Ubisoft Explains Lack Of PlayStation 3 Support For Splinter Cell: Conviction

Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version  Sony's PlayStation 3 lineup over the next year is nothing short of stellar. Yet, there is one game that PS3 fans will unfortunately not be getting their hands on anytime soon, and that game is of course Ubisoft's Splinter Cell: Conviction . But if you think Conviction 's absence on the PS3 has anything to do with console favoritism, then you'll be pleased to know that you're only half right, according to Kotaku . During a Q&A on the company's official forums, a Ubisoft developer explained: " Splinter Cell games are historically linked with Microsoft platforms. The first Splinter Cell on the original Xbox was one of the first games to fully exploit the console's technical possibilities. At that time, Microsoft really believed in the game potential and provided strong support to promote it. So, there is a 'link of heart' between the franchise and the platform. Some games are like this (think of Final Fantasy for ... (link)