2011 GR titles for Handheld Gaming Systems & Wii Latest Topics

Ghost Recon (Wii)

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 18:22:00 +0000

On mission 5, stealth mode, recover gear and guns. There are 7 to 8 guards to fight and I have tried over and over unsuccessfully to pass this portion of the game. Does anyone have a suggestion or pattern of attack I could use to pass this part of the game. Your help will be most appreciated, thank you.

ghostrecon on ps vita

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:16:25 +0000

its about time ghostrecon had a ps vita game ?what do you think ,and any idears

Future Soldier iPad DecalGirl skin - Movie Inside

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:38 +0000

This is pretty cool, Ghost Recon Future Solider protective skin for the iPad, complete with custom matching wallpaper.

I'm no Speilberg so no criticising my movie!

I have some DecalGirl GRFS skins to give away soon so stay tuned!

Shadow Wars Guide

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:21:49 +0000

I'm really getting into Shadow Wars now. Once you get past the first couple of levels the deeper gameplay kicks in, and the various difficulty levels add longevity too. Might do a mini guide on this game, and I'm also hoping for some DLC for it with new levels - anyone thing that's feasible?

Anyway, fully updated Ghost Recon shadow Wars Guide is here.

[DS version ?]

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:16:38 +0000

Was a DS version announced? It's available for preorder, but I don't remember reading anything about that.

Anyone player Shadow Wars yet?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:45:20 +0000

I spent a few hours playing Shadow Wars yesterday on the 3DS, it was actually very very good.

The 3D effect is surprisingly good, no glasses but a real 3d depth of view to the screen. Even just the loading screen with the 3d models of 3 ghosts revolving in the centre was like "WOHA, 3d gaming is here!"

It is extremely sensitive to movement though, there's no way you could play it as 3D on the move, in a train or in a car for example. My experience was if you turn your had just 1 inch to the side, the effect is ruined. But if you can sit still, in a darkened room, the effect is truly next gen.

Kudos to Nintendo for pulling it off and pioneering new gaming experiences, again!

I'm just getting into the game, done a few levels, so far I've already lost on Ghost so I might have to replay that level, to keep a clean sheet, but it's a classic turn based genre brought bang up to date. Impressive stuff.

Ghost Recon Wii art

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:39:35 +0000

This was created by jeff miller (RedRepublik) for the cover of Ghost Recon Wii.

You can view more of his (most excellent) game art at TheNewRed.com

3D Website Online

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:28:48 +0000

Ubisoft have launched a 3D portal for their 3DS games and it has a section for Ghost Recon Shadow Wars.

It'e meant to be viewed on the 3DS so obviously you'll miss out on the 3D effect viewing from a PC, but still worth a visit.

Ghost Recon Predator - interesting features

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:18:52 +0000

I'm not saying Predator for the PSP was recieved with universal acclaim when it was released, but while I was preparing a review of this version of Ghost Recon, I did come across a couple of interesting features.

First of all, lot's of gamers (like me) really missed civilians, non combatants, in GRAW1/2. In Ghost Recon they really added to the gameplay and realism. Sadly missed in AW.

But, they are back in Predator.

Also, GRAW did introduce something new, selectable insertion points, which was a nice touch, tactically.

This is also in Predator.

That's two unique and best features from earlier games, that both appear in Predator.

I'm trying my best not to say something like "if only the same approach could be taken with Future Soldier", because that's for another sub-forum, but I thought I'd through it out there, as most folks probably didn't know this.

GR: Shadow Wars (3DS) - Game details, Images & Screenshots

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:06:27 +0000

A great Article over on tinycartridge with lots of facts, screenshots and game images

http://tinycartridge.com/post/2863576447/julian-gollops-ghost-recon-shadow-wars

and be sure to checkout the Comment's section, where Dev Julian Gollop (the creative Lead) pops in to reveal even more details

Ghost Recon on 3DS - "Shadow Wars"

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:59:47 +0000

One of Nintendo's launch titles for its new

3DS handheld device is to be Ghost Recon: Lead the Ghosts. In a departure for the Ghost Recon series, Lead the Ghosts will be a turn based game, develolped by Julian Gollop of X-Com fame.

