Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Steam has Ubisoft hits on sale this weekend; Impulse has Medal of Honor]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/05/steam-has-ubisoft-hits-on-sale-this-weekend-impulse-has-medal-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/05/steam-has-ubisoft-hits-on-sale-this-weekend-impulse-has-medal-o/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/05/steam-has-ubisoft-hits-on-sale-this-weekend-impulse-has-medal-o/#comments Whether you're in the mood for shooting or shooting, Steam and Impulse have your back this weekend. Active now, Steam's offering Assassin's Creed, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, Far Cry 2 and Rainbow Six Vegas 2 in a bargain $3 bundle; while Impulse has Medal of Honor for $15.

Continue reading Steam has Ubisoft hits on sale this weekend; Impulse has Medal of Honor

JoystiqSteam has Ubisoft hits on sale this weekend; Impulse has Medal of Honor originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Mar 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assassins-creedCall-of-Juarez-Bound-in-Bloodfar-cry-2impulseMedal-of-HonorMedal-of-Honor-2010pcrainbow-six-vegas-2steamSat, 05 Mar 2011 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[XBL Games on Demand may be incompatible with retail versions]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/30/xbl-games-on-demand-may-be-incompatible-with-retail-versions/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/30/xbl-games-on-demand-may-be-incompatible-with-retail-versions/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/30/xbl-games-on-demand-may-be-incompatible-with-retail-versions/#comments Some unsettling news now for fans of convenience: That Xbox Live Games on Demand title you just bought may not work with its retail counterpart. Specifically, CrunchGear reports that the On Demand version of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is incompatible with the retail version. When attempting to play a cooperative session over Xbox Live, the game returned an error asking that players insert the Rainbow Six Vegas 2 disc. This error occurred regardless of who hosted the match.

A call made to customer support later revealed that this is apparently a problem with several older titles. Additionally, users on the LEGO Rock Band forum report that the On Demand version of the title doesn't allow songs to be exported to other versions of Rock Band. This is understandable given that On Demand games have no manual (and thus no export code), though Harmonix notes it is "looking into" the issue.

The moral of the story, as noted by Co-Optimus: If you're planning to pick up an XBL On Demand title in order to play online with someone that has the retail version, do some research first.

JoystiqXBL Games on Demand may be incompatible with retail versions originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>games-on-demandlego-rock-bandmicrosoftRainbow-Six-Vegas-2xblmxboxxbox-live-games-on-demandTue, 30 Nov 2010 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty 3, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 added to 'Games on Demand']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/call-of-duty-3-rainbow-six-vegas-2-added-to-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/call-of-duty-3-rainbow-six-vegas-2-added-to-games-on-demand/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/call-of-duty-3-rainbow-six-vegas-2-added-to-games-on-demand/#comments
Major Nelson brings word that the troops of Call of Duty 3 and the elite squad of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 have infiltrated Xbox Live's "Games on Demand." Both titles go for $30 each in the US, but check your respective region for pricing.

We should note that both titles cost $30 new from a store -- even less for those who find a used copy. Keep that in mind while you're trying to understand how price parity exists when there's no disc, box, shipping or manufacturing involved.

Add Call Of Duty 3 to your queue

Add Rainbow Six Vegas 2 to your queue

JoystiqCall of Duty 3, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 added to 'Games on Demand' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's a free Xbox Live Marketplace download day, as we get not one but TWO free chuncks of downloadable content goodness. One being free Rainbow Six Vegas 2 DLC, the other being free Guitar Hero III DLC. All free, free, free!

The RSV2 "Gift Pack DLC" (no longer called the "Fan Pack") includes a set of three re-releases of the multiplayer maps Calypso Casino, Murdertown and CQB Training but now re-lit for a "darker" gaming experience. Today's free GHIII DLC is the July Fourth inspired "Top Gun Anthem" track of which we don't believe Tom Cruise will make an appearance in or would even support. Meh. Go grab your free XBLM downloads, kids, because ... you know ... they're free!

