprising sequel? Color me unimpressed. Would like to have seen a Syphon Filter or heck even a bit out there Twisted Metal.