Is this game a type of recruiting technique?

This is a type of game that could be a recruiting type game to have people join the military. This game came out around the time the U.S. military happened to invade Afghanistan. This could be a way because kids who play are at the age of 18 and that is the age of the graduation of highschool. People have a big descision to make after they get out of high school so why not join the military and better yet the NAVY SEALs who are the biggest and baddest special ops group there is.

Language and geographics

Language in the game is from all over the world. There are language such as english, spanish, Russian, German, Czech, and Arabian. It covered many different terrorist groups from all over and it made it very interesting in the change in culture and environments from every different mission you do. You go from middleast to Russia, Austria, and then to Czech Republic. The setting and environment are that in which you would see in the world as if you went there today. They are very good in replicating those features to reality.

Weapon Power

The most powerful weapon in the game is the two sniper rifles which are .50 cal. They are the m82 and the m87 sniper rifles. The Seals had the m82 and the terrorist the m87. The terrorists also had the desert eagle pistol as a secondary with is a one shot kill weapon for the most part if your hit them in the chest or stomach area and of course the head. The other weapons that were powerful is the m14 which both sides have along with the m16. The submachine guns were very good at close range and the most reliable assualt weapons were the M1A4 for the SEALS and the AK-47 or AK-74 for the terrorist. The weekest weapons would be the Hk5k for the SEALS and the 552 sd for the terrorist group.

Is Socom worth your money?

If you are in to your military action games then you will love this game. It was $39.99 when it first released. You can do so much with this game and the graphics are very good for a playstation 2 game. If you do not like the game which very few dont but you can return it full price with reciet. You can also buy the stratedgy book to help you beat the campaign mode and to have better online survival skills.

Stealth

Cammo is a big compenent in the staying hidden factor of the game but you have to use stealth in order to really stay hidden from the enemy. Socom is in 3rd person view so you can see the enemy around corners and from a further distance so you can take your time and be stealthy. To do this it is good to stay low and use objects and bushes for cover.

Camouflage

Camouflage is a key componant in whcih you are to stay hidden from your apponent. In socom 2 campaign mode on the actual gameplay you cannot pick you cammo because the computer does it for you which is fine. Online you can pick your character and the outfit in which he wheres . You have four choices and you guillie suit or whatever you want. The cammoflauge is blended in with a map. The Navy Seals always have better cammo than the terrorist unlike compared to SOCOM 3, the terrorist have almost equal cammo but the seals are still winning in that catagorie.

Socom characters

The names for socom started to be very popular. You have Spectre and Jester who are the main two guys who always lead together. You are controling Spectre but you get familiar with Jester quick ass he is always watching behind. Then you have your other two parnters who are Able and Wardog. They also watch your back. Every now and then you will pair up with the Russians and use some of there men in a few missions. Spectre is whatever you want him to be because you play him. Spectre is more of a silenced and demolition expert. Able is the sniper in the group with stealth and precision. Wardog is the heavy machine gunner and heavy grenader. Of course that is the default perception of these charcacters but you can also change there equipment to whatever you want as the gamer.

The rating M for Mature

Why is socom rated M for mature? That question is symple. The content of the game is based on some reality of what military special forces operate and some of the weapons and action equipment in which they used replicated in the game. Actual U.S. Navy Seals helped in the development of this game. This is why the game is so accurate with the equipment. Also some of the mission briefing informatoin could be true in some extent but we would never know that of course because that is top secret information.

Pop Culture in SOCOM contimued...

SOCOM 2 had a hit commercial that many people liked. The video is placed below. The kids in the video where potrayed as kids at the age of 18. This game is rated mature so the youngest age to legally buy and supposevley play the game is 18.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ausOKIkYTeg

Socom 2 in pop-cultures

SOCOM was a hit when it came out and when you speak of Pop-culture, socom was placed everywhere after it came out in November. You can buy socom actoin figures for kids, shirts for adults or kids, and of course the video games for playsation 2. You can not exlude books from this category and anything that relates to SOCOM and military based games and movies.

Death in Video Games

Death in video games is different depending on the video game. In this game, Socom has realistic deaths. If you get shot anywhere you see blood splat coming from your target so that you know you hit the person. If you get shot is the stomach the person goes down onto his knees showing that he got shot in his stomach as he grabs his stomach as well. If you get shot in the head he just drops instantly to the ground depending on which angle you shot your enemy at. This is a more realsitic game so this is a very popular because people like that sort or feel of reality in there game.

Playstation 2 Console History and about the system.

The Playstation 2 is the 6th generation video game console by SONY. The development of this system was releases in March of 1999. This system was released in 2000 in Japan. This system was sold around 300 dollars. This came with the same controlers from  the original playstaion console and also with same with the 8kg memory card. The shape is different and the color is now black and not white. The gameplay is now more online based than ever before with big games such as Final Fantasy and the most famous of all the SOCOM U.S. NAVY SEALS game series. Graphics have imporved tremendousely.

STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT

Lucas Arts

Pandemis

Rated Teen

This is a game that takes place in the future where you can choose playing singleplayer, co-op with a friend on splitscreen, or play it as an massive multiplayer online with people from all over the nation.. This was a hit game for the playstaion two when it first came out and Lucas Arts have made more games that are sequals based on this game.

If you choose to play the game mode you can chose betweeen historical campaign which is playing the old star wars chracters and plantes or the other two options which are galactic conquest or instant action. Galactic conquest is when you try to take over the galaxy and instant action is that they just place you in a map of your choosing and you can choose which era to play in such as clone wars or others.

