Rainbow Six Vegas 2: Xbox 360 "X" Button in PlayStation 3 Version

D. Sommerville of PSN@Home turned on his Rainbow Six Vegas 2 on his PlayStation 3 to find that during his outfitting, a blue Xbox 360 "X" button was clearly visible instead of the correct PlayStation 3 button. It seems that the online mode in the game wasn't the only thing that Ubisoft messed up on the PlayStation 3 version.

[Xbox 360 " X " button in Rainbow Six Vegas 2 on the PS3 ?!?!]

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Online for PS3 Being Worked On

Just about last week, we reported that Rainbow Six Vegas 2 on the PlayStation 3 was suffering from online problems. Those problems included bugs, disconnection issues, and freezing.

A GameFAQs forum member contacted Ubisoft and received a response from a customer service representative. They responded "issue is currently being worked on by the development team." They did not give a release for the fix, but noted "it should not be long."

[PS3 Vegas 2 suffering from online "itis," fix coming]

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Online Having Issues on PlayStation 3

What? Did you expect a PlayStation 3 game to release multiplatform with no issues? It seems Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is having online issues with the PlayStation 3. Many users (here and here) are reporting receiving error messages when trying to join a game. There is no word if the Xbox 360 is experiencing the same issues. We will try to forward this to Ubisoft and see if they could patch it.

[Rainbow Six Vegas 2’s online has issues on PS3]

Rainbow Six Vegas 2: Launch Trailer

Well, Ubisoft finally released Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 this week, and with every release comes a launch trailer. This new trailer shows you all the action that occurs in Vegas along with some high review scores. Enjoy!

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Will not Receive Demo

According to an interview with Ubisoft's Phil Therien, they will not be releasing a demo for the upcoming Rainbow Six Vegas 2.

“We took the decision to spend our time on polishing the game and the demo option was cut,” he said. “It’s really time-consuming to create a demo and we needed the dev time to finish our game.”

Ubisoft Montreal's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 should be arriving in stores at the end of this month.

[No place for "really hardcore shooters" - R6 Vegas 2 developer]

Rainbow Six Vegas 2: Night Vision Trailer

Ubisoft released a new trailer today for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 coming to stores at the end of this month. The new trailer showcases the night vision ability, along with some sharp shooting as well. Enjoy!

Rainbow Six Vegas 2: The First 10 Minutes

Ubisoft Montreal have been hard at work developing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Now you can experience the first ten minutes of the game in this video (without playing it of course). If your interested in picking up this title, look for it in stores on March 14, 2008. Enjoy the watch!

X-Play: Rainbox Six Vegas 2 Demo

Morgan Webb of G4TV's X-Play talks with Steve Masters, game designer of Ubisoft's upcoming Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2. They preview the single player campaign. It's really worth a watch. Enjoy!

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Limited Edition Revealed

Ubisoft today unveiled the limited edition pack for their upcoming Rainbow Six Vegas 2. The limited edition will go for $69.99 and will include a number of special features. The whole list is below.

• Collectible Rainbow Six® Vegas 2 Poker Chip Key Chain
• Exclusive Multiplayer Strategy Video
• With insider tips and strategies from developers, Frag Dolls and pro gamers to take your multiplayer game to the next level
• Pro Gamer Interview
• Get an exclusive look at the life of a professional gamer with MLG player FinestX
• Tom Clancy's EndWar Sneak Peek (first release of gameplay)
• Join the Frag Dolls for a hands-on look at the latest thrilling game in the Tom Clancy arsenal
• Delve into the game with the official EndWar™ trailer
• MLG Insider Videos
• Learn the secrets to creating a perfect tournament map, plus, watch a professional Rainbow battle with player commentary
• Bonus Features
• Go deeper into the game with a developer diary and the official trailer

Look out for Rainbow Six Vegas as it hits stores in March 2008.

[Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 Limited Edition Revealed]

Rainbow Six Vegas 2: Building & Satellite Gameplay

Some new gameplay videos of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 have appeared today. The new gameplay shows some satellite gameplay along with some building gameplay that reminds me a lot of Counter Strike. Enjoy!

PS3 Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Will Not Be an Xbox 360 Port

Good news for Rainbow Six Vegas fans. The upcoming sequel, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, will not be a port from the Xbox 360 version.

Philippe Therien, a designer on the title, said that the team is "working really hard right now to put them on par graphics wise" but admitted that there will be "slight differences" each version, including lighting.

