Coming exclusively to the PC and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction is the highly anticipated sequel in the multimillion-selling Splinter Cell series and one of the most critically acclaimed Xbox franchises of all time.An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. Uniting revolutionary gameplay enhancements with a high-octane, no-holds-barred storyline, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction arms you to the teeth with all the high-tech weaponry and lethal skills of an elite operative and invites you to enter a dangerous world where justice means making your own rules. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction – Cooperative Mode Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction ups the ante with a co-op campaign mode that acts as a prequel to the single player storyline. Follow the trail of intel from St. Petersburg to the Caucasus as the player works in tandem with their teammate. Or engage in one of four co-op battle modes on Xbox LIVE or split-screen. CO-OP STORY: Four Russian EMP weapons have been stolen and need to be retrieved before they are sold on the black market. Third Echelon and their Russian counterpart, Voron, must work together to recover the warheads, sending American agent Archer and Russian agent Kestrel deep into the heart of Russia's dark and perilous underworld. Together, Archer and Kestrel will embark on a mission that will require their cooperation and combined skills that will test their mettle every step of the way. TOM CLANCY'S SPLINTER CELL CONVICTION – PROLOGUE 2 players Original cooperative campaign: Prequel to the single player campaign 4 exclusive maps New settings New characters Split-Screen and Xbox LIVE 3 difficulty levels Core mechanics of single player campaign adapted to co-op: Mark & Execute; Last Know Position DENIABLE OPS MISSIONS 3 game modes (1 or 2 players ): Hunter- Eliminate all the enemies in a progressive sweep of the map. Last stand- Defend the EMP against waves of enemies. Face-Off- Adversarial mode of spy versus spy, with hostile AI thrown into the mix. (2 players only) 1 additional mode available though Uplay or LE Infiltration- Eliminate all hostiles in the mission area without being detected. 4 maps 3 difficulty levels PERSISTENT ELITE CREATION SYSTEM® Challenges & Points: Earn points through gameplay challenges Included in single player and co-op Spend points on upgrades Equipment upgrades Visual customization Weapon accessories (ammo capacity, scope, etc.) impacting numbers of marks Gadget efficiency Uniforms and skins Custom camouflage & accessories Accessory types (ammo, body armor & gadgets)