Latest LA Noire News

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  GR Pick: ‘L.A. Noire’ Gag Reel

  Depth Analysis, the company responsible for the facial animation technology featured in ‘L.A. Noire,’ has released a video featuring some outtakes from Team Bondi’s game.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 5, 20131 Comment

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  Rockstar Games Collection Releasing in November; Gamestop Lists ‘GTA V’ for March 2013

  Bundling ‘L.A. Noire,’ ‘Red Dead Redemption,’ Midnight Club: LA – Complete Edition,’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’s’ DLC, there is, in fact, one release Rockstar is making this year. ‘Grand Theft Auto V,’ meanwhile, continues to hint at March 2013.

  by Brian Sipple | Oct 11, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Whore of the Orient’ Details Confirm Next-Gen Project from ‘L.A. Noire’ Dev

  A new screenshot and details released on Team Bondi’s website have cast new light on ‘Whore of the Orient.’ The project is being developed for next-generation consoles and PC – and looks to have an intriguing story to tell.

  by Brian Sipple | Aug 30, 20124 Comments

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  Set The Mood With Video Game Themed Valentine’s Day Cards

  Another Valentine’s Day is upon us, but instead of a sappy card that shares your feeling why not give your significant other one with a video game theme. Here’s we made to help you out.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 14, 20125 Comments

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  Rockstar Games Still Considering a ‘LA Noire’ Sequel

  ‘LA Noire’ might carry a little bad mojo after original developer Team Bondi went bankrupt, but that doesn’t phase Rockstar, who is still mulling over a sequel.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 14, 20127 Comments

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  Uncharted 3 Leads Nominees For 15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards

  Similar to the 13th Interactive Achievement Awards, Naughty Dog has a strong running to sweep the awards ceremonies with 12 nominations for ‘Uncharted 3,’ but not without a fight from ‘Skyrim,’ ‘Portal 2,’ ‘L.A. Noire’, and ‘Arkyham City’.

  by Tyler Schirado | Jan 13, 20124 Comments

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  12th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards Nominees

  The nominations for the 12th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced, with ‘Skyrim’, ‘Batman: Arkham City’, ‘Portal 2′, ‘Deus Ex: Human Revolution’, and ‘Dark Souls’ all in the running for ‘Game of the Year.’

  by Tyler Schirado | Jan 5, 20129 Comments

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  2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards: Winners

  What video games stood out from the rest in 2011? Check out the official winners for the 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards to find out!

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 3, 201255 Comments

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  The 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards: Nominations

  What video games stood out from the rest in 2011? Check out the official nominations for the 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards to find out!

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 22, 201136 Comments

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  Spike 2011 Video Game Awards Nominees & Hall of Fame Inductee

  The full list of nominees for the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards have been announced with a special “Hall of Fame” award being introduced given to ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 16, 201132 Comments

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  ‘LA Noire’ Originally Featured Different Interrogation Options

  As revealed by former Team Bondi head Brendan McNamara, Cole Phelps sounds so intense in ‘LA Noire’ because his interrogation options weren’t originally called truth, doubt, and lie.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 11, 20116 Comments

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  Former Team Bondi Studio Head Teases New Game

  Former Team Bondi studio head Brendan McNamara teases a new game, claiming it features “one of the great untold stories of the twentieth century.”

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 9, 2011No Comments

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  Rockstar Games Purposefully Avoiding First Person Shooters

  It might seem like coincidence that Rockstar Games has avoided the first person shooter genre, but, as it turns out, it’s actually intentional.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 27, 201126 Comments

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  Team Bondi Closes Its Doors

  Reading like a case out of L.A. Noire involving disgruntled employees, shady work conditions, and bankruptcy, Team Bondi is closing its doors in the end.

  by Andrew Griggs | Oct 5, 20111 Comment

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  ‘L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition’ Announced For PC

  PC gamers will be happy to hear that an updated version of the smash hit L.A. Noire is heading their way soon, complete with every DLC case released. Read on for more.

