AusGamers Splinter Cell: Conviction Interview

In a video interview with AusGamers, Splinter Cell Associate Producer, Jean-Francois Poire is asked why the game was made exclusive to Microsoft.

He also talks about vision for the game, the new art-direction and just how dynamic the game-world will be for creative players.

From AusGamers:

AGN: Actually one last question: The decision to go exclusively with Xbox 360 and PC - was this just a deal you made with Microsoft? Did you choose to only go with those two platforms?

Jean-Francois: Well originally Splinter Cell was an exclusive title to Xbox, and with Conviction (the decision) really allowed us to work on the tech, get good support from Microsoft and really build something that will allow us to use all the tech that's available with the Xbox 360. So for us it was a good starting point to work with Microsoft on this title exclusively.

[coolirisGB]

This is the reason I'm getting the 360 this looks so fun and it looks amazing nothing compares. SCC goes to E3 part 2 http://splintercell.us.ubi....

[KingKionic]

lol

Steven spielberg was impressed

[phosphor112]

That it isn't coming to the PS3. Though hopefully maybe the 360 will have a flagship title that takes advantage of the 360. Maybe we can do proper comparisons after that instead of half-assed ports from either side.

[Natsu X FairyTail]

Why do Cooliris got so many disagrees?

You Can't disagree with him gettign a X360 for this game. This doesnt make no sense.

on topic: Im in Horror Game Mode @ the momment , Currently playing Silent Hill Homecoming(Scary) and will be playing a bunch of Old school Horror titles on my PS2 and GC the Whole summer!!!!! I'm really Hyped for SC:Conviction when it'll come it will be a change of the style im playing at the time.

ubisoft will do a great job with this title.

[velcry]

French to English: Well originally Splinter Cell was an exclusive title to Xbox, and with Conviction (the decision) really allowed us to work on the tech....

Original French: Money.

Seriously, I would say good job Ubisoft. Although I won't get to play it, because I only have a PS3, I would say its better if developers focus on one platform whenever possible. It helps makes games better, and us gamers are better off for it.

[Natsu X FairyTail]

dont say ''I won't get to play it because I have a PS3''

In my Case , I dont have a PS3 in my house but I'Ve played Almost every ps3 exclusives at Family and Friends houses over the past Year. I still have to play Infamous though.Not Owning the console live in your home isnt a good reason enough for you to not play this game . You can either get yourself a Xbox360 or Buy the Windows Games Version Or Play it at a friend house(Games are always more enjoyable when you play them with friends :) ) . It's your choice

[Kareshi_X]

you feel better now? you came and Acheived your Stealth Trolling !
God job boy You want A Cookie now?

[Syronicus]

And have to admit that this one is disappointing me. Sure it looks great and will more than likely play great but it is not Sam Fisher to me and seems to have taken the wrong path. I love the original and wish they would have done something more similar to that.

[Timesplitter14]

"Splinter Cell: Conviction Xbox 360 Exclusivity Explained"

...some people REALLY want to start a fight...

[XboxUltimateAlliance]

Looks amazing. Sound amazing. Will be in my Xbox 360 on day one. And its cool knowing the whole mark and Execute mechanics will be used in multiplayer also.

[Tarasque]

MS thanks you either way son.......

[Christopher]

That tells me that this is likely a time exclusive for 360 and PC. Nothing they've said has pointed at it only being on the 360, only starting on the 360.

Seems likely we'll be seeing this on the PS3 6 to 12 months down the road, which is weird since it usually is better if they make the PS3 the primary and port it to the 360.

I'll probably get this for the 360 if I do get it right away.

[Str8laced]

Maybe Killjoy wondered into the wrong article?

[Natsu X FairyTail]

Do you even take the time to actually READ what you write before posting ?

you said that you will be to busy playing RE5 and all of the early 2010 PS3 exclusives!

RE5 been out for a Few months and All the Early 2010 PS3 exclusives shall be out IN 2010 and SplinterCell Coems out in 2009!!!! So How is that even Relevant to this Article? Plus nobody said that PS3 did not have games. You brung that to the table yourself.

