Rainbow Six: Vegas - Gen. Discussion & Info

[LinkinPrime]

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Update 8/3: Expansion Pack on in the works?

play.com recently added a holder for "Rainbow Six Vegas Bishop"

http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/3437716/Rainbow-Six-Vegas-Bishop/Product.html

http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/3437678/Rainbow-Six-Vegas-Bishop/Product.html

Update 6/29: Black Map Pack now Free:

Ubi has send me the official word on the RSV Black Pack (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/06/26/tom-clancy-s-rainbow-six-vegas-player-s-pack-black-edition-in-game.aspx) (which went MIA earlier this week) and it is good news:

‘Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas Black Pack Downloadable Content for Xbox 360 Live was originally intended to be free content for the fans of Rainbow Six Vegas. We apologize for the error. All players who purchased the Black Pack will be reimbursed automatically.* The Black Pack will be posted Saturday June 30th and will be free of charge. Also, as a token of our appreciation for the Rainbow Six community, we are making the Red Pack (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/04/18/rainbow-6-players-pack-red-edition-dlc.aspx) free as of Friday July 6th as well. Thanks for playing and we hope you enjoy this free content.’

Make sure your account information is up to date so we can properly apply the credit!

As I understand it the content should go out after 0300 PT (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=6&day=30&year=2007&hour=3&min=0&sec=0&p1=234).

Edit: * All players who purchased the Black Pack will be reimbursed automatically within 8 to 10 weeks.

http://majornelson.com/archive/2007/06/29/rainbow-six-vegas-black-pack-update-good-news.aspx
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Update 6/26: Black Map Pack Out Now

Name: Player's Pack: Black Edition
Price: 800 Points
Availability: All Xbox Live regions
Dash Details: Not to be outdone by the Red Edition, the award winning development team for Rainbow Six Vegas continues to raise the stakes on the game Team Xbox called the "Multiplayer Game of the year" with the all new Player's pack: Black Edition. This pack includes 5 maps; 3 new never before seen maps like Red Lotus and Wartown, a reduxed version of Streets, and a very special appearance by an original classic, PRESIDIO from the award-winning Rainbow Six 3. Place your bets on the Player's Packs: Black Edition to complete the ultimate Vegas experience.
Size: 705.5 MB (approx.)
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Update 4/18: Red Map Pack out now

Name: Player's Pack: Red Edition
Price: 800 Points
Availability: Xbox Live Members in all regions
Dash Details: The development team behind the Award-Winning Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas brings you brand new Multiplayer content available for download, including two new game modes and brand new maps. The renowned Assassination Mode returns, challenging players to safely escort a VIP to a designated extraction point. In addition teams will be confronted with new obstacles in Total Conquest Mode, where teams simultaneously battle to maintain control of three locations on a given map. Not to be outdone, the development team has created new, fully enhanced maps including Doscala Restaurant, Marshalling Yard, Roof and more! All of the celebrated multiplayer game modes, as well as Assassination and Total Conquest, will be playable on all maps including these most recent additions.
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Udpate 4/11: DLC due April

looks like April 18th is the date for the new maps/modes

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/779/779303p1.html

hopefully this will get people playing something other than A&D Calypso Casino _________
Update 2/8:

From OXM March 07:

Rainbow Six Vegas: Player's Pack
* To Be released March
*10 New multiplayer Maps
* New game modes: Assassination (escort), & Conquest (territories)

Price not yet determined.

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Update 12/14: Patch Released

Single Player
Fixed bugs with voice recognition
Fixed a bug that made the game crash when killing Dr. Smythe under a specific
circumstance.Multiplayer
Getting stuck at briefing screen when joining a match in progress
Fixed a coop crash when failing a mission numerous times
Fixed an exploit where observers received same kills as host in terrorist hunt
Fixed a intermittent coop crash in map Factory
Fixed a disconnection bug when host changes map
Fixed a bug with live camera that forced a reboot.
Fixed an issue with max players not being related to recommended players for maps.
Added better feedback in the game search menus.
Fixed a bug with the siege specialist achievement.
Fixed players crashing when using shield and entering a game with shield restricted.
Fixed a rare crash when starting a coop story game.
Fixed a bug that made the shield become invisible in certain circumstances.
Fixed a display bug with weapons disappearing while using shield
Fixed a crash while using the Live Vision Camera
Fixed a display bug with the canister in retrieval staying visible after being taken.
Fixed a random crash for clients in COOP games.
Fixed a display error that showed 14 players instead of 16 for dedicated servers.
Fixed a bug with score limits not working properly.
Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented grenades from being used at game start.
Fixed a crash through the world bug related to starting COOP games while playing Terrorist Hunt.
Fixed a crash through the world bug in Casino COOP.
Fixed a bug with invalid recommended players in COOP maps.
Fixed a lockup in COOP mode related to clients joining a game late.
Fixed a bug where a dedicated server set for 16 players only accepted 14.
Added better feedback in the game search menus
Remove proximity voice chat from team games.
Adjust TerroHunt XP based on density setting:
Fixed bug regarding voice chat - Now voice chat works for all players
Fixed a crash where clients crash when host change map or quit the game before they have time to load lobby
Fixed a crash when clientnt selects Option/ Map name either in the lobby or In game
Fixed a bug related to the infiltration specialist achievement
Fixed a bug where when score limit is 10 a game does not end when canister is deposited
Fixed a bug in splitscreen:Crash when player 2 Press ready before player 1 in the login profile menu
Fixed a bug where game occasionally crashes on boot at the Title Screen.General
Fixed some localization errors in Spanish________
Reviews:

TeamXbox 9.5 out of 10 (http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1255/Tom-Clancys-Rainbow-Six-Vegas/p1/)
IGN 9.3 out of 10 (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/745/745678p1.html)
OXM 8.5 out of 10
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Update 11/17: Multiplayer Demo up on XBLM


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Update 11/13: Achievements Revealed

-Sniper 15
10 kills using a Sniper rifle in an online ranked match
-Marksman 10
100 total player kills in any adversarial mode
-Killer's Spree 20
5 consecutive player kills without dying
-Killer's Rampage 30
10 consecutive player kills without dying
-Demolition Expert 20
Kill 50 players using Explosives only
-Special Operations 50
Play all maps of every Adversarial game mode
-Siege Specialist 15
Leading contributor of kills for the Defenders in a winning Attack & Defend ranked match
-Survivor 15
Be the only remaining player in a ranked online match of Survival
-Lone Wolf 15
Most kills in a ranked online Sharpshooter match
-Team Survivalist 15
Most kills in a winning online ranked match of Team Survival
-Team Champion 15
Most kills in a winning online ranked match of Team Sharpshooter
-Hostage Rescue 15
Rescue all hostages in an Attack & Defend mission in under 5 minutes
-Bomb Expert 15
Defuse the bomb within 2 minutes in Attack & Defend
-Infiltration Specialist 15
Recover the Intel in Attack & Defend within 2 minutes
-Hazmat Specialist 15
Deposit the canister and kill an enemy canister carrier in the same Retrieval match
-Master of Ceremonies 15
Host a 16-player match
-Best of the Best 40
Achieve the rank of Elite
-Officer 20
Achieve the rank of Lieutenant 2nd Class
-Basic Training 5
Achieve the rank of Private 1st Class
-Tour of Duty 60
Cooperatively complete all Terrorist Hunt missions
-Vegas Champion 50
Cooperatively complete the Story Mode
-Coop Hunt Novice 10
Complete a Cooperative T-Hunt mission with at least one other player.
-Coop Story Novice 10
Complete a Cooperative Story mission with at least one other player
-Tough Hombre 30
Completed Border Town in single player Story Mode
-Dam Buster 30
Completed Nevada Dam in single player Story Mode
-High Roller 30
Completed Calypso Casino in single player Story Mode
-Street Cleaner 30
Completed Downtown Vegas in single player Story Mode
-High Climber 30
Completed Vertigo Spire in single player Story Mode
-Hell Hound 30
Completed Dante’s Casino in single player Story Mode
-Rainbow Six Legend 100
Complete the single player Story Mode at Realistic difficulty
-Executioner 30
Kill 500 terrorists online or offline
-Pistoleer 25
Kill 150 terrorists using only a Pistol
-Equipment Specialist 20
Used all Gadgets at least once in single player Story
-Veteran Hunter 50
Complete all maps of splitscreen Terrorist Hunt on Normal difficulty
-Elite Hunter 75
Complete all maps in splitscreen T-Hunt at Realistic difficulty
-True Identity 30
Used the Xbox Live Vision to create a character with your appearance (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/home/showachievements.php?type=Retail&gameID=161)

