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Why Spies vs. Mercs was removed from Splinter Cell Conviction

GameZone spoke to the man who directly influenced the removal of Spies vs. Mercs, Patrick Redding, and he answered the question on many Splinter Cell fan's mind, "Why was Spies vs. Mercs removed?"

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Caspel5917d ago

Sam will never be the same; Ubi keeps changing his style and looks in every title that it's not even the same Sam anymore.

RockstarExclusive5917d ago

Nothing like original SC and Pandora Tomorrow, Chaos Theory was cool too, so much fun back then, this is just another game but not a Splinter Cell.

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IdleLeeSiuLung5916d ago

I bought the original Splinter Cell, but never really played it. However, I did purchase SC:Double Agent and I didn't like the fact that the game was very inconsistent. Examples were sometimes the guard would be extremely sensitive, and others they weren't at all. There was no reasonable explanation at all. The game was awesome, but the inconsistencies made the game frustrating difficult.

So I was looking forward to the reboot. So far so good!

I might buy the Limited Edition, day one!

Caspel5916d ago

Saga Kin, Microsoft has nothing to do with the creation/development of Splinter Cell. That would be Ubisoft.

shadow27975916d ago (Edited 5916d ago )

Having never gotten into the franchise before, I like the new direction. It seems like Sam has more personality now, mainly because there's not something always covering his face and his mission is a personal one.

I know the hardcore aren't fans of it, especially the more casual gameplay, but I think it looks awesome and a lot less dull than it used to be. That said, if you have a character, you really shouldn't be constantly changing him if you want the audience to suspend disbelief.

I'm sorry to hear that this mode didn't make it. It sounded like a lot of fun on paper, but I'm sure they know what they're doing. Multiplayer should still be awesome without it. Regardless, I can't wait to play this game when it comes out.

ChozenWoan5916d ago

From what I've seen, if they just changed the name to Max Pain you wouldn't know this had anything to do with Splinter Cell. Maybe through in some hallucinations and such, but the art style and story feels more Max Pain to me.

Then again maybe I'm just crazy.?.
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IdleLeeSiuLung5916d ago (Edited 5916d ago )

I kind of like the change of personality, but can understand the hardcore fans used to or expecting something else.

However, character change breaks the personality out from the mold a little and prevents the character from going stale. Besides normal people change personality as time goes by anyhow. Besides, don't you get tired of the same character in sequel after sequel?

Of course I'm talking from one that isn't vested into Sam Fisher. If Team Ninja all of sudden changed Ryu Hayabusa to something dramatically different I would sing a different tune!

Consoldtobots5916d ago

I was playing the first Splinter Cell when most of these fanboys were still using colorin books. Loved it all the way up to Chaos Theory. Once it became a part of this gen it took a HUGE nosedive. Im really hoping this one turns on out decent.

TrailerParkSupervisr5915d ago

but there are some icons you just cannot mess with. Sam Fisher is one of them. SC, PT were almost perfect games. The stealth, the pacing, the graphics...

To, once again, have a dev just toss a good formula aside to bring in more of a fanbase just irks me to no end. That is why I am almost PRAYING the DON'T make another Syphon Filter. If the rape Gabe Logan the way they appear to be doing to Sam, I will really not be happy.

Spys vs. Mercs was awesome MP. There was nothing more satisfy than snapping a neck after 10 minutes of creeping and crawling, using all your gadgets! And on the other side; after being killed a few times it was a rush to see that spy just crest the fence and nail him from across the map with a frag. Of knocking him down and just waiting for him to get up to fill him full of holes!

I gave my first teabag on Splinter Cell! Damnit!

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radink5917d ago

Im guessing it was due to a game balance issue and too late in the cycle to fix it.

Nakerman5917d ago

I was looking forward to this mode!

pikemoney5917d ago

mercs vs spies was my favorite in Pandora tommorow and chaos theory oh well still buying the game though

WinterSoldier55917d ago

Would have been nice to have but the games still looking good anyways.

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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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RizBiz2586d 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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Gaming4Life19812586d ago (Edited 2586d ago )

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

Bane352586d ago (Edited 2586d 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

hiawa232586d ago

I am so wanting MP3 on BC and X1X enhanced

Bane352586d ago (Edited 2586d ago )

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

Z5012586d ago

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

Bane352586d ago (Edited 2586d ago )

No it just became backwards compatible today

Movefasta19932586d ago

not everybody still has their 360, that's why

Z5012586d ago

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

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bluebenjamin2586d ago

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

Gwiz2586d ago

No contest,souls games are overhyped for difficulty.

bluebenjamin2586d ago

Very overhyped just because of difficulty not because of fun

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Movefasta19932586d 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.

Gaming4Life19812586d 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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Z5012586d ago

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

bluebenjamin2586d 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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Movefasta19932586d ago

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

Z5012586d 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.

Gaming4Life19812586d 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.

Hungryalpaca2586d ago

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

See how stupid that sounds?

bluebenjamin2586d ago

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

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timotim2586d ago (Edited 2586d 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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AG1002876d ago

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

lxeasy2876d ago

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

ApexWolf222876d 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.

AG1002876d ago

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

Goldby2875d ago

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

yomfweeee2876d ago

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

BQ322876d ago

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

annoyedgamer2876d ago

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

lxeasy2875d 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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NotanotherReboot3016d ago

god bless backwards compatability

TheSplooge3016d ago

And thank god we dont have to pay for it.

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Gman323015d ago

yeah Microsoft get points for that

TheOttomatic913016d ago

I’m still waiting for Blacklist

PlayStation_53016d ago

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

Mister_Wolf3015d ago

I AM an Xbox gamer aswell as other systems lol.

TheRealHeisenberg3015d ago

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

Vectrexer3015d ago

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

C-H-E-F3016d ago

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

*Fixed*

zerocarnage3016d ago

Yes, I loved conviction the co op was ace.

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