Dang it. Sleeping Dogs - a very good game about an undercover cop infitrating Hong Kong's triads by lying and backing that lying up by kicking half the population of the special administrative region right in the face - is no longer set to be getting a film adaptation starring Donnie Yen.
]]>There's now a premium, extended version of this podcast that you can get as a VG247 paid subscriber - check out our Support Us page for more info. Doing so helps ensure that we can keep making the show! But don't worry if that's not for you, the main show will always be free.
]]>By our counting, this is episode 84 of the Best Games Ever Podcast. That's a lot, and probably isn't accurate. We hope you like listening as much as we like making the show. And with that little bit of friendly chat, it's time to announce that in a few weeks we're going to launch an extended version of the show that you'll have to pay for. "Oh, no," you say. "Not them too!" you add, as you clutch your wallet and let out a single sob. One tear slowly wipes its way down your cheek.
]]>More than four years after it first dropped at the end of 2013, GTA 5 continues to be one of the most played games on the planet.
]]>Microsoft has announced games on offer for Xbox Live Gold members for December.
]]>United Front Games is rumoured to be closing its doors.
]]>Triad Wars, the free-to-play online-only Sleeping Dogs spin-off will cease to exist later this month.
]]>The launch trailer for Sleeping Dogs: Definite Edition has been released along with a new set of screenshots to prep you for tomorrow's European release.
]]>Square Enix has released a few gameplay videos of Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition ahead of its release this Friday.
]]>Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition has a new video available that explains why this is the definitive version of the game.
]]>Triad Wars is "the flip side of Sleeping Dogs", says United Front Games of its upcoming online PC game.
]]>United Front Games plans to reveal more details on Triad Wars Monday, the studio announced on its website.
]]>The announcement trailer for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition has been released. Watch all 51 seconds of it below.
]]>Sleeping Dogs studio United Front Games has confirmed it is developing a new free-to-play title for release in 2015. Is this the company's confirmed Triad Wars project?
]]>Sleeping Dogs my be getting the HD treatment by Square Enix if a pre-order listing on ShopTo is any indication.
]]>United Front Games' Hong Kong open-world effort Sleeping Dogs is now available for free to Xbox Live Gold members, as part of Microsoft's Games with Gold promotion. Grab it here until January 15, after which it will be replaced by Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. More information is available through Xbox Wire.
]]>Sleeping Dogs follow-up Triad Wars has been given the blurry photo treatment courtesy of developer United Front Games. Get a glimpse of the title here.
]]>Sleeping Dogs developer United Front Games has confirmed it is working on a new game set in the same universe as the explosive Hong Kong action effort.
]]>Square Enix is offering a slightly mad PC bundle over on Amazon right now. Hitman: Absolution, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Sleeping Dogs and more can be yours for $15. It ends at close of play today however, so you best get in quick.
]]>Darrell Gallagher, Square Enix’s newly appointed head of studios in North America and Europe, has said the firm will change the way it approaches games development by creating more persistent online games. Oh - and Tomb Raider has sold over 4 million copies worldwide since its March release.
]]>Sleeping Dogs deal of the week, Zeno Clash 2, and more are coming to the XBL Marketplace. It all starts today with the with the Crysis 3: Multiplayer Map Pack and tomorrow's release of State of Decay.
]]>Sleeping Dogs will arrive on PS Plus in North America on May 7, according to the latest PlayStation Blogcast. Plus members will also have Pinball Arcade added to their Instant Game Collection with the tables: Black Hole, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Tales of the Arabian Nights, and Theater of Magic. The update will also include Knytt Underground and BlazBlue: Contiuum Shift Extend, both for the PS3 and Vita. Thanks, Joystiq.
]]>Square Enix is holding a sale through its online store called April Savings Brings May Gaming where you can get 75% off select digital and boxed titles. The sale starts today and runs through May 2, and includes savings on titles such as: Tomb Raider, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Dead Island, Final Fantasy 13-2, Hitman: Absolution, Risen 2: Dark Waters Special Edition, Sleeping Dogs and more. Head through the link to check out the savings.
]]>The European market is soft but its poor sales in North America that really surprised Square Enix this past year, resulting in an expected extraordinary loss out of its next financial report.
]]>Tomb Raider has sold 3.4 million units in the last four weeks, which is still a failure in the eyes of Square-Enix's financial report. The company published a grim revision of its expected financials this morning, citing the poor performance of several titles as a key contributor.