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/home/showachievements.php?type=Retail&gameID=161
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Update 11/1: US Demo out now on XBLM
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Update 10/23: Demo out now

Demo available on XBLM, must have a JNP or EUR account (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110201) to access. US Demo available on US OXM now and should be available on US XBLM later in November.
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Update 10/13: Face Mapping Pictures & Video Link (http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360-hires/3755/Rainbow-Six-Vegas-PEC-2-and-Xbox-Live-Vision-in-HD/)

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1439/1160761139.jpg

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1439/1160761140.jpg

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1439/1160761141.jpg
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Update 10/6:
It seems the single player demo for Rainbow Six: Vegas (http://wiki.xboxic.com/Rainbow_Six:_Vegas) won’t be exclusively available to OXM readers after all (http://www.xboxic.com/news/1742). In an official press release Ubisoft stated that the demo will be available on the Xbox Live Marketplace October 23rd. This is a month earlier than expected, but I’m sure nobody will object.
http://www.xboxic.com/news/1749#more-1749

I couldnt find the press release so I'm not sure how accurate this is.
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Update 10/5:

http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1439/1160071019.jpg

Kicking off the countdown to the game's release, Ubisoft announced today that a single player playable demo of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas for the Xbox 360 will be made available to consumers. The Xbox 360 demo will be available exclusively this month as part of the December issue of Official Xbox Magazine in the U.S., on sale at newsstands on October 24th. The demo will be made available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace in November.

The single player demo features part of the "Dante's Casino" level of the single player mission. Players will Observe, Plan and Assault (O.P.A.) their way through the Gothic-themed casino that is under construction and believed to be a hideout for the terrorist leaders.
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/11943/Rainbow-Six-Vegas-Demo-Available-This-Month/

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Update 7/13: Vegas Mayor wants to prevent game from releasing

Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman is taking exception to the setting of another Tom Clancy game, Ubisoft's upcoming Rainbow Six Vegas. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal (http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Jul-08-Sat-2006/news/8367726.html), Goodman has an issue with the game's plot, which sees terrorists taking over a swanky casino on the city's Strip and seizing a number of hostages.
Goodman reportedly said the game was "based on a false premise," adding he has been repeatedly told by government officials that Las Vegas is "the safest place imaginable" when it comes to terrorist attacks. The mayor also said he'll look into whether or not the city can prevent the game from being released. "It could be harmful economically, and it may be something that's not entitled to free speech [protection]," Goodman is quoted as saying.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6153959.html

Update 5/25:
Ubisoft's Rainbow Six: Vegas enables players to map their face onto an in-game character (like Neversoft first did with Tony Hawk's Underground). http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/710/710202p1.html

Update 5/12 10 Intense video (actual gameplay) :shock:
http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/3204/Tom-Clancys-Rainbow-Six-Vegas-E3-Demo-Footage/

Update 5/8 Video:
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/815/815419/vids_1.html


The official Rainbow Six website has updated their site with a countdown that expires on or about 3/6/06

http://www.rainbowsixgame.com/us/

The countdown started in T-minus 360hrs...

What do you guys think?


EDIT: 3/6 its funny how IGN covered this before Ubisoft could officially reveal it.

Here's the details:

Monday 03.06.06 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas! (http://rainbowsixgame.com/us/newspost.php?id=14984)
UBISOFT GOES ALL-IN WITH TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® VEGAS FOR NEXT-GENERATION CONSOLES!

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 6, 2006 - Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that it is developing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas for next-generation and current-generation video game consoles. Scheduled for a fall 2006 release and developed by Ubisoft's award-winning Montreal studio, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas is the fifth iteration of the multimillion-selling Rainbow Six tactical shooter franchise.

The stakes are high when the world's most elite counter-terrorism unit enters Las Vegas, where over 36.7 million men, women and children visit each year. "Sin City," the home of the famous Las Vegas Strip, flashy hotels, high-rolling casinos and world-famous celebrities, becomes the setting for a terrorist threat of global proportions. What happens when one of the world's most famous cities is held hostage by terrorists? Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas will be Team Rainbow's next-generation console debut on the heels of the critically acclaimed Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter™ and the highly anticipated Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent™. Today, with more than 13.5 million units sold worldwide, the Rainbow Six franchise is known as one of the best multiplayer experiences and is hailed for its immersive single-player games.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas will push the envelope of technology through graphics, artificial intelligence, physics and animations created by Ubisoft's award-winning Montreal studios, which house some of the world's best talent, including Senior Producer Chadi Lebbos who was the lead on Rainbow Six 3®.

"Rainbow Six is back and better than ever," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. "Building upon the online success of the Rainbow Six franchise and harnessing the power of the next-generation experience, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas will be the benchmark against which all next-generation games will be measured. With Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter being released this month to wide critical acclaim, and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent also due out this year, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas makes it a perfect trifecta for the Clancy series in 2006."

Rainbow Six fans will be pleased to know that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas is featured in a world-exclusive first-look in the April issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, available on newsstands March 14, 2006.

© 2006 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Persistent Elite Creation, Ghost Recon, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, Splinter Cell, Splinter Cell Double Agent, Sam Fisher, Ubisoft, the Ubisoft logo, Ubi.com and the Soldier Icon are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Rainbow Six, Red Storm and Red Storm logo are trademarks of Red Storm Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Red Storm Entertainment, Inc. is a Ubisoft Entertainment company.

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source: http://www.xboxyde.com/news_2625_en.html

Update 3/13: EGM info:

- the game (http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=425634#) has been in development for nearly 2 years now
- after the debacle known as Suckdown...I mean Lockdown, development was taken away from Red Storm and given to Ubi-Montreal
- you will play as one character, don't ask me his name because I didn't care to remember it - all I remember is that it was some generic tough-guy white man name (Ding Chavez does make a return though)
- you will have 2 or 3 teammates who will have unique (ie, "cliche") personalities
- the game will be presented using the "Half-Life" (yes that is exactly what they said) style of storytelling using only the first-person perspective and no cutscenes (not that there were very many cutscenes in the previous games (http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=425634#) anyway)
- the game will have lots of destructability/interactivity in the environments and you will be able to do stuff like rappel down the sides of buildings and fast-rope out of choppers
- it appears that there will be no pre-mission planning phase (just like Suckdown) rather you will issue commands "on-the-fly" (like in Raven Shield)
- it will be a more "cinematic" presentation as your teammates will engage in conversations and ARGUE during the missions
- game is not using any form of the Unreal engine that previous R6 games used nor is it using the GR:AW engine, it's using its own graphics engine.
- THE GAME WILL FEATURE A "HALO-STYLE" HEALTH SYSTEM WHERE YOU WILL RECOVER YOUR HEALTH IF YOU STAY OUT OF THE ACTION FOR A BIT!!!

Quotes of interest:

"So, what should you expect? Less dying, for one: The Team is adding a Halo-style health system, whereby avoiding fire will give you time to heal, meaning you'll ultimately spend less time picking "Retry Mission" from a menu screen."

"Ubisoft has brought the new game back in-house at Rainbow Six 3's original studio in Montreeal and has thrown a team of 150 people at the title, wich has been in development since 2004."

"Gameplay will be very cat-and-mouse, kills will not come easy."

"Blind fire and "no look" suppressing fire will be important components as well; the action switches to a third-person, over-the-shoulder camera during these moments, much like in 360 launch title Perfect Dark Zero."

"As mentioned before, the game is also no longer limited to solid ground. With so much of Las Vegas towering some 80 stories above street level, the city provides countless opportunities to scale up and rappel down buildings. Standard rappelling, fast roping (quickly sliding down a rope, slowing the fall with only clenched hands), and inverted rappelling (also known as Australian rappelling)"

EDIT: This latest info comes from what I found in other forums....

[lordopus99]

I get to wait all that time to hear that they are making a new rainbow six game for 360... YAY

[Scorch]

Well duh. Gamepro blew the lid off that one in their preview for Ghost Recon. They mentioned how they decided to delay Splinter Cell and Rainbow Six 360 and go with Ghost Recon first this time.

