Ubisoft Announces Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas for PSP
Posted by: Aaron Lockard on September 11, 2006 3:16:37 PM
Today Ubisoft
announced that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas, a squad-based action
game will be coming to the PSP.
For the
first time ever, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six brings its frenetic
counter-terrorist gameplay and signature multiplayer modes to the PSP
system. The game is being developed by Ubisoft's studio in Quebec City,
and will be available holiday 2006. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas will
also be available for the Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft
and the PS3 computer entertainment system.
In a story
paralleling the next-generation console versions of the game, the PSP
version will feature exclusive new content and all-new characters as
Las Vegas finds itself in chaos and Rainbow operatives are forced to
defend one of the most recognizable cities in the world. The future of
Las Vegas and global security is in your hands will you be able to
save Vegas?
PSP Key Features:
New Team, New Location
“ Two new Rainbow operatives enter the impending doom that is Las Vegas
as their console brethren, Keller, Park and Walter, simultaneously work
against the clock to save "Sin City."
o As Brian Armstrong, work as a field operative and assault expert, taking down tangos from the ground floor.
o As Shawn Rivers, use your sniper and long-range shooting skills to pick off terrorists from above, one at a time.
Tag-Team Gameplay “ In single-player mode, play as both a field operative and sniper as you battle to protect the innocent from carnage.
Observe - Plan - Assault
“ Use tactical planning to maneuver through Vegas environments while
utilizing high-tech equipment like snake cams to strategically "tag"
terrorists prior to entering a room.
Take Cover
“ When the action heats up, switch to third-person view while taking
cover, giving you time to examine the situation before making your move.
Tailored Control System “ Shoot your way out of relentless gun battles utilizing a tailored control system built specifically for the PSP system.
Player Rewards
“ Build up your stats to unlock exclusive Rainbow Six Vegas content,
including concept art and the feverish Terrorist Hunt mode.
Terrorist Hunt Mode
“ Hone your skills in Terrorist Hunt mode, where your objective is
simple “ kill the terrorists. Enter specific points of single-player
maps and down the spawning terrorists one at a time.
Multiplayer
“ Take the fight to five of your closest friends via wireless (Ad Hoc)
or online play (Infrastructure) in Survival and Team Survival
multiplayer modes, while exploring six classic Rainbow Six maps.