Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Square Enix may not let Kane and Lynch's 'Sleeping Dogs' lie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/square-enix-may-not-let-kane-and-lynchs-sleeping-dogs-lie/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/square-enix-may-not-let-kane-and-lynchs-sleeping-dogs-lie/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/square-enix-may-not-let-kane-and-lynchs-sleeping-dogs-lie/#comments Square Enix has trademarked the name "Sleeping Dogs," which could be a canine-based Final Fantasy title, Hitman with a Scooby-Doo-inspired sidekick, or, most likely, another Kane and Lynch game. Yes, most likely -- we never said most desirably.

The previous Kane and Lynch title was Dog Days, and while it struggled to receive critical and commercial praise, Square Enix has hinted that the series may not be dead after all. Eidos "life president" Ian Livingstone said as much at the end of 2010 in an interview with Eurogamer: "We haven't made any announcements about Kane & Lynch going forward, but we all know that Kane and Lynch are two amazing characters who have a lot of brand equity," Livingstone hinted. "People like those guys, so they're not going to disappear."

Also, developer IO Interactive put out a suspicious job listing for people to work on an unannounced, third-person, AAA action title in September 2011. Again, "Sleeping Dogs" could be Square's answer to Nintendogs, but for now the evidence is piling up like a stack of old laundry against Kane and Lynch.

JoystiqSquare Enix may not let Kane and Lynch's 'Sleeping Dogs' lie originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Steam is also offering franchise sales on The Witcher, F.E.A.R., Tom Clancy and, to keep the excitement at manageable levels, Kane & Lynch titles.

JoystiqSteam Autumn Sale: Limbo, Overlord 75 percent off originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Civilization-5F.E.A.R.kane-and-lynch-2kane-and-lynch-2-dog-dayslimboOverlordoverlord-2pcsteam-autumn-saleThe-Witchertom-clancySat, 26 Nov 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Lara Croft & the Guardian of Light half off, Kane and Lynch character packs available today on XBLM]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/22/lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light-half-off-kane-and-lynch-char/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/22/lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light-half-off-kane-and-lynch-char/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/22/lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light-half-off-kane-and-lynch-char/#comments As part of Xbox LIve's "Countdown to 2011," today's deal is the excellent downloadable title Lara Croft & the Guardian of Light at 50 percent off, which means the co-op adventure can be yours for 600 Microsoft Points (that's $7.50). That's quite inexpensive for some time with Lady Croft. We'd say "cheap," but she ain't cheap.

Also available today is the free Kane & Lynch character pack for Guardian of LIght. Don't ask questions, just let the weird wash over you.

Finally, there's a dose of randomness with a pet monkey for your Avatar, half off for 120 MSP ($1.50). "He's not horrible. He's lovely. He's a lovely little monkey."

Gallery: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

JoystiqLara Croft & the Guardian of Light half off, Kane and Lynch character packs available today on XBLM originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Audiosurf -- $2.50
  • Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition -- $10.20
  • DeathSpank -- $10.04
  • Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days -- $5
  • Indie Story Pack (includes Gish, And Yet It Moves, Jolly Rover, Puzzle Agent and Recettear!) -- $4.99
  • EVE Online: Tyrannis -- $5
  • Defense Grid: The Awakening -- $2.50
  • Cities XL 2011 -- $29.99
As of 10PM EST, you have 15 hours left before the daily deal concludes. This counts for Steam's nifty gift packs too, which offer several copies of a game to be distributed amongst your pals.