]]>Square-Enix has gone savings-daft this week, with a spring sale that lasts from today, right up to March 27. Tomb Raider, Hitman: Absolution, the original Thief and Final Fantasy 7 HD are all included int he savings.
]]>The newest story downloadable content for sleeper hit Sleeping Dogs is ready to go for you if you've got the game on Steam. Year of the Snake will have Wei fight some cultists who think the world is going to end on the Chinese New Year and are trying to "cleanse the city" to earn their salvation. Now that's a party. The pack costs $6.99. A trailer for the DLC is below.
]]>When True Crime: Hong Kong was cancelled, United Front Games was courted by more than one publisher keen to pick up the game that would eventually release as Sleeping Dogs.
]]>The previously announced Wheels of Fury DLC for Sleeping Dogs has arrived on Steam. The pack gives the player "full control of the ultimate prototype supercar", the DZS-90, to drive around Hong Kong. The DLC sees players trying to uncover the story behind Dr. Tang’s secret prototype through five new missions which will also add upgrades to the vehicle. The DZS-90 in its final form includes "twin, concealed roof-mounted machine guns, 4-wheel steering, an electronic magnetic pulse, boosted speed and armor", and new styling options. It will run you $3.99.
]]>Sony has revealed its PlayStation Plus updates for March. The line-up includes three PS3 games and two PS Vita titles, and may signal the best batch of free content subscribers have received so far.
]]>Sleeping Dogs has received the Law Enforcer Pack DLC on Steam today. It's a new update that throws plenty of SWAT gear and detective garbs into the mix.
]]>Square-Enix had a strong run of IP last year, but its latest financial report makes for uneasy reading. The Japanese firm has published a loss of ¥5.7 billion for the nine-month period ended December 31st 2012, and cites the increasingly difficult console market as a key factor.
]]>Square has announced Sleeping Dogs will be getting the Year of the Snake DLC "soon".
]]>If you've yet to pick up Sleeping Dogs or Hitman: Absolution, you an get both for 75% off through Square's online store. There are other titles on sale as well, for instance, Final Fantasy 7 can be picked up for 50% off. More savings through the link. Hurry: the sale ends on February 6 and is for the European region only from what we can tell. We didn't see any mark-downs on the North American end at any rate.
]]>Sleeping Dogs developer United Front is hiring network programmers in order to develop "multiplayer features of [its] next-gen console title". The listing, spotted by NeoGAF and posted on OXM, reads: "We are looking for an experienced network programmer to work with our online team to develop the multiplayer features of our next-gen console title." The position notes multiplayer experience is needed. Have look yourself and go ahead and start mulling around whether you you think it's a sequel to Sleeping Dogs for Xbox 720 and PS4 or something else entirely.
]]>PlayStation Plus European members have a hefty stack of games coming their way for free, as part of Sony's Instant Game Collection. Sleeping Dogs and WipEout 2048 lead this month's offering.
]]>Sleeping Dogs latest add-on, the 'Zodiac Tournament' DLC has launched on PSN, PC and Xbox 360. United Front Games' expansion sees undercover cop Wei Shen invited to a mysterious martial arts tournament on an island off the coast of Hong Kong. Think Enter the Dragon with less afros and mirrors. We've got more details and screens below the cut.
]]>RAGE will be the recipient of DLC next week on PSN with the long-rumored The Scorchers DLC. Sleeping Dogs players will also be privy to the Zodiac Tournament Pack. This is according to the latest PlayStation Blogcast over on the US PS Blog, which Joystiq listened in on. Details on the RAGE DLC weren't noted, but Trophies outed point to Ultra Nightmare Difficulty and a new job. Sleeping Dogs DLC will contain a new island, more fight moves, and new duds.
]]>Sleeping Dogs sales have not been "poor", according to Square Enix President, Yoichi Wada, who clarified the "sluggish" comments he made regarding the title back in October.
]]>Sleeping Dogs has been added to Xbox Live's Games on Demand line up, meaning you can acquire United Front Games' well-received open-world action effort through the magic of the Internet for $44.99 (US pricing). That's jolly convenient, but if you're not in a rush you may want to check out Square Enix's Thankgiving sale first.