Source - Free RSV2 'Gift Pack' DLC
Source - Free GHIII 'Top Gun' DLC

JoystiqFresh and free RSV2 and GHIII DLC downloads originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ubisoft recently released a video explaining some of the major changes included in their upcoming free expansion to Rainbow Six Vegas 2, and we think it's a fairly safe bet that fans will be pleased. Included in said trailer is a look at the much-requested additions that should make Call of Duty 4 feel sincerely flattered, such as the new grenade indicator and post-elite ranks, as well as the three "new" (see: re-lit and re-textured) maps which will also be made available. Also included are details concerning the new "High Stakes" mode, where health regeneration will be disabled, and where players will amass extra experience points by verbally disparaging the skills of their Low Stakes brethren. We can't wait!

JoystiqRainbow Six Vegas 2 trailer explains Fan Pack contents originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ubisoft will put out a free Fan Pack for the tactical FPS game Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 according to their website, and you can download this via PSN starting in July. It will introduce a new gameplay option named High Stakes, which makes the game much more difficult -- radars, aim assistance and health regeneration are all out the window. Ammunition will be scarce and accuracy during moving will be lower.

Furthermore, there will be three remixed levels: Calypso Casino of the original Rainbow Six Vegas, dark Murdertown and dark CQB Training. Lastly, there will be tweaks, balancing, features, new spawning and chat options, new ranks and new A.C.E.S. levels.

Full list of features are on Ubisoft's site. We are glad they haven't given up on the game, but will we be able to forgive their earlier special PS3 "exclusives"?

[Via GameSpot]

JoystiqHigh Stakes introduced by Rainbow Six Vegas 2 DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Despite vowing to "never go back to Vegas," Ubisoft is still more than willing to expand the gambler's paradise from afar via downloadable content. Terrorists vs. bandits (some one-armed, others well-armed) showdown, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, will be getting a free "Fan Pack" on Xbox Live, PSN and Ubisoft's website in July, sure to bring a smile to the two million or so people who purchased the game.

The download not only adds three new maps -- the re-lit "Murdertown" and "CQB Training," as well as "Calypso Casino" -- but new multiplayer ranks and several tweaks to weapons, gadgets and other aspects of the game. Read up on all the changes over at the official site.

[Thanks, MisfitToy]

JoystiqRainbow Six Vegas 2 getting free multiplayer maps in July originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DLCFPSPCPS3PSNRainbow-SixRainbow-Six-Vegas-2UbisoftXbox-360Xbox-LiveFri, 27 Jun 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubi gives fans Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Fan Pack DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/ubi-gives-fans-rainbow-six-vegas-2-fan-pack-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/ubi-gives-fans-rainbow-six-vegas-2-fan-pack-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/ubi-gives-fans-rainbow-six-vegas-2-fan-pack-dlc/#commentsFiled under: ,

To award loyal Rainbow Six Vegas fanboys and to give the game's online multiplayer a nice little tuneup, Ubisoft recently announced they'll be releasing a FREE set of RSV2 'Fan Pack' downloadable content this July.

The Fan Pack will feature the three new maps Calypso Casino, Murdertown and CQB Training and add new XP ranks beyond Elite as well as additional A.C.E.S. Along with the Fan Pack, Ubi will release an update for the title that'll make RSV2 even more enjoyable including the addition of a grenade indicator, a new High Stakes setting, a few balancing tweaks and various gameplay updates. There's also a rumor floating around that with the Fan Pack DLC download gamers will receive a free buy one buffet get one free printable coupon. That rumor has yet to be confirmed. Make the jump to read the complete list of RSV2 changes that'll go live next month.

JoystiqUbi gives fans Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Fan Pack DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: According to NeoGAF, the Lightning Deals were leaked, but prices will only be known when the offers go life. Lightning Deals will be: 10AM Scene It?, 2PM Monster Jam and 6PM Frontlines: FoW.

Heads up fellow Xbox 360 shoppers. Today, Amazon.com is holding Gold Box and Lightning Round deals that are all Xbox 360 game related. That means that today at 6AM, 10AM, 2PM and 6PM pacific they'll be announcing new (and limited) 360 gaming deals. Currently, they have Call of Duty 4: GOTY Edition for $40 as part of their day long Gold Box and are selling Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Limited Edition for $30 as their 6AM Lightning Round offer. Again, these deals are limited and will spring up throughout the day, so keep this page bookmarked and watch for a few good 360 deals.

