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[-BLITZ-]

The title says everything. I've seen the promo and Sam is looking good as always with no grey hair (you will see why ? below), full body suit, and his mighty night goggles, including a serious look on his face.

The reference to the surprise is, the game is programed to be shown at E3. But don't be so surprised because from the atmosphere given in the promo it looks like is the next sequel of Conviction (and we already know how the previous game was/is), as the new title Blacklist and plot will be based on his enemies targed as Blacklist; makes sense, no ?. Although I like the new look, so I give a little hope to see a big improvment, back to the old school OR NOT.

So here it is, the new name of Splinter Cell: Blaclist coming with a Limited Edition ready for pre-order.

Update!

• EscoBlades replaying - XboxGameZone/Eggplante
• Thanks to Wario64 - E3 Confirmed

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

I believe.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I'm down. Why does he look young?

 

[Buttonbasher]

Sequel to Conviction is somewhat worrisome. Here's hoping they add stealth back into it in some form.

Looking forward to it though.

 

[Derrick01]

the next sequel of Conviction

 

[Ragus]

Conviction for me is a definition of what is wrong with gaming nowadays. I hope that next Splinter Cell will abandon all that shit from Conviction.

But who am I kidding .

 

[subversus]

I'm down. Why does he look young?

plastic surgery done in Hollywood

 

[Ponn]

Only certain people will be able to play it.

 

[Atomski]

I want my old stealthy splintercell back

 

[bigboss370]

hopefully the plot/narrative will actually be good this time.

 

[Acquiescence]

The title says everything. I've seen the promo and Sam is looking good as always with no grey hair (you will see why ? below), full body suit, and his mighty night goggles, including a serious look on his face.

The reference to the surprise is, in case if the game is programed to be shown at E3 if not it will be announce very soon. But don't be so surprised because from the atmosphere given in the promo it looks like is the next sequel of Conviction (and we already know how the previous game was/is), as the new title Blacklist and plot will be based on his enemies targed as Blacklist; makes sense, no ?. Although I like the new look, so I give a little hope to see a big improvment, back to the old school OR NOT.

So here it is, the new name of Splinter Cell: Blaclist coming with a Limited Edition ready for pre-order.

 

[LiK]

i'll play it

 

[Miles X]

Can't wait, loved Conviction!

 

[KageMaru]

I thought the next SC game was supposed to be more like the original 3 titles =/

 

[Nibel]

Conviction was terrible and everybody who says "No Nibel, you are wrong altough you smell good" hasn't played the previous installments - or, to be specifically: Chaos Theory. That game was god-tier in my opinion.

 

[IcyRhythms]

Conviction was ruined as there was no spies vs mercs. Double Agent was far from the best in the series in terms of single player, but it was just as fun as ever from a multiplayer standpoint.

 

[The Praiseworthy]

Tthe next sequel of Conviction

Why don't they just reboot the franchise ?

 

[Izick]

A sequel with flashback sequences? Are they attempting to have two separate gameplay styles in it or something?

 

[Tucah]

More Conviction = no thank you

 

[HigherLevel]

I'm guessing this will be the Ubisoft game at the MS conference since Conviction was 360 exclusive, and because Splinter Cell has always been associated with the Xbox.

 

[skynidas]

I hope it's not a 360 exclusive

 

[Acquiescence]

Why don't they just reboot the franchise ?

THey don't have to reboot it, they can just continue on in the same vein as Chaos Theory/Xbox Original Double Agent.

 

[-BLITZ-]

plastic surgery done in Hollywood

The time between the plots is short. Sam has finished his job in Conviction and now he is packed up for Blacklist.

 

[Rebel Leader]

Chaos theory style Spy vs merc please

 

[Derrick01]

Why don't they just reboot the franchise ?

Conviction was the reboot. It took them years of fumbling around to put out a linear mediocre Jason Bourne wannabe action game.

 

[infinityBCRT]

I don't care what anyone else says, I loved Double Agent.

 

[Pooya]

googling "Splinter cell Blacklist" brings an interesting result (first one), in Chinese, from back in December. looks like it's developed by Ubi shanghai?

