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Well, here it is, the official box art for the Splinter Cell Conviction Xbox 360.  It will arrive this April for $399, as we predicted.  Unlike previous special editions, such as the Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360, this version won’t bear any special artwork, though it will include the same 250GB hard drive, two controllers, a standard copy of Splinter Cell Conviction and a headset.

Consider me fully sold, that is assuming Costco carries it, which is more than unlikely.

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Amazon has Assassins Creed II for Xbox 360 and PS3 for $36.  This game is the second installment in the series and offers a sandbox environment, free running, the ability to buy new weapons and armor and a whole lot more.

It’s …Continue reading: Assassins Creed II for Xbox 360 and PS3 – $36 Shipped

Amazon has the Assassins Creed II video game for the Xbox 360 or PS3 for $59.99 – $20 instant savings + $0 shipping = $39.99 shipped! I’ve played this game and it’s well worth the money.

The world of the assassin is one cloaked in shadow and steeped in danger. Ensnared in a web of revenge and conspiracy, the assassin embraces power at its most elemental, acting as the dividing line between life and death. As an assassin confronted by perilous new challenges and difficult choices, what path will you choose?

We like bundles.  Word across game land has it that a new Splinter Cell Conviction Xbox 360 Bundle is coming in time for the games’ April release.  The package will be similar to that of the MW2 Bundle minus the special console artwork but will include:  Two black controllers, a black elite console with a 250GB hard drive, a headset, a copy of the game, and AV cables.  No mention to whether or not it will include and HDMI cable or not.  The bundle will sell for $400.

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Ghost Recon has been one of my favorite shooters in the recent decade for the original Xbox and the 360.  I loved the pacing, large maps, and sense of isolation in the wilderness.  Ubisoft has finally announced the next official game in the Ghost Recon series by the ambiguous title of…Future Soldier.

Not that different sounding from Advanced Warfighter, I sure the game will not disappoint.  Slated for release this holiday season, a beta is also being primed for this summer.  According to UbiSoft, anyone buying Splinter Cell Conviction this spring will have access to the beta.  Enjoy the banner and we’ll hopefully hear some more robust news soon.

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Remember that supposed Splinter Cell Conviction promo code that was to be included inside the box of Assassin’s Creed 2?  According to game site CVG, and an Ubisoft spokesperson “The leaflet included in the Assassin’s Creed 2 boxes in the US does not relate to a Splinter Cell Conviction demo download. The leaflet is a US initiative and will not be available in other territories.”  In other words, it’s a promo to get fans of the Splinter Cell series like you and me to download wallpapers to our computer’s desktop and what Ubisoft probably hopes is a conversation going with our best buds to help promote the game.

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While it’s a far reach from “Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition“, Ubisoft’s “Splinter Cell: Conviction” Collector’s Edition is looking like some good bang for your buck, that is assuming you’re into this kind of crap.  Included is a USB flash drive with all sorts of Splinter Cell media, a hard-bound copy of “Fifth Freedom: The Art of Splinter Cell”, two in game items (MP5-SD3 submachine gun and a 3rd Echelon outfit for multiplayer), decals, “Digging in the Ashes” comic book and a metallic steel case.

The CE version of “Splinter Cell: Conviction” will also launch on 2/23 and cost $79.99.

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My buddy really holds dear these certain games that he thinks are going to be awesome.  And often he is let down (Assassin’s Creed).  He became a bit worried when Ubisoft announced that Splinter Cell Conviction was delayed and believes that the game is going to be total crap.  I tried to explain to him that the developers were working hard to make the game the best it could be and the delays were merely going to make the game better in the long run.

At the Tokyo Game Show, Splinter Cell Conviction was shown with great conviction to how much better it’s looking these days.  Funny enough, while searching for this video I saw other SCC videos dating back to over two years ago.  Ugh.

Just missing this year’s holiday gaming extravaganza, Splinter Cell Conviction will see the light of retail shelves on the 23rd of February 2010.  I think this game is going to be awesome just like all the others have been.  Clock the video below.

At today’s Apple event, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed 2 will hit the App Store on the same day that the console versions hit the retail shelves.  Taking the same route as the first Assassin’s Creed, the game will be a side-scrolling 2-D platformer.

The graphics look to be tighter and more refined, and word has it that you can use photos from your camera roll and place them in the game to appear as wanted posters.

Look for Assassin’s Creed 2 on multiple platforms this November.

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Think about it.  The PS2 had a lengthy lifespan that spawned several quality franchises such as:  Metal Gear Solid, Splinter Cell, GTA3, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Brothers in Arms, and more.  All these titles are totally still playable beyond a nostalgic standpoint and could have new life breathed into them if bundled together and re-released on the PS3 via Blu-Ray disc.

With the recent news of a God of War collection being re-released on Blu-Ray with a framerate increase, resolution upscaling and trophies, some rumblings have other publishers agreeing to the coolness factor of this idea, but not confirming anything.  The storage capacity of a Blu-Ray disc alone could make this a very possible scenario for down the line.  Sweet!

I think this is a great idea especially if you are a fan of a particular series and want to catch up on past story lines before you play the current title.   Hopefully we’ll here more about this sometime soon.

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