JoystiqSteam deals today include Batman, Audiosurf, Deathspank, Kane & Lynch 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiosurfBatmanBatman-Arkham-Asylumblack-friday-2010kane-and-lynch-2-dog-dayspcsteamThu, 25 Nov 2010 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Square Enix profits down, but not out as familiar franchises keep sales alive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/05/square-enix-profits-down-but-not-out-as-familiar-franchises-kee/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/05/square-enix-profits-down-but-not-out-as-familiar-franchises-kee/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/05/square-enix-profits-down-but-not-out-as-familiar-franchises-kee/#comments If you think we're going to explain that mess of scribbles above -- fuggedaboutit! What we have parsed from Square Enix's six-month financial report (April-September 2010) is a rather slight net income: ¥1.723 billion ($21.4 million). While any company would take pocket change over a loss, Square Enix profits are indeed down 36 percent from the same period last year, and software sales for the first half of this fiscal year have relied heavily on "contribution from highly profitable carryover sales of major titles released in March" -- in other words: Final Fantasy XIII picked up the slack.

And who were the slackers? Square Enix highlighted five "major titles" released during the period: Finally, Square Enix heralded its recent partnership with Chinese online games publisher Shanda Games; a deal indicative of two of the company's three proclaimed growth strategies: globalization and becoming "network centric." As for the third? Square Enix's three-pronged attack also stresses "strengthening our own-IPs." So when's that next Final Fantasy coming out again?

[Image: Year-over-year comparison of monthly revenues from existing outlets; source: Square Enix]

JoystiqSquare Enix profits down, but not out as familiar franchises keep sales alive originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Take-Two's Mafia 2 whacked the competition to hold the top of the UK sales charts for a third week in a row. Making that feat even more surprising is the fact that Chart-Track notes the mob epic had a 58 percent drop in sales for the week. Second place went to Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2, which, after premiering the week before, flew up six spots with the launch of the PS3 version. Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days suppressed the rest, despite a 50 percent sales drop, to take the bronze.

Three new titles entered the top ten: Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and R.U.S.E. took sixth through eighth, respectively. Red Dead Redemption just barely hung onto the top ten, but the real shock is that Just Dance took eleventh place -- we think that's the lowest it's gone all year.

Check out the full list of the UK's top 10 bestselling titles for the week after the break.

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JoystiqMafia 2 is top UK earner for third week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you think Take-Two's Mafia 2 would slip off the top spot in the UK charts after one week? Well, fuhgeddaboudit -- Chart-Track notes that despite a 23 percent drop in sales, the crime sandbox maintained its Godfather status. Last week, the publisher announced that it expects the game to continue being a good earner.

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days maintained its silver status with Nintendo's Wii Sports Resort rallying into bronze (thanks to a Wiimote bundle). Sales stalwarts Toy Story 3 and Red Dead Redemption remain in fourth and fifth, respectively.

It appears that the time for one of Ubisoft's Dance titles is over. Older brother Just Dance is still jammin' at seventh, but Dance on Broadway has a bum leg and laryngitis, slipping even further this week down to 22.

Check out last week's top 10 selling titles in the UK after the break.

Update: Oops, we neglected to mention Metroid: Other M premiered last week at 12. Looks like we weren't the only ones who didn't notice it was available.

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JoystiqMafia 2 controls top of UK Charts for second week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Take-Two's crime drama, Mafia 2, debuted at the top of the UK charts last week, with Chart-Track calling it "the biggest UK game launch since Take-Two's very own Red Dead Redemption 14 weeks ago." Though it's an impressive start, we've yet to see how the game fares in the United States, and whether sales have the stamina to recoup the costs of a lengthy development.

Kane and Lynch aren't done with their Dog Days up on the charts just yet. Despite slipping into second place this week, the duo managed a 33 percent increase in sales. Toy Story 3 and Red Dead Redemption found comfortable spots in third and fourth, respectively, and a Wii sale in the region helped boost the system-bundled Wii Sports Resort from 16 to number five.

If there's one surprise, it's that one of Ubisoft's Dance titles is out of the top ten. Don't worry, Just Dance is still gettin' down like an all-night rave at sixth, but Dance on Broadway has fallen off the stage and into row 16.

Check out this week's top selling titles after the break.

