A tweet by Future Shop Game revealed artwork for a game called Sleeping Dogs, saying this will be available for preorder "soon," and that the game's release is expected for Windows PC and consoles in August of this year. MCV noted has a style indicating that this is actually Square Enix's release of the game known as True Crime: Hong Kong before the True Crime series was cancelled by Activision almost a year ago to the day. This was followed up by an official announcement that does not directly address the True Crime connection, though it seems to be quite evident. Here is the Announcement Trailer, and here's part of the announcement from this page:

Square Enix London Studios is proud to announce the upcoming release of Sleeping Dogs, a gritty and visceral open-world cop drama set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong.

Developed by United Front Games, Sleeping Dogs catapults players into the role of undercover cop Wei Shen. His mission: taking down the Hong Kong Triad from the inside.

As players explore the bustling and crowded island of Hong Kong, through its neon-lit side streets and sprawling street markets, an incredible story unfolds of loyalty and betrayal, where Wei begins to question his own motives as he is sucked in deeper than he could ever imagine.

Every street corner, market stall, harbor dock or city skyscraper can become an opportunity for intense shoot-outs, adrenaline-fuelled street races and intense, brutal martial arts combat.

Featuring an intuitive and imaginative combat system, Sleeping Dogs empowers players to take on whole gangs with bone-crunching kicks and combos, vicious counters and a cinematic set of environmental takedowns using improvised weapons from circular saws to phone booths, incinerators to refrigerator doors.

Sleeping Dogs is coming to your PC, PS3 or Xbox 360 in 2012. Until then, keep a close eye on this site for news, updates and exclusive images!