As you play the game you can chose between 4 different characters. These characters are either pilots, arc troopers, clone trooper, Jet trooper, or a sniper. If you choose to play the more recent star war characters then you will be able to use there abilities and different weapons.These button are very good and are similiar to Socoms buttons. You can also operate vehicles in this game such as fighter planes and other neat vehicles in which Lucas has created.

Notes,

This game was released in  2004

You can choose between 1st or 3rd person POV.

Fighting Force

FIghting Force
Eidos Interactive                                                   
Rated Teen
Core Design

This was a good and exciting co-op game to play with a friend back when it first came out. This game is a very arcade like feel to it. You can choose between 2 male characters or 2 female characters. Fighting Force does not have online play and it is a short but hard game if you do not use team work. Since it is a platstaion one game the graphics are not that good but is entertaining to play with 22 different stages and 7 levels.

There are crime bosses to fight and there are weapons in which you can get such as rocket launchers, pistols, shotguns, axes, crowbars, and other things. To find weapons you either kill an enemy and press the action button over the weapon to get it or beat up a coke machine and get a crow bar from the machine and use that as a weapon or get a coke can and drink that to regain health.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXCZ--6uJmc

Above is a link to the first level of Fighting Force. This is a walk through of the first level. You play as a male cop known as Hawk. The camera angle in this game is very bad and the controls are very basic. This is kinda what you expect for an older game though. The game is a 3D game and there is really no story mode other than defeating all the bad guys.

   

Fighting Force was released in 1998 Core

The Getaway

THE GETWAY
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMEN AMERICA
DIRECTED BY BRENDAN MCNAMARA

This is a great RPG wear you play both good and bad. You play as an ex gangsta Mark Hammmond and a police officer, Frank Carter. These two are both tied up in the simular situation dealing with the same Head Gangsta, Charlie Jolson, who is not only trying to ruin there lives, but take over the city as well.

The game starts out as Mark Hammond left the gangster lifestyle in order to raise his son and be with his wife. Well Charlie Jolson did not like this so he sent out his men to capture his son. In the process of this, Mark Hammond's wife was killed so Mark was in a firey anger to get his son back and kill all those who stop him including his own friends.

On the other spectrum you play as a cop, Frank Carter, who is trying to stop crime in his city and to bring down Charlie Jolson. He eventually finds out Marks story and they pair up along with other people along  the way to defeat Charlie Jolson and the other gangs that get dragged into the maddness that goes on within this game. This game is a great RPG that is open game play> if you like any of the games in the GTA series then this is the game for you. It is an open relm where you can do the mission or rome the streets.

    

The controls for the game are basic and are not hard to get used to. They are basic too other shooters as R1 is the auro lock on button and you hit the action button to shoot. The healing process is different which makes this game very likeable because it is different from other games. When you heal you do not get a health pack or eat somthing to get your health bar up. In this you do not have a health bar. When you are hurting or injured you can lean upon a car or wall until your character is done then he is healed. Your outfit will be bloodstained when u are injured and u will walk slower. You are healthy when you have clean cloths and have good stamina.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEvif0s4c7g&feature=related

NHL 2001

NHL 2001
2000 Electronic Arts Inc.
EA Sports

This is the first official sport game that was on the market for the Playstation 2. On a personal level, this was also one of my first Playstation 2 games. This is a sport game that is rated E for everyone and the buttons take a little while to get used to but is a pretty basic game with decent graphics. It is a fun game to play with or against a friend.

  

As you play you can pick any team you want and start a season, or you can play an exabition game against the computer or a friend. Teams include the normal NHL teams and also includes nations such as sweden, turkey, canada, team U.S.A, germany, and many more. It has a basic setup with a good soundtrack of music and exciting fighting in which you can get in during the game once tensions brews between teams and players.

Notes:

First EA Sport game for the Playstaion 2

Guy on the cover is Wendel Clark a hockey legend who is now retired.

Dead to Rights 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmRCabZRVLU

This is the intro trailer to Dead to Rights 2 and shows a little of what the game is about. There is a lot of action and adventure especiallay since you are with your K-9 parntner Shadow the dog. The point of the game is to find a judge that has been kidinapped by city thugs. You ae Jack Slate, a badass city cop who will break the rules to find out who took the judge, who is also his friend.

   

The buttons to this game are very simple but the angle of the game can really mess you up some times. The weapons are good and you run out of ammo quick.You can also hit a button to slow down time like in The Matrix. It is a good way to get high accuracy and to stay alive a little longer and figure out how to get out of a tough situation. Also the use of your dog shadow is good to get enemys at far away places.

This 3rd person shooter has a very action aracde type feel to it and is a good game to play that really sucks you into it. It is straight action and run and gun with a story that will leave you pondering on what will happen next and see if Jack Slate can really safe his friends and get his life back together.

Notes:

Dead to Rights 2 was released in 2004.

SOCOM 2: U.S. NAVY SEAL's

SOCOM II: U.S. NAVY S.E.A.L.'s

The intro to this game sets the mood of what will be going on in this 3rd person shooter. The music and the cutscenes from the actual gme play gets you really excited and pumped up to get right in and play the game.

This clip shows all of the maps and gameplay in single player mode and not online. Some of the maps you see here are also online but tactics used may be different depending on which gameplay you use. In the campaign mode you are ranked on how well you did after you finish the mission. You have an overall letter grade at the end of each mission such as an A for doing good and an F for faling the mission. You are graded on teamwork, stealth, and completion of the mission such as primary and secondary objectives.

Below are pictures from online game play:

   

NOTES:

Socom 2 is a tactical shooter that was released on November 4, 2004.

What was happening during the time of the making of this game?
- U.S. went to war in Iraq.