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JoystiqMafia 2 enters UK charts, biggest launch since Red Dead Redemption originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In my otherwise totally accurate and insightful review of Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days, I mocked the couture of the game's villains. I might have even said they dressed like my dad, which is wholly unfair to a man at least 50 percent to thank for giving me the precious gift of life.

Continue reading Kane and Lynch 2 apparently nailed belly chic

JoystiqKane and Lynch 2 apparently nailed belly chic originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days has stormed the UK sales charts in its premiere week to hold the top spot -- for ransom, no doubt. According to Chart-Track, the dubious duo's first outing only reached the number 14 spot in its second week of release back in 2007. It would seem the two have gained a significant following in the meantime.

The rest of the chart involves the usual suspects, with Toy Story 3, Red Dead Redemption and Lego Harry Potter holding the next three spots in the queue following Kane & Lynch, respectively. Ubisoft's Dance titles keep on movin' and shakin', as Just Dance moves up the chart to the fifth spot and Dance on Broadway gets knocked down by the understudy to ninth. Whatever else goes on in the charts, those Dance games refuse to leave the top ten.

Also, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has surpassed Brain Age (known there as Dr Kawashima) to become "the biggest selling UK title ever" after 41 weeks. Out of those weeks, it was absent for only three.

Check out this week's top selling titles after the break.

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JoystiqKane and Lynch 2 shoots up UK sales charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>britainchart-trackeidosIO-Interactivekane-and-lynch-2kane-and-lynch-2-dog-daysmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3square-enixukwiixboxMon, 23 Aug 2010 09:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Kane & Lynch 2 DLC begins in two weeks, game now on OnLive]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/19/kane-and-lynch-2-dlc-begins-in-two-weeks-game-now-on-onlive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/19/kane-and-lynch-2-dlc-begins-in-two-weeks-game-now-on-onlive/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/19/kane-and-lynch-2-dlc-begins-in-two-weeks-game-now-on-onlive/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Kane & Lynch 2 isn't just hitting the consoles and PC. It's heading straight into the future, into the cloud gaming service, OnLive. For a limited time, the service is offering a free game from the (very small) OnLive library when you purchase a pass to the sequel. This special version, we must note, does not include the option for multiplayer at the moment -- it'll be "enabled" for free on August 31.

If you already own the game (in a version that you can play with others), you can expect to start shelling out for DLC in a mere two weeks. Beginning August 31, three downloadable add-ons will be offered: Multiplayer Mask Pack, Alliance Weapon Pack and Doggie Bag Pack. All three packs extend the multiplayer experience by adding new heist locations and weapons. Good thing, too. We're certain that -- in the one day the game's been out -- you're already begging for DLC, right?

Continue reading Kane & Lynch 2 DLC begins in two weeks, game now on OnLive

JoystiqKane & Lynch 2 DLC begins in two weeks, game now on OnLive originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you end up with this game in your disc drive, you'd better be ready to hide behind cover and shoot your way from one end of the game to the other over and over again, because that's what you're going to get. If that doesn't sound so bad, I should warn you that this isn't necessarily a great enchilada. ... Err, cover-based shooter. Sorry.

Gallery: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (E3 2010)

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JoystiqReview: Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Kane & Lynch fire off a few thousand rounds in new Dog Days trailer

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When it comes to extremely violent heists, more is better, which is -- wait, what are we saying? You guys shouldn't really be engaging in extremely violent heists. Largely because they're against the law, but also because it's kind of a mean thing to do. However, if you're planning on taking part in a virtual extremely violent heist via Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days' multiplayer modes, you can gain access to a few extra pieces of content by pre-ordering the title at various retailers.

Check out a list of these bonuses and a video of them in action just past the break.

