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Just How Exclusive Is Splinter Cell: Conviction?

If there's one definitive way to push publishers, developers and public relations personnel off balance, it's broaching the subject of console exclusivity. Begin the line of inquiry and you're sure to get darting eyes, an elongated "Wellllll ..." and an answer that crumples in on itself as soon as it's spoken. Perhaps it's appropriate that the topic of Splinter Cell: Conviction's exclusivity is steeped in a cloak-and-dagger mystery.

When asked if the ambitious Xbox 360 and PC stealth title was exclusive in the really real sense, producer Alex Parizeau simply stated, "It's exclusive," and admitted that it was a business arrangement with Microsoft. Prodding about timed exclusivity (a la BioShock and Fallout 3 DLC) didn't yield anything less enigmatic, so they turned to lead game designer Steve Masters. "As far as I know," he said, "this is completely exclusive."

Silellak6198d ago

Conviction will come to the PS3 around the same time MGS4 makes its way to the 360.

Genesis56198d ago

Yeah. Unless it's first party good luck on an exclusive these days.

V ii T aL6198d ago

I see it coming to PC in early 2010 and maybe ps3. But i doubt it. MS will find away to keep it from ps3. I really don't care if it does though. Ill just play it on my 360 anyway.

Rigmaster6198d ago

Never heard a single Playstation owner ever express any interest in this series.

If there are they will just play the game with better graphics on their PCs at home.

jammy_706198d ago

i can see it comming to ps3... though knowing microsolf they'd pay millions to keep it exclusive...

s8anicslayer6198d ago

I don't really care for Mr. fisher, I prefer the one Mr. Snake

BRACHATTACK6198d ago (Edited 6198d ago )

"As far as I know," he said, "this is completely exclusive."

"But that may change in the future."

^^^^

Hesitation, perhaps?

Tony P6198d ago

A 360 exclusive announcement just doesn't hold water these days. MS has only itself to blame.

Don't call games exclusive when you know it's only for a limited time. Get those first party studios producing and maybe then MS can confidently call a title exclusive and mean it.

Information Minister6198d ago

The very first Splinter Cell was also exclusive to the original Xbox...

... for a while.

mastiffchild6198d ago

It looks like a return to form, imo, from what I've seen. Didn't they scrap this once to start over? If so then maybe MS were always part funding, didn't like what they saw but didn't want the game to go down the crapper and voila! Here we are today with a third party game that will stay 360 exclusive, maybe, eh?

Whatever, Ubi admit that this has been part funded/payed for by MS which, after the last game was terrible, still seems like a risk. If it really has got back to it's Pandora heyday then it will work out but I'm not so sure that SC is the size of exclusive MS deals with these days.

As a series fan I hope I'm wrong but I generally don't get the feeling from talking to mates and people online that the franchise is as eagerly awaited as it once was. As I said, though, it did look pretty cool and I'll be pre-ordering mine asap I just hope that it gets a good release date and evryone else picks it up as it's a great series spoiled by one poor effort.

Aclay6198d ago

"Conviction will come to the PS3 around the same time MGS4 makes its way to the 360. "

Sorry, but at this point, if MGS4 hasn't been announced for the 360 yet, it's NEVER going to happen. There's just WAYY to many PS3 references in MGS4 for it to be thought to be released elsewhere in my opinion, and Kojima's team have moved onto other products. MGS4 is a PS3 exclusive and will stay that way FOREVER.

In terms of Splinter Cell Conviction exclusivity, I DO expect the game to come to the PS3 eventually. ALL Splinter Cell games have been released on a Playstation console, and Splinter Cell Double Agent came out on the PS3 2 years ago.

I see absolutely no reason why Conviction will stay exclusive unless M$ actually paid for it... but in the end, I think Conviction will be just another timed exclusive, just like Bioshock, Tales of Vesperia, Fallout 3 DLC and more.

Blaze9296198d ago

You completely missed his point lmao. He's saying Conviction going to the SP3 is as likely as MGS4 going to the 360.

"As far as I know," he said, "this is completely exclusive."

Just take that and deal with it.

Dark General6198d ago

I've been talking about SC: Convictions since it looked like a modern day Assassins Creed last year. I'm a Ps3 owner only (for now) and I like Splinter Cell. Stealth games is actually one of my favorite genre's and that includes SC. The new Splinter Cell looks amazing. Splinter Cell feeling but with a bit more of a open world hitman kind of vibe to it.

BRACHATTACK6198d ago

Yes, but then he says "But that may change in the future", basically guaranteeing a PS3 version.

menoyou6198d ago (Edited 6198d ago )

This game doesn't look like anything special so it's no big deal. It's just Microsoft's way to have a stealth genre exclusive to their console.

He said "that may change in the future" which basically means it's coming to PS3 anyway.

StanLee6198d ago

Andy McNamara from GameInformer confirmed this years ago. Microsoft asked for the game to be completely revamped and it was they who kept the press from seeing the game. It was obvious then Microsoft had basically paid Ubisoft to make the game to have that much control over a third party IP.