[Pratt75]

So is this just going to be an announcement that they are making the game or are they going to spring a suprise release date on us?

[LinkinPrime]

So is this just going to be an announcement that they are making the game or are they going to spring a suprise release date on us?

I'm hoping its some sort of surprise and not just "Rainbow Six is being developed for XBOX 360..."

The news of a next gen Rainbow Six has been floating around for a while, it was in last months GamePro and the current EGM's preview for April's issue.

[radjago]

So this won't be just a 360 version of Critical Hour?

[terribledeli]

So this won't be just a 360 version of Critical Hour?


I was worried it was going to be similiar to the Far Cry 360 game, something like Lockdown (minus all the features fans complained about) and Critical Hour.

I wonder if Ubi is taking the franchise in a new direction, I believe John Clark is retiring during the course of Critical Hour. Ding is supposed to be in charge of the group, so we'll see.

[LinkinPrime]

Well, so much for exclusive announcement...

updated op.

[specialk]

ok, I've had very limited experiences with Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six...this may sound dumb but how does the gameplay vary between the two? I've heard of some people not like one but preferring the other?

[terribledeli]

ok, I've had very limited experiences with Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six...this may sound dumb but how does the gameplay vary between the two? I've heard of some people not like one but preferring the other?

Ghost Recon - Distance, outdoor combat
Rainbow Six - close, indoor combat


Thats the two basic differences.

[NinjaMan]

Have you guys seen the screens for this game yet? They look insane!

[TH3 SOPRANOS]

I just pray this will be more like Rianbow Six 3. rather then Crapdown.

[LinkinPrime]

Added screen shots to OP

[alive741]

I think I just ejaculated..

[LinkinPrime]

I think I just ejaculated..

Hey its alive741! Congrats on being #20 worldwide.

[Brak]

I hope this has the PEC mode (ala-Lockdown and Critical Hour).

Excited, either way.

[Chris in Cali]

I think I just ejaculated..


Me too, that shot of the Bellegio, and the strip... I can't wait to play it!

[Scahom1]

As long as the Lockdown gameplay is scrapped...I will be ALL over this.

I love the Vegas setting.

[neudog]

Suck on that Killzone 2 MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH...:rofl: Seriously though those images fucking rock. I'm not a huge fan of the series and when I say that I mean I don't buy the game when it hits shelves. I do own a few of the games, most recent RB6 3, but the direction Clancy is going by immersing the player into Vegas is outstanding. I guess this means Clancy will reign in squad base games for at least another gen.:)

[flybrione]

Wow, Can't wait. Big fan of the original R63 and R6BA.

[PyroGamer]

I hope it doesn't suck cock like Lockout did.

[Logg]

Finally a game, to get a 360 over.

[doubledown]

This game looks GREAT. Vegas is just a damn cool setting for a game.....hopefully they make it good.

[KaneRobot]

This game makes me want to go back to Vegas. :(

[Scorch]

New EGM states that there's a recharging health system in it, similar to Halo.

I'm not looking forward to it anymore.. especially after Lockdown.

[Pratt75]

Recharging health system? For Halo it makes sense because your wearing an armor suit, for the characters in R6 it doesn't make sense. This rainbow team must have superpowers.

[doubledown]

Recharging health system? For Halo it makes sense because your wearing an armor suit, for the characters in R6 it doesn't make sense. This rainbow team must have superpowers.

Vegas has magical powers ;)

You know what they say...."What happens in Vegas......"

[Pratt75]

Vegas has magical powers ;)

You know what they say...."What happens in Vegas......"

LOL, that is very true. I wonder if they will incorporate any type of side games for the hell of it since it will be in vegas. Side games like blackjack, poker, callgirls, etc... That would be just as ridiculous in this game as their magical recharging powers are.

[Chris in Cali]

I hope it doesn't suck cock like Lockout did.


We can say suck cock, but not fuck, and $$$$er, or fucking $$$$ers.

[seanr1221]

New EGM states that there's a recharging health system in it, similar to Halo.


WHAT??? They better have a damn good explanation for this.

I didn't care when CoD2 did it, but CoD and Rainbow Six are played totally different, so now Im pissed. Unless one of your guys comes over and heals you, it's fucking stupid.

[LinkinPrime]

Update OP with info found in latest EGM.

[doubledown]

Thanks for the update....sounds good. I don't care if it's HALOish health....but it is a bit much. Oh well.

[Monsta Mack]

The recharging health meter is funny. Although I prolly wouldn't mind it.

[generalpatton71]

I was glad the development was handed over to UbiSoft Montreal. That part about the game going back to cat and mouse is also a good sighn!

[LinkinPrime]

Updated OP. WOW, but short video.

[AdvOfJet]

Nice. Looking more and more like GRAW with added features.

[Tha Xecutioner]

looks niiice...buuuuuuuuuuut this is definitely not Rainbow Six..at all.

[Eastsidecracker]

Looks really nice, and fun. Like GR3, hopefully they have a better health system, like RS3BA

[LinkinPrime]

This game is looking to be the best R6 yet. Check out the latest gamplay vid:

http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/3204/Tom-Clancys-Rainbow-Six-Vegas-E3-Demo-Footage/ 10min long.

[toper]

gametrailers.com has some good gameplay vids of this one, as well...I can't wait!

[Transformah]

Agree, looks good, maybe this will be the entry that gets me into the series, sort of like GR:AW.

[Scorch]

That's a pretty cool level and skin add-on for GRAW.

Oh wait, that's a whole other game?

[Maklershed]

WOW!! Those are some of the best graphics I've ever seen in a game. Now lets just hope the gameplay is equivalent.

[Tha Xecutioner]

The environment looks niiiiice, but characters (mainly the enemies) look a little weird.

[Moxio]

That video. Actual gameplay. Mass explosion.

Awesome.

[LinkinPrime]

Today we find out that the game will allow users to facemap their faces onto the ingame characters:

Ubisoft's Rainbow Six: Vegas enables players to map their face onto an in-game character (like Neversoft first did with Tony Hawk's Underground).
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/710/710202p1.html

This could be fun, but bad as well, I'm sure we'll be seeing penis heads running around :roll:

[seanr1221]

I bet Ubisoft will approve of the picture first before letting us use it.

But this is freakin sweet news.

[Murcielago77]

oh great, i get to shoot a dudes balls off his face now

[LinkinPrime]

How did Tony Hawk do it on the PS2? Was there approvals or was it just for single player?

[FriskyTanuki]

How did Tony Hawk do it on the PS2? Was there approvals or was it just for single player?
THUG (http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/thug/review.html?page=2&q=):
The process to put your face on one of the game's skaters is a simple one. You must take a clean, straight-on, shadowless photo of your face. Then you send that shot in via e-mail or by using a cell phone camera. Shortly after sending in the shot, you'll receive an e-mail reply with an eight-character code. You then take that code to the game and enter it. The game then gets online and downloads the shot. From there, you need to line up the face's points to match those of the polygonal model, and you should ensure that the skin tone of the face texture matches the rest of the body.

THUG2 had EyeToy support:
The PC and PlayStation 2 versions get the additional bonus of online play and a face mapping feature that lets you take a picture of yourself and put it onto your created skater. The face mapping works largely as it did in the previous game, though the PlayStation 2 version now has EyeToy support, making it a bit easier to get your face in the game. The trade-off is that you'll usually get better results with a photo from a digital camera. On the PC, you simply must crop a face image down to 128x128 pixels and import it from the game's front end.

Las Vegas reminds me a lot of Splinter Cell from the video I saw at E3, which doesn't surprise me since Ubisoft Montreal is behind it. It might be the first Rainbow Six game I've ever been interested in.

[KaneRobot]

Sweet. Chuck Norris and 1986 Metallica to the rescue!

[doubledown]

Neato....my superhero CockFace can make a return :)

[Tha Xecutioner]

7 new images:
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This game keeps looking better and better.

[LinkinPrime]

7 new images:
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This game keeps looking better and better.

Ditto
:shock: :bow: :drool: :applause:

[anomynous]

Rainbow 6: Las Vegas faces cancelation:

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6153959.html

[RedvsBlue]

Rainbow 6: Las Vegas faces cancelation:

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6153959.html

Doubt it, they aren't gonna just cancel the game and say "oh well" because the mayor of Vegas has a problem with it. They've got way too much invested in the game at this point to throw all of that away.

