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December 14th, 2009 at 04:20pm
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Click with conviction to see larger images Paying more for a fancier version of Splinter Cell: Conviction is no longer an exclusively North American privilege. Ubisoft just announced a Collector’s Edition of the stealth sequel for “all” European, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Pacific territories — and it comes with different stuff than the North American version!
The rest of the world’s Collector’s Edition will include the usual steel-book case and soundtrack, and also the distinguished-looking Sam Fisher statue seen above, frozen forever in the act of almost stepping on his night vision goggles. The pack also includes in-game bonuses like an Infiltration Mode, a special “Shadow Armor” skin, and “early access” to the SC300, SR2 and MP5 weapons.
Head into our gallery to see images of both the Xbox 360 and PC sets.
Update: See the new weapons and the other bonuses in a video after the break.
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Splinter Cell: Conviction Collector’s Edition revealed for the rest of the world [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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December 11th, 2009 at 10:55am
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We’ve got another two months to go before the release of Splinter Cell Conviction. That’s plenty of time, it would seem, for Ubisoft to tease us relentlessly with more information and gameplay snippets, as evidenced by the latest trailer. It’s filled with a mess of information for returning Splinter Cell fans, and capped off by the realization that, “For the first time, you’ll feel what it’s like to be one of those NPCs hunted by a Splinter Cell.” And yes, that prospect looks just as terrifying as it sounds.
Splinter Cell Conviction goes inside ‘Third Echelon’ for latest trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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December 10th, 2009 at 06:50pm
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As you might imagine, it’s kind of hard to believe the words coming out of someone’s mouth when a gold wrestling championship belt is gleaming in our eyes, which is why we’re not sure what to believe coming from the mysterious “Adam” regarding a possible Splinter Cell Conviction demo coming this January. Seen with the Hip-Hop Gamer in a video after the break, Adam — a gentleman who Ubisoft wouldn’t confirm to us is an actual employee — seemingly announces the existence of an upcoming Conviction demo.
When asked by the eccentric interviewer about the possibility, Adam responds, “It’s coming out in January, and then the actual game: February 23rd.” We asked Ubisoft for verification of Adam’s words, and were told by a rep, “I cannot confirm a demo at this time.” So, anyone know Adam?
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Rumor: Splinter Cell Conviction demo coming in January originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 29th, 2009 at 11:30am
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According to a recent post on CVG, the publishing partner of PC Zone magazine, the next issue of the latter will drop some knowledge on us regarding Splinter Cell: Conviction’s multiplayer modes. CVG reports that the last issue of PC Zone teases an article on Conviction, claiming the piece will feature “hands-on, co-op reveal and a brand new mode.”
If the game truly does have co-operative play, then we’re kinda bummed about the aesthetic changes the title has undergone over the past year. Can you imagine: Secret two-man hobo operations to blow up a whole park’s worth of hot dog stands? Party game of the year.
Report: Splinter Cell: Conviction to have co-op, new multiplayer mode originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 17th, 2009 at 06:20pm
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Joystiq has confirmed that the blurry video and NeoGAF forum member’s claims of a Splinter Cell Conviction demo voucher shipping inside Xbox 360 versions of Assassin’s Creed II were nothing more than an enticing balloon full of hot air. As the picture you see above reveals, copies of ACII sold by GameStop included a Splinter Cell Conviction leaflet meant to solicit pre-orders of Ubisoft’s next big game, while a similar leaflet (included in our Amazon.com copy) contains a URL and code (”CONV1C71ON”) for … ringtones and wallpapers? Yes, sad, but true. Looks like we got our hopes up for nothing, folks.
[Thanks Eric!]
Rumorong: No Splinter Cell Conviction demo with Assassin’s Creed 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 16th, 2009 at 01:40pm
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Look, Sam Fisher is a master of espionage, so it’s entirely believable the man could sneak his way into the packaging of Assassin’s Creed II this week. Heck, now that his daughter is gone, he’s thrown the rulebook out the window and part of his new anything-goes persona could very well be to synergize like he’s never done before. Thus, this rumor that all copies of Assassin’s Creed II on Xbox 360 will come with a download voucher for a Splinter Cell: Conviction demo.