Also, please try to exercise some self restraint and not spend all of this month's paycheck on video games. Be sure to at least save enough to pay for the electric bill, because as you're well aware, you can't game without electricity.

[Thanks, Doug Bennett]

JoystiqAmazon offers day long Xbox 360 lightning deals [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 May 2008 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Each week, X3F tips gamers to the tricks of the trade of Achievement hoarding in Points>Life. Every week a new achievement is unlocked to help you continue your unhealthy obsession with the Xbox 360 meta-game.

This week on Points>Life we're giving you nothing! Well, actually what we're doing is going back and recapping the tips we've given you and added a little postmortem comment. After releasing each feature the X3F Army shared best practices on other methods to obtain similar achievements.

This week we go back to the last eight weeks of tips and tricks, so if you're new to Points>Life ... today is your day!

Continue reading Points>Life: Recap Edition

JoystiqPoints>Life: Recap Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 May 2008 22:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievement-pointsachievementscall-of-duty-4cod4crackdowngtaivhalf-life-2halo-3halo3ikarugaorange-boxpoints-greater-than-lifepoints-liferainbow-six-vegasrainbow-six-vegas-2team-fortress-2Tue, 27 May 2008 22:05:00 EST<![CDATA[X3F TV -- Points>Life: Fire It Up!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/x3f-tv-points-life-fire-it-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/x3f-tv-points-life-fire-it-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/x3f-tv-points-life-fire-it-up/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Each week, X3F tips gamers to the tricks of the trade of Achievement hording in Points>Life. Every week a new achievement is unlocked to help you continue your unhealthy obsession with the Xbox 360 meta-game.

This week in Points>Life my unhealthy obsession with CBS' The Unit continues as I picked up Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and was told of a glitch that made ranking up a lot easier. While a few videos have been released with this information, we've collected some of the best practices and uses for the trick in one video.

One thing we need to stress with this glitch is updating Rainbow Six Vegas 2 patches the exploit. There is a way around that, but we're not recommending that. That's what the comments are for!

Also, watch The Unit.

Music Credit:
USMC Cadence - 'Fire it up! Feels good!' (Remix by Robert Duncan)

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JoystiqX3F TV -- Points>Life: Fire It Up! originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 May 2008 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>achievementspoints-greater-than-...points-liferainbow-six-vegas-2ubisoftx3f-tvTue, 20 May 2008 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rainbow Six Vegas 2 gets title update]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/24/rainbow-six-vegas-2-gets-title-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/24/rainbow-six-vegas-2-gets-title-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/24/rainbow-six-vegas-2-gets-title-update/#commentsFiled under: ,


Surprising no one more than ourselves, several members of the staff have been spending loads of quality time with Rainbow Six Vegas 2, so it brought us plenty of joy to see that Ubisoft recently released a title update for the 360 version of the game. No, most aren't fixes to our beloved co-op, but what does it really need? More radical? Our pants are quite soiled enough, thank you very much.

Those of you who prefer multiplayer matches can expect faster weapon switching, faster respawns and bevy of other changes that you can check out here. And if you play on the PS3, don't worry: A similar patch is in the works for you as well.

JoystiqRainbow Six Vegas 2 gets title update originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>patchesrainbow-six-vegas-2ubisoftXbox-360Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft fixes RSV2 achievement issues]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/23/ubisoft-fixes-rsv2-achievement-issues/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/23/ubisoft-fixes-rsv2-achievement-issues/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/23/ubisoft-fixes-rsv2-achievement-issues/#commentsFiled under:

Good news Rainbow Six Vegas 2 gamers who've been bothered by the handful of bugs (including the achievement unlock problem) that have been making your RSV2 experience less than superb. Ubisoft sends word that they just released a RSV2 title update via Xbox Live that aims at fixing a bunch of the gameplay issues. So many fixes, we had to post the list after the break to prevent eye strain. Highlights include the fixing of the rank reset glitch, numerous achievement fixes and an improved observer mode. High five to Ubisoft for actually caring enough to get a patch out the door, even though these problems should have been caught during QA testing. Tisk, tisk.