  by C.J. Smillie | Sep 28, 20112 Comments

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  Team Bondi Declares Bankruptcy; Purchased by KMM Studio

  Team Bondi, developer of this year’s standout ‘L.A. Noire,’ has been forced to declare bankruptcy and is now in the process of being purchased by KMM Studio.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 9, 20114 Comments

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  Team Bondi Inspired by ‘The Wire’, Hints at Big Rockstar Project

  In a recent interview, Team Bondi revealed their inspiration in ‘The Wire’ for future projects and hinted that Rockstar has something big in the works.

  by Jon Lavallee | Jul 30, 20112 Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Creator Sees Greater Potential in Next Gen Consoles

  The head of Team Bondi may be satisfied with the success of ‘L.A. Noire,’ but that isn’t stopping the studio from thinking of how next-gen consoles could add to their technology.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jul 27, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Duke Nukem Forever’ Takes Second Place In June Game Sales

  Despite mostly negative reviews, Duke Nukem Forever became the second biggest selling game in June. Read on for what other games were big hits last month.

  by C.J. Smillie | Jul 15, 20116 Comments

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  L.A. Noire DLC Case ‘Reefer Madness’ Review

  Did ‘Reefer Madness,’ the newest DLC case for ‘L.A. Noire,’ leave us with an empty high or did it feed our addiction to solve more cases? Read our review to find out.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 14, 20111 Comment

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  Rockstar Isn’t Finished With ‘L.A. Noire’ So What’s Next?

  With the last DLC pack released, Rockstar swears that ‘L.A. Noire’ isn’t finished with the game yet. So what’s in store for the title now?

  by William Case | Jul 13, 20117 Comments

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  Take-Two Interactive Creates ‘Rockstar Films’

  Who better to make films based on the best Rockstar Games offerings than themselves? Enter Rockstar Films.

  by Rob Keyes | Jul 8, 20118 Comments

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  First Trailer for ‘L.A. Noire’ DLC Case ‘Reefer Madness’ Released

  A first look trailer has been unveiled for the upcoming ‘L.A. Noire’ DLC case ‘Reefer Madness’ in preparation for its release next Tuesday.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 7, 20113 Comments

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  IGDA Investigates Team Bondi’s ‘Hostile And Brutal’ Work Conditions

  After hearing that Team Bondi members dealt with slave labor-like conditions finishing ‘L.A. Noire, the IGDA is stepping in to find the truth.

  by William Case | Jun 29, 20115 Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Investigating the PC This Fall

  If you’re only a PC gamer, but were lamenting the lack of Rockstar’s latest crime-solving drama, ‘LA: Noire,’ for your system – you’re in luck. Cole Phelps and company will be headed your way in the fall.

  by William Case | Jun 23, 20117 Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire: Nicholson Electroplating’ DLC Trailer

  A trailer has arrived for the latest ‘L.A. Noire’ DLC case: Nicholson Electroplating. Will you be able to crack the case and find out who blew up the factory?

  by Trung Bui | Jun 16, 2011No Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Launches Rockstar Pass; 2 New DLC Cases This Summer

  The Rockstar Pass allows ‘L.A. Noire’ players to make one purchase at a low price and have all current and upcoming DLC available to them.

  by Trung Bui | Jun 2, 20111 Comment

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  Rockstar Games Announces ‘L.A. Noire’ DLC Through July

  Just weeks after L.A. Noire’s release and Rockstar is giving us a preview of the next two months’ of DLC. We lead the investigation into the details (and discount pricing) here.

  by Isaac Calon | May 31, 20113 Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Review

  ‘L.A. Noire’ promised to revolutionize the open world sandbox title with immersive gameplay and an exciting new facial animation technology. Does it succeed? Read our review to find out.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 31, 201113 Comments

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  ‘Far Cry 2′ Director Calls ‘L.A. Noire’ Narcissistic and Derivative

  It seems that not everyone is impressed with ‘L.A. Noire’ as one notable developer has gone on record with his less than flattering view of Rockstar’s latest.

