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LA Noire’s McNamara on Team Bondi’s Failure
1 year ago
Eurogamer had a chance to talk to Brendan McNamara, the guy behind Team Bondi’s L.A. Noire. McNamara received a lot of flack for Team Bondi’s working condition, like having the workers work 110-hour weeks. He explains why the development studio shut down and his take on the working More >
Rockstar <del>Games</del> FILMS
1 year ago
Take-Two, the company behind Rockstar Entertainment, has registered the trademark for Rockstar Films. What does this mean? Throw in a little bit of Grand Theft Auto, some good acting, and viola – masterpiece theater!
“Animated motion picture films featuring entertainment, namely, action, More >
L.A. Noire in Real Life
1 year ago
If L.A. Noire happened in real life, this is what it would be like. It’s got everything like awkward walking, choosing a cup with your finger while tilting it left and right, being angry when you’re doubting someone, and being calm afterwards when you have asked all the questions you wanted. More >
L.A. Noire: New ‘Nicholson Electroplating’ DLC Case Trailer
1 year ago
Here’s the new trailer for the latest L.A. Noire DLC case titled “Nicholson Electroplating”. The case will have Detective Cole Phelps investigating an explosion at the Nicholson Electroplating plant. Phelps will partner up with Herschel Biggs, played by The Dark Knight’s Keith Szarabajka.
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Get L.A. Noire for $39.99 with Free Shipping
1 year ago
So Buy.com has a deal for Team Bondi’s L.A. Noire for $39.99, but it’s only for the PS3 version. Well, luckily Amazon is selling it for $44.99 for both Xbox 360 and PS3 now, so hurry up and get in on this deal if you haven’t bought the game already. Too bad I already bought the game using the More >
The ‘Rockstar Pass’ Convinces with the Power of Video
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Just yesterday, we detailed the release of the so-called “Rockstar Pass“. With it, gamers will have access to all of the L.A. Noire DLC that came with pre-orders at various locations, as well as two brand new cases in which to sleuth. That brings us to a total of four cases, along with various More >
Get the L.A. Noire Pre-order DLCs that You Missed with the L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass
1 year ago
Before L.A. Noire came out, different retailers/online stores were offering different DLC when you pre-order the game. Now with the L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass, you can get all of those DLC, along with 2 new cases that have not been released before. Looks like I didn’t need to pre-order the game from More >
Rockstar and Take-Two: Companies to Watch
1 year ago
Take-Two developer announced yesterday that they will continue paths with the Grand Theft Auto talents for a few more years. With L.A. Noire, Red Dead Redemption, and Grand Theft Auto under team development of Rockstar, Take-Two didn’t have to think twice for this deal to extend. Take-Two has More >
L.A. Noire Freezing Issue a Problem for Xbox 360 and PS3?
2 years ago
It seems like L.A. Noire is causing some PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles to freeze. For the PS3 version, it was originally thought that the new PS3 firmware was causing the console to freeze/overheat when playing L.A. Noire. Sony denies that and said the update has nothing to do with the overheating More >
Buy L.A. Noire at Kmart, Get $20 Credit and a $20 Game
2 years ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Talk about a deal; this one by Kmart is looking to up the ante on all of those weak $20-off “deals” for brand new games. If you buy L.A. Noire between May 17th and May 21st, you will get a $20 gaming coupon good for a future purchase. As if that weren’t enough, you will also be able to get any More >
L.A. Noire Gets an Official Launch Trailer
2 years ago
Here’s the official launch trailer for L.A. Noire, which is about to hit store shelves next week. The trailer is action oriented with guns firing and cars banging against each other.
Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Cole Phelps is an LAPD detective thrown headfirst into a city More >
Pre-order L.A. Noire and Get $15 Amazon Credit
2 years ago
Looking for a better reason to get L.A. Noire? (Well, you should be getting the game anyway). Amazon is giving you $15 Amazon credit for pre-ordering the game on their site. The game’s regular price is $59.99. You’ll receive the credit after two business days. Not only that, but if you buy from More >
L.A. Noire Remix and Soundtrack Brings the 1940s to You
2 years ago
Alright you lovers of video game music, Rockstar Games has announced two music compilations from L.A. Noire, L.A. Noire: Remixed and the L.A. Noire Official Soundtrack.
