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Square Enix Rebrands True Crime: Hong Kong as Sleeping Dogs

William Saw — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:43:55 +0000

Last year, we reported that True Crime: Hong Kong’s production at United Front Games was cancelled by Activision. In August, the game was picked up by Square Enix and continued development under the supervision of Square Enix London studio. Per the agreement, Square Enix picked up the tab for the development, not the True Crime franchise. It’s been a while since we’ve last heard of the game, however today we finally see the reveal of Sleeping Dogs, same game but different name. We have the first screenshots and a live-action trailer.

Sleeping Dogs is expected for release in the second half of 2012 for PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. Players take on the role of Wei Shen, an undercover cop tasked with taking down the world’s fearsome criminal organizations. Promising martial arts, gun-play, and environmental takedowns, you might as well take it as your quintessential Hong Kong action flick.

“Working on Sleeping Dogs has been such a huge passion for the team at United Front Games and we’re really pleased to be working with Square Enix London Studios,” said Stephen Van Der Mescht, executive producer at United Front Games. “The extensive experience that both studios have in creating compelling open world gameplay and rich, rewarding combat makes for a perfect partnership. Working together we’re ensuring Sleeping Dogs is the most intense and immersive game it can be.”

First DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 Now On PSN, Xbox Live

William Saw — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:53:13 +0000

As promised, Square Enix has released its first downloadable content pack for Final Fantasy XIII-2 hoping players who want to add Lightning and Master Sergeant Amodar to their party will now fork over those hard earned dollars to do so.

More DLC promising to “enhance the narrative” of Final Fantasy XIII-2 including “key characters” will be announced at a later time.

Naruto Shippuuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations 9-minute trailer and screenshots

Francis Rodriguez — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:32:14 +0000

Namco’s 9-minute long trailer shows off the vast number of playable characters in the game, a revisit to some of the exclusive stories only found in the title, and a showcase of the different online modes. These modes include an “innovative” new system that integrates real-world collectible cards with the in-game universe. Each card in the next generation of the Naruto Shippuden collector series will include a code allowing players to unlock artwork for their in-game profile, and fight against them in a mini-battle to unlock a bonus skill.

View the trailer below. (Screenshots to follow)

Naruto Shippuuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations launches March 13 for XBOX360 and Playstation 3.

Max Payne 3: 608 Revolver Gameplay Video

William Saw — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:36:18 +0000

Rockstar launched the official Max Payne 3 website earlier this week and introduced the first in a series of interactive features focusing on the weapons in Max Payne 3. The first including the 608 Bull Revolver, a heavy shotgun with firepower when shot in short distances.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Developer Diary for Xbox 360

William Saw — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:28:27 +0000

Warner Bros and CD Projekt RED released an 5 minute long developer diary showcasing the work put into The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition for the Xbox 360. In the video, the dev team discusses how they were able to adapt to the console with visual parity and additional content.

The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition comes over to Xbox 360 and PC in April 17 for North America.

Check Out These Pre-Order Goodies for Lollipop Chainsaw

Trevor Stamp — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:41:41 +0000

Lollipop Chainsaw will receive pre-order goodies on the day of it’s launch, detailed by Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment today. The game will come with different outfits to dress protagonist, Juliet Starling.

Check out the outlets and their corresponding pre-order goodies:

Amazon:

Add Juliet to your pinup collection and pop cherries with Rockabilly!

Best Buy:

Head bang with the Goth Girl outfit.

Step into the Funk with Juliet’s golden Foxy Funk outfit.

GameStop:

Become the original chainsaw master with the legendary Ash from Evil Dead.

Bonus for GameStop® PowerUp Rewards™ members – Get insane with Jimmy Urine from Mindless Self Indulgence.

Lollipop Chainsaw will release sometime this year for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Rayman 3 HD Trailer Brings Back the Nostalgia

William Saw — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:57:41 +0000

Fans and newcomers can enjoy Ubisoft’s Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc in HD graphics. With the addition of online leaderboards, achievements, and mini-games along with 15-20 hours worth of gameplay, its certainly something I’d look out for in the coming months given their release of Beyond Good and Evil HD. Rayman 3 HD hits March 21 for Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade.

Check out the trailer below.

Get Acquainted With Characters From Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Trevor Stamp — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:27:41 +0000

Capcom released a video today introducing the different characters and their roles in the upcoming Resident Evil game, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. The video takes a look at members from U.S.S. (Umbrella Security Service) and US Government Spec Ops squad.

Players can jump into the boots of either side in Operation Raccoon City’s three competitive multiplayer modes: Biohazard, Survivor and Team Attack. The multiplayer will focus on four-versus-four combat while players can select their character with unique skills and abilities.

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City releases March 20, 2012 for PS3 and Xbox 360, with the PC version to follow.

Lollipop Chainsaw

Diego Escala — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:58:11 +0000

It seems that Jimmy Urine, of Mindless Self Indulgence fame, is helping create the soundtrack to everyone’s most anticipated game of the year. Urine is composing all the music found in the boss battles, including voicing Zed, the punk boss pictured below. I’ve always enjoyed Urine’s voice but could never get around with MSI so hopefully he changes my mind here.

While Juliet is hacking and slashing her way through boss fights, Jimmy’s insane music will accompany every gory chainsaw swipe– making this game a true combination of sex, blood and over-the-top rock n’ roll. And if that doesn’t make your spine quiver, don’t forget the previously confirmed news that original music from Akira Yamaoka will be on tap through the game, along with some familiar tunes from throughout the annals of music history.

Gotham City Impostors Coming Very Soon

Trevor Stamp — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:57:06 +0000

Gotham City Impostors releases Feb. 7, for PlayStation Network, Windows PC, and Feb. 8 for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation network (territories outside of the Americas), according to an announcement from Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment.

The download only first-person-shooter title features a comical and insane look at Gotham City through the eyes of unhinged impostors inspired by Batman and the Joker. Gotham City Impostors will provide players with an assortment of gadgets at their disposal during combat including the Glider Rig, Grappling Hook, and Boomerang.