[Killjoy3000]

Did you even take the time to consider that RE5 was seperate from those PS3 exclusives? There is still a backlog of Multiplatform titles I have to get to. For example, I just picked up Prince of Persia. I was in no way making the incinuation that RE5 was either releasing later next year or is exclusive to PS3.

[Boody-Bandit]

That is the old you're damned if you do damned if you don't. When developers don't mix things up people say this is the same game with a new coat of paint. When they do make changes you hear why change what works?

Personally I never really got into Splinter Cell in the past. I played a few but never finished one of them and that is a rarity for me because I usually finish every game I play. This game has me on the edge of my seat waiting for more information and anticipating it's release.

I like that Ubisoft gives the player the choice to play the game they way they choose. It appears to be a faster paced game with a lot of new gameplay elements. Now all I want to know is what type of online modes will there be.

[Syronicus]

I can see where you are coming from and agree that the game will be a good one just for the sake of it's developers and history but have to say, I loved what Splinter Cell was and still do. It would have been just as cool if they would have spit the game off as a new IP and then brought SC back to its roots. I know it's a long shot and a pipe dream but I just miss the SC of old.

I guess if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.

[Jinxstar]

Maybe he got disagrees because it says its coming to PC as well(Read the article). Maybe it's ignorant fanboys. Maybe people don't think 1 game is worth buying a system for... No matter what it is though it's all up to him if he thinks it's worth it...

[Christopher]

My original statement said that from what they're saying this seems like a timed exclusive because they're talking about beginning this with the PC/360. I wonder if this will eventually make it to the PS3 because of this but otherwise will buy it for the 360 if I do buy it.

[Mr Remington]

I can respect a developer that doesn't take their game multiplat to make it better. As long as they didn't get cash shoved up their asses by MS to keep it off of Playstation.

[Jaces]

Bah, it's really because it's only possible on the 360.

lol, j/k :D

[phosphor112]

Is it because I wished it would come to PS3? Or is it that I said its about time the 360 had games exclusive to the architecture of the system??

[Raul_7]

I just hope my core X360 wont die on me before playing this game.

[mikeslemonade]

Obviously Microsoft has payed this team and made some sort of a deal to ubisoft to keep it exclusive. I have a 360 now and I got it because i'm away from home where my PS3 and Wii is located. I'm pretty happy that I got the 360. I always liked the controller over the dualshock 3. The game looks impressive and the gameplay looks amazing. However Uncharted 2 kills this game in the graphics and physics department. I've been out of the loop in gaming news but yesterday I saw both Uncharted 2 and Splinter Cell 5 previews. I watched Splinter Cell and was blown away that the 360 can do this and then I watched Uncharted 2 I was even more blown away.

[shingo]

"So for us it was a [b]good starting point[/b] to work with Microsoft on this title exclusively. "

To me, that sounds like it's a timed exclusive. Just watch and see it happening. This will follow the same route as Ninja Gaiden II's, Bioshock's, etc. But as for now, 360 owners have a really impressive game to play this fall :) As for me, I'm getting it on PC ;)

[Bubble Buddy]

I'm a PS3 boy but this game is really looking crazy. Reminds me of Jason Bourne and that's awesome. I might have to camp out at my cousin's or friend's for a few days to play this :P

[Gorgon]

Strange, I don't get why my comment was deleted by a mod. It was quite candid, in fact.

Go figure.

[KingKionic]

"AGN: Actually one last question: The decision to go exclusively with Xbox 360 and PC - was this just a deal you made with Microsoft? Did you choose to only go with those two platforms?

Jean-Francois: Well originally Splinter Cell was an exclusive title to Xbox, and with Conviction (the decision) really allowed us to work on the tech, get good support from Microsoft and really build something that will allow us to use all the tech that's available with the Xbox 360. So for us it was a good starting point to work with Microsoft on this title exclusively."

Nicely put. Nothing bad as said.

