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Where In The World Is Sam Fisher?

OXCGN looks at the two recent trailers and examines the game possibilities in each location:

"When I viewed the fist part of the minimalistic new trailer for the long awaited (and long MIA- Missing In Action) Splinter Cell: Conviction game from Ubisoft, I was excited by the locale.

The Maltese Islands in the middle of the Mediterranean are not a bad spot to get lost, hide from the world, and work on a tan. A world-weary Sam Fisher seems to have done just that...

Except the Ubidays images for Splinter Cell: Conviction a long time ago featured a bum-like Sam in Washington D.C., American flag waving as the sun set and everything. So it came as no real surprise that the next installment to the drip feed trailer today had the satellite return to American shores and focus on Washington D.C."

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ape0075454d ago

ROCKS

plain and simple

one of my favorite characters ever

gaminoz5454d ago

Michael Ironside's voice rules...

XboxOZ3605454d ago

couldn't agree with you more there mate. Have played the earlier series to death on the 1st-Gen Xbox, which btw, had about 1/3 more gameplay than it's PS2 version. No no, honestly. Just grab a Prima Guide and it'll shoow you the huge difference in the both version of the same games.

That aside, I think Ubi decided to do a remake since he was getting a little long in the tooth, ie, the Convictions title as such. When newer titles appeared that would out do it, naturally they did the right thing and pulled it, rebuilt it, new engine and gameplay.

Don't believe me, wait until you see it at E3 . . Oh . .did I say that, smack me.

Superfragilistic5454d ago

He certainly does! :)

That voice just nails it for me.

Can't wait to play it at E3.

No FanS Land5454d ago

There is a simple reason why the PS2 / xbox version had such differences. First, Ubisoft MTL only develops the PC Xbox version while the PS2, gamecube, Wii And the abysmal Double agent were developped by Ubi Shanghai. you see, the cors ubisoft, (montpellier) is run by such douches that to make more profit they think handling a Montreal title over to shanghai in hopes to reduce prod. costs is the way to go. Seems like no but yet, after like 5 times this kind of situation happened (it also happened with one of the Rainbow six and now with "I am alive") they haven't done what should have been: put the axe in shanghai.

I LOL AT U5454d ago

LOL they think it can compete with MGS4. Another failed exclusive (I bet it goes to PS3 anyway).

darkmurder5454d ago

Sigh... I LOL AT U another rabid fanboy....

pixelsword5454d ago (Edited 5454d ago )

I can't say that any of the previous games are better than MGS4, nor can I say that this game will be as good as MGS4 because I haven't seen it; and I can't say that Splinter Cell series as a whole is equal with MGS4 because I'd be lying; MGS3 was the best stealth game I've played until MGS4 and in certain ways MGS3 is better because of the (slightly) more engaging story; but the series does give the Metal Gear series a run for it's money.

The different style of gameplay is what I like. The dialogue in the series is usually competent without being overly verbose for a black-ops game; not that I don't appreciate the dialogue of Metal Gear, but the story for both the SC and MGS series' are both fitting in that they are appropriate for each game... being that Snake has a much more complicated history than Fisher.

My only concern is that the direction Splinter Cell is going. I don't know how this came can capture the feel of the series when it's nothing like any of the other games. but if done right, the "hobo spy" role could be the next big thing; seeing that people do dress-up as hobos and bums to spy on people. At this point, you will also have to have played at least the last two Splinter Cell games to make sense of why he isn't donned in military gear or the direction of this current game.

Other than those concerns, I can see Splinter Cell being a good thing.

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gaminoz5454d ago

Well at least it's not New York again!

I hope it isn't an open-world city Washington DC. Part of the joy of Sam Fisher and spies is the variety of world locations.

REALgamer5454d ago

It was very brave of Ubisoft to massively extend its development schedule and try to rework it so it could compete with MGS4. Imagine the amount of money that's een sunk into it since it's been essentially developed almost twice over.

Hope it pays off, and good on Ubi for wanting to make sure it's up to the quality benchmark set by MGS4.

gaminoz5454d ago

We can hope! Can't wait to see it at E3!

Superfragilistic5454d ago (Edited 5454d ago )

The two games are so different its not funny.

MGS4 is a predominantly narrative driven, filmic experience with action based gameplay - and some stealth elements.