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JoystiqKane & Lynch 2's greedy, bloody pre-order bonuses revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eidoskane-and-lynch-2kane-and-lynch-2-dog-daysmicrosoftpcplaystationps3square-enix-europexboxTue, 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Get to know Kane & Lynch, Dog Days' multiplayer director in these new videos]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/05/get-to-know-kane-and-lynch-dog-days-multiplayer-director-in-thes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/05/get-to-know-kane-and-lynch-dog-days-multiplayer-director-in-thes/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/05/get-to-know-kane-and-lynch-dog-days-multiplayer-director-in-thes/#comments They say opposites attract, which would explain the effectiveness of the titular duo in IO Interactive's upcoming sequel, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. Lynch is a psychopath, a well of unchecked aggression who hardly has the foresight to see the repercussions of his actions -- a dog without a leash, if you will.

His partner, Kane, on the other hand is a bit more calculating. An ex-mercenary whose interests lie in financial gain, Kane is the type of guy who doesn't fly off the handle and, for the most part, keeps it cool -- a feat considering his partner.

Also beyond the break, you'll find the latest behind-the-scenes video produced for the game. This one features Kim Krogh, director of Kane & Lynch 2's multiplayer component. (Spoiler: He really likes it.)

Continue reading Get to know Kane & Lynch, Dog Days' multiplayer director in these new videos

JoystiqGet to know Kane & Lynch, Dog Days' multiplayer director in these new videos originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqIO Interactive's second look behind the scenes of Kane & Lynch 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yeah, that's right: This is what the third cover for the Kane & Lynch comic, coming this October from DC Comics' Wildstorm imprint, looks like. Got a problem with that? No? Good. Drawn by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night) it can be seen in full after the break.

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JoystiqThis is the third Kane & Lynch comic cover originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wondering what's changed from the first Kane & Lynch title to the second? The folks at IO Interactive are here to tell you, with a peek behind the scenes of the upcoming sequel. Aside from adding online co-op to the game's main campaign, a mess of other mechanics have been tweaked in the game, apparently to quell issues fans had with the first.

Unfortunately, the issues named are things like "cover system," "aiming and shooting," and "AI," which kind of ... worries us. That said, art director Rasmus Poulsen promises the game is going to be "so visceral, so intense, so in your face, that you're gonna be left without any skin left." So, you know, there's that. Join us behind the scenes just after the break, won't you?

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The public demo for Kane & Lynch 2 -- requiring no subscriptions or hoop jumping -- will release sometime next week. The PlayStation 3 demo will go live Tuesday, July 27. As for the PC and Xbox 360 versions, um, Square Enix doesn't seem to be too sure, but the company line is "next week." The demos should be available in North America, Europe and other PAL territories.

Kane and Lynch's Dog Days will start on August 17 and 24 in North America and the PAL lands, respectively.

JoystiqKane & Lynch 2 demo assaults the public next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We repeat (from last week): "Some slim pickings this week." There's the Kane & Lynch 2 demo for those who've got a PS+ subscription, and there are some deals to be had thanks to several price drops.

Check out the full update after the break.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:
(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

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PlayStation Plus is set to bear some exclusive fruit next week, with the arrival of a demo for Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days. The demo will be available exclusively to PlayStation Plus subscribers from July 20 until July 27, at which time it will be made available to all PSN users. The PlayStation Blog reminds PS+ users that the demo will be delivered automatically to those who have set up the automatic delivery function. Of course, if you'd rather just open up the PS Store and download the demo the old fashioned way, that's okay too.

The demo itself will contain a portion of the single-player game as well as the "Fragile Alliance" online multiplayer mode.

JoystiqKane and Lynch 2 demo for PS+ users on July 20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kane and Lynch like to keep it chaotic, and that chaos is manifesting even outside of their game. You may have thought Kane & Lynch 2 was being released on August 24 in North America and August 27 in Europe, but that would be too predictable for the volatile duo.

Square Enix announced today that the release date has been bumped up a week, to August 17 in North America and August 20 in PAL territories. This works out in fans' favor, obviously, by letting them buy the game early -- but it also happens to move the game away from Mafia 2's release date.