[TheColbertinator]

Yeah seems like good strategy to me.Microsoft provided them with the dev kits and assistance in promotion

[KingKionic]

Game`s going to be a nice ride.

[hulk_bash1987]

He is right about the question being answered w/out any backhanded comments about the opposite camp (unlike turn10 against polyphony).

Kind of like why Kojima decided to go PS3 only with MGS4 to take advantage of the hardware.

With that said i cant wait for this game, Definitely one of my most anticipated games of 09.

[hulk_bash1987]

Indeed it is my friend, indeed it is. Which is why I happily own both consoles.

[ShabzS]

... bottom line: this game is going to rock and we get to play it ...

the rest can still play it on the pc ... so try it on that ... dont let "the microsoft hate" let you miss out on a great game

[Jinxstar]

Even as a huge PS3 fan I can agree that it was a well worded statement. He's a good PR guy.

[Kaneda]

Is that mean time exclusive? :) he said a good starting point to work on 360...

[Mo0eY]

"get good support from Microsoft"

When he means support, he means financially. M$, passing the checks since Windows NT.

[KingKionic]

Well it might not always be exclusive ....

[DelbertGrady]

I think he means the kind of support Sony does not give third party devs.

[KingKionic]

This games just going to be too much win . And there`s a book coming out.

Fall cant come any sooner.

[Nelson M]

It Looks as if Sam Fisher is Gonna Kick that Blokes Back Door's In

[PotNoodle]

Soda, sony are willing to support the good third parties. Kojima always said that one of the main reasons for making MGS4 PS3 exclusive was the great support the got from sony.

But yeah, in a way i'm glad conviction is console exclusive to the 360, almost everyone knows that _usually_ exclusive games are of a better quality thanks to the fact the development team can put their all into one platform, and it looks like it has paid off, conviction looks incredible.

[Persistantthug]

I'm fairly new to this generation of gaming (PS3 purchased 6 months ago), and I have to say I'm a little saddened by the fact that I won't be getting to play this on my PS3. I pretty much skipped most of last generation consoles and I've been wanting to play the Splinter Cell series for a long time. I'm a little disappointed.

[DARK WITNESS]

I am sorry, but i have to ask... How old are you ? what do you do for a living, if you don't mind me asking ?

I am not having a dig at you, but just wonder how you missed most of last gen, i mean what did you miss exactly, the xbox games or the ps2 games.

If you really want to i am sure you could pic up an old xbox for real cheap/ old ps2 as well.

I missed most of last gens ps2 games because i was an xbox only owner ( though i still played a few round friends houses etc.

This gen i made sure i got a 60gig ps3 so i can catch up on the ps2 games that i think are still worth playing and not miss out on this gens ps3 games. At the same time i also own a 360 so i won't miss any of them either.

with the price point of the 360 arcade i really don't see why people can't get both if they really really want to. If you really want it just to play some of the exclusives then you don't need to spend lots of money on the HDD and gold membership etc.

trust me owning both really is the best. you don't miss out on anything.

[ShabzS]

... but i played everygame that i could play and was worth playing last gen on my pc ... its a trooper ...

it ran games like far cry, halo, doom 3, half life 2, gta series, prince of persias, splinter cells, metal gear 2, hitman series, medal of honours, call of duties, no one lives forevers, Max Payne seires...

i ran every last gen game on that pc ... of course now its obsolete and under powered but back in the day it was a trooper.. this time i swore to my self to not miss out on games ... i already have a 360 and .... a ps3 is coming soon..

you cant go wrong on multi consoles

[FragMnTagM]

+Bubble. That is exactly how I feel about the fanboy console wars.
I own both also and it is a good thing.

[da720izcumin]

you should really look into picking up a 360...trust me after you play your favorite game on live. it's a whole new perspective.

[Persistantthug]

Hi DARK WITNESS,

The reason I missed "most" of last gen, as I said, was because I spent most of my gaming time with PC games....specifically MMORPG's. Console wise, I did have a Dreamcast, but because of the MMO's, I didn't even really play it all that much, really.

