From Ubisoft, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is a first person shooter (FPS) video game with a rating by the ESRB rating system of M or Mature. It earned this rating for its Blood, Intense Violence, and Strong Language. It is actually the ninth game in the Rainbow Six series, made into games from the popular Tom Clancy novels and movies. It has a single player, a co-op mode, and it can be played online as well. It was announced November of 2007 and released for the Xbox 360 on March 18, 2008.
Having the game and an Xbox live account can net a few downloads for free. This additional content can really expand out a game, giving a better play experience. Anyone with an Xbox can register for a free silver account that will allow downloads. A “Gold” account will be required to do online gameplay, but to just access the game add-ons, trailers, picture packs, and other items will be free with the silver account.
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Game Add-On
Released on 7-3-2008, the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2: Gift Pack DLC is a 293 MB download that will add features to your game.
This is a free multiplayer pack that will have reworked versions of some old favorites (from the first of the Rainbow Six Vegas game). The ones that are on this pack are Calypso Casino, CQB Training-Dark, and Murdertown-Dark. It is a direct offering from Ubisoft Montreal.
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Trailers
These trailers are advertisements to the game in various different settings. It is good to see them, to get a full feel of the game, or just for interest.
- Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Launch Trailer – This was released on 4-1-2008 and is a 53 MB download.
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Official Trailer – This was released on 2-7-2008 and is an 86 MB download.
There are also some interesting additional downloads from the developer, in the form of diaries.
Developers Diaries
From time to time, a favorite game will put out these “developer diaries” so that the gamer or fan will get to hear directly from the creators of the game. These are great insights into the minds and the thoughts behind the game.
- Dev Diary 1 Trailer – This was released on 3-3-2008 and is a 151 MB download.
- Dev Diary 2 Trailer – This was released on 3-6-2008 and is a 149 MB download.
For those who don't already own the game, a good guide is to look at the release ratings.
Game Ratings
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 has had generally good reviews since its release; these are a sampling of those reviews.
- IGN – 8.4/10
- Game Informer – 9.25/10
- Game Spot – 8.5/10
- Team Xbox – 8.4/10
Generally well received, the free downloads might not make it a must-have on their own, but for those who already own it, they offer a new dimension once the novelty of the game has worn off.
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