"We recently had the chance to speak to Patrick Redding, game director for Cooperative Mode for Splinter Cell: Conviction, on the topic of the exclusion of Spies vs. Mercs, how far the title has come since it was delayed, his favorite Splinter Cell title in terms of multiplayer and much more."

"It’s not been revealed which member of the team has provided the answers to the below questions, though the Q&A was revealed by a Marketing Manager from within Ubisoft, and so should be considered a more than reliable resource. The Q&A is featured in full below, ad verbatim, and will shed some light on some highly debated issues. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details on Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction."

"VideoGamer.com: We're a multiplatform website, and we have many PS3-owning readers who would love to play Splinter Cell: Conviction. Do you have any message for them? Is there any hope for them regarding the game?

Yannis Mallat: There is always hope.

VideoGamer.com: Does that mean Splinter Cell: Conviction might come to the PS3?

Yannis Mallat: I can't predict the future. But it's good to hear that people who can't play Splinter Cell are willing to."