[Tha Xecutioner]

Not a cancellation, just a story about a douche who is overreacting to a game (unusual I know). Hopefully the game holds up, though. It looks very promising, plus I'm dying for a good Rainbow Six game again.

[KaneRobot]

What the fucking fuck fuck?


So did this douchebag also oppose Ocean's 11? That promoted potentially harmful illegal activity. And this is hardly the first time they've had killing sprees depected in a Las Vegas setting. Oh, right, THIS time it's a GAME, and GAMES are much worse than MOVIES.

It's not "facing cancellation," by the way.

[Tha Xecutioner]

If worse comes to worst they'll rename the city/buildings/(maybe) game..no way they'd cancel this money-maker.

[H-Town Info]

Rainbow 6: Las Vegas faces cancelation:

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6153959.html

i dearly hope not

[$hady]

So just change everything to Nas Negas the mystical gaming paradise in Canada or something. The pics look really good, I always liked these games untill the last one on XBox.

[LinkinPrime]

Updated OP with Demo info.

[ryanbph]

awsome about the demo

[deadite76]

Excellent news! Thanks Link!!

[thwjustin]

I will probably have the full game by the time this comes out.

[flybrione]

Hopefully I will get my xbox back before I get my copy of the mag in the mail. If not I will have to go to my buddies and play the demo.

[deadite76]

Good news for those waiting for the Marketplace demo! According to xboxic, it's coming out the 23rd of October!

http://www.xboxic.com/news/1749#more-1749

[LinkinPrime]

Good news for those waiting for the Marketplace demo! According to xboxic, it's coming out the 23rd of October!

http://www.xboxic.com/news/1749#more-1749

Hell yes!!! I always get my OXM about 2-3 weeks late anyways.

[DiscoDuck8k]

Sweet!

Glad I don't have to go buy that magazine to play it this month.

[LinkinPrime]

I checked the ubisoft website and I couldnt find such press release. Lets hope its true though.

[LinkinPrime]

Updated OP with face mapping screens found here. I wonder if you could face map an (stuffed) animal or an action figure?

[guyver2077]

whoa theres face mapping.... awesome!!!!

[Eastsidecracker]

Face mapping looks alright. The armor selection and weapons looks tight. Want more info on that. (Hopefully no dlc to make it unfair, and no needing to unlock it) Any MP videos or news? I want to see the MP before I buy.

[Brak]

The face mapping looks terrific, as does the allusion of character outfitting for multi-player (and a monetary system, please!!!!).

The outfitting was one of the things I enjoyed from the strange, strange world of Rainbow Six: Lockdown.
Updated OP with face mapping screens found here. I wonder if you could face map an (stuffed) animal or an action figure?
That poker game with DigiMask - I forget its name - wouldn't let me face map my cat, a drawing of a face or anything that wasn't actually a face.

[eatntae]

I've heard rumors that the entire main campaign will support co-op. Is this true, or are the co-op missions going to be single short missions similar to GRAW?

[LinkinPrime]

I've heard rumors that the entire main campaign will support co-op. Is this true, or are the co-op missions going to be single short missions similar to GRAW?

Yup, thats correct:


As for online co-op, the game will include the always-excellent Terrorist Hunt mode and span 23 maps. You can create a unique character for use here, which brings us to Ubisoft's Persistent Elite Creation 2.0.
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/733/733601p2.html

In addition to the varied adversarial modes, Vegas will also feature a cooperative element for up to four players. You'll be able to play through the whole single-player campaign with your buddies, as well as some missions that were created specifically for the multiplayer maps. The competitive game, on the other hand, will allow for up to 16 players, and you'll be able to customize the experience in whatever manner you'd like, such as kit restrictions and respawn options. Finally, the game will be playable in just about every configuration supported by the system, including split screen, system link, and via Xbox Live.
http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/.../733557p2.html (http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/rainbow-six-vegas/733557p2.html)

[slickkill77]

you can scan an animals face as long as you can get it to pose for the camera

[LinkinPrime]

you can scan an animals face as long as you can get it to pose for the camera


I was thinking of doing my stuffed Conker. Or I could use my Neo bust.

[elwood731]

The face mapping thing is pretty cool. I can't wait to see this used in sports and fighting games.

[Scorch]

I played it today for about half an hour.

Dear god, it's so good. So, so, so good. The only thing I never got used to was using B to throw grenades. I loved taking cover and doing the "spray and pray". I threw a grenade and a rope that was hanging up high fell down and started swinging around, it was crazy. When your teammates get shot, you have to heal them or order them to be healed. If they get shot while down and die, the demo ends.

But it's so, so good.

[LinkinPrime]

I played it today for about half an hour.

Dear god, it's so good. So, so, so good. The only thing I never got used to was using B to throw grenades. I loved taking cover and doing the "spray and pray". I threw a grenade and a rope that was hanging up high fell down and started swinging around, it was crazy. When your teammates get shot, you have to heal them or order them to be healed. If they get shot while down and die, the demo ends.

But it's so, so good.

So then its not a GRAW skin? ;)

That's a pretty cool level and skin add-on for GRAW.

Oh wait, that's a whole other game?

[Scorch]

Some of it feels borrowed, but no. I'll get it.

I love how it controls though. Hold X to equip a silencer, hold Y to change weapons, hold right bumper to toggle between heat vision and night vision.. hold left trigger against objects to lean against them.. it got comfortable real fast.

I want to go buy that OXM now.. I can wait til Nov 1st when it comes on XBLM.. or whenever it wa coming. Haha on that roof part, you can either walk down a ramp or you can rappell (can't spell) down to the first floor.. I chose the latter and got lit up like a christmas tree the second I hit the ground.

Oh and when you get shot, the screen goes really blurry.. if you're near death, it goes black and white on top of the blurriness.

[KaneRobot]

The facemapping looks great. I'm all over this one.

[Ultimate Matt X]

I just got the demo and was definitely pleased that it feels like Rainbow Six again after the last few debacles. I like though that in some ways it feels a little like SWAT. I'm not a fan of the Halo style health, but I saw there was an option for realistic difficulty so maybe that'll deal with that.

I need to start looking for more details on the single player length and such a little more now. The demo makes this seem purchase worthy again.

[deadite76]

For those without an OXM subscription, better get a European Live account going! (Just in case)

http://www.xboxic.com/news/1843

[seanr1221]

For those without an OXM subscription, better get a European Live account going! (Just in case)

http://www.xboxic.com/news/1843

fuck I hope not...I really want to play this especially after some of this feedback

[guyver2077]

when will this be up in marketplace...

im dying to get this.. already reserved

[LinkinPrime]

Demo up on XBLM JPN and EUR

Guess US demo will only be on OXM

[$hady]

sweet grabbing jap vversion now! 477.57mb

search by genre and it's under shooter, wasn't listed under new releases...

[Ma12kez]

Demo up on XBLM JPN and EUR

Guess US demo will only be on OXMLame. Looks like I need to make a new account.#-o

[guyver2077]

man how long does this other account process take.. i must play this

[$hady]

It doesnt take very long and once you do it once you are good forever since silver accounts can download stuff. OXM will probably keep trying to get these exclusives to sell magazines since the Marketplace is probably killing their subscribers.

EDIT: Demo is great! What a freaking cock tease though just when it gets really good buh bye game hello preorder screen. :D

[Eastsidecracker]

Would anyone let me borrow their Jap/Eu account? I dont want to create a new account, and use a free month trial on it. I promise not to share the sn/pw, just want to dl this, and maybe chromehounds since I never played it or the demo.

[Brak]

I dont want to create a new account, and use a free month trial on it. I promise not to share the sn/pw, just want to dl this, and maybe chromehounds since I never played it or the demo.
Uh. You don't need to use a trial code.

[Zoglog]

fuck..... that rainbow 6 demo was awesome.............

like I need another damn game to buy in november -_-....... my wallet cries

I only played for a bit so my only complaint was the wall hug is a bit finicky, but damn those guns are sweet.

[nyprimus4]

Downloading along with Love Football and Chromehounds. I hope this isn't amazing just like FEAR and Tony Hawk. Gears of War is a need, FEAR is a need after the demo, Tony Hawk is a need after the demo, and this is looking awesome. Hopefully your squad is more intelligent then in GRAW, that pissed me off how dumb they are.

[Trakan]

I played it today for about half an hour.

