Third-person stealth action game, puts you in control of Sam Fisher, an ex-CIA, ex-Navy SEAL who's called into service at the request of the National Security Agency. The NSA has commissioned a new sub-agency called Third Echelon to gather intelligence in the colder, more cruel geopolitical landscape of 2004. Third Echelon has the latitude to deploy Splinter Cells -- such as Sam -- highly trained operatives who are granted the "Fifth Freedom" to do whatever it takes to protect the country. The downside is that if Sam's ever caught doing dirt, the US government will disavow any knowledge of his existence. The gadget-laden action game features 14 missions and 13 hi-tech weapons.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - April 4, 2003
The best Xbox game of 2002 finally strikes the Cube. Does Fisher survive? Find out inside.

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ECTS 2002: Splinter Cell Impressions - August 29, 2002
The supposed Xbox MGS-killer looks real good, even in Europe.

Insider: How to Kill a Franchise - June 14, 2007
We point the finger at franchises that have gone seriously wrong.

Game of the Month: April 2003 - May 5, 2003
Burnout, Ikaruga, Street, Def Jam, Splinter Cell -- so many choices!

Insider: Splinter Cell Head-to-Head - April 9, 2003
We light up each version like a Dutch brothel, and expose every detail in this eye-opening comparison.

Insider Video Features: Splinter Cell Video Head-to-Head - April 8, 2003
Sam Fisher exposed; our eye-opening, four-platform video comparison.

Game Boy: Splinter Cell GBA Link - April 4, 2003
Watch the GBA connection in action in the GameCube edition of UbiSoft's action title.

Insider: They're All Good - April 3, 2003
Giving Ubi Soft credit for Splinter Cell. An editorial.

Fisher Friday: Week 1 - March 14, 2003
We introduce you to covert agent Sam Fisher. First GameCube movies and brand new screens!

Insider Video Features: Splinter Cell High-Res (GameCube) - March 14, 2003
We make your first look at the GCN version of Splinter Cell available in 640x480 resolution!

Insider: Ubi Soft: E3 Booth Report - May 24, 2002
Ubi Soft's booth dominated the center of South Hall. Rayman 3 and Tom Clancy games galore!

Top 100 Games: Readers' Choice - October 20, 2006
GameCube's well-represented, but what games ranked top?

Movies: D'Works Making Splinter Cell - August 12, 2005
New studio taking over Clancy game movie.

Movies: Berg Talks Splinter Cell - March 2, 2005
Director drops casting hints.

Movies: Games to Film: Splinter Cell - December 17, 2004
Friday Night Lights helmer adapting.

Splinter Cell Free - January 5, 2004
If you purchase Prince of Persia.

Nintendo's Preview Disc - May 20, 2003
We've got it -- plenty of pics, details, and movies inside.

Splinter Cell - April 3, 2003
New video: see the GBA/GCN connection and new weapon!

Splinter Cell to Ship Early - March 26, 2003
Coming in less than two weeks for GCN! Plus, new screens.

Amazing Splinter Cell GCN Movie - March 26, 2003
Must download!

Fisher Fri--err, Monday - March 24, 2003
Two new movies to hold you over until this Friday.

Splinter Cell - March 11, 2003
First GameCube screenshots! Must see.

Splinter Cell Links to GBA - March 11, 2003
First details revealed on how you'll be using your Game Boy Advance link cable in the field.

Splinter Cell Connection - February 11, 2003
GCN version to connect with GBA.

Splinter Cell GCN Delayed - January 17, 2003
PS2 version still coming in March

Splinter Cell on GCN - January 7, 2003
Coming spring 2003.

Splinter Cell Trailer - May 28, 2002
Metal Gear Solid meets Rainbow Six.

Games: Splinter Cell Infiltrates Nintendo's GBA and GCN - March 12, 2003
Connect them both to enjoy exclusive action.