SOCOM3 NEW MAPS

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
• New: Purchase SOCOM 3 Downloadable Maps
• Episode 2: SOCOM 3 Study Breaks


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MONDAY MARCH 20, 2006


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New: Purchase SOCOM 3 Downloadable Maps
Played through all the SOCOM 3 online maps already? Are you geared up for a brand new challenge? This should get all you eSEALs fired up, SCEA is excited to make available downloadable SOCOM 3 Map Packs! Due to popular demand SCEA will soon be releasing some of the most popular SOCOM/SOCOM II maps, reformatted for play on SOCOM 3! The first SOCOM 3 Map Pack will include the SOCOM II classic HDD levels After Hours, Liberation and Last Bastion. For only $5.99 you'll get SOCOM/SOCOM II maps updated to support multiple game types (including respawn) and both night and day versions are available. Brand new SOCOM 3 maps are also being created and will be available for download in the near future! You will only be able to purchase the maps in-game by using a very easy and intuitive online purchase system. Maps are downloaded to a compatible USB Mass Storage Device such as a USB Flash/Thumb drive, internal hard disk drive (40GB) for PlayStation 2, or even the PSP system in USB Mode. Length of the download time will vary based on your Internet connection and the speed of the USB Mass Storage Device used, so basically by the time you're done ordering your pizza it'll be all good. All players can use the maps in LAN mode but in order to use it online it has to be purchased with your current SOCOM 3 account. Once purchased, the maps can be downloaded as many times as you like, so no need to worry if you lose your USB Flash/Thumb drive. These maps can only be used for online and LAN gaming, not single player. So, feel free tell your friends that the maps are coming out shortly! Also, remember to sign on using your original SOCOM 3 account. You know you want to be the first to take on these new maps, so set aside some vacation time to buy the first of these SOCOM 3 Map Packs SOON for only $5.99.


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Episode 2: SOCOM 3 Study Breaks
Sick of spending all those long hours studying? Need a break? Or are you not studying at all and want an excuse to play with other SOCOM fans? Whatever you need a break from, you can take it SOCOM style! We've created a cool place to take a study break on college campuses nationwide. We're bringing the drinks and pizza and have set up a cool lounging atmosphere where we are set up to play! You can demo SOCOM 3 or SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo, sign up on e-SEALs and enter to win FREE limited SOCOM 3 or Fireteam Bravo gear! The list of campuses and upcoming event days are listed at the bottom of this newsletter. Come and check it out! Also, look for the SOCOM Buzz Squads on campus who can tell you more about it!

SOCOM 3 Dates

Monday, March 20th

Boston University - College of Arts and Sciences, Room B27 (2:00 - 6:00 pm)

Thursday, March 23rd

Virginia Tech University - Squires Student Center, Room 238 (8:30 pm - 12:30 am)
Michigan State University - MSU Union Northwestern Room (6:00 - 10:00 pm - times being confirmed)

Friday, March 24th

Florida State University - Student Life Center (4:30 - 8:30 pm)

Saturday, March 25th

Boston University - College of Arts and Sciences, Room CAS 316 (2:00 - 6:00 pm)

Tuesday, March 28th

Florida State University - Student Life Center (times TBD)

Thursday, March 30th

Virginia Tech University - Squires Student Center, Room 238 (8:30 pm - 12:30 am)
University of Washington - Haggett Hall Grey Room (7:30 - 11:30 pm)
Michigan State University - MSU Union Northwestern Room (6:00 - 10:00 pm - times being confirmed)

Friday, March 31st

Florida State University - Student Life Center (4:30 - 8:30 pm)


SOCOM: FIRETEAM BRAVO Dates

Monday, March 20th

University of Texas - Jester Auditorium, A121A (7:30 - 11:30 pm)

Thursday, March 23rd

University of Michigan - South Quadrangle (6:00 - 10:00 pm)

Saturday, March 25th

University of Georgia - Student Learning Center (1:00 - 5:00 pm)

Monday, March 27th

University of Georgia - Student Learning Center (5:00-9:00 pm)
University of Texas - Jester Auditorium, A121A (7:30 - 11:30 pm)

Thursday, March 30th

University of Michigan - South Quadrangle (6:00 - 10:00 pm)




