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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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Blerk said:
Six months after the 360 version, then.
tenthousandgothsonacid said:
Lol Exactly.
See also – The Agent
Blerk said:
It’s doubly amusing that he picks Final Fantasy as his “link of heart” example, given that it’s multi-platform now.
G1GAHURTZ said:
Was that actually part of the quote, is is that an editorial note/suggestion?
Anders said:
It’s a part of the quote; check the link.
G1GAHURTZ said:
Oh dear…
SniperWolf said:
it is a fucking exclusive why the fuck you guys question that… ?
G1GAHURTZ said:
YEAH, WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!?
supererogatory said:
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”
Dannybuoy said:
so they can’t be fucked to port it basically. sloppy
dirigiblebill said:
There’s nothing inherently “sloppy” about optimising your performance on one platform.
Shatner said:
So, the DS, GBA, java and inevitable iPhone Splinter Cells are all a link of heart too?
JesteR said:
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.
Blerk said:
The link of heart is never as strong as the link of wallet.
anasui said:
another 7000 comments. Fuckyeah!
Gadzooks! said:
> so they can’t be fucked to port it basically
With most PS3 ports being arse, would you even want it?
Blerk said:
Ubi’s PS3 stuff is usually decent enough these days, isn’t it?
El_MUERkO said:
“Some games are like this (think of Haze for instance).”
/fixed
absolutezero said:
I always thought of SC as a PC series myself.
No_PUDding said:
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.
Psychotext said:
I saw it on a television. I consider it a television exclusive.
Mike said:
I can’t wait for the FFXIII resolution warz.
No_PUDding said:
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.
onyxbox said:
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).
Dr.Ghettoblaster said:
PC download……I’m happy.
MushroomStamp said:
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.
Psychotext said:
There are a few that are better on the PS3. To say every single game is better on the 360 would be inaccurate.
loki said:
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
MushroomStamp said:
If there is one better on the PS3, I can’t think of it.
cachucha said:
lol jester fighting powa with piracy gg
theevilaires said:
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
Withnail said:
“There will be no PS3 version of BioShock. It has been explained time and time again.”
maverick-13 said:
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;)
Psychotext said:
anasui said:
looks like maverick thinks its past 8pm as well
No_PUDding said:
LOL!
Maverick, lets wait it out. I wouldn’t mind getting the PS3 version, becuase I want the etxras that come with it.
maverick-13 said:
Hey!! MushroomStamp!! ……….nobody likes you so you should just go kill yourself ok! THANKS
dirigiblebill said:
UR MOTHA
No_PUDding said:
Defintely, anasui!
He obviously lives int he Red Light district of Japan.