Dear god, it's so good. So, so, so good. The only thing I never got used to was using B to throw grenades. I loved taking cover and doing the "spray and pray". I threw a grenade and a rope that was hanging up high fell down and started swinging around, it was crazy. When your teammates get shot, you have to heal them or order them to be healed. If they get shot while down and die, the demo ends.

But it's so, so good.
Scorch's words don't do this demo any justice. It's that fuckin' good. I just made a Japanese account to try it out, and it's one of the best demos I've ever played. I had a shit-ton of fun playing it for the last half hour. I can't even imagine how good it will be with 3 more people doing the co-op missions. Anyone who thinks it's too of a much hassle to make a EUR/JPN account just to download it is dead wrong. Do it. It'll go way beyond your expectations.

[KaneRobot]

Finally get to use my Japan account again.

[seanr1221]

Made a EU account and its at 50% now :D

[guyver2077]

played the demo.. plays like the old ones which is awesome..

i was hopin teh framerate was better though

[Eastsidecracker]

Uh. You don't need to use a trial code.
I know. It forces me to use my available one month trial.

[zewone]

Anyone who thinks it's too of a much hassle to make a EUR/JPN account just to download it is dead wrong. Do it.
Asshole. I told you.

[coolieman2001]

downloading this now. I created an Euro account

[Roufuss]

I just got the demo and was definitely pleased that it feels like Rainbow Six again after the last few debacles. I like though that in some ways it feels a little like SWAT. I'm not a fan of the Halo style health, but I saw there was an option for realistic difficulty so maybe that'll deal with that.

I need to start looking for more details on the single player length and such a little more now. The demo makes this seem purchase worthy again.

SWAT 4 was one of my favorite PC games of the last few years... if this reminds you of that game then it's definitely worth my checking out, I've never been a Rainbow Six fan but just hearing it compared to SWAT has got me excited.

[TC]

Come on guys how can you not subscribe to OXM? The best part of being a subscriber is knowing you won't get the magazine until the issue has been on store shelves a couple weeks. :D

[moojuice]

The framerate at the very end is horrid.

[coolieman2001]

taking forever to download :(

[ksuwild25]

Demo was awesome. There were a few drops in the frame rate at times, but I was still impressed by the demo. I wasn't a fan of any of the Tom Clancy stuff on Xbox, but so far GRAW, Double Agent, and this are great. Too bad TRU's B2G1 didn't run in November.

[coolieman2001]

Great demo! Gonna have to pick this up

[Ultimate Matt X]

SWAT 4 was one of my favorite PC games of the last few years... if this reminds you of that game then it's definitely worth my checking out, I've never been a Rainbow Six fan but just hearing it compared to SWAT has got me excited.

Well, you might not want to get too excited. I've played SWAT, but not a whole lot. So some might not agree with me. I guess the comparison for me is in level design not being as linear as the old Rainbow Six games and I felt being able to mark enemies and the breaching was a little more like SWAT.

[zewone]

I don't know about the "OMFG!!!BEST DEMO EVAR!!!" posts, but it was fun and solid. Should be a great buy, especially with 4 player co-op.

[DT778]

I know. It forces me to use my available one month trial.
the one month trial is free whenever you create a new silver account. But there might be a limit to how many you can do.

Just created a Japanese account. Ill get the demo in the morning.

[jalu6]

taking forever to download :(

Of course it is, they think you're in Germany or somewhere so the download is probably coming from Latvia.

[seanr1221]

Of course it is, they think you're in Germany or somewhere so the download is probably coming from Latvia.


My DL took like 30 minutes...

[CAG 79]

I wish there was a run button or a way to move faster from cover to cover.

[Maynard]

good game just trying to figure out how to get the guys to do shit is weird.

[pimpinc333]

good game just trying to figure out how to get the guys to do shit is weird.

You just press "A" to choose them where to go. If there is a ladder or something click A on that and they will go on it. The Door and Rapple Window part you hit either Up Left or Right on the D Pad to choose and Action. For the Door. Left will place a breaching charge on the door. Right will Open door then Frag room. Up will just open door. Simple stuff.

[Zoglog]

I don't know why people are complaining about framerates, I found them quite good. However I was getting pauses in between gameplay moments (especially when switching weapons).

The Framerate is by no means worse than Oblivion.

[LinkinPrime]

Wow, definately impressed with this game. Glad I got it pre-ordered and paid for.

[anomynous]

buying it,no question

[nyprimus4]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=14051&type=mov&pl=game

I'm showing my friends with 360 this so they buy this game. They used to play Socom 2/3 like crazy. Hopefully they will get the Vision camera also, I am.

[KaneRobot]

Wow.

This game has bumped GoW off the top of my "most wanted" list. I knew I'd enjoy it because of the setting, but because I was kind of lukewarm towards GRAW I didn't know if it would pan out. But man, this game rules. The control is SO good compared to GRAW. I'm on this one on day 1.

[Santurio]

the demo rocks hard. I love it!!

[doubledown]

Yeah, I really enjoyed the demo also....I'll have to get used to all the controls again, but the game seems really good....kinda GRAW-ish.

The OXM disc was ok too....Actually played Just Cause demo again and found it fun. Unlocked content was lame though....unless you want some SC Gamerpics.

Hopefully RS:Vegas improves a bit, the framerate suffered in one spot badly.

[Trakan]

http://www.xboxyde.com/stream_3277_en.html

Oh my God, this is awesome. WATCH. THIS. VIDEO. NOW.

[Murcielago77]

i cant download this damn demo, i keep getting an error, on both a japanese and a german account

[thrustbucket]

i cant download this damn demo, i keep getting an error, on both a japanese and a german account
I got an error too, had to try again then it worked.

[slickkill77]

Did anyone get it for $39 from amazon...i was able to but i dont know if they will honor it

[Murcielago77]

I got an error too, had to try again then it worked.

i just tried again and still get the same error.

The download could not be complete. Please try again later. Any points you used for this transaction have already been deducted from your balance and will not be deducted again.

Status code: 80070003

and i looked up that status code thing, and its because of lack of space, but i have 6gb of space on my hard drive

[Tha Xecutioner]

can't wait for this

[infamyRISE]

Add another buyer to the list. Never was a huge R6 fan, but this was crazy go nuts. I'm there.

[BREVITY]

Really short single player has me wanting to rent it/beat it, then see if the online play is worth keeping it. The demo was fun but I got one to many short single player games I thought I really wanted due to a demo/mag/net/friends.

[thrustbucket]

Anyone else have the demo freeze up on them?

[Trakan]

Yeah, the demo froze up on me a couple of times.

2 more must-watch vids:

http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/3784/Rainbow-Six-Vegas-Multiplayer-Gameplay/
http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=14263&type=mov&pl=game

[$hady]

USA demo now up.

AND

Release date pushed back?? Showing 11/20 http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=200172

[RudyPants]

USA demo now up.

AND

Release date pushed back?? Showing 11/20 http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=200172

Nice, I'll download it tonight. I'm on the fence about this game, but maybe this will push me one way or the other.

[Ma12kez]

Aww man. Don't tell me they pushed it back again. Oh well, as long as all the bugs are cleaned out.

[toper]

Holy poo, this demo freaking ROX. Looks like a release day pickup for me.

[getmyrunon]

The demo was a lot of fun, but the framerate stuttered like Milton... I'm going to wait and see if they fix that before I buy it.

[Apossum]

I didn't like it that much. Like it's been mentioned, the frame rate just plain sucks (which is one of the few graphical problems that really turns me off.)

aside from that, it just seemed like GRAW but in a 1st person view and not nearly as fun since you have less control over your team and surroundings.

[Ma12kez]

The demo was ok. I was kind of expecting it to be much better, but it's just a demo. Kind of disappointed that you don't have much control over what your teammates can do, and I still can't believe after all this time (unless I'm missing something), you can't move your squad members individually. Regardless of where I tell them to take cover, one of the idiots stays out in the open and gets his ass shot. It's a squad-based shooter for crying out loud, and I think it'd allow for much more tactical scenarios if that was possible.

But whatever, it's fun nonetheless.

[Monsta Mack]

The game was pretty good but I don't see how everyone on CAG is wetting their pants over the demo atleast. The control was as good as past Rainbow Six games but the graphics were under whelming (although I have a SDTV) and I didn't feel it was above and beyond what I last played of Black Arrow, where as Ghost Recon was a huge step up.

I still want this game but I can't decide if I want to get this or Gears of War more.