If you have not already checked the 3DS out, click through to the videos section on the official site to see some interesting hands on audience reactions. Discuss in our Handheld forums here.

Ghost Recon makes a brilliant return to the PSP

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:21:35 +0000

Ubisoft stepped up their game with Ghost Recon Predator for the PSP. You command a 3 man team into Sri Lanka, taking out a group of terrorists, The People's Action front or Activists for short. I'm only halfway through the game so far, but this is what GRAW 2 PSP should've been. There's a leveling-up system, in-game achievements, and unlockable weapons and customising options for your soldiers camo and guns. The story so far is basic Ghost Recon fare, with your standard mil-shooter objectives: rescue civvvies, destroy enemy installations, eliminate the opposition, recover Intel, then reach your Extraction Point. The graphics are fairly decent; they didn't seem any better or worse than GRAW 2 IMO. The gun models are blocky as hell, but thats the only thing that stood out as an eyesore as I'm not too terribly concerned with graphics. While the AI isnt particularly bright, they do try to flank your positions and run for cover. Which will bring me to the games' very few faults: the targeting system. I'm playing on Normal and with no lock-on/auto-aim now so this might change on Difficult, but the enemies take an impossible amount of hits before they do fall. It reminds me of the NDS version of Call of Duty 2 Modern Warfare. As far as I know so far--judging by the in-game achievements--there are 12 levels in the game, a step down from GRAW 2 PSP's 22. The levels are fairly huge, with trees and rocks and fallen logs to use as cover in teh jungle sections, while barriers and vehicles and barrels with shield you from buillets i the urban levels. Becuase of the level's sizes the game employs Transition Points where the game will pause and load up the next part of the level. Its not as bad as it may sound and it works well I think. They say that imitation is the best form of flattery, and that just may be the case with GR:Pred. It resembles past SOCOM FTB games a lot, but actually does some things better. I like the fact that you can choose your squad (a Scout, a Marksman, a CQC Specialist, and an Autorifleman) and then switch between them in-game--that was a feature I kept hoping for in the FTB series. Even though I'm only halfway through the game, this is shaping up to be better than GRAW 2, and almost right up there with the MOH Heroes/FTB series as PSPs best shooters.

Pros: Almost everything was done right by Ubisoft this time. Some said that the controls were a bit convoluted, but its no more confiusing that what GRAW control scheme was like. I think I'll be replaying this game until the next Ghost Recon game is released on the PSP 2, although its still a shame we couldn't get a PSP version of Future Soldier along with this one. Woulda been sweet.

Cons: Blocky guns (which isnt that bad of a con) Almost no extra gameplay features other than a co-op Multiplayer mode and Quick Missions, which are nothing more than the story levels.

Final Thoughts: I would've loved to have seen a return of Firefight, Defend, and/or Recon Modes from GRAW 2. Or even some Dynamic Instant Action missions a la FTB 2, where you play as a trio of Mr Hisan's Mampuri Guard soldiers still mopping up remnants of The Activists. They could've gotten creative with that just by recycling the story maps and tasking you with assassinating high-ranking Activist officials, defending villages, stopping Activists convoys, destroying said convoys, eliminating enemy presense at certain villages, etc. The list could go on. Anyway maybe we'll get something like that out of the next installment, Ghost Recon: Force Majeure * This is a game that just screams for DLC, but I know Ubisoft wont do it.

* My own fictional title

GR Wii Reviews

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:50:04 +0000

The first review is out, and I get the feeling they didn't like it very much... 3/10 from IGN: http://wii.ign.com/articles/113/1134842p1.html

New Wii footage

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:31:03 +0000

On Today on the Spot, you get caught up with the latest This Week on XBL, and we give you demos for Faery: Legends of Avalon and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon on the Wii.

