A Tribute to Tom Clancy

they should really continue making games like the Vegas series. We want tactical shooters, not run and gun shooters. That you tom Clancy for introducing this mechanic into the gaming industry...

I still play Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 every now and again.

Tom Clancy.... thank you. RIP

Rest in peace Tom Clancy

He's made great games.

@quakke You mean real soldiers don't aim? Will a cross be shown in the middle of your sight and tell you where does the gun point to in real world?

Sad to see the GR and R6 series developing to what they look like today.

Some people seem to be confused about Tom Clancy. He was first and foremost a writer, and last time he was involved with any game was more than 10 years ago. Ubisoft purchased his company and all the rights associated with it and they've been plastering his name on the titles ever since. The Division, for example, is based on real simulated events, but it's got Tom Clancy's name all over it. He probably never knew about the games existence.

@quakke Aiming down the sights adds realism to the games, it's actually waht Tom Clancy wanted in his games, for everything else you're right

@quakke Really not the place for this kind of ranting. Show some class and respect the topic of the article.

Damn it, Tom. You will be greatly missed..

RIP Tom, your legacy will always be remembered

I remember being blown away by Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. Such an awesome game both in gameplay and graphics.

Tom Clancy R.I.P. we are forever touched and inspired by you...

Tom Clancy games will always be my favourite shooters. Ghost Recon for the all out warfare, Splinter Cell for the amazing stealth and Rainbow Six for its tactical sensation. Please Ubisoft don't mimic EA or Activision, Tom Clancy has left behind something much greater than those will ever be.

I love nearly all the main games: Rainbow Six; Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell. Unfortunately, while I had initially intended on doing so, I hadn't played the latest Ghost Recon or Splinter Cell just yet, but I believe I will at some point.

My first games was Tom Clancy's game the games had a special place in my heart

the weren't just run and gun.

Tom Clancy's games i always love and enjoy

let's hope that he pass that little magic of he's to the game developers

R.I.P

why does this page keep flashing and switching to gamescon 2013 crap?

this better not be the future of gamespot: forced adds

hopefully he made lots of money off all the franchises and big production wasn't just banking off of his genius all this time. books, movies, games, all huge and mostly great.

one of the 1st 10 or so Windows games I bought was Raven Shield, blew me away. before that i mostly waited for friends to hand down theirs or played emulators.

having a Hunt for Red October viewing party this weekend in memorium!

I got to know of Tom Clancy the game developer before I got to know of him as a writer. My first interaction with Tom Clancy's games was actually Rainbow Six. Back then I had only begun to get involved with games, so it kind of became a benchmark against which I rated other shooters.

I wish that he'd have seen the launch of The Division, cuz I have no doubt that it is going to be a great game.

Good Tribute! Thanks Mary & Ty.

His legacy will live on!!!!

Deyrnged neis iawn.

I'm guessing Clancy's actual involvement in these games was pretty much done by the second or third Rainbow Six title, but those earlier games based on his works were some of my all time favourites.

Little tidbit for those interested in tactical shooters and their history. I loved Rainbow Six, and it was probably the game that popularized the genre, which unfortunately didn't last too long. However, the first tactical shooter, which was also the first squad based at the same time, was a PC game called Seal Team, released in 1993.

Good Ol' Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six multiplayer

TONS of respect towards and for Tom Clancy: i am going to VERY much miss him.. although i don't know him i knew his games and his games were one of the BEST and my favorite. Tom Clancy, you always and forever be in my heart, in my prayers, and in my every thought because to me, you werent just a great game designer.. no, you were MUCH MORE to me... you were a GREAT and an INSPIRING person to me and i am going to miss you... i shall forever keep you in my every prayer, in my every thought, and most importantly in my heart because you made a HUGE impact in my heart.... i am going to VERY MUCH miss you, Mr. Clancy.

Let's just pretend H.A.W.X. and End War don't exist, right, Gamespot?

Good man. GREAT books. Great games. RIP to the best of the best.

Great tribute. Great man. Great loss.

RIP Tom Clancy

Nice tribute Gamespot, well done.

I loved Splinter Cell and Rainbow Six.

I remember the days of rushing in from work at night as a Teen to play Rainbow Six 3 Black Arrow with all my McD friends, amazing times.

rainbowsix rogue pear, rainbowsix ravenshield, ghost recon , ghost recon island thunder ... and many other titles were just amazing ... i miss the good old days spending entire nights fighting terrorist .... R.I.P. Mr.Clancy. :(

a total loss no just to the gaming industry but to the world as a whole.

FAREWELL TOM CLANCY WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU MAY YOUR SPIRIT LIVE ON.

ya good books, and some good games.

Sorry to to see him pass. We could use more like him.

RIP and thanks for all the games, Tom Clancy.

My favorite game trilogy was Splinter Cell, your books were fantastic, you will be missed. R.I.P.

A fitting tribute. Well done gamespot. RIP Tom.

RIP.

Hats off to this legend of war fiction. RIP sir, you will be sorely missed. I grew up on your books, games and other works. You will be missed by the industry and all your fans. What a fitting tribute !!

A good tribute to a good creator. Well done.