[Via xenocidic]

Continue reading Ubisoft fixes RSV2 achievement issues

JoystiqUbisoft fixes RSV2 achievement issues originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is it folks, your last chance to nab a free copy of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 for the low, low price of nothing. The giveaway ends in one and a half hours and, as we've mentioned already, entering is so easy even a highly trained chimpanzee could do it. You'd better hurry up an enter. If you don't ... the chimps win. Head over to the official giveaway post and place your entry lickety-split.

[Original image: Spigoo]

JoystiqLast chance: win Rainbow Six Vegas 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey kids! Maybe you saw it yesterday and maybe you didn't but either way we just have to tell you about our super-fantastical and wonderful-magical giveaway of Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Entering is so easy even a highly trained chimpanzee could do it. You're at least as smart as a highly trained chimpanzee aren't you? Of course you are! With this confidence boosting bit of knowledge, we suggest you head over to the official giveaway post and enter to win right now. Do it. Do it now! You can enter once a day too, so don't forget to enter tomorrow either. Just remember, if you don't enter, the chimps win.

[Original image: Spigoo]

JoystiqReminder: win Rainbow Six Vegas 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: This giveaway is now closed and we will be notifying our winner shortly. Don't forget to check your spam filters, kids!

The fanswag just keeps on coming. This week we have none other than Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Yes, it's a game that every FPS fan should love (in some cases a little too much) and we're giving it away for absolutely nothing. If you want to win it though, you'll have to do something for us. What is that, you ask? It's quite simple really. Just follow the directions below. See? Easy.
  • Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is set in Las Vegas, home of depravity and gambling. Leave a comment on this post telling us about the biggest gamble you've ever taken. You can leave one comment per calendar day (Eastern Time).
  • Be sure you only leave one comment per day. Posters of multiple comments during the same day will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until Friday, April 18, 12:00pm noon, Eastern Time. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • On Friday, we'll pick one winner via a random drawing
  • One winner will each receive a copy of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 for Xbox 360, worth $60.
  • The complete rules can be found here

JoystiqFanswag Weekly: Rainbow Six Vegas 2 [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fanswagfanswag-weeklyrainbow-sixrainbow-six-vegas-2ubisoftWed, 16 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega64 takes a (Rainbow Six) Vegas (2) Vacation]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/07/mega64-takes-a-rainbow-six-vegas-2-vacation/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/07/mega64-takes-a-rainbow-six-vegas-2-vacation/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/07/mega64-takes-a-rainbow-six-vegas-2-vacation/#commentsFiled under: ,

It may seem like just a silly promotional video for Rainbow Six Vegas 2, but we like to think of the above video as an educational film. Primarily, of course, it teaches/reminds the guys from Mega64 are really ballsy. Seriously, they're bold in a way that would make Errol Flynn want to curl up with a mug of Earl Grey and an issue of Teen Vogue.

But we also learn the lengths that everyday citizens are willing to go to in the fight against terror. Terrorists can literally be dancing in front of them in Hawaiian shirts and they will still pretend to see nothing. Consider us inspired.

Continue reading Mega64 takes a (Rainbow Six) Vegas (2) Vacation

JoystiqMega64 takes a (Rainbow Six) Vegas (2) Vacation originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ubisoft announced today that Rainbow Six Vegas 2 has engaged retail with precision and sold two million units worldwide. GameDaily reports that due to RSV2's initial sales and the continued momentum of Assassin's Creed and Games for Everyone, the publisher raised its fiscal guidance and expects net sales of €920 million ($1.54 billion) from €875 million ($1.38 billion). Ubi's CEO, Yves Guillemot, says 2008 is "off to be a record year" for the industry and company.

Modest reviews didn't seem to put a damper on RSV2's initial sales with Ubisoft calling them a "better than expected start." If This is Vegas ends up selling exceptionally well -- and boy, could Midway use the sales -- we may see Vegas become the hottest video game setting since Omaha Beach.

