Splinter Cell Conviction out this Xmas

Ghost Recon 4 also out before March 31, 2010.

Ubisoft has revealed its 2009-2010 line-up, confirming a Christmas release for the heavily delayed and highly anticipated Splinter Cell Conviction. Ghost Recon 4 has also been confirmed for release before March 31, 2010.

On its line-up, Yves Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer, stated: "In 2008-09, we also continued to invest heavily in Ubisoft’s future potential, hiring some 1,300 talents for our studios with a view to driving the Company’s expansion, further strengthening our franchises and preparing for the next generation of handheld as well as home consoles.

"The results of these efforts will be seen as early as this Christmas with one of the industry's most ambitious games line-ups which will include Assassin's Creed 2, James Cameron's Avatar, Splinter Cell Conviction, Rabbids Go Home and Red Steel 2."

Ubisoft's games line-up for 2009-2010 (ends March 31, 2010) will include:

- 7 franchised games, including Assassin's Creed 2, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Conviction, Rabbids Go Home, Red Steel 2, Ghost Recon 4 and Anno 1404.

- 4 licensed games – James Cameron's Avatar, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Arthur and the Invisibles.

- 3 new brands – R.U.S.E., I am Alive and a sports game for the Wii.

- New titles based on the successful Petz, Imagine and MyCoach brands and new innovations for Wii.