Currently, I do have a PS3, but because of the "hard times" economically speaking, I probably won't be getting an XBOX any time soon. Perhaps eventually, but at the moment, like for many people right now, money is tight so the console purchase I made had to be made carefully and with a "full scope of purpose", so to speak.

It's really too bad Splinter Cell is off the table for me right now, It really looks like a great game to come. :(

[DARK WITNESS]

i get what your saying, thats why i was asking about what you do and how old you are.

again i did not mean to ask in an offensive way , if that's how it came across i am sorry. its different for everyone. I mean if your a youngster living at home with parents i can understand that maybe they would only buy you one console.

If your an adult then you have responsibilities so again i can understand. It really just depends on what your responsibilities are, truth is most people are just not good with money anyway, and now that things are hard for most people they are in an even harder spot.

right now i would not say i have some great high paying job or anything, but i do plan my spending as carefully as i can.

I can only really compare the price to what i know of here in the UK, but an arcade with 1 game is about £120 - 130 or so. If you get a pre-owned arcade you can get it for less then a £100. in my mind thats about as cheap as you could really wish for. i mean thats cheaper then a psp or DS.

ok you have all the accessories, but this is the whole point and reason why MS structured the 360 this way.

If your not a die hard 360 fan and you really just want it for the games. you can buy one for less the £100. you will still have everything you need to actually play the game. If later on you want to build on that experience, the month after you can buy the wireless adapter ( again only if you really need it, cos you can always use cable instead which i do )

again if a month or two later you decide maybe you would like to download some stuff, you can buy the HDD. the great thing is you buy as and when you decide you need it or think you can afford it.

still it all depends on your personal circumstance. i don't know what your responsibilities are, but if its really that hard for you that you can't afford to buy an arcade with no extras then i really hope things get better for you.

I don't mean this in any bad way, i know people who have lost their jobs so any kind of unnecessary spending is not in their books.

when you think about it, a new arcade is about the same price as buying 3 new games. At the moment i buy a game finish it in a weekend and take it back for a full credit note. i will only keep a game if a really really think its worth it.

Anyway, i hope at some point things get better and you are in a position to buy one. its not about being a fan, its not about being a fanboy or supporting one company over another. its just about playing great games, being a gamer.

[DelbertGrady]

I'm so glad Sam Fisher isn't a thong wearing old man with YMCA moustache that spends 90% of his time talking about nanotech, nuclear warheads and the cold war.

Us 360 owners will get a stealth game that has actual gameplay in it lol!

[TheTruth89]

Oh well... i'll play it with my PC ;D, since ITS NOT EXCLUSIVE TO 360, LOL

[KingKionic]

ROFL..

[TheTruth89]

Don't even try to say "Splinter Cell > Metal Gear", because this will never happen, poor xbots, you will this game in your FAULTY 360, i'll play this game in my OC PC.

[coolirisGB]

He's showing the older splinter cell agreeing he doesn't like the older model of fisher.

[KingKionic]

...I wasn't going to say that and im pretty sure Soda Popisnky understood why i posted the video.

Take a deep breath man.

[BYE]

So Soda, you feel threatened if you are not the only thong wearing old man with YMCA moustache?

[TheTruth89]

Sorry :P

[DelbertGrady]

Hobo > Old gay man in g-string.

@AuRoN89 - MGS is great as a movie, just like GT is great if you like viewing postcards. But as far as games go Splinter Cell > MGS just as much as Forza > GT. Wet your panties yet?

[The_Beast]

ur joking right?

evryone knows snake is the sht

[STONEY4]

"evryone knows snake is the sht"

Edit: I'm getting disagrees for posting a video from MGS4??? So you guys think the video is fake??? Damn disagree ghosts.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Thats right droid get it for PC, you can play it using Linux... uh... Mac... uh... oh wait, no you can't :)

[Obama]

That's why you bots are always slaves to MS.