]]>Sleeping Dogs DLC arrives today courtesy of the Dragon Master Pack. The pack includes the Triad Enforcer Pack, Police Protection Pack, Martial Arts Pack, GSP Pack, and the Deep Undercover Pack. Already available on Steam and XBL, it will run you 640 MS Points or £5.10 when it arrives on PSN later today. Watch the video below.
]]>Sleeping Dogs is set to receive a substantial story-based expansion later this year. The Zodiac Tournament Pack will add a new island to the game, as Wei Shen is invited to an exclusive fighting tournament held away from Hong Kong.
]]>Sleeping Dogs has shipped 1.5 million copies, while Dragon Quest X has shipped 700,000, Square Enix has announced.
]]>As previously announced, Sleeping Dogs' first story-based DLC, Nightmare in North Point, is available for download today on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Live Marketplace, and Steam.
]]>Sleeping Dogs developer United Front Games has confirmed that there will be a six month timetable of DLC, and that it views the brand as a potential franchise.
]]>Sleeping Dogs developer United Front Games has discussed with VG247 the feeling around the studio when the game - then called True Crime: Hong Kong - was dropped by Activision.
]]>Square-Enix is watching the way you play its games, according to new reports that suggest the publisher's end-user license agreement gives it permission to capture your playing trends. It's not a massive conspiracy though, just a new trend in opinion-forming. The publisher has revealed all in a new interview.
]]>Sleeping Dogs has received a double hit of DLC from developer Untied Front Games. The SWAT pack and Screen Legends Pack add new content into the mix ahead of full zombie expansion 'Nightmare in North Point'.
]]>AMD wants to give you three triple-A games and 20% off a fourth one when you splash out on a new graphics card.
]]>Sleeping Dogs is 50% off on Steam, so if you've been procrastinating, now's the time to step off the ledge. The game's DLC is also 50% off, meaning you can nab the packs: High Resolution Texture, Top Dog Gold, The Red Envelope, High Roller, Top Dog Silver, and Retro Triad for between free, 99 cents and $1.50 each. The core game will run you $24.99. Sale ends October 22.
]]>Sleeping Dogs DLC Nightmare in North Point contains zombies and vampires players will have to defeat by using ancient magic. You can see for yourself in the screens below, courtesy of OPM. There's also a trailer for the DLC below released by Square Enix. It's slated for release around Halloween.
]]>Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store with DOOM 3: BFG - out on October 19 , The Walking Dead – Episode 4, and DLC for Sleeping Dogs, Borderlands 2 and Mass Effect 3. Plus members can also gain access to the beta for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.
There's still more though, and don't forget: the PS Store has been revamped, and you can familiarize yourself with the changes and get a comprehensive look through here.
Hit up the break for the PS Store update.
]]>The holiday season is almost upon us, and gaming's biggest triple-a juggernauts are about to come out and play. Gamasutra's Matt Matthews has shed light on why games that fall between indie and triple-a - the 'middle industry' - are having a tougher time these days. Basically they aren't marketed enough and you're not spending as much money.
]]>Sleeping Dogs will receive its first major story-driven expansion this month, with the Nightmare in North Point pack.
]]>The Street Racer DLC pack for Sleeping Dogs has been dated at last. Adding three races, a Sting superbike, a Dragon Helmet and a Racing Jacket with extra protection against gun fire, the DLC launches on October 16, at $3.99/€2.99/£2.39 on PC and PlayStation 3 and 320 MS Points on Xbox 360.
]]>Sleeping Dogs is getting a raft of new DLC in October, including the game's first full story expansion. Check out the details here, and then watch the official DLC trailer below for plenty of street racing, explosions, guns going off and more.
]]>Sleeping Dogs' October DLC slate will see a full story expansion, a wave of new missions, and extra character upgrades thrown into the mix. Publisher Square-Enix has revealed new details on the incoming content. Catch it all below.
]]>Sleeping Dogs stands firm at the top of the official UK games chart, marking its fourth week at the top. However this is not the game's fourth week at the top in a row, as it was toppled briefly by Guild Wars 2 when it launched in the UK.
]]>Sleeping Dogs developer United Front Games has revealed to VG247 its reaction to the considerable success of its game, and EA's Frank Gibeau's recent statement that releasing new IP so late in a console cycle is a bad idea.
]]>Sleeping Dogs sales reached 172,000 during its two weeks on sale during August.
]]>Sleeping Dogs has reclaimed the top spot of the UK charts, knocking Guild Wars 2 off its perch after just one week.