Splinter Cell is a predominantly gameplay driven experience focused on stealth mechanics - with a lighter narrative to give context.

The only thing they truly have in common is they are both awesome franchises, that no gamer should do without! ;)

La Chance5454d ago (Edited 5454d ago )

I dont think Ubi gives a rat ass about MGS4.You got a lot of imagination lol.

Its all about Splinter Cell and Spinter Cell only.

edit@real gamer: what the heck are you talking about ?!
The game just didnt feel right, thats why they "took it back to the drawing board", my guess is that the game was probably plain out not fun.
I dont know where you get your "it was because of MGS4" talk.

REALgamer5454d ago

The devs actually mentioned it as the primary reason for the massive delay - they saw the new quality standards of current-gen stealth games such as MGS4 and decided to rework Conviction to make sure they stay at the top of the pile.

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DoctorQ5454d ago

batman look like bat-turd, Fisher for president lol
cant wait for this game

gaminoz5454d ago

He does need a bit of a shave though...

REALgamer5454d ago

It dampens the sounds of him whispering into his headset, as well as providing protections against uppercuts. Can also store food in there for when he gets hungry during the mission - a rumbling stomach would give him away!

Never underestimate the power of the beard.

No FanS Land5454d ago

Here's another beard powered awesome guy, chuck Norris of course.

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d0nT wOrrY5454d ago

Bioshok, Lost Planet 2, Ninja Gaiden 2, Tales .. etccc
EXCLUSIVES :)

theKiller5454d ago

fishing??

since he have no chance to compete with MGS4, he took a fishing camp :).

Shane Kim5454d ago

I think the developers took a hard look at MGS4 and decided that they can't compete with it with GTA meets homeless person. (You know what I mean if you've watched the first shots of the game before it went back to the drawin board.)

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Watch Ninja Gaiden II, Fable 2, Fable 3, and Splinter Cell Games Enhanced for Xbox One X in Action

Microsoft presented a new batch of Xbox 360 games that received Xbox One X enhancements via Xbox One backward compatibility, and here you can watch how they run.

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RizBiz1837d ago

Nothing wrong with more games. As someone who just fundamentally hates xbox, I am pretty jelly that xbox gamers get real BC.

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Gaming4Life19811837d ago (Edited 1837d ago )

Finally ninja gaiden 2 is BC, I've been waiting on this since they announced BC.

Bane351837d ago (Edited 1837d ago )

Yeah i thought ninja gaiden was gonna get remaster because it wasnt announced for backwards compatible til just now tho i would've been up for joy if they announced max payne 3 for backwards compatible today instead

hiawa231837d ago

I am so wanting MP3 on BC and X1X enhanced

Bane351836d ago (Edited 1836d ago )

@hiawa23 i think R* has plans to remaster MP3 at this point

Z5011837d ago

You couldn't play your copy of NG2 before this announcement?

Bane351836d ago (Edited 1836d ago )

No it just became backwards compatible today

Movefasta19931836d ago

not everybody still has their 360, that's why

Z5011836d ago

Kept your game, but no console to play it on?
No one sells 360's anymore?

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bluebenjamin1837d ago

Ninja Gaiden 2 is the main game I wanted bcthen alone one x enchanced is this game is more fun than bloodborne

Gwiz1837d ago

No contest,souls games are overhyped for difficulty.

bluebenjamin1837d ago

Very overhyped just because of difficulty not because of fun

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Movefasta19931836d ago

facts, once you beat a souls game and do ng plus, you have the game downloaded. Once you return to ng1 and 2 you still can get your ass handed to you lol, the regular enemies are a threat, still attacking even when they are on the ground dismembered.

Gaming4Life19811836d ago

Agreed dark souls, bloodborne, and sekiro are overhyped games and dont compare to ninja gaiden 1 & , ninja gaiden 3 sucks.