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IN THIS NEWSLETTER: SOCOM 3 NEWS: Map
Packs Announcing SOCOM: U.S. Navy
SEALs Combined Assault and SOCOM: U.S.
Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2!!!
WEDNESDAY - MAY 24, 2006
SOCOM 3 NEWS: Map Packs!!!!
From SOCOM PD and Zipper Interactive:
Loyal SOCOM fans, we apologize for going
silent for some time. We have again gone dark
into the deep recesses of development without a
word to you, but it is time to break the
silence! While some of our developers have been
busy finishing up SOCOM 3 and SOCOM FTB for
Europe the rest of the SOCOM 3 team has been
hard at work completing the downloadable Map
Packs and SOCOM 3 Commerce. Getting all of the
content and infrastructure up and running has
been a HUGE task and has taken us longer than we
initially anticipated. However, we are very
close to completion now and will be releasing
the Map Packs as soon as we can. Expect them to
be ready for deployment in mid May. Also, in
order to make sure the SOCOM 3 commerce and the
SOCOM II Map Pack #1 is ready for broad release,
we will be initiating a two week trial period.
For the first two weeks of public release you
will be able to download and play SOCOM II Map
Pack #1 for no charge. After the two week trial
period has expired you will need to purchase
SOCOM II Map Pack #1 in order to continue
playing. It is important to note that the two
week trial period starts when the content goes
live and expires two weeks later, it is not
based on when you first download the content.
Hold tight, there’s plenty of new SOCOM
action coming your way soon! - SOCOM
Online Team
 
Announcing SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs
Combined Assault and SOCOM: U.S. Navy
SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2!!! All right,
SOCOMers! We have some exciting news and
you’re among the first to *officially*
receive notice. Two new additions to
the SOCOM franchise are on the way!
It's our pleasure to announce the SOCOM:
U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault for PS2
and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo
2 for the PSP! SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs
Combined Assault and SOCOM: U.S. Navy
SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 build on the
strengths of the multimillion-selling
franchise to firmly establish both its
single-player and multiplayeras equally
outstanding game experiences. Created in
association with U.S. Naval Special Warfare
Command, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined
Assault and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs
Fireteam Bravo 2 places you in the role of
an elite SEAL commander! Now, down to
business. Here's a quick snapshot of
some of the main features you can
expect in these next installments in the series:
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined
Assault :
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault
offers all new 4-player cooperative
gameplay and classic 32-player competitive
gameplay. Both multiplayer game modes will have
an expansive list of community features -
including friends list, chat functionality, a
detailed ranking structure, expanded stat
tracking and more. Mission design,
layout and enemy behavior will allow you
to decide how to approach a given
enemy, whether through stealth or raw offense.
Enemy behavior has been enhanced to make
them more tactical, intelligent and deadly.
Vehicle driving behavior has also been improved
for more realistic movement and decision-making.
New weapons, including non-lethals such as
tear gas, pepper spray projectiles and
concussion ordinance, and defensive equipment
such as flak vests. 3 vehicle classes
including the light, agile but
vulnerable Recon class, the fast Support
class, that focuses on troop transport,
and the heavily armed and armored but
slow Armor class.
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault
andSOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam
Bravo 2 both take place in the same massive
area of operation with an in-depth, unified
story arc. Crosstalk functionality
between SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined
Assault andSOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs
Fireteam Bravo 2 will be enhanced through
cinematics, voice-over, in-game cut scenes and
action events that combine the efforts of both
SEAL teams, in addition to numerous unlockables.
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo
2 :
An intense single-player campaign with 14
missions across diverse terrain and
environments. Non-linear mission
progression enables players to strategically
choose which mission they will take on
next. Dynamic mission generation
allows for nearly endless replay. Once a
player completes a single player mission
map, that map can again become active
multiple times with new objectives and
enemies. Command Equity is what SEALs
earn when they perform well with core
aspects of a mission. Command Equity
points are earned through mission
performance and used to purchase special
military assets such as weapons, satellite
intelligence, air strikes and more.
Local Influence is the civilian counterpart
to Command Equity, and deals with how the SEALs
interact with local populations during the
campaign. Local Influence rating determines your
standing with the local population and the
higher the rating the more chance there is that
they will give you free intel and access to
black market items and equipment.
Enemy tactics and behavior have been
dramatically improved for more authentic and
immersive scenarios and combat. Over
40 authentic weapons and equipment
options offer the ability to customize the
gameplay experience. Multiplayer -
Players will be able to team up and
compete with friends in Ad Hoc and
Infrastructure Modes through a Wi-Fi connection.
16 players in close proximity (via Ad Hoc mode)
and across the country (via Infrastructure Mode)
can play together wirelessly. Playing
wirelessly includes 3 new multiplayer
game modes including Tug-of-War
Control Points, Capture the Flag and Target.
Expanded online community support features
include: tournaments, clan challenges and
ladders and enhanced friends list and instant
messaging features. The specific
launch date is still to be determined, but
we do anticipate both titles to
officially launch sometime this Fall. Stay tuned
and watch for more news out of E3 …
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