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SOCOM 4 Bomb Squad Revealed, Beta Release Details

Wario64 said:
Wat. That's classic SOCOM.
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The truth!

Also, this game features the fastest matchmaking system ever ( which may qualify it for best ever ).

Quality work on that front Zipper.

Other than that it is generally the Socom we all love ( or hate ) with a nice new paint job and a few new features..
...... and thats all I was looking for.

Day 1.
 
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I'm gonna do something stupid and do the email trick again. So quote this post if you want the account. Since we got 2 backup accounts going, why the hell not, yes?








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I honestly like the focus on the 1 life per round multiplayer. It makes people less reckless and more tactical, plus it eliminates the whole spawn killing aspect. People will bitch about sitting around and waiting for too long, well big fucking deal, don't die then you whiners.
 
I think 32 players may be a little too many -- respawn gametypes are an absolute mess. I was getting delayed kills that would put Killzone to shame. Then I jumped into classic and it was like a completely different game.

Definitely will be giving it another go this weekend, but I can't say I'm sold so far. Aside from gameplay, I'm really liking the lens flare effect. Found myself just staring upwards in the middle of gun fights.
 
polyh3dron said:
I honestly like the focus on the 1 life per round multiplayer. It makes people less reckless and more tactical. People will bitch about sitting around and waiting for too long, well big fucking deal, don't die then you whiners.
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It depends. If it's any kind of objective mode and you are defending something then you need to sit there and defend it. I hate to see people sitting there in suppression though.
 
Wario64 said:
For new page:

I'm gonna do something stupid and do the email trick again. So quote this post if you want the account. Since we got 2 backup accounts going, why the hell not, yes?








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yeah.... new page for PANSIES.

100ppp FTW
 
polyh3dron said:
I honestly like the focus on the 1 life per round multiplayer. It makes people less reckless and more tactical, plus it eliminates the whole spawn killing aspect. People will bitch about sitting around and waiting for too long, well big fucking deal, don't die then you whiners.
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There is an option to revive downed players tho, but it's off by default for now and you can't turn it on. I hope Zipper reconsiders this. I understand it wouldn't be "classic" SOCOM with revive on, but still.
 
TTP said:
There is an option to revive downed players tho, but it's off by default for now and you can't turn it on. I hope Zipper reconsiders this. I understand it wouldn't be "classic" SOCOM with revive on, but still.
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Hopefully there will be some game modes with the revive function enabled in the retail game. Or if people bitch enough, maybe they'll patch it in.
 
Giriath_89 said:
Hopefully there will be some game modes with the revive function enabled in the retail game. Or if people bitch enough, maybe they'll patch it in.
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If anything, it will have its own playlist like the FTB series did for reviving. You won't be seeing it in classic mode anytime soon though, that's for sure...It will need to be its own playlist with classic mode on because that would drastically change the gameplay in normal classic mode.
 
Ok... I'm back in the game, bought a new Panny Plasma 50" ST30. Gotta get that edge on fools when snipe'n. :)

Oh, and I get to check this sucker out in 3D then too!

So once again, I can send out GAF clan invites, and promoted a whole slew of more people so they can invite as well.
 
Really smart move on zippers part for having classic and normal game modes, I for one am happy I can avoid the "vets" as the community has always been a stain on my enjoyment of the series. I also am glad that we didn't just get a re-skined socom 2, times have changed and as much as I loved 2, I don't feel it would hold up.
 
Jburton said:
The truth!

Also, this game features the fastest matchmaking system ever ( which may qualify it for best ever ).

Quality work on that front Zipper.

Other than that it is generally the Socom we all love ( or hate ) with a nice new paint job and a few new features..
...... and thats all I was looking for.

Day 1.
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This. Holy shit at first i was like wtf... no way in hell can i join a game this fast, then i was like :o
 
I still need to find some late-night people to play classic mode with.