Gallery: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (E3 2010)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>io-interactivekane-and-lynch-2kane-and-lynch-2-dog-daysmicrosoftpcplaystationps3square-enixxboxTue, 13 Jul 2010 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Preview: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/preview-kane-and-lynch-2-dog-days/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/preview-kane-and-lynch-2-dog-days/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/preview-kane-and-lynch-2-dog-days/#comments Having spent a fair amount of time with the first Kane & Lynch game, I was intrigued by the "exclusive" Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days demo that showed up (albeit somewhat hidden) on Xbox Live Marketplace late last week. Weighing in at 1.6GB, the demo is pretty massive and includes a mixture of single-player campaign and multiplayer gameplay.

Surprisingly, the demo shows signs of a game that looks to be not that bad! Check out my complete analysis, with video coverage, after the break.

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JoystiqPreview: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An Xbox 360 demo for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days should be available today in North America and the UK -- though access requires a code. Previously presented as a UK and Ireland promotion, there are apparently ways to obtain demo codes even if you live on the other side of the pond.

Options include: Up-to-the-minute info is available at the "Exclusive Demo Forum" on the Kane & Lynch 2 site. Does this whole thing seem a bit chaotic to you, too? It's Kane and Lynch -- nothing ever seems to go according to the plan.

Gallery: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (demo screenshots)

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Ah, but there is a catch: in order to gain access to the Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days demo, you'll have to send a message to the Kane & Lynch YouTube channel before 11am GMT on June 30 -- and obviously you'll need a YouTube account to do this. Simply put "Token Request" in the subject field and include your date of birth (another catch: gotta be 18 years or older!) and Xbox Live Gamertag in the message body and you're good to go!

This is open to residents of the UK and northern Ireland only -- sorry, everybody else! Come July 1, keep an eye on your YouTube inbox for your unlock code. Oh, and take note that those who are already "friends" of the YouTube channel will get first dibs on the demo codes.

Don't have an Xbox 360? Don't fret, because Destructoid spoke with an Eidos rep who confirmed that a "consumer demo" would be available on the PS3 and PC sometime in the future. The Xbox 360 demo is only exclusive to that platform for a limited time.

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days terrorizes Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on August 24 in North America and August 27 in Europe.

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The latest trailer for Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days displays a new facet of morally dubious protagonist James Seth Lynch -- a side who cares less about the theft of other people's fungible assets, and more about the protection of his special ladyfriend. We would almost call it heartwarming, if said protection didn't involve pan-frying a Shanghai police officer's face. Don't worry, you squeamish so-and-so -- that part gets censored in the trailer posted above.

Check it out, provided you're not at work. This video is as profane as it is stylish, which is really saying something, because it's stylish as hell.

JoystiqKane & Lynch 2 trailer shows the softer side of Lynch originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So yeah, it's the video game equivalent of Donnie Brasco.

Gallery: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

JoystiqKane & Lynch 2 multiplayer warns of an undercover cop originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 May 2010 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yep, it's the video game equivalent of Heat.

Gallery: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - Cops and Robbers

JoystiqKane & Lynch 2 multiplayer pits cops against robbers originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 May 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The series will be written by Ian Edginton, who has been in the biz for over two decades, working on comics for Marvel, Dark Horse, Heavy Metal, Top Cow and, of course, DC. Chris Mitten will handle illustration duties, while Ben Templesmith will do the covers.

