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[I_live_4_fun]

I haven't started the game yet but I think it's going to be awesome! Still excited about it from seeing it PAX .

[Aromaci]

Does look quite good. (Spy Vs Mercs) Probably wait till it's cheaper though.

[OC-138]

Gonna go and pick this up tomorrow!

[Aromaci]

$60 @ Target. $90 @ EB. How the hell do they get away with it?!

[GasClown]

Yeah Splinter Cell is awesome, played all of them - they did lose track there and it wasn't quite as good as it was on the original Xbox. Hopefully it's gone back to the days of Chaos Theory. I'm with Aro though, will wait till it drops in price (getting stingy these days lol)... and also agree - when I went to buy Dishonored the other week there were a number of game shops I could buy it from (in the shopping centre)... EB was charging $79.99, GameTraders were charging $59.99, JB were charging $49.99... didn't go to Target or any other store but I'm sure they are there. I think it's a given, EB will be $30 more... I walked in and out so quickly and said 'fucking rip-off joint' - I hope they heard me. lol

[Aromaci]

GasClown, on 23 August 2013 - 01:07 AM, said:

I walked in and out so quickly and said 'fucking rip-off joint' - I hope they heard me. lol

Stick it to the man Clowny!

[I_live_4_fun]

Ubisoft have just released the Patch 1.02 update for Splinter Cell: Blacklist on PlayStation 3. The new Patch update was released overnight and addresses various bugs and issues particularly across the Co-operative and Multiplayer modes in the extremely well-received and action-packed title. This update is also expected to be available for the PC and Xbox 360 sometime soon.

(I'm not too sure how big the patch file size is since PS+ automatically downloaded it for me ).



Splinter Cell: Blacklist - Patch 1.02 update for PlayStation 3:

General:

• Fix voice chat quality when using wireless headsets
  
• Fix framerate dropping considerably after several hours of play
  
• Fix timer and progress bar for Daily Challenges
  
• Shadownet: Fix tracking of Shocking Kos Ghost challenge
  
• Fix misc issues with Gone Dark challenges
  
• Fix misc issues with guards shooting sticky camera and not engaging search behavior

CO-OP:

• Fix getting stuck in unresponsive state when accepting an invite to a Spies vs Mercs match during a CO-OP host migration
  
• Fix animation glitch when sliding down a ladder and immediately throwing a grenade
  
• Fix mission preview image not updating when cycling through different missions in the settings

Spies vs Mercs:

• Capture the Intel: Fix Intel stuck on weapon when a client is dropping it twice in a row
  
• Capture the Intel: Fix potential exploit where an ammo box placed in front of the Intel drop crate would allow to skip the “securing the intel” animation
  
• Fix Drone Hunter points not awarded when blowing up the drone with certain gadgets
  
• Fix waypoint staying red when Pandora settings are ON and a hacker has been killed
  
• Fix accessing an empty when menu when trying to view the Customization Screen or match Settings right when the countdown reaches 0
  
• Fix general host migration issues
  
• Fix rare cases of Spies falling out of maps
  
• Fix spawning with no weapon and unable to shoot when pushing the stick forward during the character selection screen until the match starts

Source: Official Splinter Cell: Blacklist Site

[Axe99]

Thanks for the info Live .

[I_live_4_fun]

Some thoughts on Splinter Cell: Blacklist so far...

It really is awesome, haha. I've been playing it more in the past couple weeks since doing the co-op missions with CAD and it's been really enjoyable. You can choose your own playstyle throughout the whole game and you will still be rewarded for that, whether it be complete stealth and no killing, stealth with lethal kills or jumping in with all guns blazing or a mix of everything; it's all up to you. There are heaps of customisation and upgrades you can play around with for Sam Fisher as well as new gadgets and weapons to purchase to suit your playstyle.

Gameplay-wise, it feels like a mix between Hitman: Absolution (stealth/sneaking) and Uncharted (platforming) for me. Splinter Cell: Blacklist does encourage stealth since there will be reinforcements and things like that if you set off any alarms or get caught. But there are also a lot of paths and choices you can make about how to complete your objective or get to a certain destination so it doesn't feel as linear. I like how we can shoot the lights to make it harder for the guards to see us.