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NOTE: The Ghost Recon on the Wii footage starts at 12.30 (so can just jump to this point)

Weapons of War

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:53:30 +0000

This list will be updated as I unlock more. i was impressed when Ubisoft announced 39 weapons, but upon unlocking them it seems that we only have a handful and the rest are just the same but with a silencer attachment. Lame-oh! And speaking of silencers: even if your gun comes with one, you can only zoom in with the sniper rifles....makes no sense but oh well

The GHOST Classes

*SCOUT:

Parker and Ramirez

*MARKSMAN

Garcia and Bill

*CQC SPECIALIST

Jordan and John

*AUTORIFLEMAN

Stiles and Wayland

SCOUT

HK 416 assualt rifle (my #2 fave)

HK 416 assualt rifle w/ S.

SKS

SKS w/ S.

AKS 74U

AKS 74U w/ S.

Type 81

Type 81 w/ S.

INSAS

INSAS w/ S.

AK-47

ACR

ACR w/ S.

FAL

FAL w. S.

SCAR-L (my #1 fave so far)

SCAR-L w/ S.

MK-14

MK-14 w/ S.

CQC SPECIALIST

M-870 shotgun

MP-7 subgun

MP-7 subgun w/ S.

Kriss

MARKSMAN

M24-A3 sniper rifle

SR-25

Dragunov SVD

AUTORIFLEMAN

MK 48 MOD 0

Type 56 LMG

Stoner LMG

MISC:

Hand grenades (havent unlocked any other variants: smoke, flash, etc. Maybe they're not included in-game)

Sensor

RC drone (wouldve loved to see a return of the aerial drone from GRAW 2 PSP.)

.45 USP compact pistol

.45 USP compact pistol w/ S

Beretta M9 pistol

Beretta M9 w/ S.

Desert Eagle .50

* Previous info i had here proved to be wrong. Sorry

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon (Wii)

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:57:04 +0000

as you may have seen on the news page:

SAN FRANCISCO – August 16, 2010 – Today Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon for the Wii™ system from Nintendo. ~ The game will deliver a true Ghost Recon experience, featuring sophisticated technology, weaponry, graphics, and challenging gameplay – all the core values the franchise is known for.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon (Wii) [is] scheduled to ship in November 2010 in North America.

About Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon (Wii)

After being inserted in Moscow and separated from the rest of their team, Ghost soldiers Hibbard and Booth must operate as a two-man team, relying on the intel of the local militia to fight their way to their target in a city infested with enemies. With the numbers clearly not in their favor, they will have to use their advanced weaponry and training to make sure the odds are. Game features include:

* A true Ghost Recon experience: Progress through 12 missions of high intensity combat, tactical infiltration and WOW moments, from the villages of Norway to the streets of Moscow. No matter your skill level, Ghost Recon on Wii is designed to specifically accommodate a wide range of players, from casual players to hardcore gamers.

* Built from the ground co-op experience: Two players in third-person on one screen make the experience more natural, more intuitive and more social than ever. Co-Op Hot Join: Friends can hop in and out of co-op at-will, with the AI taking over as needed.

* Arcade Mode: Play in cooperative mode and compare your score online on the world leader boards.

Screenshots at VE3D

Future Soldier for PSP confirmed? Yay or Nay?

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:17:32 +0000

GameStop has it listed, but they do not have Ghost Recon Predator listed, and that game came out a day or so ago overseas. I havent seen a trailer for FS, but have seen one for Predator. Has FS been cancelled or was it every intended to be produced for the PSP? I figured it was kind of od that we'd get TWO GR games for the PSP back-to-back. The screenshots for Future Soldier on Gamespot is showing Ghost Recon Predator screenshots.

3 Gameplay Videos for GR:P

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:08:33 +0000

Game doesnt look that bad....Seems like there will actually be some tactics involved instead of it beiung just a regular shooter.. ..i cant wait til its released here in the States

Ghost Recon Predator Boxart

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:08:02 +0000

Ghost Recon Wii Box Art

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:30:08 +0000

Here's a look at the box art for Ghost Recon Wii.

Predator Release Date Updated

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:18:45 +0000

Ghost Recon Predator on the PSP is scheduled for release on 01 Oct. 2010.