The first issue releases this August, just in time for the game's August 24 launch. Why, isn't that quite the coincidence?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comic-bookeidosio-interactivekane-and-lynchkane-and-lynch-2kane-and-lynch-2-dog-dayskane-and-lynch-comic-bookkane-and-lynch-dead-menSquare-Enixsquare-enix-europeThu, 13 May 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on: Kane & Lynch 2 'Fragile Alliance' multiplayer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/05/hands-on-kane-and-lynch-2-fragile-alliance-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/05/hands-on-kane-and-lynch-2-fragile-alliance-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/05/hands-on-kane-and-lynch-2-fragile-alliance-multiplayer/#commentsWhether or not it's Inspired by real-life heists -- that's according to its developer, IO Interactive -- the Fragile Alliance multiplayer mode in Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days definitely feels inspired. I recently played a few rounds of its increasingly difficult, single-player Arcade game type (shown in the above video) before working together with (and against) fellow journos online and came away pretty impressed. In fact, it seemed more fun and polished than what Joystiq's played so far of the game's single-player campaign.

Here's the setup: Players start out on the same team -- the crooks -- and steal loot at the beginning of a round. Those who can make it past A.I. controlled cops in one piece (and get inside the getaway vehicle before it leaves) share a cut of the cash everyone's grabbed. But these aren't the most honest men you're playing as, so it's possible to turn traitor on your own gang -- even take other players as human shields -- and attempt to avoid death at their (and the cops') hands, in hopes of taking all the spoils for your own. For the first match or two I played, everyone worked together. After that, people started getting greedy.

Gallery: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (Fragile Alliance multiplayer)

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The "Extreme Edges" label will be used for Western-made games bearing CERO "D" (17+) or "Z" (18+) ratings, though Square Enix has yet to publish any CERO Z titles. The Z rating is legally age-restricted, and games bearing it are often not displayed in stores. Square Enix, however, will release Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days in Japan on August 26; a game that at least seems "edgy" and "extreme" enough for the new label and probably worthy of the CERO Z rating, as well.

JoystiqSquare Enix 'Extreme Edges' is new label for publisher's violent games in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cerocero-dcero-zeidosextreme-edgeskane-and-lynch-2-dog-daysMicrosoftratingssquare-enixsquare-enix-europesquare-enix-extreme-edgeswestern-gamesXbox-360yoichi-wadaTue, 27 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (single player)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/hands-on-kane-and-lynch-2-dog-days-single-player/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/hands-on-kane-and-lynch-2-dog-days-single-player/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/hands-on-kane-and-lynch-2-dog-days-single-player/#comments There were a number of interesting features -- complex characters, a dark, mature story that explored the seedy lives of criminals -- in IO Interactive's original Kane & Lynch, provided you could look past the broken gameplay and the subsequent review scandal. While the franchise's name may be forever tarnished, that hasn't stopped IO from developing a sequel, one that expands upon the best aspects of the original. But does Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days fix the gameplay inherited from its predecessor? Sort of.

As our previous impressions indicated, there's much to like about the game's presentation. Like Dead Men before it, Kane & Lynch is certainly not short on style. The "digital camera" effect makes this shooter look unlike any other game I've seen, offering the illusion of reality. Upon closer inspection, you can see the graphics tech is far from cutting-edge, but the clever filters and camera techniques make Dog Days feel far more authentic than the photo-realistic approach most other games attempt.

Gallery: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - Preview (4/23/10)

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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days wreaks havoc on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on August 24.

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[Michael Heilemann]

A Square Enix representative confirmed to Joystiq this morning that Hitman franchise / Kane & Lynch 2 developer IO Interactive has let go of an undisclosed number of staff members (reports claim as many as 35 out of approximately 200). In a statement from IO general manager Niels Jorgensen, the layoffs are explained as necessary to keep the business "operating effectively as projects start up and ramp down." Considering the studio's next game isn't set for release until late August, it's not clear if this decision will impact the game's final stages of development (if at all).

Jorgensen goes on to say that he believes the "organizational changes" will help IO "continue to deliver great games," while he also regrets the loss of said personnel. "We would like to thank all employees affected for their contribution and efforts and wish them well in their future careers." We've posted the full response from Jorgensen after the break, and would like to extend our condolences to anyone who lost their job at IO.