[rjgbyrne]

It gets games out in half the time and with better results than Sonys so far. Gears 1 & 2 had full MS support and their framework is flawless, just look at the fruits of Microsoft Games Studio so far, its obvious Splinter Cell developers worked well with the original franchise and they will be taking full advantage of the 3 Core processors of the Xbox 360. Don't hate them for that, Sony should have developed better tools long ago, hopefully they have corrected that now.

[BYE]

Why do they always have to explain stuff like this in front of the press. I think an answer like "It is exclusive. Peroid." would be perfectly fine.

[hulk_bash1987]

gamers dont like vague answers like the one you just provided. I mean I for one like to know how devs come to these kinds of decisions (like console exclusivity, choices made about gameplay mechanics and things of that nature).

Edit: Money no doubt plays a role in these kinds of decisions, im not discounting that fact. But that isn't the only reason for example; "to take full advantage of the hardware", "Having a good relationship with said company", "Because they are already familiar with developing for said console", "Development budget and costs", just to name a few. So its nice to clarify which ones were accredited for the decision.

[BYE]

Better a vague answer than beating around the bush.

I've yet to see any developer mentioning money, although it's obvious that it plays a huge part in these decisions.

[BYE]

No, the PS3 web browser is way too slow.

I agree with you in one point, Splinter Cell will be a great game on the 360.

You gotta get rid of the bot/turd mindset btw, it limits your way of thinking.

[Natsu X FairyTail]

When they have more time to work on a Specific console the results are always better.

[KingKionic]

This game is just too much win . One of the best games coming this fall.

Fall cant come any sooner.

:)

[Nelson M]

Like we Care

[KingKionic]

oh wait you for got something...

[GayASSAdmins]

you dont care YET you come and Comment on this ?

FA99OT!

[The Master Chief]

Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (points finger at Nasim)

[Nelson M]

You put N and M together and come up with Nasim
Good Work Sherlock BoT
Ok i will put T and M and C together
And i come up with
TheMart@C*ckRings.Com

[Goldsack]

GT5 = Halo Killer/Forza Killer

Ps3 at 300$ = Kills the 360 till to the End of this Generation

MGS5 = Exclusive to the Beast Ps3

[The Master Chief]

Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!(Points finger at delusioned fandroid who still believes Sony is popular)

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[DelbertGrady]

You call me a 'tool' yet you are the one eagerly anticipating a motion dildo. Irony strikes again.

[air1]

when game x is out its game over when the price drops its game over. you should apply for a recycling job.

[ssipmraw]

yet your waiting for a little boy who can interact with you in various ways.

lol soda = pedophile

[DelbertGrady]

What's that in your avatar? Is it a little boy with his mouth wide open? And you call ME a pedophile? lulz

[ssipmraw]

lol that was weak...

[Ps3fanbaby]

OMG im so like Pissed at you guys for doing hate comments on this saying i'll buy it on PC and stuff like this will hurt Microsoft in any way . how can you guys do this? LEAVE MICROSOFT ALOONEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Goldsack]

The whole world loves the PS-Brand.

75% of the box sales come from the USA and thats it TOOL, u fargotts buy this broken Hardware.

[KingKionic]

.. the world ?

I did`nt know ps2 sold that much.

@ below

It`s ok Nelson...I love you too.

:)

[Nelson M]

Colonic ButtLord
And he's a Uphill Gardener

[air1]

wait, you mean to tell me that usa isnt part of the world?

get over your self, your mom is broken and still had you. i bet you didnt cry so much when the ps2 was breaking and you had to pay to fix it.

it says a lot when a broken console still out sells the other. and sorry to ruin your world but world wide the ps3 is still, well you know..

[bjornbear]

Even the 1st question got me confused...fully dynamic but on same spot but you can choose ?!?!?!o.O?!?!?

Either way I don't mind this being exclusive, it adds to its quality. Exclusive games are always superior in quality to multi-plays IMO for all consoles.