 

[EscoBlades]

http://www.xboxgamezone.co.uk/2012/05/30/splinter-cell-black-list-coming-to-360-ps3-and-wii-u/

"Splinter Cell: Black List is set to launch on Xbox 360, making a return to the PS3, and on Nintendo’s Wii U console."

edit: I included the link to the webpage of the outlet that originally borke the news last week. They pulled the page sharpish.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Conviction was one of the worst sequels ever. It was a terrible follow-up, and a terrible game in its own right. Really a shame that this series has been sliding downhill for so long, because I loved the first three games.

So I'm really not excited for this, but I'm cautiously optimistic. I want to believe the series can be good again... even though it's unrealistic given Ubisoft...

 

[Derrick01]

googling "Splinter cell Blacklist" brings an interesting result )first one), in Chinese, from back in December. looks like it's developed by Ubi shanghai?

Thought it was being handled by Jade's studio. Montreal I think?

 

[Foffy]

it looks like is the next sequel of Conviction (and we already know how the previous game was/is),

I can only think of this (WARNING: It's loud) as a good response.

 

[Buttonbasher]

googling "Splinter cell Blacklist" brings an interesting result )first one), in Chinese, from back in December. looks like it's developed by Ubi shanghai?

Its Ubisoft Toronto, with Jade Raymond in lead. Though all of the many Ubisoft studios will probably touch it in some form.

 

[HigherLevel]

Thought it was being handled by Jade's studio. Montreal I think?

It's Ubisoft Toronto that Jade works at.

 

[Pooya]

Thought it was being handled by Jade's studio. Montreal I think?

I know. look http://t.qq.com/p/t/105095088844002

 

[Mpl90]

Wii U too?
Ubisoft giving everything to Nintendo console. Great.

 

[Q8D3vil]

no pc? not surprised though.

 

[-BLITZ-]

Why don't they just reboot the franchise ?

Possible to be a reboot, but the promo is telling something else.

 

[mclaren777]

I'm only interested if it's like Splinter Cell 1&3.

 

[wrowa]

Where's the surprise? I would have been surprised if it goes back to the roots instead of following Convictions path.

 

[Sentenza]

Hated Conviction fiercely.
I really can't say I'm expecting much.

 

[Router]

For the record I enjoyed the last game. For the most part you could play it as stealthy as you wanted.

I do however like the older Sam... grey and fabulous.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Thought it was being handled by Jade's studio. Montreal I think?

It's possible that Toronto is handling the single player campaign while they let the Shanghai studio handle the multiplayer component.

 

[shinobi602]

Loved all the SC games.

Looking forward to it.

 

[Kinyou]

OP is missing

"TRUTH discuss"

at the end.

btw. I hope that it's not going the exact same way as conviction and just imports the presentation. My hopes are still up.

 

[-BLITZ-]

http://www.xboxgamezone.co.uk/2012/05/30/splinter-cell-black-list-coming-to-360-ps3-and-wii-u/

"Splinter Cell: Black List is set to launch on Xbox 360, making a return to the PS3, and on Nintendo’s Wii U console."

edit: I included the link to the webpage of the outlet that originally borke the news last week. They pulled the page sharpish.

Didn't know about this, although I made a search before posting. Thanks, I will add this above.

 

[Stumpokapow]

But can you play upthe shoootbang with friendsd, or will the baaasheep forget the tearstime?

 

[bigboss370]

I'm guessing this will be the Ubisoft game at the MS conference since Conviction was 360 exclusive, and because Splinter Cell has always been associated with the Xbox.

its on PC too, or are you not counting that as a game system?

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I thought the next SC game was supposed to be more like the original 3 titles =/

Don't see why it still couldn't be. Story could take notes from Conviction, gameplay moves back towards Chaos Theory.

 

[Sentenza]

For the record I enjoyed the last game. For the most part you could play it as stealthy as you wanted.

Of course, that's part of the problem: you can play it pretty much as you want, it doesn't make any difference, as the difficulty is simply trivial and plenty of game mechanics have been automatized.

 

[Ushojax]

At least this time I will be prepared for the bludgeoning Ubi will perform on Splinter Cell's corpse. Conviction was entertaining as long as you pretend it's a 24 game.