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Z5011837d ago

What does BB have to do with NG2?
Why not insert Contra Shattered Soldier while you're at it.

bluebenjamin1837d ago

Ninja gaiden was once considered one of the hardest games ninja gaiden 2 has rpg elements so does bloodborn they have similar combat but ninja gaiden 2 just looks better doing it plus its fast pace and flashy combos removing limbs of foes remember 360 put more enemies on screen than ps3 on this game 360 had more dismemberment of limbs than the ps3 vs.360 had a better gpu but ps3 still to this day has an awesome cpu the ps3 had the prettiest ninja gaiden because of native 720 p while 360 pushed 640p now the one X has both higher rez and 360 style dismemberment But Ok for you contra ps2 version and nes

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Movefasta19931836d ago

I do think ninja gaiden 1 and 2 are better than souls games, but they aren't even comparable

Z5011836d ago

Again. Why'd you pick BB?
Ninja Gaiden has ninja dog mode = easy
NG2 has a jump and block button
BB has none of those.

You could've picked a Devil May Cry or Bayonetta game. They're more similar to NG2 than BB.

What does PS3 have to do with this announcement? Your insecurities are showing.

Gaming4Life19811836d ago

I think they are being compared because of difficulty but I dont even think that is comparable imo. Ninja gaiden games are better though that's just facts.

Hungryalpaca1836d ago

And Forza is Better than MARIO Kart!!!!!

See how stupid that sounds?

bluebenjamin1836d ago

No Mario Kart is the best racer ever almost anyone can play

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timotim1837d ago (Edited 1837d ago )

Amazing news! NG2!?!? Three Splinter Cell games!!! Fable 2&3 (the first is already enhanced)!!! This is what separates Microsoft's version of BC from others...its that they enhance both the performance and visual quality of these titles to keep them current in a lot of cases, instead of playing them exactly how they played and performed back in the day. Whats even better...I don't need to do ANYTHING but download the new patch...amazing.👏

Keep it coming Xbox!

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Are the free Xbox Games With Gold titles for July 2018 any good?

Neil writes: "Every single month we hear the same old thing about the Xbox Games With Gold titles. "We don't want that rubbish - we want decent games, we want AAA blockbusters, we want something different". Well, the free Xbox 360 and Xbox One titles being given away during the month of July pretty much tick those boxes. What's the chances there will still be complaints?"

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AG1002126d ago

Tom clancy and virtua fighter are great death sqaured is pretty cool idk about assualt

lxeasy2126d ago

Splinter cell conviction is great, vf 5 is fun. Haven't played the other two so I'm excited to try them out.

ApexWolf222126d ago

Great month for 360 titles, X1 titles remind me of early days when all they gave away were indies, I hope they dont start doing that again.

AG1002126d ago

at least you can play the 360 games on xb1 too lol

Goldby2126d ago

Now that there's gamepass, expect bugger AAA to have priority in that, more money for both the dev and Ms more likely

yomfweeee2126d ago

I though Plus was lackluster this month. Gold is way worse.

BQ322126d ago

Vf5 fs is the best fighting game of all time abd backwards compatible, so it is a huge win in my book.

annoyedgamer2126d ago

No these are pretty awful. Virtua Fighter is great and so is Splinter Cell but those are 360 titles.

lxeasy2126d ago

so what if there 360 titles it's still awesome

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A new Tom Clancy adventure can be enjoyed on Xbox One due to Back Compat – Is it worth the return?

Carlos writes: "Xbox Backwards Compatibility has shown a strong start to 2018 with a number of top titles being made available to play on Xbox One, but whilst this week doesn’t bring quite as many new arrivals as the past few weeks, there is still one addition for us to get stuck into once more... and it’s one that’s sure to prove a popular addition."

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NotanotherReboot2266d ago

god bless backwards compatability

TheSplooge2266d ago

And thank god we dont have to pay for it.

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Gman322266d ago

yeah Microsoft get points for that

TheOttomatic912266d ago

I’m still waiting for Blacklist

PlayStation_52266d ago

Don't confuse the Xbox gamers. They have enough problems to deal with... : P'

Mister_Wolf2266d ago

I AM an Xbox gamer aswell as other systems lol.

TheRealHeisenberg2266d ago

No confusion at all. Just another game added to the list if anyone gets nostalgic.

Vectrexer2266d ago

Are we confused? We get games that we've been enjoyed before at no cost to us!

C-H-E-F2266d ago

"new"? an "old" Tom Clancy Adventure can be enjoyed on xbox one due to back capat is worth the return"

*Fixed*

zerocarnage2266d ago

Yes, I loved conviction the co op was ace.

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