Splinter Cell: Conviction goes Gold, new Developer Diary released

The Lost Gamer writes "Ubisoft have today announced that the much anticipated Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction has finally gone gold for Xbox 360, ensuring that the game is now definately on course to meet its scheduled release date of April 16th within the UK."

[bats221]

Meh. Wasn't a big fan of the demo to be honest.

[Mildrop]

yeah seems to have had mixed responses

[BeaArthur]

Al Bundy...I'm going to go out on a limb and say you don't even own an Xbox. Every time I see you in a forum you are stealth trolling or displaying your Sony fanboyism. I'm not going to tell you not to contribute to the conversation but enough dude, it's old.

I liked the demo. It's not Splinter Cell as we all know it but it seems like it may offer more options for taking out enemies. I'll definitely be picking it up day 1.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

I pre-ordered the limited edition and really looking forward to this game.

The haters can go play something else instead of spreading their unfounded negativity!

[lowcarb]

The demo was great and showed off a really nice cover system. From the little 10 minute (action/stealth)gameplay provided I have a lot of faith in this being the best Splinter Cell ever.

[Natsu X FairyTail]

Al bundy dude shut up already.

on Topic.

The demo wasnt the best demo I've played in my life but I enjoyed it alot. I'll be buying it that's for sure.

[BeaArthur]

Al Bundy...You are some guy (or little kid) that I roll my eyes at when I read your posts, you are too sad to be able to even offend me let alone hurt my feelings. I was just trying to help you out by letting you know how pathetic your stealth trolling is. Take the advise, leave it or shove it up your...I don't care what you do with it.

[Convas]

Ha Ha, Poor Al Bundy doesn't get enough attention at Dweebsville High, so he makes up for that by giving us his lofty opinions on things that we'd rather not hear from him about. It's cool Bundy, one day, you'll find true happiness. Till then, you're entitled to your opinion.

On Topic

I've yet to play this demo, but my Older brother is a Splinter Cell fanatic and has this game on preorder. He lives in another state, and we don't really have each other's taste in games, with the exception of Halo. So I'll be picking this up so we can do the Co-Op like we did in ODST.

(I've never been a big fan of the Splinter Cell Franchise or Tom Clancy for that matter.)

[ape007]

it's an amazing refreshment to SC, it has more action but at the same, it has deep stealth, the demo can be played in countless styles ,also the game has a satisfying dark and violent feel to it, Sam is a bad@ss

the thing that disappoint me a bit was the gfx wasn't as good as I expected it to be, I hope it's an old build

and Al Bundy, man chill, you n4g sony fanboys always love claiming that you played it and all you played was MEH, weak

no need to turning on your pc, clicking on n4g, clicking on the article, spread your crap all over, stop man, we know you are lying and you know it...

you guys hate everything except ps3 exclusives, you hate 90% of multiplats, except if it has ps3 content, built or advertised on ps3 or have exclusive beta (Bad Company 2)

For crying out loud....

[DelbertGrady]

I agree with you. Loved the demo as well. Unlike you I thought the graphics and especially the lighting looked awesome but found the voice-overs to be really bad.

[Bnet343]

I don't think Microsoft would pay Ubisoft to make Splinter Cell "Xbox friendly". The series has been the best on Xbox since the very beginning, why would anything change.

[hoops]

LOL..
You don't even own a Xbox360...moreover even if you do, any article about Xbox360 games you bash. All of them. You're a patehtic fanboy for Sony.

[i3eyond the Circle]

How could you "love" that demo.

Can we be serious for chance.

The demo had horrible screen tearing and the A.I. was as intelligent as a redneck baby shower.

If the final version represents it..sorry I'm NOT buying it.

[Bigpappy]

I when through the front door and picked up ever gun fought head on. When I replayed and came around the back, through the window, I played more stealth and never picked up a weapon. I used my pistol and found that I was the same old Sam Fisher. I never played SC with guns blazing.

[aaron5829]

"Bungie" "POG" etc..

on topic...

Cant wait to play this game... i didnt play the demo.. but i know its gonna be a great game... :)

[Inside_out]

Those who have or have not seen the demo, Ubisoft has released a demo walk through...scene it at Gamersyde website....AMAZING...1 is stealth the other is assault...Check it out...