JoystiqRainbow Six Vegas 2 sells 2M worldwide, Ubi raising fiscal guidance originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today, Ubisoft wanted to make it known that Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is a success, selling 2 million copies worldwide since its release a few weeks back. And Ubisoft also wanted to make it known that those 2 million sales were a big surprise, even to them. So, with RSV2's success and Assassin's Creed doing better than expected, the number crunching Ubi crew decided to increase their fiscal guidance for 2008. And that's a good thing. We love seeing everyone over at Ubi doing their happy-happy dance which they do exceptionally well when $1.5 billion in sales rains down from the gaming heavens.

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Going down this weekend on Xbox Live is a Rainbow Six Vegas 2 High Stakes Weekend featuring a sweepstakes, Play & Win prizes, a PEC contest and some super entertaining Game with Developers funnery. And if the embedded "training video" that you see above hints at anything to come, then we're in for some interesting yet enjoyable good times. The weekend-o-RSV2 fun kicks of tomorrow, March 28th and runs through Sunday, March 30th, so we advise preparing by entering the RSV2 sweepstakes and getting your Play & Win registration completed. Oh, you may also want to play some RSV2 before Saturday, because that's when the Game with Developers kicks off. Good luck and be sure to show those Ubisoft Montreal "gamers" how it's done. Huzzah!

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PS3 fans love exclusives. But not when these exclusives are problems and glitches. Many PS3 owners are reporting issues with online play in Ubisoft's recent Rainbow Six Vegas 2 release. ScaR88 says "nobody can connect to online games." Another tipster, Nick says "you are lucky if you connect in the first place let alone stay connected for the duration of the match." Ryan C. says "I constantly have to reboot my PS3 due to freezing."

These tips are just a few that echo the sentiments found on Ubisoft boards. It seems as though the publisher is keeping quiet about the problem, refusing to directly address the hundreds of complaints its receiving. "What's even worse is they refuse to refund my money," one frustrated gamer noted.

We'll keep you updated with any developments.

[Via Joystiq]

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According to their website, much of Ubisoft's technical support staff has taken this weekend off in observation of Good Friday and Easter. That's all well and good -- but perhaps, when they aren't draining Cadbury eggs or enjoying fine roasted hams, just one of them could take the time to Google their latest release, Rainbow Six: Vegas 2, and discover that a good portion of the console gaming world is ready to swear off all things Clancy.

Our tip box has exploded with complaints from owners of the PS3 version of the game -- apparently, a majority of those who try to play online either can't connect or have to suffer staggering amounts of lag. We'd expect a bandwidth epidemic such as this to be patched post-haste -- we guess Ubisoft didn't anticipate we'd actually want to play their game on the first weekend of Eastertide. What, did they think those terrorists would hunt themselves?

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With the recent release of Rainbow Six Vegas 2, many gamers are discovering the wonders of the game's multiplayer. Far fewer gamers were able to score the Best Buy Gun Code that was on the sticker of the game's box at Best Buy stores. The sticker has a code on it (a button code, not a marketplace one) that unlocks a free gun in the game. The instructions for that code are as follows: Enter the follow button commands at the Main Menu of Rainbow Six Vegas 2: (Hold RB) Down, Down, Up, Up, X, B, X, B, Y, Up, Up, Y.

The second RSV2 freebie we got wind of was a map brought to us by Comcast. This is again unlockable from within the game and visiting the marketplace is not required. To access the Comcast Bonus Maps, select Extras from the game's main menu. then select "Comcast Gift" and enter the code "Comcast Faster" when prompted to do so, and you should have access a map called "Comcast Event"

[Via Joystiq & HushedCasket]

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Rainbow Six Vegas 2 players who played the original Rainbow Six Vegas have run into an achievement unlocking wall of annoyance. Simply put, the Private First Class achievement is broken.