[Randy Orton]

I don't care about single player anyhow... it's all about online Terrorist Hunt & Deathmatch. =)

[captainfrizo]

I really liked the demo. I got in on the Amazon price mistake/glitch and wanted to make sure it was going to be worth the $40. From what I saw it looks great and that's not taking multi-player into account.

[H-Town Info]

yea the single player was decent at best to me but i will be playing mostly the multiplayer for the most part.

[fraggedbylaggers]

I had never played rainbow 6 but had always assumed it was much more tactical. I liked the demo quite a bit.

[rabbitt]

Played the demo and enjoyed it for the most part. The blurry effects are a little overdone at times, though.

[slickkill77]

Its funny how everyone is having an orgasm over GOW and they havent ever played it and this game is going under the radar for the most part

[HumanSnatcher]

I had never played rainbow 6 but had always assumed it was much more tactical. I liked the demo quite a bit.

The original Rainbow 6 1 and 2 were hella tactical...

[rabbitt]

Its funny how everyone is having an orgasm over GOW and they havent ever played it and this game is going under the radar for the most part

How is that funny? Rainbow Six (and tactical shooters in general) has been done many, many times before. Gears of War is a fresh style on the shooter genre-- something gamers haven't played before.

[help1]

How is that funny? Rainbow Six (and tactical shooters in general) has been done many, many times before. Gears of War is a fresh style on the shooter genre-- something gamers haven't played before.
Did he touch a nerve or something?

[CaseyRyback]

The original Rainbow 6 1 and 2 were hella tactical...

3 on the PC was as well. As the series became popular on consoles it started to morph into something less realistic.

[pimpinc333]

How is that funny? Rainbow Six (and tactical shooters in general) has been done many, many times before. Gears of War is a fresh style on the shooter genre-- something gamers haven't played before.

It's fresh only because you have a ChainSaw on the end of your gun. ;) I see GoW as KillSwitch 2: The Future. I'll still buy it though just to see what all the fuss is about plus I liked the trailer.

[redgopher]

Post here if anyone's been able to pick up their copy today... I see 20th on most store sites but people have been getting the call since yesterday.

[slickkill77]

Im getting it form amazon on the 27th or so....i am going to New Orleans until the 25th so i am not worried. PLus at $40 it was worth it

[LinkinPrime]

Updated OP with achievements list. They seem to be pretty good and reasonable.

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/home/showachievements.php?type=Retail&gameID=161

[zewone]

Updated OP with achievements list. They seem to be pretty good and reasonable.

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/home/showachievements.php?type=Retail&gameID=161
Wack:

True Identity
Used the Xbox Live Vision to create a character with your appearance

[Ma12kez]

When exactly is the release of this game? Because Fry's has it in their ad (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114805) to be available by 11/15 for $47.99, but all the gaming websites say it ships at or around 11/20. Can anyone confirm if the release date was pushed up?

[Scorch]

First Nov. 7th.. then Nov. 14th.. now Nov. 20th.. MAKE UP YOUR MIND, UBISOFT!!! :bomb::bomb::bomb:

[LinkinPrime]

When exactly is the release of this game? Because Fry's has it in their ad (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114805) to be available by 11/15 for $47.99, but all the gaming websites say it ships at or around 11/20. Can anyone confirm if the release date was pushed up?

This should finally answer it:

Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announces that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six(r) Vegas for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft has gone gold and will ship to stores in North America on November 20, 2006.


http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/12235/Rainbow-Six-Vegas-Goes-Gold/

[Ma12kez]

This should finally answer it:http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/12235/Rainbow-Six-Vegas-Goes-Gold/Thanks for the clarification Linkin. I was really hoping to play this game this week, but another week won't hurt too much. Though I don't quite understand how a game not yet released can go "gold."

[AK85]

Thanks for the clarification Linkin. I was really hoping to play this game this week, but another week won't hurt too much. Though I don't quite understand how a game not yet released can go "gold."

Gold just means that they have finished the master copy of the game and it can be pressed onto the retail discs and packaged.

[nickmad]

delayed one week. its now shipping in dec.

[Ma12kez]

delayed one week. its now shipping in dec.Do you have a link we could see?

[nickmad]

Do you have a link we could see?

well heres the link...

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2006/11/13/bet-on-it-rainbow-six-vegas-delayed/

but i take it back. they updated the original article and said the delay only effects europe. looks like nov. is still on track.

[KaneRobot]

Man, I'm actually glad this is getting pushed a bit. There's no way I'd buy it now with a somewhat similar game (Gears) still hot off the presses, even though I like Vegas just as much (if not more)....at least based on the demo.

Was planning on getting it on day 1, but may wait until I'm a little tired of GoW now. Still a must-buy for me though.

[thrustbucket]

IGN gives it 9.3

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/745/745678p1.html

[LinkinPrime]

IGN gives it 9.3 (UK)
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/745/745678p3.html

Edit:
US version here, same score:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/745/745678p1.html

Wow! Great time to be a 360 gamer with all these high reviewed games that will come out/came out already.

[CheapyD]

I'm assuming the 4 player online co-op is for the campaign mode.
I wonder how many people can play together during Terrorist Hunt.

[thrustbucket]

I'm assuming the 4 player online co-op is for the campaign mode.
I wonder how many people can play together during Terrorist Hunt.

I don't know, but after playing through Gears co-op, playing 4 player co-op in a similar game so soon seems like a dream come true.

Definitely have a chub for this one.

[InuFaye]

def picking this up on wednesday

[Ma12kez]

Man I hope the 4-player co-op is the entire campaign like in Gears of War.

[Monsta Mack]

God another highly rated 360 game for the holidays. I'll have to dig up cash for this one now instead of Feb. MY DAMN WALLET IS DYING! An Corp :(

[gunm]

Wow. I'm not really an R6 fan, but this one looks mighty tempting. I think the 4 player co-op would be a deciding factor. I guess I'll wait for a good sale and more community feedback, but this one is definitely on my radar now.

[DT778]

like gunm, im not really a r6 fan but i might have to get this.

[Sporadic]

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas - Multiplayer Demo up. 985.07 MB

Demo: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas - Multiplayer Demo

The Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas - Multiplayer demo is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace for all Xbox Live Gold members.* Additional details below:

Name: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas - Multiplayer Demo
Price: Free
Available in: All regions
Dash Details: Take to the streets of Sin City and Calypso Casino in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas. Players will experience chaotic online battles in Rainbow Six Vegas’ multiplayer demo. You will be able to choose play in the Adversarial mode, Attack and Defend, where players will have to struggle to determine what happens with a lethal bomb in the casino. Also available Terro Hunt, a coop mode where 4 players try to eliminate huge amounts of deadly terrorists.

*This content will be available for Xbox Live Silver members on 11/24/06

http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2006/11/17/demo-tom-clancy-s-rainbow-six-vegas-multiplayer-demo.aspx

[mikeohara]

will snag the demo a little later today ... then maybe stay online for some shootin :D

[Ma12kez]

Oh no way. Thanks for the heads up. Will definately play this once I get home.

[seanr1221]

Downloading now...thanks!

[guyver2077]

wow didnt notice this in the morning... great demos lately

[jalu6]

Awesome. I was looking for something to do tonight.

[deadite76]

9.3 from IGN:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/745/745678p1.html

[thrustbucket]

9.3 from IGN:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/745/745678p1.html

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2376017&postcount=167

[seanr1221]

Can you facemap in the demo?

[MrGranger]

Now if I could just find a deal on the full version.

[sj41]

With that 9.3, I might get it when it comes out, although I know I'll never play it because of Gears. I really enjoyed the single player demo and hope the multiplayer is like RainbowSix3.

[Eastsidecracker]

Hows the multiplayer?

[CaseyRyback]

http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1255/Tom-Clancys-Rainbow-Six-Vegas/p1/

9.5 from Team Xbox. I really hope Amazon comes through with my order next week (got in when it was 40).

[anomynous]

Meh, the multiplayer's alright

[doubledown]

Yeah, MP was ok...I like the game though. I just want a nice easy Deathmatch, not find the briefcase.

[help1]

ill try out the demo... im sure this games price will drop so fast that I wont even realize it, so ill buy it 3 months from now... GoW and zelda for me now.

[Pratt75]

Multiplayer is a blast in my opinion. Get together with some people that work together and its online crack. I'll be getting this on day one for sure.

