Square Enix Resurrects True Crime: Hong Kong
True Crime: Hong KongWe dislike stories about games being canceled. But man, we love it when a game rises from the dead, mostly because it's so very rare.
For a while now, True Crime: Hong Kong has been on the shelf, which disappointed fans of the series. However, according to a Gamasutra report, the rights to this promising open-world action title have been picked up by Square Enix. Better still, the game is already back in development at United Front Games. However, it should be clarified that Square Enix only has access to this particular title; it didn't purchase the entire True Crime franchise. Hence, the publisher will re-brand the game before it launches.
When former publisher Activision Blizzard ditched the project, the publisher's CEO Eric Hirshberg said the game "just wasn't going to be good enough." We're hoping United Front Games can deliver a top-tier action title; the franchise's grit and atmosphere is typically a huge draw. Amp that stuff up, devs!
Related Game(s): True Crime: Hong Kong
Tags: true crime hong kong, square enix, true crime ps3
8/1/2011 8:42:27 PM John Shepard
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Danny007
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 9:51:01 PM
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GuyverLT
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 9:52:55 PM
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"CEO Eric Hirshberg said the game "just wasn't going to be good enough."
Who's this guy kidding that's just a cover up for them wanting to put out more COD games.
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Fox hounder
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 10:08:13 PM
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CanadianGuy420
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 10:10:34 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 10:10:44 PM
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But I'm confused about why it was really dropped by Activision, they haven't ever had problems putting out games that clearly "weren't good enough" before.
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Nickjcal
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 10:23:59 PM
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AcHiLLiA
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 10:50:35 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 10:56:07 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, August 01, 2011 @ 11:14:47 PM
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Claire C
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 2:31:22 AM
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 3:13:43 AM
They should not. UFG deserves to have another shot after ModNation.
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AcHiLLiA
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 10:49:03 AM
Well eveybody has different tastes of games.
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 3:53:24 PM
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GuyverLT
Wednesday, August 03, 2011 @ 6:18:09 PM
^...ya and those that enjoy this game are wrong."
REALLY??? Just because you didn't like the games doesn't make the entire franchise worthless, especially seeing how the franchise does have a strong enough fanbase... You do realize that what you said was your own personal OPINION, yet you say it as if it is a fact all because YOU didn't like them. What exactly makes you right and us wrong?????
It doesn't matter if it the same publisher because the publishers aren't the ones making it they're just putting up the money for it. It being made by an entirely different studio all together, and different studio have a different visions...
For example how many developers made Batman games before Rocksteady got they're shot at making a Batman game, which now considered the golden standard for superhero games.
Have you even watched any of the previews for the game before it got cancelled it looked great.... Probably Not!!!
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 12:42:17 AM
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Anyone here remember the whole Brutal Legend fiasco?
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CanadianGuy420
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 1:26:29 AM
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 1:34:50 AM
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Let's hope UFG does #3 some real street justice!
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 1:38:45 AM
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Oh, this is fantastic news. I really, really enjoy this. True Crime was looking to be one of my purchases this year, and it looks like now it's an early lock for next year. I hope UFG can pull it off, but I have faith in them.
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___________
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 3:45:19 AM
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bout time we had something good to say about $E!
eh....... we may slate them for the way they have turned their backs on their fans and their herratage.
but one things for sure, they know a good game when they see one!
well thats besides there staple of course........
now all i need is 8 days and the getaway 3 to be brought back and ill be set!
please $E, buy them back!
pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaase!!!!!!!!!
$ony are too busy turning their famous series into crappy kids games to bring there most popular series back!
i mean come on the getaway is the ONLY title in history to ever run with GTA!
if that does not deserve constant sequels and love and attention, then nothing does!
if M$ did what sony have done to halo they would of been gutted and strung by there own entrails years ago!
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TheOldOne
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 8:02:24 AM
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AcHiLLiA
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 @ 10:48:27 AM
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GuyverLT
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CanadianGuy420
Wednesday, August 03, 2011 @ 8:48:01 PM
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Thursday, August 04, 2011 @ 9:24:53 PM
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