One user over at NeoGAF claims a copy of Assassin’s Creed II on Xbox 360 came with said insert, while further evidence from HipHopGamer shows what appears to be the alleged insert (it’s since been removed from the original video; but Kouppa-Network Live still has it up). Logic points to the demo being the same portion of gameplay we checked out back at E3, though there’s no evidence to verify that.
We’ve contacted Ubisoft for comment and will update this post when we hear back.
[Thanks, tmacairjordan87]
Source – NeoGAF post
Source – HHG video with insert reveal removed
Source – Pulled video showing insert
Rumor: Splinter Cell: Conviction demo voucher in Xbox 360 Assassin’s Creed II originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 12th, 2009 at 10:15pm
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Imagine this: you’re playing one of Splinter Cell Conviction’s many “choose your own torture” sequences, as described by Ubisoft’s Jeffrey Dickstein. As you’re slamming a terrorist’s face into a urinal, you might ask yourself, “is this the new Degree deodorant I should buy?” (Seriously, these are his words.)
This is actually the pitch Ubisoft delivered at Microsoft Advertising’s Gaming Upfront presentation in New York this evening. In-game advertising is rapidly growing, but has typically been relegated to sports and racing games. Splinter Cell Conviction breaks convention by being neither. Expect both static and video ads to appear throughout the environment — including during the game’s lengthy torture sequences. Perhaps they should take it one step further: Sam Fisher should grab a Coca-Cola bottle, smash it, and use the broken glass to kill a guy. Talk about refreshing!
In addition, Ubisoft showed potential advertisers the “heat maps” they created whilst developing the game. These maps highlight likely places players will go while playing. Advertisers will be able to place their ads in high-density areas, in order to ensure maximum exposure to their brands while in the game world. Considering Splinter Cell is a stealth game, don’t be too surprised to see ads inside of the conveniently accessible (not to mention remarkably roomy!) air ducts.
Splinter Cell Conviction to feature in-game advertising during torture scenes originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 5th, 2009 at 02:58pm
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“We had to find a martial art that fits the characters and the situations he would find himself in,” animation director Gilles Monteil tells us in this new dev diary for Splinter Cell Conviction. “We needed something very quick, efficient and brutal — something without any rules. That’s why we chose Krav Maga.”
“Krav Maga is not a big flashy martial art,” game designer Steve Masters adds, which may explain its relative obscurity. Turning to Wikipedia, we discover it has its origins in street fighting and literally means “close combat” in Hebrew, and that the Israeli Defense Force and Special Forces use the martial art to this day. Apparently, stabbing someone in the hand is kosher in a form that has “no rules.”
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November 3rd, 2009 at 03:50pm
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In Splinter Cell: Conviction, superspy Sam Fisher is seeking revenge for his daughter’s murder. In the Splinter Cell: Conviction collector’s edition, you’ll find a varying degree of bonus items — some cool, some silly — that Ubisoft is seeking $79.99 for.
Due to arrive on the same day as the standard edition (February 23, 2010) the set will include a comic book prequel to the events in the game; an art book with illustrations from all the previous Splinter Cell titles; a DLC weapon and player skin; a credit-card-sized USB drive filled with art and a making-of featurette; and two stickers: one of the Third Echelon logo and another that looks like those fake bullet holes people slap on their cars to make it appear that they live in a warzone.
Ubisoft’s sell-sheet for the CE thankfully displays the game disc and manual, lest you worry they’re not included. They go inside the DVD steelcase, which we’d say might be good for deflecting bullets, but appears to already have been used for just that purpose.
Splinter Cell: Conviction collector’s edition seeks revenge on your wallet originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 15th, 2009 at 02:30pm
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This four-and-a-half-minute walkthrough preview of Badass: The Game (a.k.a. Splinter Cell Conviction) is not for the faint of heart. “We really wanted to bring out Sam’s brutality,” observes an unseen narrator, as the rogue agent stabs a terrorist in the hand in a torture scene that would make Jack Bauer feel at home.
Certainly, Amnesty International wouldn’t approve of these tactics — but we’re a rather depraved bunch here at Joystiq HQ. It’s pretty clear Splinter Cell Conviction is one of our most anticipated games targeted for the crowded Q1 season next year.
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