He went on: "They're (the PS3 and Xbox 360) very different. PS3 and Xbox 360, it's not the same at all. When we were working it's not like there's a 360 version and it's being ported on PS3, that doesn't really work. So what we did is we split the team in three, we got people working on Xbox, people playing PlayStation and people working on PC. These three teams are working together but in parallel to make sure everything gets to the same point. That's not to say that one console is better than the other, they're just different. We just want people to choose the platform of their choice to play Vegas the way we want them to."

Well, maybe this time around (with multiplatform games), we won't get the short end of the stick. We will wait and find out.

[PS3 Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will not be a 360 port]

Rainbows Six Vegas 2: New Information

The latest issue of GamePro features some new information on Ubisoft' upcoming Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Some of this new information includes being able to spring, your shields being destructible, and more. Take a look at the list below.

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Gameplay Additions

- A new Sprint button. Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is a slower, more tactical game than its peers, but the new Sprint button (handily placed on the left bumper) makes the game feel slightly quicker than before. You can only sprint for several seconds... but that's often enough to escape a grenade's explosive radius.

- Bullet penetration. High-powered rounds can now penetrate walls and doors, meaning that where you take cover is a vital decision. Pro-tip: don't hide behind wood!

- Destructible cover. Bullets and explosives can gouge chunks out of certain barriers and walls, rendering them unsafe or outright unusable.

- 11 new weapons. In addition to the weapons returning from Rainbow Six Vegas, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 adds 11 new weapons. Highlights include the L96 Artic Warfare sniper rifle, the AKS-74U rifle, the AUG Para SMG, and the VZ83 Skorpion (last seen in Call of Duty 4), the Mossberg 500 assault shotgun, and the FN FNC assault rifle. Another standout is the infamous SR-25 SD sniper rifle, used to devastating effect in the SOCOM games.

- Faster firing rate for all handguns, which increases the stopping power of all handguns across the board. There's also a new handgun: the Walther P99 pistol, which features a hammerless design for reduced trigger strain.

- One persistent player for online and offline play. In Vegas 2, you have one customized character that applies to all play modes, both online and offline. This means that your accomplishments in the single-player story will impact your multiplayer character, and vice-versa.

- New way to unlock weapons and gear. Rather than unlocking guns and gear in a linear fashion, by hitting certain level requirements, you can choose which guns to unlock by tailoring your play style. There are three branches - Assault, Close Quarters, and Marksmanship -- and you can combine them all or focus on one or two at a time. The advantage with Vegas 2's new "ACES" system is flexibility: if you want to unlock sniper rifles, you could choose to focus on the Marksmanship branch by nailing plenty of headshots. If you're a submachine gun guy, then focus on using flashbangs and close-range tactics.

- But XP isn't going away, either. Rainbow Six Vegas 2 doesn't tie weapon unlocks to generic experience points, rather to specialized ACES points. But XP is here to stay: it still decides your character's online rank, armor options, and other visual customizations.


Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Single-Player Enhancements

- New two-player, online cooperative play. Rainbow Six Vegas 2's upgraded co-op mode follows the full single-player campaign, and also supports drop-in, drop-out play. This means that a player can enter or exit the game at any point without affecting his partner. The online co-op campaign is identical to the single-player counterpart, cinemas and all.

- A new lead character for the single-player campaign. Logan is MIA; Bishop takes his place. A talented rookie, Bishop has been thrust into a leadership role for the first time in his career. For online co-op play, the second player controls Knight, a new character.

- Enhanced AI and better-equipped enemies. Enemies can now wield ballistic shields and other specialized gear, making teamwork and pincer strategies more important. You'll also encounter "elite" terrorists who are as well-equipped as team Rainbow.


Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Multiplayer Enhancements

- New multiplayer mode: Team Leader. The goal is simple: kill off the enemy leader and mop up his underlings, or safely escort your team's leader to an extraction point. The catch is that the team leader acts as a mobile respawn point for his team.

- New multiplayer mode: Total Conquest. Similar to the Domination modes found in Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4. The winning team must successfully capture and hold all three satellite dishes for 30 straight seconds to win the round. The ticking time limit ensures plenty of action late in the match, as both teams scramble to lock up all three satellites.

- Much faster loading times and better graphics for online play. Ubisoft Montreal has listened to fan feedback, smoothing the presentation of Vegas 2's online mode. The results are dramatically speedier loading times, graphics that look nearly identical to those of the single-player mode, and the ability to swap teams even when the server is full.

[New Info. on Rainbow Six Vegas 2]

Rainbow Six Vegas 2: New Trailer

Ubisoft is soon to unleash the sequel to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas in Spring 2008. They've touched up the character customization to a high level to make the single player portion of the game even better. Enjoy this new trailer!