Ghost Recon wii release date updates

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:23:57 +0000

Ghost Recon Wii is currently showing on Ubisoft's release schedule as.... Nov 2010

New images for Predator

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:42:11 +0000

Just had these in my inbox so I thought I would share them with you all.

Soucre.

GR Predator under fire

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:39:21 +0000

From DailyMirror.lk

Fighting the LTTE is not over although the war is over in Sri Lank. French gaming company Ubisoft is introducing a new video game titled 'Ghost Recon Predator'. In this game an elite squad is on the hunt for terrorists in Sri Lanka.

The video trailer of the game, shows the players in the jungles of Sri Lanka going behind the LTTE with messages appearing on the top of the screen saying that the US troops are after the terrorists "who think nothing, of hiding among innocent civilians, of using people as a shield for their illegal and immoral campaign".

The LTTE was defeated by the security forces last year and one of the allegations raised by the Government and human rights groups was that the LTTE had used civilians as human shields during the war.

From my mailbox....

New Ghost Recon Game Promoting Genocide in Sri Lanka:

The upcoming Ghost Recon Predator for PSP and Wii is set to hit shelves around November of 2010. This third person shooter game by war novel guru Tom Clancy is created by Ubisoft Red Storm Entertainment. It has had successful previous releases of Ghost Recons taking place in various parts of the world from desert terrain, to jungles, and urban war zones.

However, even before hitting the shelves, Ghost Recon Predator is beginning to hit a wrong note here. What comes a shocker is that one of the countries in the game takes place in Sri Lanka. This is a country accused of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity from rights groups such as Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders, and Human Rights Watch. The controversy about the game is that it promotes genocide of a particular ethnic group under the guise of fighting terrorism.

Violent conflict between the government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) of the majority ethnic Sinhalese, and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) fighting for an independent homeland for the ethnic Tamils northeast of the island, has plagued the island for over three decades. This conflict is no different than those of Burma, Sudan, and Kosovo, all of which have experienced gross human rights violations from torture and rapes, to extrajudicial killings and kidnappings.

Since 1983, hundreds of thousands of Tamils have fled persecution by the hands of the Sri Lankan government and settled in various countries throughout Europe, Canada, and Australia. Many still have loved ones back in Sri Lanka who are currently undergoing hardships and abuses on a daily basis by government forces. Just this year, the United Nations decided to set up a panel to launch an investigation into war crimes after protests by human rights groups and the Tamil Diaspora globally.

Having Sri Lanka as part of this game with the intent to kill Tamil people is no different than making a game about killing ethnic Kosovans as a Serb player or killing ethnic Kurds in former Saddam Hussein's Iraq. This is one game that would make me feel uncomfortable seeing people play in stores knowing that they are killing my people in a form of a game. Lastly, having Sri Lanka in the upcoming Ghost Recon Predator will not only promote racial intolerance towards one ethnic group, but also tells people that it genocide is okay. It further tells us that Ubisoft Re Storm Entertainment supports genocide. There is nothing entertaining or cool about genocide.

LTTE at wikipedia

Nothing new here for Ghost Recon. Remember these?

GRAW2 Banned in Mexico

The governor of Chihuahua (the town, not the dog) has banned "GRAW2" from being sold and has ordered all copies confiscated. This comes on the heels of the mayor of Juarez, a city on the Mexican border of the U.S., blasting the game for instilling poor values and portraying his townspeople as violent.

South Korea bans Ghost Recon 2

Citing a plotline that goes "way too far," South Korea's Media Rating Board has rejected approval of Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2, according to American military newspaper Stars and Stripes. This (obviously) forced the game's Korean publisher to abandon its plans for a localization of the squad-based shooter.

Contributing to this thread? RULES REMINDER Keep discussion focussed on the game and not Politics.

Guns in Predator

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:44:04 +0000

From what I see, there is going to be very few guns just like GRAW2 for psp. Would it hurt for some DLC that contains extra guns? C'mon FTB3 has 80+ weapons....and some mission DLC.....since it has no online, they need to add some game modes that will add to replay value...they could have at least made COOP online if anything...if they want this game to see, they need to go the extra mile, and give psp owners something that is worth our while.