[happy_gilmore]

sub-HD

[Zero 007]

Who cares? 576 or 720 i dont care at all
splinter cell conviction graphix alot better than Heavy rain lool
splinter cell 576p >> Heavy rain 720p

edit : i played the demo on XBL maybe more than 12 times i swear best splinter cell ever ... i can't wait for full game

[AliTheBrit19]

If you actually had any sense in your head you would know that it was an analyse of a few select low res textures that where 576p - Every single game ever made has varying resolutions for difference textures.

The game looks fantastic.

[Silentmerc3nary]

W00t. Gonna be so good. Will be the best game in April! The only game in april, come to think of it. lol

[bacrec1]

Super Street Fighter 4 Sir.

[Seedhouse]

Splinter Cell Conviction > SSFIV, even though I'm still a big fan :P Have been waiting this far too long now

[SpoonyRedMage]

Monster Hunter Tri(and Rune Factory: Frontier for EU)

:D

[Socomer 1979]

More like splinter cell conviction has gone all pixelated, jaggy & even more boring.

[Fishy Fingers]

Only had a quick chance to try out the demo so I'll have to get back on that soon. Kind of liked what I saw, I've always preferred the original 2 games and as the series has progressed they've moved further away from those, but still you have to change to avoid becoming stale I suppose.

This, plus SF, good April, good year so far in fact.

[BeaArthur]

Bingo, all games have to evolve at some point. What's funny is you always here people complain about "version 1.5" or "same old thing" when it comes to sequels but then when the developers change it up all you here is "they ruined it". Some people will like the change some people won't. I like the old Splinter Cell but I also like the new one.

[Convas]

You can please some of the people sometimes, you can please all of the people half the time, but you cannot please all of the people all the time.

[raztad]

A sequel got to keep faithful to the original, otherwise they are sharing only the name, ala Final Fantasy.

I'm all for improving, refining the mechanics that made the original good, smoothing out the rough edges, continue telling the story and improving the overall look of the game. Changing too much the gameplay mechanics should be avoided, unless those changes are somehow optional, like in MGS4 where is up to you to go guns blazing or to use a stealthy approach.

I hope this game is a good addition to SC franchise.

[GR8 1]

At least Splinter Cell Conviction has Single and Multi-Player which means it's not just a 7 to 8hrs game.

While we xbox360 owners have AAA games out each month u retarded ps3 owners have NO GAMES COMING OUT.

[mrv321]

8 hours, no multiplayer are you sure this isn't Halo: ODST? Because last I check all that was was a 4 hour singleplayer and a Halo 3 multiplayer on a seperate disk.

Isn't Metro 2033 a sp only game which is like 8 hours and not even AAA... but that's what you get when developing of 360 a tiny disk and a underpowered console.

[mcnablejr]

Last time i checked.. the second disk came in the same case.

Give me a weekend.. Heavy rain and conviction.. i know what game i will still be playing for weeks to come.

(and it sure as hell isnt heavy rain)

[CernaML]

I would give you Metro 2033 but you probably wouldn't be playing that either. lol

[Zero 007]

hey Al Bundy r u shore u play the DEMO or u own xbox 360 ???
i played the DEMO i swear best splinter cell ever made

[Al Bundy]

You obviously haven't played Chaos Theory.

[OutgoingSquall]

X-box fanboy has spoken.

[Socomer 1979]

I cant talk to you about that 8 hour game you speak of.
Youre way to young & its a adult conversation. 10 more years buddy... I'll wait.

oh okay. no games coming out for ps3 huh? I guess its a good time to save some money. hey thanks for the advice. youre so knowledgable... for a kid.

[RagTagBnd445]

Yes, GR8 1 (aka Metal Gear Rising aka Bungie) is an big troll and an idiot with no sense of reality. But judging on your comments you are not that much better.

[Zero 007]

splinter cell conviction 7 to 8hrs gameplay more than GOW III 5hrs gameplay looool
SCC >> GOW III lol

[Convas]

Took me 12 Hours to complete GOW3, and you are just asking for a tongue lashing.

[mcnablejr]

multiplayer..?

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Well SC get's more play time than GoW3 because of MP but I got 15hrs into the SP game on Normal so there is a heck of a lot of SP game in GoW3. I am so glad they didn't include MP actually..

[Socomer 1979]

its like were from different worlds.
My expectations are way too high to submit $60 bucks on a low budget ubisoft game. Pre-order cancelled stat.

its so weird how far you guys are on the on the other side of the spectrum in hardcore gaming.
its kind of like youre slipping off of it.

