The latest release date of September 27 is now listed by the retail trinity of Amazon, GameStop and GameFly (which conveys only publisher-provided intel). We've contacted Ubisoft for an official sitrep on the Sam Fisher HD bundle.
[Thanks, Josh]
Splinter Cell HD now listed for September by retailers
by Alexander Sliwinski 
on Jul 19th 2011 12:30PM
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The latest release date of September 27 is now listed by the retail trinity of Amazon, GameStop and GameFly (which conveys only publisher-provided intel). We've contacted Ubisoft for an official sitrep on the Sam Fisher HD bundle.
[Thanks, Josh]
Reader Comments (55)
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:34PM Castiel said
Last Gen Splinter Cell > This Gen Splinter Cell
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:48PM xiLeShadow said
@Castiel
Agreed. The stealth series has been dying very quickly =( and being replaced with Action-oriented games.
Hopefully Splinter Cell: Retribution goes back to its roots...instead of following its "crappy" predecessor, Conviction.
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Agreed. The stealth series has been dying very quickly =( and being replaced with Action-oriented games.
Hopefully Splinter Cell: Retribution goes back to its roots...instead of following its "crappy" predecessor, Conviction.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:00PM A Sandwich said
@xiLeShadow
When people seemingly misuse quotation marks, it's hard to understand what they actually mean. Are you being sarcastic, or do you think Conviction is crappy?
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When people seemingly misuse quotation marks, it's hard to understand what they actually mean. Are you being sarcastic, or do you think Conviction is crappy?
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:05PM xiLeShadow said
@A Sandwich
I mean;
It is not a crappy game. It is pretty good (if not compared to the older SCs) It does its action stuff pretty well.
however;
it is a crappy Splinter Cell game.
Like Crysis 2. It is a very good game but its not a good Crysis game.
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I mean;
It is not a crappy game. It is pretty good (if not compared to the older SCs) It does its action stuff pretty well.
however;
it is a crappy Splinter Cell game.
Like Crysis 2. It is a very good game but its not a good Crysis game.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:17PM baby sea tuna said
@xiLeShadow
I think it had a lot to do with the fact that there didn't seem to be one cohesive vision for the game and it was obvious that they'd scrapped one or two versions of the basic mechanics prior to the final release, and then padded out the game itself with some strange choices (i.e. fail-state levels, woefully uneven AI in the co-op sections, that Iraq mission, etc.)
So yes, you're right, it wasn't a bad game, per se, just very uneven. I liked it way better than Double Agent, though.
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I think it had a lot to do with the fact that there didn't seem to be one cohesive vision for the game and it was obvious that they'd scrapped one or two versions of the basic mechanics prior to the final release, and then padded out the game itself with some strange choices (i.e. fail-state levels, woefully uneven AI in the co-op sections, that Iraq mission, etc.)
So yes, you're right, it wasn't a bad game, per se, just very uneven. I liked it way better than Double Agent, though.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 3:44PM bm111 said
Isn't this the same story that's happening with almost all game genres these days? It's always, less of a focus on the elements that made the franchise, and more focus on action, battles, shooting, etc. Again and again. Over and over, until there's only one game genre left.
It's such bullshit. I'm getting so sick and tired of it. I used to be able to buy a sequel to a game I liked and it'd be a pretty safe bet I'd like that one too because it expanded and improved on the series' good points. Now, I have to be very careful and read reviews, because 99% of the times it's all "oh look we put more shooting in! The levels are one-dimensional on-rails shit now and the rpg/stealth/whatever elements are gone, but look, shooting! Combat! You want it! Despite already being saturated with it!"
And those idiot reviewers will go on about how the new shooting/fighting mechanics are so awesome and how it's a great game in its own right and you should just accept it and BULL SHIT.
/breathes in
Sorry. Rant over.
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It's such bullshit. I'm getting so sick and tired of it. I used to be able to buy a sequel to a game I liked and it'd be a pretty safe bet I'd like that one too because it expanded and improved on the series' good points. Now, I have to be very careful and read reviews, because 99% of the times it's all "oh look we put more shooting in! The levels are one-dimensional on-rails shit now and the rpg/stealth/whatever elements are gone, but look, shooting! Combat! You want it! Despite already being saturated with it!"
And those idiot reviewers will go on about how the new shooting/fighting mechanics are so awesome and how it's a great game in its own right and you should just accept it and BULL SHIT.
/breathes in
Sorry. Rant over.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 4:04PM Red O Magnus said
@Iron Man How about a new character to focus on, a whole new story. I love Sam fisher, I have ever since SC 1. But I think it's time to take it in a new direction to reorient towards stealth action and away from the angry run and gun of conviction. Also, I really liked how art house conviction was, but I really don't want all the games to play that way. It was like a punishment, at times. There were whole levels where you would just see black and white bc you were playing stealthy. THATS not fun.