I'm finding that I still take close to an hour to complete each campaign mission haha, mostly because I like playing with non-lethal stealth and knocking out all the enemies along the way. And I'm only playing on normal difficulty, which is fairly easy.

The co-op is really well done too . For some reason I can't join CAD when he hosts, but he can join me so that's all good. There's a lot of variety in the missions too and some of them require lots of retries (especially the complete stealth ones) to get it right, hehe. I have't tried the Spy vs Mercs multiplayer yet though.

[GasClown]

I_live_4_fun, on 04 September 2013 - 03:43 AM, said:

It really is awesome, haha.

Cool - I might pick it up after I finish ME3.

[GasClown]

GasClown, on 04 September 2013 - 03:57 AM, said:

Cool - I might pick it up after I finish ME3.

Fuck it - I take that back, totally forgot about GTAV... haha.

[ctrlaltdel]

I have finished the SP campaign. now onto the 4E missions. think i'm 1/2 done. i have finished all Kubin (solo) and Briggs (co-op with live_4_fun).

live_4_fun, when are we going to do that mission again so that i can grab that "missing" trophy?

[ctrlaltdel]

I_live_4_fun, on 04 September 2013 - 03:43 AM, said:

The co-op is really well done too . For some reason I can't join CAD when he hosts, but he can join me so that's all good. There's a lot of variety in the missions too and some of them require lots of retries (especially the complete stealth ones) to get it right, hehe. I have't tried the Spy vs Mercs multiplayer yet though.

it's weird that u can't seem to join me.
have no problem other joining me in other games. guess your ps3 don't like me
my ps3 is on the DMZ and have an Open NAT (according to COD)

[I_live_4_fun]

ctrlaltdel, on 04 September 2013 - 05:30 AM, said:

I have finished the SP campaign. now onto the 4E missions. think i'm 1/2 done. i have finished all Kubin (solo) and Briggs (co-op with live_4_fun).

live_4_fun, when are we going to do that mission again so that i can grab that "missing" trophy?

Hehe, I'm only about halfway - they sent an email showing my stats lol. I think I can do tonight. I've DMZ'd my PS3 as well so I might be able to join you now.

[Axe99]

Top stuff Live .  Doubt I'll get this before the PS4 launches, but it's deffo going on my 'must play' list, happy stealthing .

[ctrlaltdel]

new DLC - Home Land DLC
http://splintercell....cm:148-76770-32

What you’ll get:

CO-OP MAPS (playable solo or with a friend)
    Billionaire’s Yacht (Grim Mission)
    Dead Coast (Kobin Mission)

GEAR
Upper Echelon Suit, 4E Ecliplse Suit, Whisper Boots, MBS Boots, Tactical Gloves, Exclusive Merc Skin (SvM-only), Exclusive Spy Skin (SvM-only)

GOGGLES
    Gold, Amber, White Lights

WEAPON
    Exclusive Crossbow with Sleeping Gas Bolts

The Homeland DLC is now available on all platforms for $6.99!

[GasClown]

Might go and buy this today - worthwhile?

[Aromaci]

GasClown, on 11 January 2014 - 02:12 AM, said:

Might go and buy this today - worthwhile?

I think so. (I'm replying it atm in fact) Really great stealth mechanics and flexibility of play-styles. Plus quite a healthy range of missions outside the main campaign. Only negative is no Ironside.

[GasClown]

Aromaci, on 11 January 2014 - 03:36 AM, said:

I think so. (I'm replying it atm in fact) Really great stealth mechanics and flexibility of play-styles. Plus quite a healthy range of missions outside the main campaign. Only negative is no Ironside.

Just got it so hopefully get in a couple of hours some time today/tonight.

[GasClown]

Aromaci, on 11 January 2014 - 03:36 AM, said:

Only negative is no Ironside.

Massive negative... couldn't even identify who he was until I got to play him. He even looks different. No complaints otherwise.