Ubisoft has announced the release of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials ($39.99) developed specifically and exclusively for the PSP System. The game offers a new and unique gaming experience based on the highest-rated spy action series of all time. Splinter Cell Essentials, which immediately follows the events of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent, features a new adapted interface, as well as unique gameplay sequences designed specifically for the on-the-go nature of handheld gaming. It also has five new exclusive missions, including the NSA Headquarters, in addition to four ‘flashback’ missions covering all corners of the earth.  Using the multiplayer mode, players can engage in a wireless multiplayer match with Spy vs. Spy Deathmatch. “Ubisoft is very excited to bring the Splinter Cell franchise to the PSP system,” said Tony Key, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. “Just as with previous Splinter Cell games, Ubisoft’s development team pushes the boundaries of yet another platform with Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials.”

Other additional features include:

- Exclusively designed for the PSP system: Contains a new adapted interface, as well as unique gameplay sequences designed specifically for the on-the-go nature of handheld gaming.
- Storyline spans the entire Splinter Cell series: Play through the years before the original Splinter Cell game when Sam Fisher was still a Navy Seal to sneak-peak events from the upcoming Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent game.
- All new missions: Enter the world of international espionage with 5 new exclusive missions, including the NSA Headquarters, in addition to 4 ‘flashback’ missions covering all corners of the earth.
- A game of gadgets: Use all the latest in spy weapons and gadgets from the Splinter Cell series, in addition to authentic new ones exclusive to this version.
- Always on the move: All the classic stealth-action moves you love, plus exciting new killer moves.
- Accessible multiplayer mode: Challenge your friends in a wireless multiplayer match with Spy vs. Spy Deathmatch.