Splinter Cell is--even by Ubisoft's admission--a bit complex. For better and for worse, the upcoming Blacklist attempts to bridge the gap between new players and series vets by creating a game that adapts to both stealthy and shooty play styles.

If you're new to Splinter Cell, this "101" video released by Ubisoft will provide an effective primer for what to expect. In fact, it's so comprehensive, that it even goes into detail the competitive Spies vs Mercs mode that Sam Fisher shouldn't be particularly interested in. Then again, he's also the type that doesn't really need a "101" of any sorts...