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New Sleeping Dogs DLC Brings Square Enix Characters (Deus Ex, Just Cause 2, Hitman) Into Play

Square Enix has announced that Sleeping Dogs will be getting an interesting new DLC, with which Wei Shen will be able to become a silent assassin, augmented warrior or king of chaos. This new DLC, called Square Enix Character Pack, features characters/suits/armors from Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Hitman: Absolution and Just Cause 2, and will be available to download worldwide tomorrow (November 14th) from Xbox LIVE (160MSP), PlayStation Network ($1.99 / €1.49 / £1.19) and Steam ($1.99 /€1.49 / £1.19). Continue reading New Sleeping Dogs DLC Brings Square Enix Characters (Deus Ex, Just Cause 2, Hitman) Into Play

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – End of an Era Trailer

Square Enix has released a new CG video for Final Fantasy XIV that concludes the game’s storyline. This is the epic finale in which the Eorzean Alliance clashes with the Garlean Empire in a bid to deliver the realm from certain destruction. Make sure to watch it as we’re talking about a breathtaking CG cut-scene that is among the best we’ve ever seen. This is not the end for FF XIV though, as it will be re-launched in the form of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Enjoy! Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – End of an Era Trailer

Hitman: Absolution – Introduction Series – Ultimate Assassin Trailer

IO Interactive released today the seventh part of the ‘Introducing’ video series, allowing us to meet ‘the Ultimate Assassin’. Hitman: Absolution is currently planned for a November 20th release on PC, X360 and PS3, and will be powered by the Glacier 2 technology, a new engine that promises to deliver with a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game design. The game will also use Shroud to create real-time dynamic interactive clothing and soft-body physics effects. Enjoy! Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Introduction Series – Ultimate Assassin Trailer

When Physics Engines Go Wrong – Sleeping Dogs In An Attempt To Steal Skate 3’s Thunder

Remember our previous coverage on the glitches that can be introduced on a number of games by their physics engines? Back then, the most hilarious thing was undoubtedly Skate 3. It appears though that Sleeping Dogs is trying really hard to steal Skate 3’s thunder, as YouTube’s member ‘barth3z’ has uploaded a video that is packed with various physics and AI glitches from it. Special thanks to our reader GhostRiderLSOV for spotting it. Enjoy! Continue reading When Physics Engines Go Wrong – Sleeping Dogs In An Attempt To Steal Skate 3’s Thunder

Heroes & Generals To Be Published By Square Enix, New Screenshots & Trailer Released

Reto-Moto has announced that its upcoming Heroes & Generals game will be published by Square Enix. In case you were unaware of, Heroes & Generals is a combination of First Person Shooter and Strategy game. Players can choose to play the role of Hero, fighting on the frontline on-foot and in a variety of vehicles including tanks and warplanes, or they can assume the responsibility of General, to ensure troops and combat resources are best placed to outwit the opposing army. In addition, Square Enix has unveiled a new set of screenshots and a trailer for it that can be viewed below. Enjoy! Continue reading Heroes & Generals To Be Published By Square Enix, New Screenshots & Trailer Released

New Hitman: Absolution trailer showcases its living breathing world

IO Interactive presented yesterday “INTRODUCING: LIVING BREATHING WORLD,” the sixth gameplay trailer in the original INTRODUCING series. Regardless of what play style you adopt, you will enjoy a unique playthrough experience as you enjoy the rich variation in a living breathing world. A world filled with incredibly intelligent characters all displaying richly detailed synthetic life, where everyone you meet may well have a bigger part to play in Hitman: Absolution. Continue reading New Hitman: Absolution trailer showcases its living breathing world

Hitman: Absolution – Live-Action Short Film From Freddie Wong & RocketJump

Hitman: Absolution is almost upon us and Freddie Wong (and his RocketJump team) has decided to create a live action short film, based on IO Interactive’s upcoming third person shooter/stealth game. Starring Kevin Burke as 47, Joe Fidler as the director, as well as the Action Factory team on stunts, and Christie Stevens as the main actress. It looks cool, so give it a go. Hitman: Absolution is planned for a November 20th release on PC, X360 and PS3. Enjoy! Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Live-Action Short Film From Freddie Wong & RocketJump

Sleeping Dogs – Nightmare in North Point DLC Released, Launch Trailer Available

Square Enix has released the launch trailer of the Nightmare in North Point DLC for Sleeping Dogs. Nightmare in North Point is the first story-extending add-on for Square Enix London Studios’ and United Front Games’ undercover cop drama, Sleeping Dogs. Continue reading Sleeping Dogs – Nightmare in North Point DLC Released, Launch Trailer Available

Sleeping Dogs – Free ‘Ghost Pig Pack’ DLC Released

Square Enix has announced a new, free DLC pack for Sleeping Dogs that will be released alongside the ‘Nightmare in North Point’ DLC. The Ghost Pig Pack contains a collection of hats, plus unlocks some community-requested features in the main game. Ghost Pig Pack will also unlock the gold .40cal pistol after completion of the game’s main story. Plus, if you pre-ordered the game and have the Police Protection Pack installed, then this add-on pack will also unlock the supercharged SWAT Cruiser vehicle in your garage and the SWAT Outfit in your safehouse wardrobe. You can view some screenshots from this new DLC below. Enjoy! Continue reading Sleeping Dogs – Free ‘Ghost Pig Pack’ DLC Released

Square Enix & Bigpoint’s Game Creator/Platform “GameGlobe” Is Now Available To Everyone

Square Enix and Bigpoint announced that Gameglobe is now in open beta for everyone. Gameglobe is said to be a unique experience that lets anyone create, share and play their own games – all with console-level HD graphics – or pick from a multitude of levels created by people all around the world. Continue reading Square Enix & Bigpoint’s Game Creator/Platform “GameGlobe” Is Now Available To Everyone