Cannot WAIT to play pandora tomorrow again. I used to relish in the green moss on his shoulder in the first level. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. The first game had the best light play, the second the best color, and the third had the best gameplay. All three are amazing.
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Cannot WAIT to play pandora tomorrow again. I used to relish in the green moss on his shoulder in the first level. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. The first game had the best light play, the second the best color, and the third had the best gameplay. All three are amazing.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:34PM SolidDuck said
To bad its not out now cause by then ill have to many other games to play
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:39PM Therion said
funny to see a franchise that grew in the original Xbox turning its back against it. I would love to re-live SC in my 360.
PS3 owners: you'll have one heck of a game.
PS3 owners: you'll have one heck of a game.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:45PM xiLeShadow said
@Therion
huh? The Splinter Cell series were released and supported on;
Last-Gen;
Windows PC, Mac OS PC, Playstation 2, Xbox, Gamecube, Gameboy (series), and N-Gage.
This Gen;
Windows PC, Mac OS PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PSP, iOS, Windows Phone 7.
The only game that was console exclusive to Xbox 360 was Conviction because Microsoft payed them off for it.
It was still released for PC (Windows and Mac), and iOS.
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huh? The Splinter Cell series were released and supported on;
Last-Gen;
Windows PC, Mac OS PC, Playstation 2, Xbox, Gamecube, Gameboy (series), and N-Gage.
This Gen;
Windows PC, Mac OS PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PSP, iOS, Windows Phone 7.
The only game that was console exclusive to Xbox 360 was Conviction because Microsoft payed them off for it.
It was still released for PC (Windows and Mac), and iOS.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:49PM Dance Mofo said
@Therion What's interesting is that Metal Gear Solid 2, 3 and Peacewalker, what started on SONY's consoles will be on the Xbox 360.
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Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:00PM xiLeShadow said
@Therion
It was developed on Xbox because that was the easiest to get done first and easier to port over to other machines.
It is much easier to go from Xbox to PC and Xbox to PS2/GC, then any other method.
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It was developed on Xbox because that was the easiest to get done first and easier to port over to other machines.
It is much easier to go from Xbox to PC and Xbox to PS2/GC, then any other method.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 4:06PM Red O Magnus said
@xiLeShadow regardless, it started out as an exclusive, and eventually made it's way to other consoles.
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Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:39PM ItsameMatt03 said
Gah, every time I see a post about the Splinter Cell HD pack I'm hoping that it's an announcement for the 360. Still makes no sense that it's not included.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:40PM Istari Spartan said
I liked SC Conviction.
should I get this?
Include reasons, please.
should I get this?
Include reasons, please.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:53PM xiLeShadow said
@Istari Spartan
Yes; Conviction was the worst game of the series.
If you really liked it, then you will be kissing the imaginary boots of this game and telling yourself that this game is the God of all Games.
These three games are last-gen masterpieces and are what Splinter Cell games should be, Stealth-oriented!
That being said, you might not like this game if you are the type that likes to run out and blast shoot everyone. These games really really encourages you to NOT KILL anyone unless you are assigned to. They are also harder to play and require smartful thinking, compared to Conviction.
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Yes; Conviction was the worst game of the series.
If you really liked it, then you will be kissing the imaginary boots of this game and telling yourself that this game is the God of all Games.
These three games are last-gen masterpieces and are what Splinter Cell games should be, Stealth-oriented!
That being said, you might not like this game if you are the type that likes to run out and blast shoot everyone. These games really really encourages you to NOT KILL anyone unless you are assigned to. They are also harder to play and require smartful thinking, compared to Conviction.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:01PM baby sea tuna said
@Istari Spartan
If you enjoyed Conviction because of its relative simplicity, maybe not...but if you liked the overall mechanics and wish that it took a more granular, realistic approach to the tech and techniques of being a covert op, then by all means, go for it!
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If you enjoyed Conviction because of its relative simplicity, maybe not...but if you liked the overall mechanics and wish that it took a more granular, realistic approach to the tech and techniques of being a covert op, then by all means, go for it!
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:08PM JonahStein said
@Istari Spartan
Answer: yes.
Reason: Chaos Theory + Amon Tobin
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Answer: yes.
Reason: Chaos Theory + Amon Tobin
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:40PM iceytoa1 said
So why isn't this coming to the 360?
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:52PM (Unverified) said
@iceytoa1 it's the power of blu ray i doubt you are going to fit 3 games on one dvd9 so ps3 it has to stay, unless they release it on the xbox marketplace as a download.
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Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:06PM baby sea tuna said
@Faenix
Nonsense! Behold, the power of the Blu-Ray!
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Nonsense! Behold, the power of the Blu-Ray!