Rainbow Six Vegas 2: New Details from Interview

A new interview IGN had with Jean-Pascal Cambiotti, Lead Game Designer for Rainbow Six Vegas 2, reveals some new details on the upcoming sequel.

He explains the gameplay mechanics, saying they are extremely similar to the gameplay mechanics from the first title. They did some improvements to the weapons mechanics, such as re-balancing the weapons and adding bullet penetration to the mix.

They also enhanced the storyline as well, to make it feel like your really playing tactically as you customize and evolve your character.

The character customizaton is you create one character that continually evolves and unlocks new gear. This applies whether your playing alone, co-op, or online.Female characters are an option as well now. Body-armor can be equipped as well.

The enemy AI has improved greatly. Some enemies are now equipped with night vision making them harder to defeat in dark areas.

He explains briefly the storyline: "RSV2 sheds light on what happened before Las Vegas was under attack. So you will lead your team in a very unique and new location outside the US before ever going to Vegas. In addition, the player then arrives in Las Vegas and plays through different mission in Vegas while Logan is in Mexico in the first game. Finally, you will be able to conclude the story in an exotic location that should prove to be thrilling and satisfying."

He says players will be rewarded for playing the game with A.C.E.S. rewards, with rewards such as 11 new weapons not found in Rainbow Six Vegas.

Read the full interview at the link below.

[Read: RSV 2 Interview]

Rainbow Six Vegas 2: New Trailer, Interviews

GameSpot has obtained an exclusive trailer for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 along with the privilege to interview the game's developers. Enjoy the videos.

VGA 2007: LittleBigPlanet, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue & More Trailers

Grab a beer and make tonight one of the most exciting nights to be gamers. Thanks to the Spike TV 2007 Video Game Awards, we have new trailers for the upcoming games, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, LittleBigPlanet, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Afro Samurai, Iron Man, Borderlands, and Prototype. Enjoy the greatness that the awards provide us.

OXM: Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Scans

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 was featured in the latest issue of the Official Xbox 360 Magazine. Due to law, I can no longer post scans from U.S. magazines though. You can view the scans at the link below.

Enjoy!

[View: RSV2 Scans]

Rainbow Six Vegas 2: First Details

The Official Xbox Magazine has revealed some new information on Ubisoft's upcoming sequel, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2. The game is planned for a first quarter 2008 release of March for the PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The magazine's summed up information.

- The game will have 11 new weapons.
- Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will also feature 11 new multiplayer maps, of which a few remakes from Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield.
- There will also be 2 new multiplayer modes.
- The Xbox Live part (possibly the PLAYSTATION Network as well, since this is an Xbox Magazine) is also expanded with a new 'Search' function, for quicker results in match findings.
- You will also be able to join matches that have already started, so that you don't have to wait until the round is over for you to start.
- Ubisoft has also strongly modified the enemy A.I. for the singleplayer part.
- You will also be able to choose between a male or female character in the singleplayer. Plus you will be able to customize your character in lost of different parts and ways.
- Every cutscene in the game is real-time, like for instance Half Life.
- The singleplayer portion is partly sequel and partly prequel.
- The framerate is much higher, which results in a smoother and better image.
- Planned for release in the US in March 2008.

[Via Xbox 360 Only]

Borderlands & Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Premiere During Spike TV VGAs

This year's Spike TV Video Game Awards, airing on December 9, 2007 at 9:00 PM, will feature a bunch of new gaming goodies.

The awards will feature the first trailers for Borderlands and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2. There will also be new trailers for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, TNA iMPACT! and a few other trailers that have yet to be leaked. The show will also feature first footage from the new downloadable content Halo 3 Maps hitting next month.

[Via Kotaku]

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Is Coming to PLAYSTATION 3

Yesterday, there was a rumor about Rainbow Six Vegas 2 not coming to the PLAYSTATION 3, due to the Ubisoft UK site only listing the game as PC and Xbox 360.

Today, a forum member of the Ubisoft forums made a post, asking:

"Why is it only listed as 360 and PC? This is 4 PS3 as well right? Obviously that's the assumption since you're announcing it here. Could you confirm because the rumors are already flying that this is a 360/Windows exclusive."

MS-Kleaneasy, a forum manager, replied to his post saying:

"This weeks press release………"

He goes to show the press release for the announcement of Rainbow Six Vegas 2, bolding the part that states:

"announced that it is developing Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Vegas 2 for next-generation consoles and PC"

There you have it PLAYSTATION 3 owners, so fear not, as Rainbow Six will be invading your PLAYSTATION 3 as well as the other consoles.

[Via Ubi Forums]