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IO Interactive is ditching many of the audio-visual bells and whistles of the modern third-person action game for its upcoming Kane & Lynch sequel, with the hopes of ultimately creating a more realistic, gritty experience. So far, we'd say the developer is doing a pretty good job. Set in a Shanghai that's a far cry from the brightly colored one found in Army of Two: The 40th Day, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is presented "documentary style" -- it looks like the game is being recorded on a handheld camera as you play, with all of the shaking and imperfections you'd expect from such a production.

It's as if the action has been taped and uploaded to YouTube -- there's even an animated "Buffering..." message in place of a stock loading screen. The video pixelates when you're hit and loses sync when the camera's rocked by explosions. Particularly heinous headshots and other brutal injuries generate a mosaic effect as the camera moves past them, adding to the documentary feel. Oh, and there's no soundtrack -- the only time you'll hear music is if you happen to pass a radio or catch a shopping center's muzak over the gunfire.

We're sold on the presentation, but the gameplay ... well, read on after the break for my thoughts on an in-progress build.

Gallery: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (01/19/10)

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JoystiqImpressions: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Eidosio-interactivekane-and-lynchkane-and-lynch-2kane-and-lynch-2-dog-daysMicrosoftSquare-EnixXbox-360Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Here are the first Kane & Lynch 2 screens]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/here-are-the-first-kane-and-lynch-2-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/here-are-the-first-kane-and-lynch-2-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/here-are-the-first-kane-and-lynch-2-screens/#comments Yesterday's debut trailer for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days may have been high on style, but it wasn't so big on substance. Thankfully, reader AlexLK12 was able to massage the game's official site and come up with four screenshots that are just a bit more informative.

For instance, just look at the shot above. Why, already we know that the game has both Kane and Lynch in it. Also, there are guns.

Gallery: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eidosio-interactivekane-and-lynchkane-and-lynch-2kane-and-lynch-2-dog-daysMicrosoftXbox-360Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Kane & Lynch 2 debut trailer is totally 'raw' and 'brutal']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/kane-and-lynch-2-debut-trailer-is-totally-raw-and-brutal/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/kane-and-lynch-2-debut-trailer-is-totally-raw-and-brutal/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/kane-and-lynch-2-debut-trailer-is-totally-raw-and-brutal/#comments We really should keep a count of how many times "raw" and "brutal" show up in the Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days marketing materials. Anyway, above you'll find the debut trailer for IO Interactive's "raw and brutal crime shooter" - so says the email it came attached to - that shows Kane ... wait, Lynch longingly staring at a bottle of pills, while Lynch, er, Kane has apparently survived a big shootout and is coming to visit the other guy in Shanghai. Ah, yes. Kane and Lynch are the Rosencrantz and Guildenstern for a new generation.

JoystiqKane & Lynch 2 debut trailer is totally 'raw' and 'brutal' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eidosio-interactivekane-and-lynchkane-and-lynch-2kane-and-lynch-2-dog-daysMicrosoftXbox-360Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Kane & Lynch 2 teaser has duo dodging dogs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/rumor-kane-and-lynch-2-teaser-has-duo-dodging-dogs/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/rumor-kane-and-lynch-2-teaser-has-duo-dodging-dogs/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/rumor-kane-and-lynch-2-teaser-has-duo-dodging-dogs/#comments MTV Germany has posted a video that could be construed as a viral teaser for Kane & Lynch 2. The clip is mock "surveillance video" of two naked men desperately barging into a Chinese restaurant. The streakers are apparently on the run -- there's some gun fire aimed in their direction -- until one (possibly Lynch by the looks of his hairstyle) trips and falls over a table, only to be attacked a few seconds later by a dog. The other gentleman, perhaps Kane, successfully beats the dog off of his partner with what appears to be a tray, and then the two presumably escape.

Could this be be a viral ad for Kane and Lynch in "Dog Days?" Your call.

[Via Kotaku]

JoystiqRumor: Kane & Lynch 2 teaser has duo dodging dogs originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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