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G4TV: Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6: Patriots Preview

G4TV: There’s an unapologetic, almost raw vibe about the new Rainbow Six, Rainbow 6: Patriots, that we haven’t felt before from Ubisoft’s tactical assault series. It even feels like a series reboot, accentuated by changing the franchise branding from “Rainbow Six” to “Rainbow 6.” If it’s not a reboot, it is at least an evolution, something that Ubisoft Montreal is mindful of--along with inspiration from current events--to shape this latest installment in series. The developer/publisher has left Vegas in favor of a serious channel of expression. It’s not about making demands or trading captive officials for prisoners; in Ubisoft’s eyes, many of today’s terrorists are patriotically motivated by this simple thought: We just don’t like you.

Venjense4586d ago

This game looks amazing to me.

I think R6 Vegas had some of the best cover and shooter gameplay this gen so I'm very excited for something other than another mindless shooter with lame SP.

gamingdroid4586d ago

I loved the R6V and even happily overpaid for the collector's edition, but as far as "cover" shooters go, Gears of War is by far superior.

R6V definitely comes second though in my book with a very different game play mechanic of course.

Looking forward to the third R6V. I wonder what kind of Kinect support it will get?

Venjense4586d ago

I think the R6 trigger cover is far superior to Gears cover. In Vegas I never got stuck on anything I didn't want to and getting in and out of cover was instant unlike Gears which sometimes doesn't do what I want it to and is delayed getting out sometimes.

It's actually a shame that the Gears style of cover dominated IMO and that Gears got credit for re-introducing cover mechanics when both games came out within a month of each other so it's obvious that both games had the same innovation.

But everyone gave credit only to Gears because they were so excited about its graphics.

I love Gears and own all 3 but old R6Vegas had more FPS gameplay innovation than 90% of the shooters released this entire gen because they all tried campaigns similar to COD4.

gamingdroid4586d ago (Edited 4586d ago )

I remember R6V cover system to be a little awkward or clunky as it was forced to switch to 3rd person and it was slow, but perfect for the type of game it is.

I do get stuck in cover in Gears ever now and then, but it is by far the best out there that I have seen.

Do you think the reason you don't have issues with R6V cover is because it is a little slower paced game?

dcortz20274586d ago

Your crazy if you think GeOW's cover system is superior to RB6:V's cover sysem. It's not even an opinion, it's a known fact. Had a blast with the RB6:V games, I can't wait for Patriots!

Sevir044586d ago

It really looks like the team are doing their home work! the concept video looks pristine! and it seems from the video that this is being led on PS3! I've never cared for a Ubisoft's multiplats this gen, but this look well on its way to being a show stopper in 2013! Impressed from the target video, we will see how it pans out. I'm sure a reveal will be at VGA this year as well as an E3 stage demo for Sony next year!!!

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The Analog Circle Podcast: Q&A Discussion With Developer Richard Rouse.

In this Q&A round table discussion I had the pleasure to speak with veteran developer Mr Richard Rouse not only about his upcoming project entitled The Church In The Darkness but also some previous projects that he worked on that include Rainbow 6 Patriots,Quantum Break,This is Vegas just to name a few. Remember if you want to leave feedback feel free to do so by calling the hotline at 443-216-9934,or email the show at [email protected] om

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iamnsuperman3663d ago

It looks pretty good. Shame they had to pad out the trailer with the ridiculous team chat. Should have just showed it for what it was because it would have carried some weight without it

Transporter473663d ago

I think it looks cool. If you ever played a game called "SWAT" its the same exact thing, I am not sure if Ubisoft copied the formula and pasted it for this Raibow Six game and they killed Rainbow Six Patriots...

PSN-JeRzYzFyNeSt3663d ago

Ubisoft with another great E3...

Shape up looks really dope prolly the Only game that would make me want a X1 for .... deadass... Microsoft games just dont appeal to me idk y even though Phantom Dust did.. other then that nothing

Rainbow Six is awesome been waiting for this dam game to get re-announced...

BISHOP-BRASIL3663d ago

Actually, the original Rainbow Six were not that different from this rescue mission either.

But to actually give the classic tactical shooters feel this will need some major bullet mechanics work and damage buff. Those bullet sponge moments were awful as well as how bad the hit detection seens to be... I know it's just pre-alpha, may very well had been rigged like that just for the E3 demo, but still this is primary concern for any tactical shooter so I hope they have that worked on.

gamertk4213663d ago

^^^this, but no worries, it is pre-alpha.

Peppino73663d ago

SO far this was my wow for the day! I loved the teamwork with the countdown timer. My new very anticipated game! I know its pre alpha but I really hope the graphics get a lot better because it didn't seem like it was in a wide area that graphics should suffer.

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Kyosuke_Sanada3663d ago

I agree the stock voices were cringe-worthy at best. Let the game play do the talking......

Pandemic3663d ago

The destruction is just.. Awesome.

THE-COMMANDER3663d ago

Yep, i noticed how awesome it is!

fenome3663d ago

Looks good, I like the concept and the destruction looks on point. Can't wait to see more on this one

Double_O_Revan3663d ago

That house was completely destroyed. Amazing

KTF263663d ago

unfortunately
it's pre-alpha footage
so don't expect it before 2016

Themba763663d ago

looks like i might have to give up battlefield and come back to rainbow six

Majin-vegeta3663d ago

Love me some G36C gameplay :3

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Optimism needed for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6: Patriots

Adnan Riaz discusses the Rainbow Six: Vegas series and how an optimistic outlook is needed for the next instalment in the Tom Clancy franchise

Rob Hornecker3722d ago

Please bring us the next rainbow 6 for the xb1 and ps4! I miss those countless hours that i have spent playing rsv 1 and 2.

supercpu3722d ago

i agree please bring to next gen . enjoyed rsv sooo much .

ScareFactor3722d ago

We need something from Ubisoft before i am optimistic about the game again. Rainbow six vegas was one if my favorite games last gen and it saddens me what has happened to the game