Fri, Jun 19, 2009 | 10:08 BST

Splinter Cell Conviction on PS3? Never, says Ubi

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If you were holding out for Splinter Cell Conviction to eventually make its way to PS3, you’re out of luck. Ubi just said on its forums that it really is an MS exclusive thanks to a “link of heart” between the franchise and the platform.

“Splinter Cell Conviction is a true Microsoft exclusive title and there are no plans to have Splinter Cell Conviction on other platforms,” said the company.

“There are several reasons behind this choice. First of all, Splinter Cell games are historically linked with Microsoft platforms. The first Splinter Cell on the original Xbox was one of the first games to fully exploit the console’s technical possibilities. At that time, Microsoft really believed in the game potential and provided strong support to promote it. So, there is a “link of heart” between the franchise and the platform. Some games are like this (think of Final Fantasy for instance).

“The second reason behind this choice is purely linked to production. Having a single target platform means that we can optimize the game even further, because we only have one type of – console – hardware to support.”

It’s out at the end of this year. Assuming you’re not solely reliant on PS3, obviously.

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39 comments

#1

Blerk
19/06/09, 10:14 am

Six months after the 360 version, then.

#2

tenthousandgothsonacid
19/06/09, 10:17 am

Lol Exactly.

See also – The Agent

#3

Blerk
19/06/09, 10:19 am

It’s doubly amusing that he picks Final Fantasy as his “link of heart” example, given that it’s multi-platform now. :-)

#4

G1GAHURTZ
19/06/09, 10:23 am

Was that actually part of the quote, is is that an editorial note/suggestion?

#5

Anders
19/06/09, 10:27 am

It’s a part of the quote; check the link.

#6

G1GAHURTZ
19/06/09, 10:29 am

Oh dear…

#7

SniperWolf
19/06/09, 10:38 am

it is a fucking exclusive why the fuck you guys question that… ?

#8

G1GAHURTZ
19/06/09, 10:40 am

YEAH, WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!?

#9

supererogatory
19/06/09, 10:42 am

Ironically, “Link of Heart” is also the theme song for this new Splinter Cell game; it is performed by pop singer Dido.

The chorus is as follows:

“link of heart
technical possibilities
exclusive histories (no plans for anyone else)
and our final fantasies
produced optimization (no plans for anyone else)
never shall I betray my heart”

#10

Dannybuoy
19/06/09, 10:43 am

so they can’t be fucked to port it basically. sloppy

#11

dirigiblebill
19/06/09, 10:52 am

There’s nothing inherently “sloppy” about optimising your performance on one platform.

#12

Shatner
19/06/09, 10:54 am

So, the DS, GBA, java and inevitable iPhone Splinter Cells are all a link of heart too? :D

#13

JesteR
19/06/09, 10:56 am

Well doesnt it come out for PC? I might have bought it for my PS3 but since its not coming out for it i just torrent the PC version. Sorry to say that but i hate exclusives from publishers who usually release their games on every platform. Only because they get paid off they release it to MS only.

#14

Blerk
19/06/09, 10:56 am

The link of heart is never as strong as the link of wallet.

#15

anasui
19/06/09, 12:01 pm

another 7000 comments. Fuckyeah!

#16

Gadzooks!
19/06/09, 12:14 pm

> so they can’t be fucked to port it basically

With most PS3 ports being arse, would you even want it?

#17

Blerk
19/06/09, 12:19 pm

Ubi’s PS3 stuff is usually decent enough these days, isn’t it?

#18

El_MUERkO
19/06/09, 12:51 pm

“Some games are like this (think of Haze for instance).”

/fixed :D

#19

absolutezero
19/06/09, 1:14 pm

I always thought of SC as a PC series myself.

#20

No_PUDding
19/06/09, 1:35 pm

Since I bought it on PS2, I think of it as a Playstation franchise.

And SERIOUSLY… Final Fantasy? I will be waiting for it on PS3.

#21

Psychotext
19/06/09, 1:46 pm

I saw it on a television. I consider it a television exclusive.

#22

Mike
19/06/09, 1:48 pm

I can’t wait for the FFXIII resolution warz.

#23

No_PUDding
19/06/09, 1:56 pm

It was in my house, so I fuckign flip out, if I see it anywhere else.

So anyway, They aren’t clueless. This has been said, becuase that other guy said that he doesn’t know if it will stay exclsuive. And I am still very excited about it on PS3.

#24

onyxbox
19/06/09, 2:21 pm

is Splinter Cell a big deal?

I couldn’t get into ‘em tbh… one of them had a good multiplayer mode tho’ but I can’t remeber which one (guns vs stealth type of thing).

#25

Dr.Ghettoblaster
19/06/09, 2:43 pm

PC download……I’m happy.

#26

MushroomStamp
19/06/09, 4:58 pm

I have both systems and EVERY single game that is multiplatform, has always been better on the 360. It seems Sony doesn’t do much in supporting developers.

#27

Psychotext
19/06/09, 5:18 pm

There are a few that are better on the PS3. To say every single game is better on the 360 would be inaccurate.

#28

loki
19/06/09, 6:26 pm

absolutezero you fool, SC always developed for Xbox at fist

Better PS3, then PC
Sorry i am not going to support PC torrents users. I buy conviction only if PC port will been canceled

#29

MushroomStamp
19/06/09, 7:43 pm

If there is one better on the PS3, I can’t think of it.

#30

cachucha
19/06/09, 8:06 pm

lol jester fighting powa with piracy gg

#31

theevilaires
19/06/09, 8:48 pm

MushroomStamp said: If there is one better on the PS3, I can’t think of it.

take your head out of M$ ass…..ok now try

#33

maverick-13
30/06/09, 5:29 pm

THOSE xbox COCK SUCKIN DICKS!!! WE SHARE METAL GEAR SOLID 5 AND AS THANKS THEY TAKE SPLINTER CELL AWAY FROM US!! Well good RIDDANCE from what ive heard, its ganna be shit anyway;)

#34

Psychotext
30/06/09, 5:31 pm

8O

#35

anasui
30/06/09, 5:33 pm

looks like maverick thinks its past 8pm as well

#36

No_PUDding
30/06/09, 5:34 pm

LOL!

Maverick, lets wait it out. I wouldn’t mind getting the PS3 version, becuase I want the etxras that come with it.

#37

maverick-13
30/06/09, 5:34 pm

Hey!! MushroomStamp!! ……….nobody likes you so you should just go kill yourself ok! THANKS

#38

dirigiblebill
30/06/09, 5:36 pm

UR MOTHA

#39

No_PUDding
30/06/09, 5:39 pm

Defintely, anasui!

He obviously lives int he Red Light district of Japan.

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