Tag Archives: United Front

Tue, Mar 12, 2013 | 18:43 GMT

New Sleeping Dogs DLC, Year of the Snake, now up on Steam

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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.

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Tue, Feb 26, 2013 | 14:28 GMT

Sleeping Dogs: Wheels of Fury drifts onto Steam

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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.

Fri, Feb 01, 2013 | 16:22 GMT

Sleeping Dogs Year of the Snake DLC announced by Square

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Square has announced Sleeping Dogs will be getting the Year of the Snake DLC “soon”.

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Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 18:13 GMT

Sleeping Dogs developer United Front hiring next-gen multiplayer programmers

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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.

Fri, Dec 14, 2012 | 16:40 GMT

RAGE: The Scorchers DLC and Sleeping Dogs Zodiac Tournament Pack hit PSN next week

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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.

Wed, Dec 12, 2012 | 03:42 GMT

Sleeping Dogs sales aren’t “poor,” original projections “exceedingly high,” says Square

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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.

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Wed, Nov 14, 2012 | 15:37 GMT

Sleeping Dogs Dragon Master DLC pack out today on PSN, watch the video

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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.

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Thu, Aug 23, 2012 | 17:13 BST

Sleeping Dogs PC demo lands on Steam

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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.

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Tue, Aug 14, 2012 | 14:42 BST

Sleeping Dogs – latest screenshots accompany US launch

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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.

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Mon, Aug 13, 2012 | 23:20 BST

Sleeping Dogs DLC plan detailed

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Square Enix’s announced DLC plans for United Front’s upcoming open-world title Sleeping Dogs.

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Wed, Aug 08, 2012 | 12:48 BST

Sleeping Dogs review influx begins

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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.

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Fri, Aug 03, 2012 | 02:22 BST

Sleeping Dogs video reminds us it’s a police game, too

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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.

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Thu, Aug 02, 2012 | 00:45 BST

Sleeping Dogs Night Market promo site offers exclusive content

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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.

Fri, Jul 27, 2012 | 17:11 BST

Watch Wei shoot at bad guys in this Sleeping Dogs trailer

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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.

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Wed, Jul 25, 2012 | 21:28 BST

Just Cause 2 save file unlocks clothing boost set for Sleeping Dogs

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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.

Tue, Jul 24, 2012 | 23:19 BST

Mrs. Chu is out for revenge in this Sleeping Dogs walkthough video

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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.

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Tue, Jul 24, 2012 | 08:54 BST

Sleeping Dogs footage gives almost a whole hour of action

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Got an hour? You do now that I’ve told you it could be spent watching unadulterated Sleeping Dogs footage.

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Tue, Jul 17, 2012 | 19:45 BST

Lucy Liu, Emma Stone, Tom Wilkinson, more cast in Sleeping Dogs

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Square Enix has announced the cats for United Front’s Sleeping Dogs will feature stars from the silvers screens in both Asia and the west.

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Sat, Jul 14, 2012 | 20:05 BST

Watch 40 minutes of Sleeping Dogs gameplay

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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.

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Thu, Jul 05, 2012 | 16:45 BST

George St-Pierre stars in latest Sleeping Dogs featurette

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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.

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