Enjoy SC:C guys =D I won't, maybe rent it n play it at friend's 360

And for the lack of better saying, I agree with most of you up there...the trolling in this site needs serious moderation (banning? stop multiple accounts through IP verification...i dno..js a thought)

[FragMnTagM]

I suggest an IQ/fanboy test to coincide with what you mentioned. It seems the mods are working overtime on this article as there are a lot of deleted comments.

Thank you mods, if I could give you a bubble, I would. Thank you for taking mindless drivel out of the Gamer Zone. Keep the fanboy retardedness in the Open Zone, thanks!

Oh and +bubble for you.

[N4realGMRZ]

"It's good that it is not exclusive. On my PC graphics will be much better than Xbox360 :)"

WOW i am so sure that MS loves the fact that there are silly people like u.
MS is still getting the same royalty fee from the pc version that they would get if u baught the 360 version.
OH by the way your playing it on an MS platform either way.
Now if you Fanboys want to argue that it isnt...try playing any game on the PC on lunix.
Good Luck!

[Gorgon]

"WOW i am so sure that MS loves the fact that there are silly people like u.
MS is still getting the same royalty fee from the pc version that they would get if u baught the 360 version."

Wrong. PC games don't give royalty fees to MS. You can develop a game for PC and pay nothing to MS to have it on a Windows platform. How do you think that indy games thrive on the PC? Do you think every software developer has to pay MS to make a piece of software for Windows? That only happens on consoles.

[name]

Wow I'm so sick of this. It's not about whether ms gets money or not, it's about whether a game is exclusive to a console, meaning someone has to BUY that specific console. THAT'S why exclusives are important.

[iDystopia]

Looking so sweet. ;)

[Pootangpie]

it's even more pathtic that they claim they can get it for there PC's LOL it's a well known fact when a sony fanboys says this there full of **** espically considering the fact they think the PS3 can top a PC in terms of graphics LOL anyways regardless I'm probably going to get the PC version even though I own a 360 as well

[Stryfeno2]

Droids quit begging...If you want the game, buy a 360.

[MetalGearBear]

Splinter Cell: Conviction is on PC too. LOL at u.

"Droids quit begging...If you want the game, buy a 360."
Lame line!!!!

[devilhunterx]

Cant wait to play Bourne Identity 2

[DARK WITNESS]

buahahahahahhahaha lololololololololol....

nice, ya... can't wait. :-/

[deividpaulo]

Splinter Cell will be just another game graphically limited by the low capacity of 360 graphics...

I have disgust for companies that choose to release a bad game in exchange for money.

Microsoft is destroying the global market for games...The only people who like this console are the people who "unlock it" to load the PIRATE Games...

Microsoft knows that if they end the game piracy, it will stop the console selling in several countries in the world...FACT

[darkequitus]

So most 360 owners 'unlock' their console? MMM...Explain why there are so many XBL user, bearing in mind that 'unlocked'360's are permanently blocked from XBL. i.e. no MP, downloads of any kind. You get flagged and ne day the banhammer is over your head

You are just another Nasim-a-like.

XBL/PSN UK: darkequitus
XBL US: crimsonklax

[i3eyond the Circle]

Not true dark.

If the guy hacking your 360 is smart everything is stealth.

As long as you keep your mouth shut and not go around telling everyone your 360 is modded on Live your good to go.

Only way you can get caught is if you start dling torrents because some of them might not be stealth and that can cause instant ban.

[CypH]

just another hold my hand full of action type game. notice how the developer studded on most question as if he is lying. plus if you look at the demo compare to other demo's the game environment look like a copy and paste.

[Madvillain]

Not sure what fanboys you have come across but I don't think anyone can say any platform can best PC when it comes to graphics. Either way it does sound like money played a role in this decision or it could indeed be they like the tech ala Valve.

It makes no difference to me, I have all systems and while I would've rather got the game for the Ps3 if it came out better for the 360 that would be the system I would buy it for. This now just settles the discussion for me and allows me the comfort to know I will have atleast 1 game to play on the 360 in the future.