You see, many gamers who fire up RSV2 and have previously played RSV are experiencing a problem where they cannot unlock the Private First Class achievement. The reason being that their initial rank is bumped up higher than private first class, because of RSV2 using RSV game saves to set the player's rank. So, upon entering multiplayer, the players' rank is greater than private first class and the achievement refuses to unlock. Teh lame! Some have found a way to work around this unlocking annoyance, but it's time consuming, a hassle and is, well ... also annoying. Ubisoft better release a title update quick and get RSV2 players their 10GS achievement. You do not want to mess with Vegas players Ubi ... you just don't.

[Thanks,eXciter1]

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It seems Tom Clancy's latest visit to Las Vegas has yielded strikingly similar results to his 2006 outing: Lots of jumping out of helicopters and being shot at by ambidextrous bandits. Some people like that sort of thing, however, and reviews of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 suggest that Ubisoft's second trip down the strip is just for them. This is your last chance too -- the next Vegas game is that one starring Kevin Pereira.
  • Eurogamer (70/100): "Overall, Vegas 2 feels like an incremental expansion, despite the success of the character-creation feature. The annoying thing is that with a bit more investment these quickfire sequels would feel like true follow-ups, which would go a long way with those of us who've been following the series for the past ten years. As it is, we'll still go to Vegas, but we'll be grumpy on the way home."
  • IGN (84/100): "The gameplay in Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is awesome; it just isn't as awesome as it was 18 months ago. The main complaint that most gamers are sure to have with RSV2 is that it's simply too similar to the game that we played late in 2006."
  • Videogamer.com (80/100): "While Rainbow Six Vegas 2 feels more like an add-on than a proper sequel, that shouldn't stop you picking Ubisoft's latest up. The gun-play is excellent, the production values are top notch and the multiplayer game modes will keep you coming back months down the line."

JoystiqMetareview -- Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While most of the media focuses on whether or not games can turn innocent children into mindless killing machines, there is a much more dangerous psychosis that affects fully grown men. It's the kind of thing that makes a man stalk the toy aisle every time he goes shopping with his significant other, the sort of thing that compels him to buy the newest Nerf toy. Case in point: the latest video from Gamerscore Blog. It seems the boys in Redmond (we don't see what's her name anywhere) have become a little too fond of Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Don't take our word for it though. Watch the video -- handily embedded after the break -- and judge for yourself.

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Congratulations, you did it! Why are we heaping our praise upon you for no good reason? Well, friend, you just joined Comcast's Elite Rainbow Six Bravo team. We don't know how you got the honor or why, but we know all you have to do is click this link to be automatically on the crew. For your trouble, you'll get the pride of knowing you're part of something bigger than yourself ... oh, and a free Rainbow Six Vegas 2 map.

The new map is called "Comcast Event" which is uncomfortably close to (read: is) super-blatant in-game advertising. But also, it's free, which makes it pretty tough to take a moral stand against. Enjoy.

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It's sort of a lonely week for new releases. It's not that we aren't seeing anything worthwhile, though. Nope, this week we have the much awaited sequel to Rainbow Six Vegas, sagely titled Rainbow Six Vegas 2 to in order to nullify any confusion. Remember, this is the last time you'll be getting your 6 on in Vegas, so get it while the gettin's good (alternately, you could wait until it goes down in price and get it while the gettin's better). Also releasing this week is the latest curiosity from Sega, Sega Superstars Tennis. Alas, it seems Sega has more trouble wedging its beloved characters into the sports genre than Nintendo does, as the game has thus far received only fair to middling reviews.

[Via Joystiq]

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Tomorrow, Mr. Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will be available at shipping to retailers in the United States and those same retailers are trying their darnedest to lure you into their stores with special offers. So, we thought to ourselves. Self, we should highlight some of this week's best RSV2 deals. So, here we go.

Kicking off our RSV2 deal searching fun, we have Best Buy who is offering the game for the standard $59 price tag, but is including a special unlock code for an assault rifle. Yeah, we agree ... a lukewarm deal at best. But we trudge along and see that Circuit City is offering RSV2 for $59 as well, but is throwing in a pair of red fuzzy dice and a gamer's energy kit. A kit that comes complete with beef jerky, an energy drink, some energy gum and a few other goodies. A little quirky, but we approve. Next up is Target who is also selling the game for $59, but is including a $10 gift card as well. And finally, if you have a Fry's electronics store nearby, you can grab RSV2 for the loss-leader price of $39. Analyze all the RSV2 offers, make your purchase this Tuesday week and fully embrace retailer competition.

