SOCOM HQ

[Shijima]

Hi all!

Okay, this is the news you’ve all been waiting for.  I’m happy to confirm that Europe will indeed be getting access to the same Beta trial as our brethren in North America! Furthermore, our trial will begin on the SAME date (1st Sept) and will also end at the same time (30th Sept).

You’ll be pleased to hear that it will be possible to play against not only gamers in Europe, but also those in North America, Oceania and Asia too! Access to this "multiplayer demo" varies by country, so keep your eyes peeled for your unique promotional voucher.

Should any unforeseen circumstances affect our plans then I’ll make sure to keep you updated here...

Shijima.

[timmytimtim]

Thanks Shijima!

So does this mean that Australia and New Zealand will get the beta as well? How will we get the promotional vouchers/codes?

cheers!

[hostes]

thanks Shijima!!!!

omg i love it

[SlickShoes]

Thanks! Good news but im apprehensive about the promotional vouchers thing! Will need some more info before getting to excited! Will you lot be posting info here or is this something we will have to rely on retailers like GAME to distribute?

Message Edited by SlickShoes on 18-08-2008 02:21 PM

[Poggins]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so does this mean we will only have to download it?

so now we have to wait for news on promotional codes....

wait wait wait lol 

Message Edited by Poggins on 18-08-2008 02:23 PM

[ShaDeX]

I don't get it, do we need a promotion code? If yes how do we obtain this code.

[Node-]

where can we get our hands on these promotional vouchers?

[Noddy--]

when willwe get told about how we actually get on the beta?,  I've already got a yank code but would still like the eu one

[hostes]

Yep the question is: how do we get the codes? do we have to pre order the game or how is it working?

greetings,

hostes

[Shijima]

I couldn't be more specific about how voucher codes will be redeemed as it varies from territory to territory.  The way it works is that our central Marketing team give a number of codes to the territories and then they can decide on how they wish to use them.  So, some territories may just give the codes away via a Marketing email, other territories may run a pre-order promotion with a local retailer, hence you will have to wait until the relevant email arrives in your inbox.  I do know they're planning to send emails out using a range of marketing channels, but registered Beta trialists should get a voucher code regardless.

Don't worry about not getting an opportunity to join in either, I can tell you there will be 'thousands' of voucher codes made available across Europe.

Be patient... 

Shij.