  by Trung Bui | May 25, 201121 Comments

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  More ‘L.A. Noire’ Sequels In Rockstar’s Future

  The ‘GTA’ publisher isn’t just happy with the release of ‘L.A. Noire,’ but already seeing the game as the first entry in yet another flagship franchise.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 24, 20119 Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Writer Discusses Future of MotionScan Technology

  ‘L.A. Noire’ writer Brendan McNamara has revealed that Team Bondi has plans to expand the MotionScan facial capture tech to full body performance.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 23, 20112 Comments

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  L.A. Noire First Impressions

  We’re still exploring the shady corners of ‘L.A. Noire’ for our in-depth review; however, while you wait, check out our first impressions of Rockstar’s latest game.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 22, 201115 Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Landmark and Film Reel Guide Available Now

  Exploring ‘L.A. Noire’ has been made a little bit easier now that a comprehensive location list of film reels and landmarks has made its way online. Completionists rejoice!

  by Trung Bui | May 20, 20111 Comment

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  Rockstar and Sony Issue Joint Statement on 3.61 Update, ‘LA Noire’

  In a joint statement with Sony, Rockstar Games changes its stance on firmware update 3.61. So why is ‘LA Noire’ freezing on PS3, and are Xbox 360 players affected, too?

  by Jeff Schille | May 19, 201111 Comments

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  L.A. Noire ‘Nicholson Electroplating’ DLC Releases June 21st

  Rockstar Games ousts the release date for the ‘Nicholson Electroplating’ L.A. Noire DLC, but there’s much more on the way.

  by Rob Keyes | May 19, 20111 Comment

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  Rockstar Games: ‘Firmware 3.61 Will Cause PlayStations To Overheat’

  Firmware update 3.61 was designed to address the problems with PSN, but is it causing new issues for PS3 owners? Rockstar Games claims that it is.

  by Jeff Schille | May 18, 201140 Comments

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  Retailer Reveals First ‘L.A. Noire’ DLC Case

  A midnight launch event ad listing has outed the first DLC for ‘L.A. Noire’ titled the ‘Nicholson Electroplating Arson Case.’ Unfortunately, no release date is mentioned.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 17, 20116 Comments

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  ‘LA Noire’ Side Quest Trailers Details Open World Crime

  The main investigations won’t be the only content for players to enjoy, with the latest trailer showing just how many crimes and events are scattered throughout ‘L.A. Noire.’

  by Andrew Dyce | May 15, 2011No Comments

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  Early Review Gives ‘L.A. Noire’ Perfect Score

  While we anticipate ‘L.A. Noire’ was going to be a much talked about title, one early review suggests it could be a game of the year contender.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 13, 201111 Comments

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  Xbox Marketplace Schedule Reveals ‘L.A. Noire’ Rockstar Pass

  The Xbox 360 Marketplace has posted a listing for something called ‘Rockstar Pass’ for ‘LA Noire’ with no suggestions as to what it could be.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 12, 20112 Comments

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  L.A. Noire Launch Trailer: Detectives, Thugs, & Gunplay

  Rockstar Games has released the official ‘L.A. Noire’ launch trailer – featuring the shady characters, gunplay, and action of 1940s Los Angeles.

  by Ben Kendrick | May 11, 20113 Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Rockstar Social Club Details

  More details regarding the Rockstar Social Club for ‘L.A. Noire’ have emerged. The Social Club will feature extensive stat and achievement tracking and a lot more.

  by Trung Bui | May 6, 2011No Comments

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  Rockstar Reveals ‘L.A. Noire’ Spans Three Xbox 360 Discs

  Rockstar has revealed that the Xbox 360 version of ‘L.A. Noire’ will encompass three discs with two distinct break points for painless swapping.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 5, 20115 Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Spawning Short Story Anthology

  Rockstar Games has partnered with Mulholland Books to release a short story collection for ‘L.A. Noire’ called ‘L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories’.

  by Trung Bui | May 4, 2011No Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Developers Discuss Blending Games & Cinema

