IO Interactive released a new, behind-the-scenes, trailer in which the team from IO Interactive tell the story of how Contracts mode was created. Contracts is a new online mode which allows gamers to create and share their own custom hit challenges within Hitman: Absolution. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Contracts ‘Behind The Scenes’ Trailer→
Square Enix has released a new update for the PC version of Sleeping Dogs. This new patch comes with improved CPU timing to reduce issues where the game plays too quickly, as well as various fixes to improve stability and minimize crashes during gameplay. In addition, the mouse controls have been tweaked and United Front Games has added some new options. For example, while driving the camera no longer immediately auto-centers when you stop moving the mouse, the high-speed camera shake while driving has been reduced and mouse sensitivity no longer differs when Wei is and isn’t carrying a gun. You can view the entire changelog below and you can expect our Performance Analysis to be published really soon. Continue reading Sleeping Dogs PC – Update 1.5 Released – Mouse Controls Tweaked, Stability Improved→
Square Enix and United Front Games have released the first update for the PC version of Sleeping Dogs. According to the companies, this patch aims to improve some PC-specific features – as well as fix some bugs – that have been reported by the community on their forum. Therefore, this update comes with significant improvements to mouse support on various options screens, adds a ‘Keyboard/Mouse’ option which makes the keyboard & mouse the only input devices even if a controller is connected, and fixes the keyboard and mouse camera controls in the Phone Tracing minigame. This update will be auto-downloaded from Steam and you can view its complete changelog below. Continue reading Sleeping Dogs – PC Update 1.3 Released→
YouTube’s member ‘DSimphonyHD’ created an amazing Shenmue parody with Square Enix’s latest game, Sleeping Dogs. As DSimphonyHD says, much of this video will have no fun if you never played Shenmue before. This is a tribute to all Shenmue fans an indication of what a HD remake of SEGA’s classic game would look like. Enjoy and let’s hope that SEGA will someday realize the potential of this franchise! Continue reading Amazing Shenmue Parody via Square Enix’s Sleeping Dogs→
Crystal Dynamics released a new set of screenshots for Tomb Raider. Tomb Raider promises to deliver an intense and gritty story into the origins of Lara Croft and her ascent from a frightened young woman to a hardened survivor. This new ‘Tomb Raider’ game is a reboot of the series and borrows some elements from Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series. Tomb Raider is planned for a March 5th release. Enjoy! Continue reading Tomb Raider – Gamescom 2012 Screenshots→
And the time has finally come Final Fantasy fans. Final Fantasy VII PC has just been released and is priced at 9.99 euros. This offer will last until September 12th, as the game will then cost around 13 euros or dollars. According ot its store page, FINAL FANTASY VII has been updated to support the latest hardware and Windows Operating Systems. Before jumping around like little kids, this is not a remake. This is the original FFVII with some additional features that is compatible with modern-day hardware and nothing more. Continue reading Final Fantasy VII PC Is Now Available – Priced At 9.99 Euros Until September 12th→
Square Enix today revealed its DLC plans for Sleeping Dogs. According to the company, there will be a range of new downloads available at launch to help players get ahead of the game, including the 80s-inspired Retro Triad Pack, a killer old school outfit with its own player buffs and funky kung-fu van. New content packs are planned from September, beginning with a high-speed Racing Pack and an explosive SWAT Pack, while further announcements will follow soon. Continue reading Surprise surprise – Six months of DLC plans announced for Sleeping Dogs→
Square Enix has released an amazing new CG trailer for Final Fantasy XIV. The good news is that the CG is flawless and among the best we’ve ever seen. The bad news is that the game’s graphics won’t even come close to this quality. Seriously, this kind of trailers make us wish for some truly next-generation games that will push the graphical boundaries. Much like what Crysis did back in 2007. Oh well. For now, enjoy this new CG trailer after the jump! Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV gets an amazing CG Trailer→