[AshesofWake]

played the multiplayer, and uh, the graphics just...aren't that great it seems. Gears has spoiled me to be honest. the gameplay...felt very robotic...i dunno...seems eventually it can be fun, but not $60 dollars fun.

[nyprimus4]

I think the graphics are bad but when I look at it looks everyone was done good graphically wise it just doesn't pop at all and its very washed out.

[thrustbucket]

Hehe funny to hear you guys knocking the graphics when it uses the Unreal 3 engine, same as gears.

Guess that just goes to show how important talented artists are.

[nyprimus4]

Hehe funny to hear you guys knocking the graphics when it uses the Unreal 3 engine, same as gears.

Guess that just goes to show how important talented artists are.
In the match I was hosting we were all discussing that. They are both running Unreal engine 3. They toned the graphics so much though, it does play smooth though but it looks like an Xbox 1 game.

[AshesofWake]

Hehe funny to hear you guys knocking the graphics when it uses the Unreal 3 engine, same as gears.

Guess that just goes to show how important talented artists are.


well...obviously. just because it uses the same engine, doesn't mean it's going to be great.

[Zoglog]

nice scores ;)

Man reviewers must be flooded with work with all the console launches.

[Ma12kez]

Is there any way to smoothly move from cover, slip out, and charge through the door (like in Gears of War)? I've tried, but it just feels a bit wonky. It would be sweet to switch covers like in GOW as well, but oh well. Still getting this on day one for sure. Hope that the entire single player campaign can be co-op too.

[psychobrawler]

Is there any way to smoothly move from cover, slip out, and charge through the door (like in Gears of War)? I've tried, but it just feels a bit wonky. It would be sweet to switch covers like in GOW as well, but oh well. Still getting this on day one for sure. Hope that the entire single player campaign can be co-op too.

There's no one button cover to cover move like gears, but I really like being able to move in and out of cover so smoothly with the left trigger. I don't feel like I get "stuck" the way I sometimes do in Gears.

And yes, the entire sp campaign is co-op with 4 players. The biggest reason I'm getting this right away. That and the fact that I also got in on the $40 Amazon po....

[slickkill77]

I had a blast with both...dont worry amazon will honor your order....you may just get it a couple of days later like i am...I dont get it until the 27th but at $40 it was worth it

[Tha Xecutioner]

Thank God for demos..just saved me some money

[DT778]

weird. i downloaded the multiplayer demo but it isn't showing up, only the single player one.

[Daddy]

Anyone have this? Review from any of ya?

[SilverPaw750]

I've had trouble getting into either the single or multi player demos; game is pretty complicated. Still gonna buy it, though.

[rabbitt]

Not diggin the demo.

[Mechanix]

Not diggin the demo.
Me neither, not my style. Definately not getting this one.

[Pratt75]

I'm definately picking this up today. Playing this online is going to be crazy addicting.

[Ma12kez]

Has anyone spotted any deals on this game yet (aside from the obvious GGC at BB)? I was hoping Fry's would have it for $47.99 today, but it's not listed in the ad so no dice there. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[guyver2077]

picking this up today.. huge rainbow fan

[AK85]

My GS said that they would have it in today, so hopefully they give me a call here soon to go pick it up. I don't want to have to be the one calling and bugging them to see if they have it or not.

[Brak]

This game is the shit.

[mr ryles]

I really liked the single player, wasn't really digging the MP demo though. Never really been a fan of rainbow six multiplayer.

[guyver2077]

cant wait to fuck with the cam.. u can still put your face in the game right?

[Ma12kez]

cant wait to fuck with the cam.. u can still put your face in the game right?Yes. Multiplayer only I believe.

[guyver2077]

Yes. Multiplayer only I believe.

fucking awesome...

[guyver2077]

just picked it up... waiting till out of work now

[AK85]

fucking awesome...
I personally haven't shaved in a while that way my guy will have some rocking facial hair. I just have to figure out if I want to keep it all or just shave it all off and leave a nice "trash stache"??? ;)

[KaneRobot]

Yes. Multiplayer only I believe.

Sweet!

"Sgt. Browneye! Get up here and take out those terrorists!"

"Yes sir, Lt. KaneRobot's Balls!"

[Santurio]

I picked it up at BB. The LE really looked like crap too.

[guyver2077]

wow this game is awesome... cover sytem is a great addition..similar to gow..

brings back great memories of rs 3 for xbox

[guyver2077]

lol mapped my face already...not too bad.. ill do it again though with natural sunlight.. that should be better...

awesome game.. ist level alone is pretty long...

[Nogib]

Was there supposed to be more included with the LE? I only ask because the paper sleeve is about 1/8" thicker than the plastic case is. In otherwords, there is a significant gap between the case and the paper sleeve that goes over it. I'm assuming it's just a mistake of Ubisoft either not finalizing the LE design until the last minute or someone there simply doesn't know how to measure right.

[DT778]

is there 4 player co-op on one system?

[CAG 79]

9.1 (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/rainbowsixvegas/review.html?sid=6162184) from Gamespot.

[thrustbucket]

is there 4 player co-op on one system?

I really need to know this too. I actually know a guy that is going to go out and buy the game and 3 controllers if it does.

[Ma12kez]

Picked it up today, and it was well worth it. The single player is just what you'd expect from a RS game, but the cover system adds an all-new depth to it. The blurry darkness effect (when you get shot) does tend to hurt your eyes though, but it works great and adds to the atmosphere of the game. As one would expect the AI isn't that smart (even on the "realistic" difficulty), though at times they are pretty good at flanking you. I still would have wished that you could individually command your teammates, so hopefully they can work that out for the next installment. To put it in simpler terms, it's almost like a fusion of Gears of War and GRAW if you think about it. It would have been better if they took some cover tactics from Gears of War though. The rappelling option also adds a different perspective on how to tackle the game and has a tremendous affect on how you plan certain assaults; not to mention it's awesome when 4 people break through different windows on opposite sides to infiltrate the building.

As for the multiplayer portion it's pretty awesome; especially when you're doing 4-player co-op story/hunt over live. For those of you wondering, I'm not sure if there is 4-player co-op on one console but I will check (I know that there is 2 player coop on one console though). With every game, you gain experience, which helps you achieve higher ranks, and allows you to unlock new equipment for your character. Multiplayer has various options to choose from, with the best probably being "attack and defend." The other options are your basic multiplayer games like deathmatch, team deathmatch, survival, etc. The max amount of players I've been in was 14, but I'm not sure if it goes any higher than that. I did experience some lag when it got all crazy in the casino, but that was due to some people with horrible connection speeds. No lag whatsoever in the co-op games though.

The graphics are nice especially in the single player, but (like in GRAW) when you go into multiplayer mode the graphics seem to take a major hit in detail and clarity (clearly not "next-gen"). It's no Gears of War graphics, but it's good in its own right. The gun sounds, explosions, and music all seem like they come straight out of "24," and it makes you feel like Jack Bauer sometimes. All of them are very authentic, and I think they did a great job on focusing on the realism of their weapons.

Using the Vision Cam (gets you 30 achievement points btw) is sort of a bonus than anything. While it does seem to get an accurate picture of the person (make sure you do this when the sun is still out) the face doesn't seem to blend in all that well with all the other graphical textures in the game. It just looks weird, and sometimes horrible from different angles. Maybe my friend did it wrong, but it's still hilarious to see his face whenever we get into a game.

Overall the game is a great addition to the Rainbow 6 series. It's a must buy if you've got a 360 (mainly for the multiplayer experience; especially the co-op gameplay). I would have to give it an 8.5/10, as there are still some issues that need to be fixed (AI, squad control, matchmaking). It's not the best game out there, but it's solid and the multiplayer will make you come back for more.



If any CAGs want to play some co-op add me. I'll probably be on all night. Make sure to set your 3-letter prefix to "CAG" to show your spirit.:D

[Ebraum]

Man this game is intense. I think I'm set on shooter for awhile. Between Vegas, COD3, FEAR, & Gears, I don't know which to spend more time with.

[Monsta Mack]

Whats up with the lack of posts?
Doesn't seem CAGers are all over this game, did the multiplayer demo turn them off?
That and even on Gamefaqs its the #2 game on the msg boards, but seems alot less people compared to the old R6's being talked about. I blame Lockdown to.