Im all about preference, but you guys played Batman Arkham Asylum right? Remember how cool it was with the joker and his challenges? How can you play that and then play the SC conviction demo and walk away excited? T'was a snooze.

[Convas]

You didn't like it, that's fine, your an individual consumer and you decide who gets your hard earned dollar, I can respect that. But don't try to tell those who are interested that they shouldn't be.

Your personal preference and choice is not mine or anyone else's and if they choose to get excited about the game, that's none of your business.

[DelbertGrady]

"6 minutes ago
I hear you clizz,
i guess im just reminiscing about the old MGS4 vs The development of splinter cell conviction battle on n4g many moons ago.

i mean those guys were all "cant be done", "PS3 cant handle the A.I.". The fans ( who I love dearly) were all "Snake Killer", "Kojima bow down" & stuff.

I guess those who are new to the series would be interested in conviction. I'll wait for the ps3 version"

So, you cancelled your 360 pre-order of the game but will wait for the PS3 version? Good one ;)

[Hands Up For Games]

from previous Splinter Cell Games but I feel there is a reason for this. Sam Fisher is basically off the radar, he is no longer tied to Third Echelon and the way he had to go about his work is no longer predetermined by rules and procedures. He's a bad ass on the hunt for his Daughters killer, protocol goes out the window.

[rCrysis]

This is my first Splinter Cell game I've ever played. When I played it, I liked it. And got the controls hands down

My friend on the other hand came over to play it and he was quite confused with the controls lol.

So I downloaded the Double Agent demo and wow. They totally remade Splinter Cell because...it's way different. I love it though.

Gamers! March Onward

[Socomer 1979]

i guess im just reminiscing about the old MGS4 vs The development of splinter cell conviction battle on n4g many moons ago.

i mean those guys were all "cant be done", "PS3 cant handle the A.I.". The fans ( who I love dearly) were all "Snake Killer", "Kojima bow down" & stuff.

I guess those who are new to the series would be interested in conviction. I'll wait for the ps3 version.

Thanks sodapop. now butinsky out. i know you love the ninja like skills.

[Zero 007]

i beat GOW III under 6hrs on first time
the second time 5hrs loool

edit : hey MrJackOfAllTrades add me on PSN i will show u X360_FaN

[Erotic Sheep]

Clearly you dont own GOW at all -.-
In fact.. you dont own a PS3 at all -.-
Actually.. I doubt you even have common sense -.-

[CernaML]

Well yeah... when you play on Easy Mode and try to avoid as many enemies as you can then I'm pretty sure you'd be able to finish it at a time like that.

What I suggest doing it actually playing it. Not just run through it like you would in MW2.

[Zero 007]

SONY fanboy say trash game because this game not coming on PS3 loool
they jealous for another AAA exclusive title for xbox 360 : )

[RagTagBnd445]

Haha i caught you in a direct lie, it is not bloody exclusive.

[Biggest]

It's almost April 2010 and the 360 has released zero exclusive games this year. Zero isn't much to be jealous of. Just sayin'.

[maniacmayhem]

Zero(?) exclusives and yet the 360 is still going strong with good games and a strong fan base.

Bu..bu..but the excluuuuusiiiives.

Too funny how fanboys come in and spout nonsense about stuff that doesn't even relate to them. I bet none of them have a PC to play these "exclusives" and if they don't they pull the graphics card.

Weak arguments for weak minds.

[Biggest]

I'm not pulling any cards. He said that PS3 owners were jealous because of another AAA title for the 360. I was saying that there hasn't been an exclusive AAA for the 360 all year. And after Splinter Cell is released, if it is even AAA, there will still be zero. I do have a copy of Mass Effect 2 for the PC. And I happen to be typing this comment on the PC that I play Mass Effect 2 with. Do you think the fanboys that comment here only use an iPhone or something?

[RagTagBnd445]

How can anyone disagree with me? It is not exclusive, also on pc (however ruined by DRM).

[jjesso1993]

i really was not impressed by the demo it changed to much i will buy it when its cheap or give it download and see what full games like.

[OutgoingSquall]

Splinter cell doesnt look like its pushing graphics story wise its a revenge story which lol is lame because everyone knows the best revenge theme in a is god of war. It is not triple A.