By the way, can anyone tell me where the LMG and .50 cal pickups are at on their respective maps? I don't play much respawn but I can't find them when I do. I just want to mess around with them. :(

dragonflys545 said:
This. Holy shit at first i was like wtf... no way in hell can i join a game this fast, then i was like :o
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And that is why MAG was very beneficial to SOCOM in a few ways. I'll miss lobbies like any other fan, but this matchmaking is quite impressive to the point where I'm not wasting 20+ minutes trying to find a room like in S:C while worrying about being voted by clans...lol

This is the smoothest SOCOM yet in terms of FPS and lag.
 
Wario64 said:
For new page:

I'm gonna do something stupid and do the email trick again. So quote this post if you want the account. Since we got 2 backup accounts going, why the hell not, yes?

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Awesome, thanks man!
 
Irish said:
Since we can do private matches, we need to get everybody who is playing right now into a game together. Of course, we all have to get into the same clan and then we have to challenge each other through the clan menu.
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I want to get in too, thanks
PSN- JackTheRipper57
 
Irish said:
Sent demolitio, cnizzle, and Beardz a clan invite.

I need more names
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me me! astroturfing

i still havent been able to download the patch though.. locks up my ps3 at 1% and then at 0%... too frustrating, will try again tomorrow.

i haven't played socom since the first game, and only played it for the single player (lol), but i still use the mic that came with it! after so many years works just fine in any ps3 game. quality product gotta say.
 
PSN: NoStyle

Wouldn't mind trying it out with some folks here. I also prefer classic over respawn. Not sure who can actually enjoy TDM w/ respawn & 32 players.

I wish I could play some more objective oriented modes though. :(
 
No_Style said:
PSN: NoStyle

Wouldn't mind trying it out with some folks here. I also prefer classic over respawn. Not sure who can actually enjoy TDM w/ respawn & 32 players.

I wish I could play some more objective oriented modes though. :(
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Wednesday (3/23) -- Uplink, Suppression -- YEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHH!!!

Looking forward to trying it out. I want some more Bomb Squad classic though, good stuff.
 
I backed out and began adding all the names I see posted here. We were in a middle of the match, but only until everyone else gets on. Then we will re-up. We're playing GAF v. GAF.
 
I played a round where I killed half the team before dying. Felt good man. All in the span of like 10 seconds

Edit: It says clan lobby is in ready status but I can't join it because of the ready status. wat
 
Updated chart with mag size, ammo count, firing modes, and explosives. Link at bottom.

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https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=t4m-udEXv3HWKkfUyCAZr1A#gid=0
 
I like this game, but I'm terrible at it. Keep rushing into the open like an idiot, and getting gunned down. Is anyone else getting motion sick from this game or is it just me?
 
TheFatOne said:
I like this game, but I'm terrible at it. Keep rushing into the open like an idiot, and getting gunned down. Is anyone else getting motion sick from this game or is it just me?
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Then don't. Nah, I had issues with that at first too!
 
TheFatOne said:
I like this game, but I'm terrible at it. Keep rushing into the open like an idiot, and getting gunned down. Is anyone else getting motion sick from this game or is it just me?
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I think it's the FOV. It's just....odd.
 
i duno, but i just notice the hit detection is terrible ...and there are lags with fire/hit .....i'm soo down about this, i really want this game to be good ...but its really making think twice if i wanna keep my pre-order right now, i'm hoping zipper patch this before the beta ends
 
I like how the killstreak is a use it or lose it deal, with a lengthy charge time added to it. I got sniped a few times when I was charging up my killstreak, and I really didn't mind. I don't think I've ever killed anyone with the killstreak anyways, except for a few teammates lol. Hope COD takes notes.
 
is there any way to party up in this beta?

i can only see the option to join player in game.

havent seen anything like 'invite friend' etc
 
Psykotik said:
is there any way to party up in this beta?

i can only see the option to join player in game.

havent seen anything like 'invite friend' etc
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Nope. Sounds like it's still being worked out for the full game judging by the FAQ so we'll see. If the party system comes through, this will be the best matchmaking out there.

Time for me to hop on. See you guys on the playground!
 
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