Square Enix Releases Sleeping Dogs Trailer (Update)
True Crime rebranded
Published: 14:30, 08/02/2012 by Aran Suddi.
11Square Enix has confirmed Sleeping Dogs existence with the release of an amazing and violent live action trailer. This is True Crime: Hong Kong re-branded, which was cancelled by Activision and picked up by Square Enix. Activision still hold the rights to the True Crime franchise, so the game had to be re-branded, Sleeping Dogs now being the title.
Lee Singleton, GM of Square Enix London Studios, commented on the gameplay style.
Square Enix London Studios, a part of the Square Enix Group announces Sleeping Dogs, a gritty open-world cop drama set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Developed by United Front Games in collaboration with Square Enix London Studios, Sleeping Dogs will be available in the second half of 2012.
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. Sleeping Dogs has one of the best melee combat systems out there – it’s super brutal with devastating takedown moves, and when added to UFG’s proven heritage in driving games, a first class story and the vibrant backdrop of the Hong Kong underworld we get a fiery recipe with fun written all over it.”
Sleeping Dogs will release on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
Source: Press Release
UPDATE:
The first official screenshots have been released.
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08/02/2012 at 14:37
Member since: Dec 2008
Not generally a fan of live action trailers for games but that was superb. If the combat turns out like anything in that video then this could be really good.
08/02/2012 at 14:45
Member since: Jul 2009
Whoa brutally good ^^
Keeping my eye on this one.
Cheers Aran
08/02/2012 at 14:46
Member since: Sep 2009
That was a great live action trailer! Will definitely follow this and await more details.
08/02/2012 at 14:58
Member since: Feb 2010
Same as Mickey, not generally a fan of live-action trailers either but that was awesome!
08/02/2012 at 15:02
Member since: Feb 2009
when’s this movie out then?
yeah i know, that was a joke.
but seriously, when i watch a trailer for a game, i like to, you know, see the game.
still, damn cool video.
it just remains to be seen if even half what that guy did is even possible in the game.
08/02/2012 at 15:08
Member since: Dec 2009
That’s a nice surprise, i enjoyed the previous True Crime games and the third one was looking quite good before Activision dropped it.
08/02/2012 at 15:12
Member since: Forever
Like mentioned above never keen on when gameplay isn’t shown, but that was absolutely awesome. Really properly amazing.
08/02/2012 at 15:19
Member since: Nov 2011
They really should have thought of a different name. It sounds a little boring for what sounds like an exciting game. Although this does open a window for extra sales from parents who think they have just picked up Nintendos latest hit “Sleeping Nintendogs” for their little angels.
08/02/2012 at 15:36
Member since: Sep 2010
Oh, just stop it you silly, angry, naughty men.
08/02/2012 at 16:03
Member since: Feb 2009
Someone needs to bang their heads together
08/02/2012 at 17:19
Member since: Jun 2009
Yes, yes, yes!!! Love True Crime.
I mean Sleeping Dogs. Not actual sleeping dogs mind you, but the game. Well, sleeping dogs are ok i guess, they just aren’t very active. Which is nmot what i want from a video game.
I guess what i am getting at is i want this game. Now.
(yes, even without seeing any gameplay footage screenshots, or even a review!)