[xcroptic]

this is why i love to be a ps3 and a pc owner.. iv got all the games :).. because xbox exclusives always come for pc.

[i3eyond the Circle]

Great graphics, 12hours of gameplay and no Blu Ray.

[Hiruu]

how is it that an "independent" company like Insomniac works like a 1st party sony studio?

[GiantEnemyCrab]

They are doing it out of the privledge to work on the all mighty PS3. *puke*

Actually, you don't question that! It's only good to question 3rd parties when they want to work on Xbox exclusively. Then we call them lazy, biased and manipulated by money.

It's called a double-standard.

[PS360PCROCKS]

Nice. I'm really looking forward to this game.

[Elvfam511]

"Well originally Splinter Cell was an exclusive title to Xbox"

Wow I guess having the ps2 verisons means nothing

[Pootangpie]

heck even as a completly butchered game they still suck the POS2 was too weak to run any of the splinter cells without downgraded graphics more load times and not to mention levels cut in half I doubt the POS3 could even handle this game either because of it's **** older GPU

[Elvfam511]

Next time reply without the fanboyism because it ran perfectly fine on the what you call POS2

[sunil]

"get good support from Microsoft"

Yup... I believe !

[orange-skittle]

If they made it for both systems, the game would take much longer to do because of the exotic architecture of the PS3. That is the same thing Cliffy B said about why he doesn't like making games for the PS3. It can be done, but it's complicated and takes too long. It would be much easier for them to make it on the 360 and then port it. I am glad I own both systems and I think PS3 ONLY owners should stop being so closed minded. 360 ONLY owners need to grow up too, because they are missing out on some great games(ie God of War, Uncharted, inFamous, and Heavy Rain). Pledging allegiance to a game company is not the same as rooting for your favorite team. You are the one that wll be missing out in the long run. Splinter Cell:Conviction looks amazing and I am proud to be a multi-system owner.

[Godmars290]

But now that that's no longer the case they've come up with some new excuse?

[Britney Spears]

It's eventually going to PS3 next year mark my words. They are basically taking advantage of the free advertising they can get from MS and then port it to PS3. It's the equivalent of a girl using a guy for his money and then she leaves him for another guy. You knwo how many times I've seen this with other games,look at games like dmc4,etc

[Tarasque]

Yeah kinda like GTA, FF series and now MG. I agree....

[Elvfam511]

"Yeah kinda like GTA, FF series and now MG. I agree...."

GTA pc first FF Nintendo first MG I think you mean Metal Gear which was Nintendo too DMC was on pc too

GTA pc ps2 xbox

FF nintendo playstation xbox and pc if i remember corectly

MG nintendo playstation and xbox

[Arnon]

Pretty sure that Microsoft gave Ubi the dev tools for this game, so I highly doubt it. But I will mark your words. If it does not come out in 2010, I will personally laugh in your face for the entire year. And will bring it up constantly and make you look like a fool.

[strickers]

It's true that owning both consoles is the way to go(I also own a Wii but I'll class that as not essential).This game has zero interest to me.I hate the series but I find it funny that people think it looks great.To me it looks like the Bourne game and I think is a good illustration of PS3 exclusive superior performance.Graphics and animation are well short of current PS3 standards.
As for the PR guff.I know for a fact that a very large sum of money was involved and that comes from within the companies involved.
Left4dead2/Crackdown2/Alan Wake those are reasons to put the 360 on.Splinter Cell is dull.

[CypH]

the game will be easy and no where near MGS series.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

We can't honestly expect it to be on the same level as the Metal Gear series. If it is...then, it will get perfect 10's...like MGS4 should have gotten.

It looks like an amazing game. Let's leave it at that. Is that cool with everyone?

We wouldn't compare Bioshock and Super Mario Sunshine, now would we?

[CypH]

pipe down, I know your ways. All you guys do is talk about gamers intellect and play with your modded 360's. MS is downgrading the gaming industry with pure shovel ware.