[Thanks L1B3RATION and SeNiLe911]

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We admit it. Our Rainbow Six Vegas 2 coverage has been lacking a bit, so when we came across a brand new Thermal Scanning video today we felt obligated to share. So, embedded above is the latest video, showcasing some hot RSV2 thermal scanning, shooting, covering, dodging and dancing (all minus the dancing). In all honesty though, team Ubisoft looks to have polished and built upon Rainbow Six Vegas adding a few new bells and whistles that makes Vegas 2 shine. But if a few additions and tweaks doesn't constitute a full fledged sequel in your mind, well then good sir, RSV2 may not be your bag. To us, it's a solid enough looking shooter and we may just have to jump in next Friday to pew, pew, pew some baddies.

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Ubisoft seems to be pairing up with everyone these days to promote the upcoming 10th Anniversary title in the Rainbow Six franchise, Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Ubisoft and the Guinness World Records have teamed up to bring the gaming world the first official marathon session of multiplayer gaming, where a few gamers will get to play Rainbow Six Vegas 2 on Xbox 360 for a solid 24-hour stretch.

Taking part in the attempt will be the UK Frag Dolls (which are sponsored by Ubisoft): Jam, Kitt and Sarin. The attempt will take place in the UK from the March 21 - 24 where all 1,500 tickets to join in the fun live have already sold out. If the dolls are able to compete for a straight 24-hour session of gaming Guinness World Records will induct the event, Ubisoft and Rainbow Six Vegas 2 into the 2009 edition of the world-famous record catalog.

Gamers connected are invited to join in the fraggin' fun over Xbox Live when the game launches later this month.

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When we first threw Rainbow Six Vegas into our consoles we thought Ubisoft accidentally pressed Ghost Recon with the wrong label because the game began during a raid of an enemy stronghold in Mexico. A few minutes later we realized that it was all apart of the story Ubi and Tom Clancy had magicked up for us to introduce Sin City.

With that in mind we're glad that the folks at Inside Gamer sent in a video of the first ten minutes of gameplay from Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and showed us that the experience begins in France. Now we won't have to worry that Ubisoft accidentally shot us over a copy of Rush Hour 3. Seriously, no one needs to relive that experience.

[Thanks, Jeff]

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The good folks at Xbox360Achievements.org posted the detailed achievement list for the upcoming Ubi Soft first-person tactical shooter, Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Weighing mostly on multiplayer points the list ranges from utterly simple, "Create your own custom camouflage," to ridiculously hard, "Lead your team to Victory 20 times in Team Leader with at least 6 players present.." OK, that isn't hard to do at all actually but it's funny how achievements need to be so detailed rendering achievement boosting impossible. Who would do that anyway? Sorry, gotta go our copy of Avatar: The Last Airbender just showed up and we hear the points are hella easy.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

JoystiqRainbow Six Vegas 2 achievements rescued originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today Major League Gaming (MLG), the professional videogame league, announced that it would be collaborating with Ubisoft on the development of the upcoming Rainbow Six Vegas 2. R6V2, which marks the 10th Anniversary of the Rainbow Six franchise, features an "MLG Map" which depicts an MLG event at the Las Vegas Convention Center. MLG and Ubi Soft worked closely on the development of the map which was designed with competitive gaming in mind, wonder why that is.

With news of the new map comes word that MLG will include Rainbow Six Vegas 2 in its 2008 Pro Circuit, including a special release event for the game in April. The MLG Pro Circuit 2008 kicks off on April 11 and will be covered by ESPN.com. Hopefully that means we'll be able to catch reruns of the event on ESPN 8: The Ocho.

