Ubisoft tends to end its annual E3 conference with a bang. In the past, it’s given us glimpses of games like Watch Dogs and The Division. This year, we got to see a brand new Rainbow Six. I have a soft spot for Rainbow Six; I played far too much of the first RB6: Vegas as a co-operative game. This new one seems to be focused a lot more on the adversarial multiplayer aspect.
Last week, Alice Sandy told you that a bunch of the game was to be streamed on Twitch. That stream has been captured for posterity, and you can watch it now in case you missed it. You probably did, because you were either playing the Destiny beta or watching my fellow yellows destroy the Yang Guizi competition in Dota.
Here’s that footage, showing six rounds of multiplayer Rainbow Six. It’s pretty early alpha stuff, so try not to judge too harshly. One thing that’s really nice is the emphasis on destruction; players are able to shoot holes through just about anything. I’m not all that enamoured by the fact that it seems to be a little bit more Counter Strike than Rainbow Six. Movement also seems a little erratic but it’s early – and I’m willing to give it a chance. Even as it is, it seems like it could be quite a bit of fun… especially as a community game.
It’s coming to PC and the new gen consoles only, and is slated for release in 2015.
Last Updated: July 21, 2014
Admiral Chief Saxon
July 21, 2014 at 15:12
Looks good so far (8min in)
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 15:26
Just like CS, they tell their mates where the others are.
Umar Fong Wong
July 21, 2014 at 15:17
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 15:24
Effing hell I laughed!
Umar Fong Wong
July 21, 2014 at 15:24
LOL Funshine bear! header reminded me of this video. Love KP
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 15:27
Subscribed, had no idea they were on Youtube.
Umar Fong Wong
July 21, 2014 at 15:27
They’re so good. They’re coming back later this year again
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 21, 2014 at 15:25
I dig that show *look around* biiiiiiiitch.
Umar Fong Wong
July 21, 2014 at 15:27
I said *Look around in outer space* biiiiiiiiiiiiitch! hehe
Rince&pop
July 21, 2014 at 15:29
You bastard! I am crying here! Share Bear!
Umar Fong Wong
July 21, 2014 at 15:31
The best you should watch their other videos too lol
Hugh Lashbrooke
July 21, 2014 at 15:22
The very first Rainbow Six was the first real computer game I ever played and it totally blew my mind (blocky graphics and all). The series will never not be awesome for me.
Zubair
July 21, 2014 at 16:07
Might be a bit further back but remember Police Quest SWAT?
Always died ‘cos I forgot to use the mirror for corners. Old lady behind shower-curtain kill me many time before I figured out she just ran outta soap… Or some other arbitrary reason. (?)
Best live-action game, ever.
Life lesson: Slice that pie!
Admiral Chief Saxon
July 21, 2014 at 15:47
Wow that lady has an annoying voice :/