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Splinter Cell Conviction - Go Big or Go Home!

DualShockers writes:

"Ubisoft is preparing to launch Splinter Cell Conviction on the Xbox 360 this spring. As much as I love the series, I just can't fathom them topping the instant classic that was Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Some would argue that there isn't a competition between the two, but with so many similarities between the the two storied franchises I beg to differ. My argument is simple: Splinter Cell Conviction either you have to go big or go home..."

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taz80806017d ago

I like how the new Splinter Cell has the words right in the game, it is definitely a unique ooncept but will it be enough to put it over the top?

Enate6017d ago (Edited 6017d ago )

Actually that technique of putting the words in the scene has been done plenty in things like Fringe and Prison Break an others I'm sure. Maybe a first for a videogame but they didn't invent it.

NewZealander6017d ago

conviction is one of my most anticipated games next year, im going to pre order the collectors that comes with the figure, if its anything like the assassins creed black edition then i cant wait!

NecrumSlavery6017d ago

The stealth-to-action transistions look better than Arkham Asylum. I am more than confident this game will be GotY material. However it has stiff comp this spring on both 360 & PS3.

Syaz16017d ago

gta 4 had that stuff during the intro if you noticed. it's quite cool though, i did drop my jaw with the presentation.

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Chadness6017d ago

If you're a fan of the stealth action genre, you'll likely enjoy conviction, even if MGS4 was your favorite. There is room for more than one major franchise in the genre, after all. It's kind o like comparing other MMOs to WoW - of course they aren't going to match WoW's sales or subscription numbers, but tha doesn't mean they're bad games.

JoelT6017d ago

with what you're saying but at the same time how many MMO's are out there? Tons. Then look at the amount of action/stealth/espionage titles, and you really can't name that many. The biggest standouts of the past 15 years are (in no particular order) Splinter Cell, Syphon Filter and Metal Gear Solid.

Solidus187-SCMilk6017d ago (Edited 6017d ago )

Splinter cell is much more realistic than mgs. MGS is stealth and fantasy like with crazy characters. SS tries to be more believable.

And It doesnt surprise me to hear someone from a ps3 blog to say they dont think it can live up to mgs4. It doesnt matter what anyone thinks is better. If splinter cell is a good game it will sell on 360 because its not like they would be able to buy mgs 4 instead.

This is a lame article by a lame blog on n4g. SURPRISE!!

THE MAX SPEED 216017d ago

exactly @ Soliduis I was about to say the same. its like you stole the words from my mouth.

Bubbles+

Greysturm6017d ago (Edited 6017d ago )

When people complain about an article without even reading it. Gotta love the interwebs.

On topic i am sure splinter cell will be great and will be sucesfull regardless of how it compares to mgs4 since the stealth genre is one of those rare genres that isnt overcrowded.

Saaking6017d ago

MGS4 is still the better stealth game, be it fantasy or not.

Solidus187-SCMilk6017d ago

just that they are very different games even though the gameplay involves stealth.

Also One is on ps3 one is on 360, so it doesnt really matter how they compare. MGS 4 is 1.5 years old. I dont think any 360 owner that is considering SC:C is going to say "never mind MGS 4 is better." Why? Because its not on 360.

After reading this its obvious this guy is starting early trying to downplay SC for whatever reason.

Im thinking a ps3 blog should stick to ps3 news and games.

RockmanII76017d ago

So you've played Conviction?

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Chadness6017d ago

Not a big fan of the stealth action genre myself, although I did play MGS4.

JoelT6017d ago

you played the game to which all future action/stealth/espionage games will be measured to. Good Job.

user39158006017d ago

There has not been a good MGS better than the MGS3 on PS2 the rest has been over-hyped garbage, yes MGS4 its pure poop. I bought the game because of all the great reviews and the end result was nothing short than to press the Square button to watch a movie and some poor game play. Will never play this movie again lol........ Splinter cells has been nothing short of gold with all averaging above 90%, why its not coming to the PS3, because it cant handle the true next gen, its a media player and nothing else.

Greysturm6017d ago

Denying the existence of double agent score i see.