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:42PM MLC said
I hope this true. Ive been waiting for this game since early March.
Knowing Ubi, it'll probably be delayed again. There's so much stuff releasing later I won't even care if this does get pushed back. It'll be 1 less game to buy.
W/ all the games I plan on getting and the PS Vita (hopefully) releasing this year as well, this is gonna be a great holiday season for me.
Knowing Ubi, it'll probably be delayed again. There's so much stuff releasing later I won't even care if this does get pushed back. It'll be 1 less game to buy.
W/ all the games I plan on getting and the PS Vita (hopefully) releasing this year as well, this is gonna be a great holiday season for me.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:44PM Shadowbender said
Yes. Just yes.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:08PM (Unverified) said
2 and 3 were on original Xbox, why do people always forget that?
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Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:56PM Faenix said
Good job ubisoft, release it when I wont have money. Looks like a next year buy, was all set up to buy it when it was mid-year.
August - November is just too packed for anymore games.
August - November is just too packed for anymore games.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 12:57PM Pure Black World Tendency said
So many HD collections... so little time!
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:04PM baby sea tuna said
I hate saying this but if there were achievements, I'd be rebuying these games again in a heartbeat...even though Chaos Theory is really the only one I want to replay.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 3:15PM HardBoiled2009 said
@baby sea tuna
are you saying this game won't have trophies ?
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are you saying this game won't have trophies ?
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:06PM JonahStein said
Too bad they didn't release it this summer. It would have had some room to breathe... Now, I'm just doing my second playthrough of inFamous2, waiting for August and Deus Ex before this fall's onslaught of must-have games begins. I enjoyed this series back in the day, but once September hits, fuhgedaboutit!
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:10PM baby sea tuna said
@JonahStein
Good or Evil? I feel like I should play through inFamous 2 again on Hard as Evil...but then I remember that aside from running/jumping/flying/hooking around the city, I didn't really like it that much. Just the thought of having to fight one of those Ice Titans again, let alone 10 or whatever, is what is keeping it on the shelf.
Well, that and the bugs.
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Good or Evil? I feel like I should play through inFamous 2 again on Hard as Evil...but then I remember that aside from running/jumping/flying/hooking around the city, I didn't really like it that much. Just the thought of having to fight one of those Ice Titans again, let alone 10 or whatever, is what is keeping it on the shelf.
Well, that and the bugs.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:19PM IrishSJ said
It's a DISGRACE that Pandora Tomorrow and Chaos Theory are not getting their respective multiplayer portions. Spies Vs. Mercenaries was one of the most unique and innovative multiplayer experiences of all time. Chaos Theory also had a great co-op multiplayer section that was fun as well. Shame on you Ubisoft!! Shame on you for turning Splinter Cell into another action oriented snooze fest and shame on you for omitting the groundbreaking multiplayer portion of these great games. Splinter Cell HD is a joke.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 5:27PM Random Hero said
@IrishSJ
Yes, yes, yes..... 1 million times yes. Not including the epic multiplayer from Pandora Tomorrow is an instant deal breaker
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Yes, yes, yes..... 1 million times yes. Not including the epic multiplayer from Pandora Tomorrow is an instant deal breaker
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 1:45PM Maximo said
No multiplayer=no purchase
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 2:49PM HighFiveJesus said
I've been pretty disappointed with these supposedly HD remakes. God of War collection was... ok. Beyond Good and Evil would have been a waste of money had my PC copy still worked. I bought it on steam one time and I swear it looks better on the old PC port than the "HD remake". Then my save file was corrupted and i just gave up.
Maybe i expect too much.
Maybe i expect too much.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 3:21PM HardBoiled2009 said
i have these games on XBOX but i only completed the first 2 and then got the 360 and never played the 3rd. now with this coming out MP or not .. I'll play them all for sure this time.
also if we don't get conviction for PS3 and their is another SC coming out wouldn't we be skipping a story ? I think it's stupid a company release both games on each system then stop a good 4 games down the road and say ok this console will get it not the other. MS money or not they could have just said ok we are releasing it for PS3 a year later that way people like me can still play it ( people say it's bad but I'll still play it ) that would be like Dragon Age Origins 3 coming for PS3 and not Xbox see how stupid that sounds ?
also if we don't get conviction for PS3 and their is another SC coming out wouldn't we be skipping a story ? I think it's stupid a company release both games on each system then stop a good 4 games down the road and say ok this console will get it not the other. MS money or not they could have just said ok we are releasing it for PS3 a year later that way people like me can still play it ( people say it's bad but I'll still play it ) that would be like Dragon Age Origins 3 coming for PS3 and not Xbox see how stupid that sounds ?
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 4:14PM ZForce915 said
Let us never wonder why PS2 games can't be played on a PS3 anymore.