]]>Guild Wars 2 topped the UK game charts last week. ArenaNet's MMO knocked United Front's Sleeping Dogs off the top spot.
]]>Sleeping Dogs has held its place at the top of the UK charts for a second week, pipping other recent released Darksiders 2 and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron to the post.
]]>Sleeping Dogs is available in demo form on PC today, according to Square, which also released a nice video to tempt you into trying it out. The United Front actioner was released last week on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. You can pick the demo up on Steam.
]]>Sleeping Dogs bucks the trend by arriving on PC day-and-date with the console release and bringing a full suite of high-end user tools for maximum graphical delight. United Front Games did the work, but thanks publisher Square Enix for greenlighting the extra resources required.
]]>Sleeping Dogs has topped the UK top 40 game chart, knocking London 2012 down to third.
]]>Sleeping Dogs is out today in the US, and to celebrate, Square has released a set of screenshots for the United Front actioner. Have look at the lot below. Sleeping Dogs is out August 17 in Europe for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
]]>Square Enix's announced DLC plans for United Front's upcoming open-world title Sleeping Dogs.
]]>Team Fortress 2 map, Kong King, has been detailed by Valve. It's the King of the Hill map which will be released for everyone who plays the game, regardless of whether they pre-ordered Sleeping Dogs through Steam or not. It's the first time a city-themed map has been added to the game, and it was created in collaboration with Sleeping Dogs and community member Valentin Levillain. Sleeping Dogs is out August 14 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
]]>Sleeping Dogs is out next week, which means its launch trailer time. Check out protagonist Wei Shen and company bringing the drama and mayhem in the video below. You can get in on the action yourself on August 14.
]]>Square Enix has released a new video which details a few of the special features exclusive to the PC version of Sleeping Dogs.
]]>Sleeping Dogs reviews have begun popping up online, and early signs look good for United Front's revival of the True Crime series. Scores here as they come.
]]>Believe it or not, Sleeping Dogs isn't all shoving people's heads through fish tanks, air conditioning vents, toilets and stove tops; you'll have to do some police work, too. This walkthrough video shows Wei on the trail of a serial killer.
]]>Valve is running one of its famous cross-promotions for United Front Games' Hong Kong action epic, Sleeping Dogs. Pre-ordering the open-world action fest on Steam (at 10% off, no less) before August 14 will net you eight free items, including one which reverses enemy building construction. Oh, I know some veterans whose eyebrows just hit the ceiling over that. Sleeping Dogs arrives in mid-August on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
]]>Square Enix has launched a new promotional website for United Front's open-world Hong Kong action epic Sleeping Dogs, the Night Market. According to CVG, which apparently helped produce the website, the site includes "an Easter egg treasure, teasers, pre-order bonuses and DLC details, plus an exclusive Takedown video for you to unlock showcasing some of the game's most brutal finishing moves", but I couldn't solve the puzzle so whatevs. Other content includes videos on racing and combat, faction profiles, and a Ryan Wick remix video of The Game's No More Fun and Games. Sleeping Dogs hits PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in mid-August - just two more weeks to wait.
]]>Square has released a new video for United Front’s Sleeping Dogs, which highlights the shooting mechanic in the game. Watch as our protagonist Wei shoots at enemies and in turn gets shot at himself. Game's out on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 next month.
]]>Those who have held on to their Just Cause 2 save file and plan on purchasing Sleeping Dogs will be able to download a Just Cause 2-themed clothing set for use United Front's Hong Kong actioner. It doesn't matter whether you played it on PC, PS3, or Xbox 360. As long as you have a save file, you'll get the duds along with a boost to your hijack abilities which, according to Eurogamer, will "allow you to perform stunt-style takeovers of enemy vehicles from an even greater distance." Awesome. Hit up the link for screens of the nifty threads.
]]>As if you didn't get enough of Sleeping Dogs footage earlier, Square has released a new walkthough video for the game which featuring producer Dan Sochan. In it, the viewer is taken to the back room of the Golden Koi restaurant where Mrs Chu has revenge on her mind. Apparently, a close friend of hers was murdered at her own wedding, and the protagonist Wei knows the identity of one of the gunmen. Check it out below. United Front's Sleeping Dogs hits PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 next month.
]]>Got an hour? You do now that I've told you it could be spent watching unadulterated Sleeping Dogs footage.