Really metal gear is alot more popular and it deseves too cause it was truly next-gen. LMAO its plays dvds my ps2 did that BURNNNNNNN.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

What part about the game play makes it any more "next-gen" then Splinter Cell??

Just wondering.. The game wasn't even in HD and you want to slam the 360 for DVD. Bu bu the Blu-ray guarantees everything is 1080p.. The only thing that was 1080p was the filler commercials they stuck on the disc to actually fill the thing.. MGS4 is a great game but I don't understand the hate twords SC.

[Sez]

Why are you even wasting your time on this guy. It's clear that him and other sonyfanboys are jealious because splinter cell is more of a stealth game than MGS4 will ever be. They can't say MGS4 is at 1080p or 720. Because it's not. So all they have left is " bu bu it's not exclusive" like anyone but them care. It's the only card they have yo play and it worn out. Do they Try to play the graphics card. And that doesn't work. Why? Because most people not fanboys. Care about gameplay. Not graphic.

I have MGS4. I finished it and never went back to playing it. Because I refuse to subject myself to 9hours of movie and codec. And 3 hours or actual gameplay. Same like heavy button. This is the reason why people buy 360/wii. Because it's about the gameplay and having fun. Not graphics and movie.

[blakstarz]

I hope the final product is good, because that demo was straight garbage and the graphics where a joke, the shadows looked great, because that's what SC is known for but I don't see where the jaw dropping graphics that was hyped up for this are (looks like pass 360 versions of SC), maybe later on in the game I guess, because it sure as hell wasn't in that demo.

[OutgoingSquall]

Noone is jealous of the 360 its ugly it has a disc tray i dont want it im never going to get one and im not a fanboy.If you want a 360 just get a ps2 it has better games and they use the same dvd.

[Sez]

Let me get this straight. First you say the 360 is ugly. Yet the ps3 looks like a foreman grill. Then you go on to say that it uses a disc tray. Yet I'm sure your using you pc to post your BS. And because it's on DVD I should get a ps2. How dumb do you sound. I'm sure if you get this game on pc. It will still be on DVD. Yeah your right your not jealious dude. You just stumbled into this thread biotching and moaning about a game you have no interest in. Sound like your jealious to me.

[DARK WITNESS]

" and I am not a fanboy " bwaaaaahhahahahahhahahahahahah ah, lolololol... do you quote that to yourself when you look in the mirror?

I am not a fanboy...ya, sure you are not.

[OutgoingSquall]

I'm not a fanboy I say how I feel and when i look in the mirror I say today is going to be a good day just a question how many rrod did you get? my cousin got two my girlfreinds brother got one and my bestfreind had two that's my beef with micro just get a ps2 or a ps3 or a wii they don't get retarted virus and no fees.

[Sez]

I don't Know if your comment is at me. But I will answer. I've never got RRoD and i've had my 360 since launch. But my problem is with Sony since last gen. I went thru 3 ps2 due to dre issues. And had to pay for repairs twice. For a total of $300 dollars. $150 each time. Third time for free because of a class action lawsuit. So my faith in Sony is done. So no I wouldn't buy another Sony product again ever.

So before you and any other Sonyfanboy. Claim I don't know how to take care of my console. I've had every console. And none of them ever broke down on me but the ps2. Nor have I ever spent as much money on repairs as I did with the ps3. Now if you hate MS because of rrod. By all means you are entitled. But I hate when sonyfanboys feel I shouldn't feel the same for Sony. That's my beef with sony and they will never get me like they did last gen. Nor will I support their dev's.

[OutgoingSquall]

You had a ps2 it f***** up three times and then you got a Ps3 and that f**** up too LMAO thats crazy really unlucky man Dont want to get you paranoid but your 360 is a ticking time-bomb hopefully you dont get RROD.

[Sez]

See this is the exact reason why I think most sonyfanboys are slow or just don't get it. First off Ihad my 360 since launch retard. It's going on 5 years old. I could spell it out slowly for you if you need. So aftrer almost 5 years why would it be a ticking time bomb. Are you that silly. I never brought my ps3. So if it dies. I won't be sending anything to get fixed.

Now I don't know if you can't read or what. But I never said my ps3 broke. So where did you get that from. But I should know that you don't have any clue. Because your the idiot that said you hate the 360 cause it uses a disc tray. Yet your still posting on your pc which also uses a disc tray. Idiot