Gallery: Rainbow Six Vegas 2 - MLG Map

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We were able to play a demo of Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 for a bit while at the Ubisoft booth, and the time we spent with it felt good, and for that time it did feel like an improvement on the first game. The multiplayer mode that was available for us to play pitted the players at the four stations against a force of computer controlled terrorists several times the size of our team. Plus, there was an overall time limit as well as long and limited respawn times, all of which assured that you needed to be fast with your kills, but also careful. With the camera seamlessly transitioning between first and third person, the game never felt clunky or hard to aim, and even though the "blind fire" (ability to stick out your gun out from behind cover and fire) was used by way to many people way to often, the few games we managed to play tended to be fun, with the AI being relatively smart (in other words they weren't overly dumb).

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One of our favorite things about Rainbow Six: Vegas was the multitude of weapons a player could choose from while outfitting their digital soldier. With varying levels of kickback, damage, ammo capacity, and accuracy, each weapon felt like a unique character, and diehard followings sprung up behind many of the game's realistic firearms.

The above trailer shows a few new "characters" we'll be introduced to in Rainbow Six: Vegas 2; like Mr. Shoots Through Walls, SMG Jr., and a sniper rifle that's bigger than the Juno I satellite launcher. We'll get to meet the whole gang (as will a number of unlucky terrorists) when the game lands in our anticipatory hands come mid-March.

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Four card stud up river. Is that a Poker term? Okay, we're not the best poker players in the world but we can turn a mean card in Poker Smash for XBLA. Thankfully, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 doesn't require an in depth knowledge of the sport and works fine as long as you know what weapons to use and with this nifty weapons trailer Ubi Soft has put the knowledge in your hands. Wait, poker's a sport? It was gambling like two weeks ago. Well at least when people ask why we share the same Toyota Corolla to the X3F Towers everyday we can say it's because we're terrible athletes.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2008-releasesgdc08gdc08fanboyrainbow-six-vegas-2ubi-softFri, 22 Feb 2008 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Developer Diary]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/09/rainbow-six-vegas-2-developer-diary/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/09/rainbow-six-vegas-2-developer-diary/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/09/rainbow-six-vegas-2-developer-diary/#commentsFiled under: ,

The second Developer Diary for the last entry in the Rainbow Six Vegas sub-series released today. This one addresses the topics of Multi-Player and Co-op, dropping nuggets such as drop-in-drop-out co-op and a story explanation for the Co-op players a la Halo 3 (1P is the Master Chief/Bishop, 2P is the Arbiter/Knight). The main of the interview is a voiceover from the Lead Multi-Player Designer, Jason Cambiotti, and he goes over the bullet points for us. He mentions the PEC system of character creation, which was talked about in a previous Dev Diary, and will be similar class-wise to the COD4 system. This video also shows off Vegas' new competitive multilayer modes: Demolition, which is similar to Assault and Team Leader which is similar to VIP. The rest is about revisions to the Territories-like Total Conquest mode, and the Matchmaking system which will (supposedly) be improved, with games easier to create, find, and join. The first game was well received, so hopefully Ubisoft will be able to build on the success of the first game and shoot for the top of the Xbox Live most-played charts.

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It looks like what happens in Vegas really will stay in Vegas, as Ubisoft designer Philippe Therien recently told Eurogamer that Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will mark the last entry in the series to be set in the city. "We really feel that the story of Vegas is done. We've explored as much of Vegas as we wanted. For now, we're pretty much covered with Vegas," said Therien. Therien added that having Rainbow Six focus on a single city worked well, but that the team is unsure if future installments will be based on a similar concept. So, if you want more Vegas, your last shot hits shelves on March 21. Next stop, Rainbow Six Stringtown.

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Don't expect a Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 3 anytime soon. Speaking to Eurogamer, designer Philippe Therien said, "We will never go back to Vegas - at least, not in the foreseeable future." So much for the "rescue four hooker witnesses from a back alley full of out-of-town drunkards" mission we've been dying to play.

Therien also noted that, although the single location worked well for the story of the previous two games, he's not sure if they'll return to that format for the next Rainbow Six installment. (Make no mistake, no one expects this to be the last Rainbow Six title.) The glamorous, time-paradoxical Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 is due out March 21.

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