Tom Clancy infiltrates Euro PS3 launch
Ubisoft's latest release schedule sees the publisher readying five titles for the European PS3 launch, more than half of them labeled with the esteemed Tom Clancy name. The cherished children's author will see some of his more popular works come to life in Rainbow Six: Vegas (which sees the six Color Rangers fight the addictive nature of gambling), Splinter Cell: Double Agent and the latest entry in the Ghost Recon franchise. The last is said to feature vastly improved ghost capturing mechanics.The rest of Ubi's launch lineup is comprised of Blazing Angels and a game you've never even heard of, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It seems all good things really do come to those who wait.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
vidGuy @ Jan 3rd 2007 9:40AM
Seems pretty strong, for those without a 360 anyway.
serge @ Jan 3rd 2007 9:41AM
"It seems all good things really do come to those who wait."
In what prize and why way later than the competition?
A Lurking Ninja @ Jan 3rd 2007 9:49AM
no body wants their game to be a flop with the PS3 (because of shortages) thats why theres only 5 titles!
but kudos to Ubisoft
Earl @ Jan 3rd 2007 9:50AM
Splinter Cell, Elder Scrolls, oh my! I wish I could find a PS3 so I can play these exclusives too!
BklynKid @ Jan 3rd 2007 10:01AM
Those who wait. You're not kidding, everyone could have played Oblivion and Blazing Angels (if they so wanted to) a year ago once it releases.
Ludwig Kietzmann @ Jan 3rd 2007 10:16AM
Exactly, Bklynkid. But at least having played some of those games, we know the PS3 is getting some decent games at launch. Europe is better off in that sense (except for the whole waiting till March thing...) :/
Twin Jedi @ Jan 3rd 2007 10:18AM
Hey Sony.....Welcome to 2006!
Dev @ Jan 3rd 2007 10:31AM
Yo joystiq - You did it again - Give credit to the guy who made the lego Sam - Mike@Planetofthegeeks
Slipstream BRO @ Jan 3rd 2007 10:46AM
"The cherished children's author will see some of his more popular works come to life in Rainbow Six: Vegas (which sees the six Color Rangers fight the addictive nature of gambling), Splinter Cell: Double Agent and the latest entry in the Ghost Recon franchise."
Since when was Clancy considered strictly a "children's author"? Rainbow Six was the only book that I knew of that he has made into a game. That was only one novel and had nothing to do with Vegas.
just_somebody @ Jan 3rd 2007 11:13AM
I finally have my first PS3 sighting, after all these reports of them collecting dust on shelves.
Saw at least 20 sitting on the floor in a BB in Des Moines. First time I had seen them. Thought about buying one just because, but decided to pass. Still have yet to find Wii's for my Grandparents and parents-in-law, as well as final 2 nunchucks for myself.
Robert Jung @ Jan 3rd 2007 11:28AM
Y'know, having three Tom Clancy shooters might be seen as an admission that the target audience for the PS3 is a small clique of gamers with narrowly-defined tastes...
--R.J.
Michael May @ Jan 3rd 2007 11:53AM
Whoa. You mean it's actually going to launch over here?
Early April fools, right?
James @ Jan 3rd 2007 1:26PM
"The cherished children's author"
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solomonrex @ Jan 3rd 2007 2:13PM
Is there any faith that the PS3 will launch in Europe before Japan gets a decent number of consoles?
Slipstream Bro, get a clue, dude.
Judd @ Jan 3rd 2007 2:20PM
Isn't Elder Scrolls IV produced by Take 2, not Ubisoft?
Michiel @ Jan 3rd 2007 4:45PM
Yeah, the postponed the PS3 Europe launch so much, I wouldn't be suprised if Duke Nukemen Forever makes the launch list.
ill trooper @ Jan 3rd 2007 5:36PM
The point of all of these posts is that good games are being put on the PS3.
Yes, they are already out on the 360, but despite of what many here might think, not everyone has a 360. If you went directly to the PS3 (no, I don't know why you'd skip the amazing 360, but that's not my point) there are plenty of awesome games coming for the PS3 in the next 6 months. And now that all consoles are out, titles will likely release simultaneously, like 'GRAW 2.'
Speaking of coming out late and on the 'other system,' has anyone played Splinter Cell: Double Agent on the Wii? I wonder if that's any good...
Slipstream, you're getting close to being nominated for the 'Sometimes Needs The Gag Explained To Him 2007' award. Also, the 'improved ghost capturing mechanics' are actually in G.B.A.W. 2, (Ghost-Buster Advanced Warlockfighter 2), not GRAW2.
MobiusOne @ Jan 4th 2007 12:41AM
>>>"Since when was Clancy considered strictly a 'children's author'? Rainbow Six was the only book that I knew of that he has made into a game. That was only one novel and had nothing to do with Vegas.">"Splinter Cell, Elder Scrolls, oh my! I wish I could find a PS3 so I can play these exclusives too!
MobiusOne @ Jan 4th 2007 12:42AM
Please delete previous post. Didn't format correctly.
ouj @ Jan 4th 2007 4:25AM
"Speaking of coming out late and on the 'other system,' has anyone played Splinter Cell: Double Agent on the Wii? I wonder if that's any good..."
It's apparently quite horrible, like all Wii multiplatform ports so far with the exception of Rayman (but that's not a real game):
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/tomclancyssplintercelldoubleagent