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Ubisoft explains why Splinter Cell: Conviction won't have Spies vs. Mercs mode

Patrick Redding of Ubisoft explains why he and his team decided to not include the Spies vs. Mercenaries mode in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction.

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villevalorox5242d ago (Edited 5242d ago )

wow, that sucks a lot. I loved that about SC:DA was one of my fav online games of all time tbh. :( that kinda just kills it for me almost. Although I still want this game a hella lot

Really though.. that was all the fun in Splinter cell, that is where I met most my pals on psn too

Skip_Bayless5242d ago

Hmm im not sure if I should buy this game anymore. I don't buy games without multiplayer because I can complete real soon and then there's replay value.

dirthurts5242d ago

There still is multiplayer. Just new modes now.

peeps5242d ago

yeh it's just the mp modes are co-op based i.e. human players against ai. the only true 'vs' mode appears to be where it's 1v1 both spies trying to take each other out whilst avoiding ai enemies in the level

Skip_Bayless5242d ago

Coop multiplayer isn't the same. Because there's going to be people who beat it many times before you beat the game once, and then if they join your game they will pratically win the level by themselves which spoils the fun. Same reason why I didn't buy L4D2.

Arnon5242d ago (Edited 5242d ago )

Why do I get the feeling you weren't going to buy this game in the first place.

"I don't buy games without multiplayer because I can complete real soon and then there's replay value."

^^^

This is asinine. In your case you shouldn't even be buying games. Just rent them instead if all you really care about is the multiplayer. If you honestly cant find anymore to do with the game, then why even own it? That's the problem with about 80% of games these days. If it doesn't have a multiplayer that's actually put together better than the story, then it's not a good game.

Yes, it is most certainly a shame that they removed this (even though it could easily be patched in later), but so what? An online multiplayer mode should not detract from the overall excellent footage and previews we've seen so far.

"Same reason why I didn't buy L4D2."

So you didn't buy L4D2 because...? You realize that in L4D2, there's a co-op and a multiplayer mode, where you actually play as either the Zombies or the Survivors.

Winter47th5242d ago (Edited 5242d ago )

They basically nerfed my main interest in the game, pass. March's already crowded as it is.

NegativeCreepWA5242d ago

This is a major disappointment, if they don't think the new features would work with multiplayer then leave them out of multiplayer.

Skip_Bayless5242d ago

Yes that's exactly what I do if it has multiplayer i buy if not then i rent.

4Sh0w5242d ago

I loved the spies vs mercs multiplayer, really going to miss it, however this new multiplayer co-op mode looks sweet, might even be more fun.

John Madden you dont have to allow a random player to join in your first playthrough.

DirtyLary5242d ago

Versus is the reason to buy L4D2.

dgroundwater5242d ago

Perhaps I'm alone on this but I found it to be overrated. Being a merc was only half-fun. Co-Op is the way to go!

SilentNegotiator5242d ago

Why not? Design it with restrictions and incentives for both sides, and it could work. Like making the players who are ambushed stay a certain distance from eachother and on a somewhat laid out path, until the opponents strike; Stuff like that.

harshtruth5242d ago

double agent had the worst multiplayer in a game maybe EVER

pimpmaster5242d ago

wow i knew it was too good to be true. they took out the versus mode, this is just a epic fail to be honest. this was THE BEST PART OF THE SERIES!!! double agent online was brilliant i still play that from time to time, this is kind of a deal killer. now for shure ill get it but ill end up selling it in a month or 2 cause of no competitive online other than coop which is the same thing everytime.

ThanatosDMC5242d ago

That sucks. I loved being Mercs. Being a spy just gets you killed fast since they're actually easy to spot if you know where to look not to mention those traps.

Bigpappy5242d ago

Co-op modes are always fun. Spy VS Spy will be great fun, especially will the pesky ai lurking around. Bring it on!

YogiBear5241d ago

"This is asinine. In your case you shouldn't even be buying games. Just rent them instead if all you really care about is the multiplayer."

It's his money. He can decide what he wants to buy with it. And multiplayer in the case of splinter cell adds more replay value than the story ever could. Sad but true.

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KingKionic 5242d ago

Well..that sucks .

The face off mode sounds good though .

Servbot5242d ago

I remember spending countless hours playing Pandora Tomorrow and Chaos Theory online. This news is very disappointing.

Braska5242d ago

Two weeks after release "Spies vs Mercs DLC"

peeps5242d ago

:o

seriosuly dissapointed. i hadn't really been keeping up to date with splinter cell news but was obv looking frwd to it. i just presumed this mode would always be there. loved playing it in the old games.

ah well, gotta make do with this 1v1 and the co-op modes instead :(

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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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RizBiz1839d 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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Gaming4Life19811838d ago (Edited 1838d ago )

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

Bane351838d ago (Edited 1838d 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

hiawa231838d ago

I am so wanting MP3 on BC and X1X enhanced

Bane351838d ago (Edited 1838d ago )

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

Z5011838d ago

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

Bane351838d ago (Edited 1838d ago )

No it just became backwards compatible today

Movefasta19931838d ago

not everybody still has their 360, that's why

Z5011838d ago

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

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bluebenjamin1838d ago

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

Gwiz1838d ago

No contest,souls games are overhyped for difficulty.

bluebenjamin1838d ago

Very overhyped just because of difficulty not because of fun

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Movefasta19931838d 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.

Gaming4Life19811838d 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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Z5011838d ago

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

bluebenjamin1838d 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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Movefasta19931838d ago

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

Z5011838d 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.

Gaming4Life19811838d 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.

Hungryalpaca1838d ago

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

See how stupid that sounds?

bluebenjamin1838d ago

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

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timotim1838d ago (Edited 1838d 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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AG1002128d ago

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

lxeasy2128d ago

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

ApexWolf222128d 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.

AG1002128d ago

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

Goldby2127d ago

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

yomfweeee2128d ago

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

BQ322128d ago

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

annoyedgamer2128d ago

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

lxeasy2128d 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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NotanotherReboot2268d ago

god bless backwards compatability

TheSplooge2268d ago

And thank god we dont have to pay for it.

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Gman322268d ago

yeah Microsoft get points for that

TheOttomatic912268d ago

I’m still waiting for Blacklist

PlayStation_52268d ago

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

Mister_Wolf2268d ago

I AM an Xbox gamer aswell as other systems lol.

TheRealHeisenberg2268d ago

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

Vectrexer2268d ago

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

C-H-E-F2268d ago

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

*Fixed*

zerocarnage2268d ago

Yes, I loved conviction the co op was ace.

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