  Rockstar’s next game made a statement when it was featured at the Tribeca Film Festival, where developers detailed the way ‘L.A. Noire’ straddles the line between film and video game.

  by Dominic Licorish | May 3, 20111 Comment

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  L.A. Noire Trailer Meets Inception

  The Inception ‘Mind Heist’ theme music makes everything better, even the gameplay trailer for Rockstar’s ‘L.A. Noire.’

  by Rob Keyes | May 2, 20113 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: PSN, L.A. Noire, Halo, Marvel MMO & Starhawk

  In Game Ranter Banter, the team discusses Sony’s woes, storytelling in games, the appeal of ‘Halo,’ new Marvel MMO details, and the sequel to ‘Warhawk.’

  by Jacob Siegal | Apr 30, 20115 Comments

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  Partial Map for ‘L.A. Noire’ Revealed

  Though it’s zoomed out to the maximum, this first look at the map for ‘L.A. Noire’ offers some clues as to the game’s breadth and its social interactivity.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 29, 20112 Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Social Club Offers Bonus Outfit, Help Solving Cases

  Rockstar’s online community will be giving some unique tools to players of ‘LA Noire,’ granting them the ability to poll the entire player population for help in troublesome cases.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 29, 2011No Comments

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  ‘LA Noire’ Will Let Players Skip Troublesome Missions

  No more frustrating failures, as LA Noire’s developers have explained that players who repeatedly struggle with certain action sequences will be able to skip them entirely.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 26, 20111 Comment

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  L.A. Noire ‘Rising Through the Ranks’ Gameplay Trailer

  Rockstar’s new gameplay trailer for ‘L.A. Noire’ explains the five different positions Cole Phelps moves through in the LAPD, his partners and how to work cases.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 21, 2011No Comments

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  Lifelike Characters The Key to Next-Gen, Says Epic Games

  Epic Games CEO, Tim Sweeney, expresses his opinion that being able to portray truly lifelike characters will be the key to a truly next-gen game.

  by Trung Bui | Apr 20, 20115 Comments

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  L.A. Noire Earns a Worthy Mature Rating

  The release of L.A. Noire is right around the corner, and it’s no big shock that the game isn’t for kids. But just how mature is it?

  by Aaron Leach | Apr 13, 2011No Comments

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  ‘LA Noire’ for PlayStation 3 to Include Exclusive Content

  Having trouble deciding which version of ‘LA Noire’ to buy? Maybe the promise of exclusive content in the PS3 version of the game will make things easier.

  by Jeff Schille | Apr 13, 20117 Comments

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  ‘Alan Wake 2′ Facial Animations Could Be Better Than ‘L.A. Noire’

  Remedy Entertainment is developing a new facial animation technology that will rival that of Team Bondi’s crime drama. Will ‘Alan Wake 2′ look just as good as ‘L.A. Noire’?

  by Dwayne Holder | Apr 12, 2011No Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Releases Third Official Trailer

  The third official trailer for ‘L.A. Noire’ is out. This trailer sheds more light on Phelps’ experiences rising through the ranks of the LAPD.

  by Christian Spicer | Apr 7, 20112 Comments

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  L.A. Noire Screenshots Tease ‘The Set-Up’; Don’t Do the Game Justice

  Rockstar has released a new set of ‘L.A. Noire’ screenshots – showing Cole Phelps investigating the disappearance of a boxer. Are the images indicative of the finished game’s quality?

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 7, 20112 Comments

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  ‘L.A. Noire’ Trophy and Achievement List Highlights Challenges and Collectibles

  Gamers concerned that signature side quests and collectibles will be missing from Rockstar’s ‘L.A. Noire’ needn’t worry, as the trophy and achievement list highlights a few of them.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 6, 2011No Comments

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  New ‘L.A. Noire’ Screens Show Cole Phelps On The Beat

  Rockstar has released new ‘L.A. Noire’ screens showcasing beat cop, Cole Phelps, as he begins his long career with the Los Angeles Police Department.

  by Trung Bui | Apr 1, 2011No Comments