L.A. Noire: Remixed features six classic jazz songs that can be heard throughout the world of L.A. Noire being remixed by More >
New L.A. Noire Gameplay Trailer – ‘Rising Through the Ranks’
2 years ago
Rockstar Games has a new gameplay trailer out for L.A. Noire featuring your detective, Cole Phelps “Rising Through the Ranks”. As with all other Rockstar Games, you will start off at the bottom and work your way to the top. You’ll have partners, a ranking system, ‘Intuition Points’ to help solve a More >
PS3 Has Exclusive L.A. Noire ‘Consul’s Car’ Traffic Case
2 years ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Oh my, the console wars are being fed more ammunition today as it has been confirmed that PS3 is getting an exclusive mission for L.A. Noire called “Consul’s Car”. According to VG24/7, a Rockstar employee commented on one of their news stories that has a picture called “What’s in the More >
L.A. Noire Trailer #3 Hits the Net
2 years ago
Rockstar Games has released the third trailer for Team Bondi’s L.A. Noire. Just one more month guys until we get our detective hands on this game. They don’t even need to show me anymore trailers, I’m already sold on this game.
L.A. Noire Trailer 3 sheds more light on Phelps’ experiences rising More >
Heavy Rain’s David Cage Jabs at L.A. Noire
2 years ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Well, folks, it’s probably been a few days since we last had some trash-talking in the video-game world, which is much too long. Thankfully Heavy Rain’s David Cage is here to help us out. He recently did an interview with Computer and Videogames, referring to L.A. Noire’s facial animation he said: More >
New L.A. Noire Trailer: “A Slip of the Tongue” Traffic Case
2 years ago
Here’s a new trailer for “A Slip of the Tongue” Traffic case for the upcoming L.A. Noire video game from Rockstar Games. It’s a Walmart store launch exclusive and will be ready starting May 17, while supplies last.
L.A. Noire will be available in stores on May 17, 2011 in North America for More >
L.A. Noire First Game to be Honored in Tribeca Film Festival
2 years ago
Take that, Roger Ebert. Now L.A. Noire, a video game I might add, is an official selection for the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. The Rockstar Games game has just been honored as an Official Selection and marks the first time a video game has been recognized by the festival. Does it mean video games More >
Screenshots of Living the High Life in L.A. Noire
2 years ago
Here we have some screenshots of the high life in L.A. Noire. You can check out the glamour and prestige of Los Angeles in 1957 with these pictures mansions, luxury cars, exclusive restaurants and top class stores. But with fame, money and power comes desperation, greed and corruption.
The game More >
L.A. Noire Sweepstakes: Win a Vacation to the Gritty and Fabulous Los Angeles
2 years ago
Rockstar has announced that they’re throwing a sweepstakes that will have you fully experiencing the L.A. Noire world that includes airfare, hotel accommodations, and more in the city of Los Angeles. Winners will win a trip for two and will get to vacation on Thursday April 14th to Monday April More >
New L.A. Noire Gameplay Video Shows More Believable-Looking Facial Animation
2 years ago
Rockstar Games has released a new gameplay video for L.A. Noire, “Investigation and Interrogation”. In this video, you’ll get to see how investigating and interrogating works. These are the two most important skill sets for any detective. Everything you see is actual in-game footage as you search More >
L.A. Noire ‘The Naked City’ Vice Case Trailer
2 years ago
Rockstar Games has released a new trailer for the “The Naked City” vice case, an exclusive pre-order bonus from GameStop. The video feature never-before-seen footage from the game and content from the case.
In “The Naked City” vice case, Michael Phelps, I mean Cole Phelps (sorry, couldn’t resist) More >
What Are We Getting for Pre-Ordering ‘L.A. Noire’?
2 years ago
When a gamer loves a game, they really love it, and what better way to show their love by pre-ordering. The incentive for pre-ordering is that you’ll be getting cool stuff.
Rockstar Games has announced pre-order bonuses for L.A. Noire for different stores. If you’re pre-ordering from Amazon, Best More >
L.A. Noire Box Art Revealed
2 years ago
L.A. Noire is almost here in less than three months, and Rockstar Games has released the box art for the game. The box art has Detective Cole Phelps gracing the cover in 1947 crime-plagued Los Angeles.
L.A. Noire is being developed by Team Bondi and will feature believable facial animation in a More >
