Yes, it might seem a little too easy, but we have Third Echelon's assurance that this isn't some sort of elaborate trap. (The "security device" enclosed? Totally not a tracking beacon.)
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Splinter Cell: Conviction only $46.99 at Amazon ... with the right code
by Randy Nelson 
on Mar 23rd 2010 5:57PM
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Yes, it might seem a little too easy, but we have Third Echelon's assurance that this isn't some sort of elaborate trap. (The "security device" enclosed? Totally not a tracking beacon.)
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Reader Comments (55)
Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:02PM Marco le Polo said
I remember the first Splinter Cell. Shit was tough.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 9:39PM philmcfail said
Yeah, the game has come a long way but have you played the demo for Conviction? The game is so different from all the Splinter Cells before. Its not bad or anything but at first playing the demo, it didn't feel like a Splinter Cell game at all. It now so action focused and so linear. Yeah I know Splinter Cell was linear before but you used to have to explore the large environments before to find your next destination. Now it feels that there is just one path you follow to get there. the To stress again, its not bad but its not the like stealth game/series Splinter Cell once was.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:20PM Prinnywithascarf said
I WANT TO DRINK YOUR, SWEET PUNCH-FLAVORED BLOOD.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:11PM Shagittarius said
I just canceled my PC pre-order, doesn't seem like Ubisoft is gonna repent.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:20PM Sidebuster said
I canceled mine a month or so ago because of DRM. I really want to play the game so I am just going to wait for it on Gamefly (and I don't really care for gamefly or console games compared to PC).
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:26PM freaparn said
The console demo for Splinter Cell was pretty playable, so I figure I'm just going to rent it. By industry standards that's the same as stealing, so I still get to stick it to the man without actually rebelling in any tangible fashion. Take THAT, Ubisoft!
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:26PM Ameen said
I was gonna buy AC2 & Conviction on the first day, but after I'd learned of the draconian shit ass DRM, I ain't gonna buy any PC game from them here on out ! Buy the 360 version used from GameStop, so that the money goes to GS and not to Ubi !!
Ubisoft is just sooo f*ckin' French !!!
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Ubisoft is just sooo f*ckin' French !!!
Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:12PM Marco le Polo said
They'd also probably be watching some quick movements from a certain hinge and ellipsoid joint.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:14PM KingOfGods said
Bought bad company 2 got a $20 credit from amazon, traded in MAG they gave me $33, Used the credit for SSF4 and with this coupon and $9 remaining credit, I got Conviction for $38 tax free with free release day shipping.......God I love Amazon
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:24PM RKN said
Is it so bad if we buy the game but then crack the DRM, you know, "humor" them? Because I want them to still keep bringing games to the PC. We can't win, if we complain in any form, they'll just stop making games for the PC, since we're so small and insignificant to the console gamers.
In fact, I'm surprised they even did a PC release instead of a PS3 release.
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In fact, I'm surprised they even did a PC release instead of a PS3 release.
Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:27PM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said
Their DRM policy is just inviting programmers to show them people can get around it. If enough people follow it they'll eventually give up in some fashion.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:33PM RKN said
Maybe on the PC, we'll need to put "hardware" DRM, not "software" DRM, like on consoles. On consoles to pirate a game, you need to install a modchip on the console. And then people don't pirate because they don't want to go through that hassle as well as being banned from XBL/PSN. That is all that stops console piracy from occuring.
Why not do that for the PC? Require a small chip to be installed in the mobo, vs. software DRM? That may be cracked, but I think it'll deter more pirates than software DRM, which always falls.
If consoles were as easy to pirate for as PC, where I could torrent a game, burn it on a DVD and put it in my console and it works, you can bet that their piracy rate would be as high, if not higher than the PC. PC gamers aren't inherently immoral compared to console gamers, people mistakenly think that. Look at the PSP, a console for example.
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Why not do that for the PC? Require a small chip to be installed in the mobo, vs. software DRM? That may be cracked, but I think it'll deter more pirates than software DRM, which always falls.
If consoles were as easy to pirate for as PC, where I could torrent a game, burn it on a DVD and put it in my console and it works, you can bet that their piracy rate would be as high, if not higher than the PC. PC gamers aren't inherently immoral compared to console gamers, people mistakenly think that. Look at the PSP, a console for example.
Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:35PM RKN said
I already have a massive backlog of games to go through but if I buy AC2 and SC:C, I WILL buy the game but only when there is a full crack available. I support them as well as getting an easy experience. I want to reward them for bringing games to the PC. Unfortunately, now it becomes more an exception when a game comes to the PC, rather than a rule. Because of our high piracy rates and smaller numbers compared to consoles. But I at least will buy my games and reward them and support PC gaming. I want as many games to come to the PC as possible, as many console game ports included.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:57PM Hunter141072 said
hardware drm are as useless as software drm, of course microsoft is not going to admit it, but i know at least 5 guys who have their consoles fixed for running pirate copies and they are on live, no problems at all until today. Of course this is the kind of things that microsoft keeps for itself as they don´t want people to know that is possible to have a modchip and not being banned but it´s possible, the only solution is to understand that good games sell plain simple....nothing more nothing less...
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:25PM Puertoricarious said
this is awesome. i'd like this game, but with blowing my budget for the year i wasn't so sure i'd go for it at release. can't pass this deal up, though. thanks for the heads up, joystiq!
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:34PM Floppypants said
They've discounted the normal edition of the 360 game so much that you'd have to be a fool to buy the Collector's Edition. The CE goodies just aren't even close to being worth $33.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:52PM Floppypants said
My bad. The code works with the CE, so the price difference is $28.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 6:53PM (Unverified) said
Nice! I just bagged this for $36.99 at Amazon using the $10 promo credit I had for buying God of War 3 plus this promo code! Awesome deal!
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 7:11PM (Unverified) said
Got it for $26.99 with my $20 credit from BFBC2. So awesome.
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Posted: Mar 24th 2010 12:52PM Johnny Neat said
I totally agree but I think it was the yucky Unreal Engine graphics that did me in like too much MSG in Chinese food. I felt let down. Why did the game seems so bad as when first shown? This just looked muh.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 7:44PM Yeah TB said
I can't put a finger on it, but it just didn't feel right. It may have been the controls, the AI, I don't know. I was just underwhelmed when I finally completed the demo. And it sucks, because I've really been looking forward to this game.
Like I said, though, I'm going to try it again in a few days. I like Splinter Cell as a whole too much not to give it another try.
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Like I said, though, I'm going to try it again in a few days. I like Splinter Cell as a whole too much not to give it another try.
Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 8:37PM evilkoala said
I had a similar feeling though the demo is growing on me. I like some of the production stuff they are doing with objectives being projected on walls and telling you if there is trouble. Plus, the sonar vision is awesome.
I think my biggest complaint with the demo was that so much of the build up was that splinter cell was that the game was like Bourne with lots of hand to hand fighting and the demo was strictly a stealth game. I wanted to see more dynamic fighting and such... oh well, the game looks good and I'll definitely get it for this price.
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I think my biggest complaint with the demo was that so much of the build up was that splinter cell was that the game was like Bourne with lots of hand to hand fighting and the demo was strictly a stealth game. I wanted to see more dynamic fighting and such... oh well, the game looks good and I'll definitely get it for this price.
Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 8:01PM (Unverified) said
I didn't like the demo. SC was way better as a pure stealth game. It was more challenging and suspenseful that way. Nowadays, if you do an action title you need to really knock my socks off with great cinematics and scripted events along with great gameplay (ie. Uncharted, GoW, MGS4).
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 8:17PM max3091 said
sorry, but i'll just play MGS4, the ultimate sleath-action game around. Its has been around for a year or so and nothing has yet to touch a hair of its greatness. I just feel sorry for all those poor individuals who haven't experienced its greatest and the only way they can come close to it is through games like this.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 8:27PM (Unverified) said
I hope you were trying to pump that paragraph full of sarcasm when you wrote it. Right now, it's full of bullshit.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 8:50PM Fermie Prime said
Is it really that good? I might have to download it now.
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Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 10:21PM (Unverified) said
I think it's great. I like the changes, and the game can still be played as a stealth game. People are overreacting about how the game is no longer stealth oriented. It's up to the player to chose how he wants to approach the level.
In Chaos Theory, there were different weapon and equipment loadouts that catered to a certain play style. I think there were three, but the only two I remember were the stealth and direct engagement. So, Conviction is not ruining anything about Splinter Cell, since the gameplay choices have been done in the past series.
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In Chaos Theory, there were different weapon and equipment loadouts that catered to a certain play style. I think there were three, but the only two I remember were the stealth and direct engagement. So, Conviction is not ruining anything about Splinter Cell, since the gameplay choices have been done in the past series.
Posted: Mar 23rd 2010 8:52PM Fermie Prime said
I for one enjoy actually PLAYING my games, instead of watching them.
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