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created by Zipper Interactive and released between 2002 and 2011. The title for the series comes from the

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(SOCOM) which is a

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. The games focus on various teams of

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(an operating component under SOCOM) completing missions with occasional help from other special operations forces from around the world such as the SAS, SBS and

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Games

''SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs'' (2002)

SOCOM was one of the earliest titles to use the PS2's online service in North America.

''SOCOM II'' (2003)

A direct sequel for the PlayStation 2 with online play.

''SOCOM 3'' (2005)

Updated version of the franchise for the PlayStation 2.

''SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo'' (2005)

The first game in the series released exclusively for the PlayStation Portable.

''SOCOM: Combined Assault'' (2006)

For the PlayStation 2, this game allowed players to play the story mode online.

''SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 2'' (2006)

An exclusive to the PlayStation Portable.

''SOCOM: Tactical Strike'' (2007)

Exclusively for the PlayStation Portable, the gameplay became less run-and-gun and more command and strategic.

''SOCOM: Confrontation'' (2008)

''Confrontation'' is an online-focused game and the first title for the PlayStation 3.

''SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3'' (2010)

The final entry in the PlayStation Portable line ''Fireteam Bravo''.

''SOCOM 4'' (2011)

The second title for the PlayStation 3 and the latest title in the franchise, ''SOCOM 4'' is set in Malaysia and serves as the sequel to ''SOCOM 3''.

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