Forza3 is a multidisc racing game....
Halo plus Halo equals a dull series....
splinter cell conviction holds your hand....

where is the passion in gaming you guys claim you have?

[GiantEnemyCrab]

What the funk are you trying to get at? And why are you doing it in a Splinter Cell Conviction interview article?

Stop trolling..

[CypH]

he sounded like he was not proud of the game, he wanted to get a couple dollars.

stop supporting garbage games.

[Arnon]

Yup. You'll be banned from the gamerzone soon enough. Nobody here is acting like you say they are. Did someone forget to take their meds?

*looks at you in a worried state*

[Flewid638]

This fanboy war that's going on in here is clearly indicataive of how many people actually want the game.

And the worst part is........there isn't even a review out for it yet. HAHAHHA! You kids are funny.

[RealtorMDandDC]

Do really care either way.......I need a real good reason to turn my 360 back on...and this will be it

[GameOn]

SS=Nazis, SC=SplinterCell. Got it?

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

This game looks freakin' amazing!

The way the cut-scenes and the mission objectives are implemented is just pure genius. It's basically what J.J. Abrams decided to do with Fringe. I'm glad they took that direction.

It looks gorgeous too...probably on-par with a few top-notch PS3 games. No...not Killzone 2. Let's just be honest now, people. It doesn't look as good as Killzone 2. I'm not sure how any of you can think that. It does look great though.

[Arnon]

Why?.. Did you bring Killzone 2 into this? Comment reported as "off-topic".

Oh and uhh... since we're off topic here, I looked at your "website" lol.

http://www.delmarvaparanorm...

Not sure if it was an inside joke or not, but THIS, is a Beagle. What you have is like, a Boston Terrier.

[bjornbear]

Mod's would have a hell of a day's work xD

Either way a game that stirs this much better be good!!! =D

[Pootangpie]

running good and looking good is completly different I can run cryis smoothly on my 2004 PC which has a Athlon 64 3400+ and POS Radeon X700 but it still looks like crap

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

look at the comparsion video and then tell me Splinter cell doesn't look like Crap on PS2 in all honesty it looks like a completly different game

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Day one buy for me! I'm really digging the direction they are taking the series by giving you the choice of stealth or full out action or blending the 2.

[Elvfam511]

GEC... not the lobster

[Xtremist]

Great, this is one of the 3 games that i will buy day-one for my 360 this fall.
The other two are Modern Warfare 2 and Assasins Creed 2.

[divideby0]

I dont like the series that much MG gives me more stealth than I care to play. I hope the game has more action.

this may give me a reason to blow the dust of the 360 IF there is action vs stealth

[XLiveGamer]

1.9 - I'm a big fan of the original Splinter Cell titles...
And have to admit that this one is disappointing me. Sure it looks great and will more than likely play great but it is not Sam Fisher to me and seems to have taken the wrong path. I love the original and wish they would have done something more similar to that.

"but it is not Sam Fisher to me and seems to have taken the wrong path"

WTF?! Can u please explain me why? or are you a PS3 fanatic bashing this game? What a fncking stupid comment and ignorant opinion!

WRONG PATH? NO DUDE YOU WILL SEE AND ALL OF YOU SEE WHERE THIS IS HEADING.

[devilhunterx]

quick! someone call the wahmbulance

[2FootYard]

Lets all take some ambien in shots of Jim Beam!

[debuchan]

have no gpu compatibility issues or something.

[XDF]

Too many great games coming out for my PS360...

Sep...Halo 3: ODST,
Oct...Uncharted 2, Forza 3, Splinter Cell Conviction
Nov...Bioshock 2, MW2, Assassin's Creed 2, L4D2...

These 8 games are the true blockbusters of Holiday 09.

[DARK WITNESS]

you missed Max payne, Dead Rising 2, Reddead, shift.

[CypH]

for you guys it have to be Gameplay over graphics. 8/2.

it does not go the same with the ps3. Sony prove they can have outstanding Gameplay and groundbreaking graphics with physics.

[midlouisiana]

lol yes exclusive