[psychobrawler]

No, the real CAG's are busy getting cheap shit during the post turkey day frenzy. :) I know I'm not the only one here who snuck in on the amazon $40 price on Vegas who is still waiting to receive it. I predict more posts in the coming week...

[help1]

Picked it up today, and it was well worth it. The single player is just what you'd expect from a RS game, but the cover system adds an all-new depth to it. The blurry darkness effect (when you get shot) does tend to hurt your eyes though, but it works great and adds to the atmosphere of the game. As one would expect the AI isn't that smart (even on the "realistic" difficulty), though at times they are pretty good at flanking you. I still would have wished that you could individually command your teammates, so hopefully they can work that out for the next installment. To put it in simpler terms, it's almost like a fusion of Gears of War and GRAW if you think about it. It would have been better if they took some cover tactics from Gears of War though. The rappelling option also adds a different perspective on how to tackle the game and has a tremendous affect on how you plan certain assaults; not to mention it's awesome when 4 people break through different windows on opposite sides to infiltrate the building.

As for the multiplayer portion it's pretty awesome; especially when you're doing 4-player co-op story/hunt over live. For those of you wondering, I'm not sure if there is 4-player co-op on one console but I will check (I know that there is 2 player coop on one console though). With every game, you gain experience, which helps you achieve higher ranks, and allows you to unlock new equipment for your character. Multiplayer has various options to choose from, with the best probably being "attack and defend." The other options are your basic multiplayer games like deathmatch, team deathmatch, survival, etc. The max amount of players I've been in was 14, but I'm not sure if it goes any higher than that. I did experience some lag when it got all crazy in the casino, but that was due to some people with horrible connection speeds. No lag whatsoever in the co-op games though.

The graphics are nice especially in the single player, but (like in GRAW) when you go into multiplayer mode the graphics seem to take a major hit in detail and clarity (clearly not "next-gen"). It's no Gears of War graphics, but it's good in its own right. The gun sounds, explosions, and music all seem like they come straight out of "24," and it makes you feel like Jack Bauer sometimes. All of them are very authentic, and I think they did a great job on focusing on the realism of their weapons.

Using the Vision Cam (gets you 30 achievement points btw) is sort of a bonus than anything. While it does seem to get an accurate picture of the person (make sure you do this when the sun is still out) the face doesn't seem to blend in all that well with all the other graphical textures in the game. It just looks weird, and sometimes horrible from different angles. Maybe my friend did it wrong, but it's still hilarious to see his face whenever we get into a game.

Overall the game is a great addition to the Rainbow 6 series. It's a must buy if you've got a 360 (mainly for the multiplayer experience; especially the co-op gameplay). I would have to give it an 8.5/10, as there are still some issues that need to be fixed (AI, squad control, matchmaking). It's not the best game out there, but it's solid and the multiplayer will make you come back for more.



If any CAGs want to play some co-op add me. I'll probably be on all night. Make sure to set your 3-letter prefix to "CAG" to show your spirit.:D

Great review. Ill get it when it dips a little bit lower. Thanks!

[Immortal fWd]

Picked it up for $40.xx shipped with the buy.com/google checkout discount. Can't wait for it to come in!

[slickkill77]

Im still wating for amazon.. Luckily my friend picked up table tennis for me so i think i am set

[moojuice]

No, the real CAG's are busy getting cheap shit during the post turkey day frenzy. :) I know I'm not the only one here who snuck in on the amazon $40 price on Vegas who is still waiting to receive it. I predict more posts in the coming week... Ditto, waiting for it get here from Amazon.

[Lieutenant Dan]

For anyone who has the final version of the game... have the framerates improved at all? Or is it basically like the demo?

[edwardchu_333]

does anyone know where i can find a caopy of the manual online?
or can someone post up scans about the co-op, because I want to be sure that the game has 2-player split-screen offline co-op.

[DiscoDuck8k]

Anyone playing the single-player campaign on Realistic? I am in desperate need of help on Dante's Casino..

When you reach the arcade and Gabriel, then what would seem like every terrorist within a mile radius starts storming into the room; how in the HELL do you survive? I did a good job fighting them off at first, killed several, but they just keep coming, the team and I get severely overwhelmed/mauled and that's it. Every time, no matter what kind of strategy I try to use.. it's driving me mad.

[CheapyD]

What is the maximum number of players for co-op terrorist hunt?

[Cobra84]

What is the maximum number of players for co-op terrorist hunt?
4 online/link and 2 splitscreen.

[DT778]

4 online/link and 2 splitscreen.how about for campain mode? or is terrorist hunt the same thing?

[Cobra84]

how about for campain mode? or is terrorist hunt the same thing?
They are similar, terrorist hunt is just co-op in the multiplayer maps. Both have the same player limits.

[DiscoDuck8k]

Either the last mission in the campaign is glitched or I really don't know what the hell is going on. I wasted a couple hours trying to get it done and it was all for nothing.

In the warehouse where you have to hack the computer so you can get to Irena, no matter what I do, I always get a mission failed because "Irena got away" or something ridiculous like that. I'm not doing anything to cause this.. I just sit down there and fend off the terrorists the best I can while Jung hacks the computer. Isn't that what I'm suppose to be doing here?

I don't get it.. but I'm done trying for a while, too much frustration.

[DT778]

They are similar, terrorist hunt is just co-op in the multiplayer maps. Both have the same player limits.thanks.

[Cobra84]

Either the last mission in the campaign is glitched or I really don't know what the hell is going on. I wasted a couple hours trying to get it done and it was all for nothing.
The computer got destroyed or the guy using it died. That part is pretty hard, the best way to beat it is to figure out where they rope down from and kill them before they shoot.

[DiscoDuck8k]

Oh okay.. seem to have run into another snag though. After I kill all the guys that drop down, Jung just seems to endlessly hack the computer and never finishes (I sat there waiting for about 4-5 minutes). I send Michael around the room to check for any that may be hiding but nothing.. and I can't go out to check myself or the mission ends.

What's up with this?

EDIT: Nevermind, I figured it out. I moved forward a little amongst all the boxes and it triggered more terrorists to spawn. Makes no sense, but that was it.

[Graystone]

Amazon sent me an email Friday saying my $39.99 copy has shipped. :bouncy:

[mikeohara]

also, R6: Vegas is Region Free and is available from Play-Asia for $50.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-fc-49-en-70-1gk2.html

[nasum]

well I just played the multiplayer demo for about half an hour.

FUN!

I think I'll have to add this game to my get list in the near future, I just have something against paying $60 for a game...

[Noodle Pirate!]

The only frustrating thing about this game is the online matchmaking part. You get booted from games a lot. Also once you finish a game it kicks you back out to the multiplayer screen and you have to search for another one all over.
Don't get me started on the dweebs that sit in the game ready up screen and dont hit ready and make you wait forever.
These things make it hard to maximize your playing time and get promotion points.
Other then that, the game is more then I expected and incredibly fun.

[Ma12kez]

The only frustrating thing about this game is the online matchmaking part. You get booted from games a lot. Also once you finish a game it kicks you back out to the multiplayer screen and you have to search for another one all over.
Don't get me started on the dweebs that sit in the game ready up screen and dont hit ready and make you wait forever.
These things make it hard to maximize your playing time and get promotion points.
Other then that, the game is more then I expected and incredibly fun.I haven't been booted too many times, but searching for a game to play in is pretty quick. The only problem I've experienced in online multiplayer is that laggy games tend to freeze my 360. So I would advise if you ever get in a laggy game just exit right away. You can usually tell if it's going to lag if there are 2 or more people with red connection speeds or if you hear someone consistently firing a rifle for more than 5 seconds (it tends to go on for a minute, meaning someone glitched out/froze).

Another glitch I've experienced is that in lobbies, not everyone can hear you (even those on your team). The lobby is designed so that everyone (even the opposing team) can hear you, but that's not the case. Just don't worry if your teammates can't hear you in the lobby. Everything is fixed to team speak only once the game is launched.

In addition, I love how you can hear the opposing team's chatter if they use their mics when they are in close proximity to you (much like Halo 2), so sometimes you can figure out how they are going to assault a certain place you're defending.

As for the single player (now that I've got some more time in), I still wish there was a way to individually give out orders to each member. They always stay too close to each other and then get fragged or even get in each other's way when shooting at hostiles. I also would have like to option to pick what equipment each squad member would use as well (like in the old school Rainbow Six games).