]]>We knew United Front Games had brought UFC champion George St-Pierre in to help with the development of Sleeping Dogs, but we didn't know just how involved the martial artist was. In a new behind the scenes video courtesy of IGN, St-Pierre is shown going through animations with key development staff, tweaking small details and even play-fighting with them to brainstorm ideas. It's pretty neat and partially explains why the combat in Sleeping Dogs feels so awesome. The open-world action epic hits in August for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
]]>Square Enix has announced the cast for United Front's Sleeping Dogs will feature stars from the silvers screens in both Asia and the west.
]]>Check out the first 15 minutes of United Front's Sleeping Dogs below. The Hong Kong open-worlder ships globally in mid-August.
]]>Videogamer has gotten its hands on United Front's upcoming actioner, Sleeping Dogs, and has posted 40 minutes of gameplay featuring commentary from the staff. It's posted below. Sleeping Dogs releases in August on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. Thanks, Evil Avatar.
]]>United Front and Square Enix have released a new trailer for Sleeping Dogs, which features George St-Pierre, who was brought into development to ensure the combat system was authentic. Watch him kick and do other martial arts things below. Game's out next month.
]]>United Front has said not to expect Sleeping Dogs to be quite as large as previous titles in the True Crime series - the franchise it was originally developed for.
]]>Siliconera's reporting that the Japanese version of Sleeping Dogs will penalise players who kill civilian players in some missions. The game is called Sleeping Dogs Hong Kong Secret Police in Japan, and will be rated CERO Z, which makes it an adults-only game you have to request at a store counter. Some other small changes have been made to the game, including moving a camera over concern related to a sexual theme. Sleeping Dogs releases in Japan on September 27.
]]>We've received a release schedule confirming that Sleeping Dogs will launch in Australia on August 16, for PC PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. While we hadn't heard anything to suggest this wouldn't be the case, the game's violent trailers raised some concerns that it might not make it past the Classification Board's content guidelines - but there it is, with an MA15+ sticker for "strong violence, crime themes, coarse language and sexual references". The open-world Hong Kong action epic hits the US on August 14 and arrives in Europe on August 17.
]]>With the August release of open world Hong Kong-em-up Sleeping Dogs fast approaching, producer Dan Sochan talks about the game's key features and how splitting with Activision affected the game's development.
]]>United Front Games' Stephen Van der Mescht has said the team behind Sleeping Dogs tapped into its racing heritage in order to optimize driving around Hong King "at stupid speeds."
]]>If you're wondering how dropping off the True Crime label changed Sleeping Dogs, the answer is "not at all" - because the game was conceptualised outside the franchise.
]]>There's a torture scene in this Sleeping Dogs trailer, as well as several pretty brutal acts, so if you're a bit squeamish this might be a good one to skip over.
]]>Steph wrote this headline. I probably would have mentioned the scary lady holding a cleaver.
]]>Last week, Square invited community members from the Square Enix website, Eurogamer and IGN get some hands on time with United Front's Sleeping Dogs. The video, posted below and hosted by Dan Maher - formerly of Inside Xbox, now Explosive Alan Productions - it shows folks playing the game, and there's a chat with Square's Alistair Cornish as well. Hit it up. Sleeping Dogs is out in August.
]]>Mike Fischer, president and chief executive of Square Enix US, said Activision was "crazy," for cancelling United Front's True Crime: Hong Kong.
]]>Square has released a new video for United Front's Sleeping Dogs. Dubbed 101, like a college course, it gives you a look at the game's many features. Watch it below courtesy of Gematsu, which also has a set of screenshots posted. Game's out in August.
]]>In no-Sherlock news of the day, Square Enix has confirmed it's to release Sleeping Dogs to Japan.
]]>A Sleeping Dogs trailer featuring quit a bit of punching and kicking has popped up on YouTube. It also shows a few of the upgradable combat skills. Watch it below. Game's out in the US August 14, in Australia and New Zealand August 16, and in the UK on August 17. Thanks, AGB.
]]>In a genre crowded with kitchen sink design, Sleeping Dogs is a rare gem indeed: an open-world game that knows what it is, what's it doing, and how to present it to you.
]]>Hit the break to find out how the production crew behind the awesome live action announcement trailer for Sleeping Dogs chained together stunts and clever camera work to achieve a distinctive high-octane look.
]]>Square Enix has announced pre-order incentives for Sleeping Dogs, which will release in North America on August 14.
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