The Kane and Lynch franchise is one that can’t be dismissed. Even though the first two games weren’t big critical successes, Square Enix sees something special in the two anti-heroes that compels the studio to keep trying. Potential evidence of Square Enix’s confidence in Kane and Lynch comes in the form of a recently filed more »

Kane and Lynch are two characters that can’t catch a break. Their first game wasn’t received especially well, but that didn’t stop Eidos and IO Interactive from releasing Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days in August of this year. To its credit, Dog Days had a very unique shaky cam visual style that was an attention getter. That didn’t help Dog Days from getting mediocre review scores, but Eidos isn’t giving up on the duo yet.

The film adaptation to Kane and Lynch can’t seem to catch a break. Besides the questionable pairing of Bruce Willis and Jamie Foxx, the film can’t seem to keep a director on board.

Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days makes its debut in Europe today (August 20, 2010). The game has received a lukewarm reception in the United States where critics have expressed disappointment in its short length and repetitive multiplayer. That still doesn’t stop Square Enix from believing Kane and Lynch 2 will be the best selling game in the UK.

The downloadable content will add new weapons, masks and locations. Their names are Multiplayer Mask Pack, Alliance Weapon Pack and Doggie Bag Pack. You may remember the Alliance Weapon Pack as an exclusive download if you purchase Kane and Lynch 2 from Best Buy. It contains three new weapons and eight masks.

We at Gamertell know your money is very important. That’s why we always try to take the time to enlighten you on some gaming deals we think you would be interested in. This being Sunday and all, retailers are offering an entirely new batch of offers that will last throughout the week. We’ve taken some of the best specials we’re aware of and put them into this post. Highlights from this week include exclusive Kane and Lynch 2 DLC and various gaming coupons.

Square Enix has a little surprise for gamers – Kane and Lynch just can’t be contained. See, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days was supposed to be released in North America on August 24, 2010. That isn’t going to happen. Instead, the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 game will be in stores on August 17, 2010.

This expedited release isn’t just for Americans though. Europe will also be seeing the game a week early. Instead of being out August 27, 2010, Kane & Lynch 2 will be out…

If you’ve been eager to kick the tires on Kane and Lynch 2:Dog Days, your opportunity is at hand as the demo is now available over Xbox Live. Gamers in North America and the United Kingdom will get their first taste of these two hardworking assassins’ homicidal tendencies.

A code is required to access the demo but never fear. There are a number of ways to get one including a visit to the official Kane and Lynch site.

Kane and Lynch, the pair of assassins more famous for the unfortunate fallout from a review of their game than for the game itself, are getting the comic book treatment.

DC Comics’ Wildstorm offshoot is responsible for this project…

Joystiq reports that Eidos has registered a trademark for Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days.

Although Kane and Lynch: Dead Men is destined to be remembered more for the PR fallout than the game itself as it sold well for Eidos. So it’s no surprise that the game is poised to receive a sequel.

Besides which, you know what they say: There’s no such thing as bad publicity. Go ahead, name another digital crime tale that played to average reviews that will get anywhere near the press coverage this sequel is going to (especially one that nobody has tried to use as a defense for committing a real crime).