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‘True Crime’ game reborn as ‘Sleeping Dogs’
The game formerly known as True Crime: Hong Kong has been reborn under publisher Square Enix as Sleeping Dogs.
The publisher unveiled the open world “cop drama” in a statement Wednesday.
The game stars undercover police offer Wei Shen as he attempts to take down the Hong Kong Triads criminal outfit.
Sleeping Dogs is being developed by United Front Games with an assist from Square Enix’s London studios, responsible for the action series Just Cause.
“From the moment you pick up the controller and experience the blend of driving, close combat and shooting, you know you’re playing something fresh and a bit special,” said Lee Singleton, general manager of Square Enix London Studios, in a statement.
The game was originally called True Crime: Hong Kong, with Activision as its publisher. In February of last year, Activision announced it was cancelling the project. Last June, Activision publishing Article source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/usatoday-TechTopStories/~3/WICRw2F_-Yo/1
‘Final Fantasy XIII-2′ gets game back on track
Aficionados howled, particularly over the game’s linear nature; you didn’t really get a chance to explore the world of XIII until you were most of the way through. Where were the wacky characters who livened up previous chapters? What happened to the quaint towns where you could stock up on supplies and juice up your weapons?
Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Square Enix, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99) feels largely like a response to those criticisms. It’s anything but linear; it may even be too liberal in letting you freely skip between locations. There are more characters to interact with, and more side missions to break up the main story. You can even train and race chocobos, the ostrich-sized chickens that have been the series’ unofficial mascots.
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Weekend Game Hunting: Super edition
Before kicking back to enjoy the big game on Sunday, there will be several other games occupying my time this weekend.
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Here’s my weekend lineup:
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. The role-playing game from EA and Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios has presented a fascinating experience. More on this in our review Tuesday.
The Darkness II. So is there more to this first-person shooter than just quad-wielding? Time to find out. And for those who have no idea about quad-wielding, read our preview.
Final Fantasy XIII-2. It might be ambitious to tackle another massive RPG with one already on my menu and a second shooter to boot. But I am curious what publisher Square Enix has
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First impressions: ‘Hitman: Absolution’
When most video game players think of the Hitman franchise, they picture a silent assassin choking an enemy with a power cord, or sniping from a shadowy space, or covertly taking them out with a bong (no, really).
So it’s interesting to watch lead character Agent 47 pop into a room, with no interest in staying hidden, grab an ax and start whacking away at foes.
But don’t think the franchise has completely embraced the open approach to “conflict resolution” in Hitman: Absolution, developed by studio IO Interactive. Players who enjoy stealthier tactics will find this game still seems to deliver.
During a recent, hands-off demo hosted by publisher Square Enix, I watched as Agent 47 infiltrated an orphanage disguised as a priest to rescue a young girl, who happens to be a key target for your employer, among others. It starts with the
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