LONEWOLF2316198d ago

I doubt this will hit PS3 since it is optimized for the 360 hardware. Besides why would the PS3 loyals want it on their machine, i mean werent you guys bashing it ??? It seems many here change their minds just as quick as they do underwear.

Megatron086198d ago

LONEWOLF231 if you think they change their underwear you are giving them waaaaaaaaay to much credit

BISHOP-BRASIL6198d ago (Edited 6198d ago )

Actually it was one of the (very) few games that are third party and didn't have it exclusivity failed after tested...

MGSR apeared in MS "exclusive games from now on" moment and was debunked the same day.

FF XIV barelly was announced and was already doubted as being exclusive.

Lost Planet is already confirmed.

Lord of Shadows (mask) was taunted by many as PS exclusive and already is confirmed for both PS3 and 360.

The list could go for hours.

The only third party games I remember still standing as exclusive or "console exclusive" (as you like it) between 360 and PS3 (i didn't even care to look at Ninty in this year's E3) are Splinter Cell, Mass Effect, Quantum Theory and japanese PS3 games like Demon's Souls and Yakuza 3.

Everything else is eigher first/second party or multiplatform.

EDIT: Add Left 4 Dead 2.

Willio6198d ago

Splinter Cell Conviction..... 1 yr later.... Splinter Cell Conviction Sigma released on PS3 only. 1 game - 2 exclusives haha.

y0haN6197d ago

It's on the PC. It isn't exclusive. It never was. MGS4, however, is still exclusive to one platform. Sorry boys.

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Gun_Senshi6198d ago (Edited 6198d ago )

Its on PC. So nope.

So is FFXIV. Its not exclusive, its on PC, and I will buy it on PC due to add ons like FFXI had

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Blackcanary6198d ago

I always did DRG/BLU as my combo when it comes to jobs wasn't a fan of RDM.

TheColbertinator6198d ago

For some reason I agree with Mrnintendo but not with Gun Senshi

KingKionic 6198d ago

Ether way it still is going be a great game.

Green Lantern26198d ago

lol here that this is completely exclusive no splinter cell for yall ps3fanboys.

goflyakite6198d ago

Hey look! I'm typing this comment on a PC!

II Necroplasm II6198d ago

I'll get it for the 360 my PC sucks for gaming. Most PS fanboys won't admit that lol

thebudgetgamer6198d ago

im typing this on my linux enabled ps3.

;)

talltony6198d ago

I wouldnt be surprised to see this on ps3 a little bit down the line.

deadreckoning6666198d ago (Edited 6198d ago )

gREEN lATERN: God of War 3 is a PS3 Exclusive and ur talkin sht. ARE-U-FREAKING-KIDDING ME????

II Necroplasm II6198d ago (Edited 6198d ago )

This game will be on PS3 later on most likely. But Haze and red steel stay exclusive, So who knows.

taco_tom2376198d ago (Edited 6198d ago )

i watched the demo on g4 a couple of minutes ago and it said multiplatform

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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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RizBiz2594d 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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Gaming4Life19812594d ago (Edited 2594d ago )

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

Bane352594d ago (Edited 2594d 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

hiawa232594d ago

I am so wanting MP3 on BC and X1X enhanced

Bane352594d ago (Edited 2594d ago )

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

Z5012594d ago

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

Bane352594d ago (Edited 2594d ago )

No it just became backwards compatible today

Movefasta19932594d ago

not everybody still has their 360, that's why

Z5012594d ago

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

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bluebenjamin2594d ago

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

Gwiz2594d ago

No contest,souls games are overhyped for difficulty.

bluebenjamin2594d ago

Very overhyped just because of difficulty not because of fun

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Movefasta19932594d 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.

Gaming4Life19812593d 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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Z5012594d ago

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

bluebenjamin2594d 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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Movefasta19932594d ago

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

Z5012594d 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.

Gaming4Life19812593d 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.

Hungryalpaca2593d ago

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

See how stupid that sounds?

bluebenjamin2593d ago

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

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timotim2594d ago (Edited 2594d 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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AG1002884d ago

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

lxeasy2883d ago

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

ApexWolf222883d 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.

AG1002883d ago

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

Goldby2883d ago

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

yomfweeee2883d ago

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

BQ322883d ago

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

annoyedgamer2883d ago

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

lxeasy2883d 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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NotanotherReboot3024d ago

god bless backwards compatability

TheSplooge3023d ago

And thank god we dont have to pay for it.

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Gman323023d ago

yeah Microsoft get points for that

TheOttomatic913023d ago

I’m still waiting for Blacklist

PlayStation_53023d ago

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

Mister_Wolf3023d ago

I AM an Xbox gamer aswell as other systems lol.

TheRealHeisenberg3023d ago

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

Vectrexer3023d ago

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

C-H-E-F3023d ago

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

*Fixed*

zerocarnage3023d ago

Yes, I loved conviction the co op was ace.

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