Bathyj6017d ago

Wow nlvwithgms.

Have you proved your opinion is worth nothing or what?

Obviously you hate Sonys "media player" Ha. Thats funny you idiots still sling to that its only for movies thing, even has 360 scrambles for more non game related features like netflicks and facebook.

And cant handle "next gen" hey?
360 hasnt had a game yet that couldnt be done slightly uglier on the original XB or ps2.

The visual gap between XB games and PS games is only getting wider. Its not even considered opinion anymore, but widely acknowledged fact. You'd know that if you werent blind.

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ASSASSYN 36o6017d ago

Well the 360 has both franchises. So who cares which tops which. Just like owners of both 360 and ps3 could care less about console wars.

JoelT6017d ago

The 360 has both franchises but not both games in question. MGS4 still remains exclusive to the PS3. That doesn't mean MG Rising wont be up to par, this piece just brings up the idea of how high the bar has now been set by MGS4, and hoping that Conviction with it's shaky history thus far can surpass it.

Batzi6017d ago (Edited 6017d ago )

they don't have Metal Gear Solid 4, something that they've been wanting for the past 5 years now ever since MGS4 was introduced back at E3 2005. And as far as the article goes, I love the stealth genre but not once did a Splinter Cell game attracted my attention until Conviction appeared but unfortunately until now Ubisoft didn't announce a PS3 version which they will eventually but who knows. I watched a couple of gameplay videos and got hooked ever since. It's true that both franchises, Metal Gear and SC are stealth games but both offer different stealth elements so you can't directly compare the gameplay. If I had to choose one I would go with Metal Gear of course since the storyline is what I am after and NO! Splinter Cell can't compete in that area, period.

Saaking6017d ago

The 360 has RISING, that is NOT MGS. It is not a stealth game and should not even bare the name SOLID in the title. The only MGS is on the PS3 and PSP and that's it. Kojima himself has said that Rising is just a spin off and personally I don't consider it in any way part of the MGS universe. Stop making up claims and trust me, SCC will come to PS3 and you will eat your words.

RockmanII76017d ago

Your fanboy is showing, come on man you were doing good for a while there.

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Ninferno6017d ago

I love the splinter cell games

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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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RizBiz2602d 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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Gaming4Life19812602d ago (Edited 2602d ago )

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

Bane352602d ago (Edited 2602d 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

hiawa232602d ago

I am so wanting MP3 on BC and X1X enhanced

Bane352601d ago (Edited 2601d ago )

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

Z5012602d ago

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

Bane352601d ago (Edited 2601d ago )

No it just became backwards compatible today

Movefasta19932601d ago

not everybody still has their 360, that's why

Z5012601d ago

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

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bluebenjamin2602d ago

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

Gwiz2602d ago

No contest,souls games are overhyped for difficulty.

bluebenjamin2602d ago

Very overhyped just because of difficulty not because of fun

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Movefasta19932601d 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.

Gaming4Life19812601d 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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Z5012602d ago

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

bluebenjamin2602d 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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Movefasta19932601d ago

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

Z5012601d 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.

Gaming4Life19812601d 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.

Hungryalpaca2601d ago

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

See how stupid that sounds?

bluebenjamin2601d ago

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

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timotim2602d ago (Edited 2602d 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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AG1002891d ago

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

lxeasy2891d ago

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

ApexWolf222891d 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.

AG1002891d ago

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

Goldby2891d ago

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

yomfweeee2891d ago

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

BQ322891d ago

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

annoyedgamer2891d ago

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

lxeasy2891d 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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NotanotherReboot3031d ago

god bless backwards compatability

TheSplooge3031d ago

And thank god we dont have to pay for it.

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Gman323031d ago

yeah Microsoft get points for that

TheOttomatic913031d ago

I’m still waiting for Blacklist

PlayStation_53031d ago

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

Mister_Wolf3031d ago

I AM an Xbox gamer aswell as other systems lol.

TheRealHeisenberg3031d ago

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

Vectrexer3031d ago

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

C-H-E-F3031d ago

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

*Fixed*

zerocarnage3031d ago

Yes, I loved conviction the co op was ace.

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