Splinter Cell: Double Agent Delayed

by Maarten Goldstein, Jan 26, 2006 11:50am PST

Related Topics – Ubisoft, Delay, Splinter Cell

As part of their third quarter revenue report, Ubisoft today announced that Splinter Cell: Double Agent has been delayed. Originally scheduled for a spring release, the game has been pushed back until September.

The rescheduling to September 2006 of the launch of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent is meant to release the title on all platforms simultaneously, including the Microsoft Xbox 360 that should have a much larger installed base by that time. This will also enable to maintain the highest quality for which Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is recognized. This rescheduling will ensure the best return from the coming release as well as from future sequels of this brand over time.

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By: glio1337 x Show Full Post

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I'm worried about this game. First of all, they killed off his daughter for this game. To me that just seems kinda...much. And no super awesome gadgets? That makes me sad. Splinter Cell: Prison Break just doesn't sound as appealing as Splinter Cell: Big Government Covert Coverup Sneaky Style.

Jan 26, 2006 3:48pm PST

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I'm worried about this game. First of all, they killed off his daughter for this game. To me that just se... : glio1337
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  I too, thought killing his daughter was too much. I liked the fact that Sam had a daughter. It made him a... : Killrig
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I wonder if this is a result of the "meh" reaction to the game's previews? I'm a fan of the series and I think the new one looks pretty uninteresting.

Jan 26, 2006 11:52am PST

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  Playing as a coverup agent, forced to kill hostages or face a lot more difficulty during the missions... ... : Judicator.Khas
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    I hate to tell you this but all of that never happens in the game. The entire criminal backstory for Sam... : noleh8r
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      Yes, but since his daughter dies, which of course has an impact on Sam, you can take the game either way.... : Judicator.Khas
      
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      What? Where did you hear that spoiler? I grew to like her character from the books... : ArtilleryMarker
      
      Here's a little spoilerish snippet from the preview that can be found in the Gamestar 2/06 At first Ju... : Judicator.Khas
  - Sounds good! I was waiting for this time come out before I bought an XBOX 360, and now I have a bit more ... : MatthewPhillips
- I'd lean towards the delay being a result of the petition against them putting the SvM multiplayer mode ... : Power-Glide

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an MP BETA test sometime in the middle of March (old release date) and September (new release date) would make everything worth while.

personally i like the PT mp better than CT.
it was simpler.
CT had some good ideas tho. I cant wait to see what theyve added in DA. And 3vs3 mp possibilities sound awesome.

Jan 26, 2006 2:41pm PST

an MP BETA test sometime in the middle of March (old release date) and September (new release date) would... : doghell

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Well, if this means the game won't disappoint, I don't care, in fact, I'm happy. The first 3 were all modern classics in my book and I am really looking forward to Double Agent. But for them to assume the Xbox360 user base will significantly increase by Fall is a bit outrageous, as there are very, very few high profile games on the horizon for the system. I wouldn't count on the sole fact that more systems will be available, because with no Halo, Xbox360 doesn't have much going for it software-wise besides Gears of War, Oblivion, and maybe Crackdown in October.

Jan 26, 2006 2:35pm PST

Well, if this means the game won't disappoint, I don't care, in fact, I'm happy. The first 3 were all mod... : at0micgarden

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Woah, i guess this is ok though. I mean theres quite a few games being released in march if you own a 360. i.e. Gears Of War, GR:AW, Fight night 3, Oblivion. Certainly enough to keep you going untill september

Jan 26, 2006 2:17pm PST

Woah, i guess this is ok though. I mean theres quite a few games being released in march if you own a 360... : kurumba

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By: Rich McNinch x Show Full Post

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will also enable to maintain the highest quality

I love that line. I hear it all the time.

Jan 26, 2006 12:02pm PST

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will also enable to maintain the highest quality I love that line. I hear it all the time. : Rich McNinch
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They neded time to work out a hip-hop sound track and some trendy deoderant ads.

Jan 26, 2006 2:15pm PST

They neded time to work out a hip-hop sound track and some trendy deoderant ads. : WaterSign

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By: ahk-med x Show Full Post

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Generally speaking, a delayed game is a better game.

Jan 26, 2006 12:31pm PST

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Generally speaking, a delayed game is a better game. : ahk-med
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  I've been around the block enough to know this is totally untrue. : K1Bond007
  - Not always, but in the right hands -- or studio in this case -- it can be very true. : Killrig

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By: Killrig x Show Full Post

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There was a time when delays annoyed me. Now, I see them for what they are: proper release dates. I'm just happy that the game will be better than what it almost was.

Jan 26, 2006 1:29pm PST

There was a time when delays annoyed me. Now, I see them for what they are: proper release dates. I'm jus... : Killrig

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That's an impressive delay

Jan 26, 2006 12:05pm PST

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By: Holesinswiss x Show Full Post

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No mention of Ghost Recon... phew!

Jan 26, 2006 12:22pm PST

No mention of Ghost Recon... phew! : Holesinswiss

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damn, this was the going to be the first game that i would actually want for the 360... well gears of war of course... but that was going to be later.. for me there no real killer game for the system yet

Jan 26, 2006 12:21pm PST

damn, this was the going to be the first game that i would actually want for the 360... well gears of war... : wd|apoc

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By: K1Bond007 x Show Full Post

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So with a delay this long, why even both releasing it for the Xbox? PS2 I can somewhat understand.

Seems like a waste of time.... I guess....

Jan 26, 2006 12:19pm PST

So with a delay this long, why even both releasing it for the Xbox? PS2 I can somewhat understand. Se... : K1Bond007

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By: motta x Show Full Post

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some more info here: http://nullsumme.blogspot.com/2006/01/splinter-cell-double-agent-delayed.html

Jan 26, 2006 12:09pm PST

some more info here: http://nullsumme.blogspot.com/2006/01/splinter-cell-double-agent-delayed.html : motta

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