L.A. Noire

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L.A. Noire is a single-player detective game from Rockstar Games set on the infamous streets and in the smoke-filled backrooms of postwar Los Angeles. L.A. Noire is a single-player detective game from Rockstar Games set on the infamous streets and in the smoke-filled backrooms of postwar Los Angeles. Amid the postwar boom of Hollywood's Golden Age, Cole Phelps, an LAPD detective, is thrown headfirst into a city drowning in its own excess. Corruption is rampant, the drug trade is exploding, and murder rates are at an all-time high. In his fight to climb the ranks, as well as do what's right, Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, racketeering conspiracies, and brutal murders. In doing so, he must also battle the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department to uncover a secret that could shake the city to its rotten core. Using new animation technology that captures every nuance of an actor's facial performance, L.A. Noire is a violent crime thriller that blends action with true detective work to deliver an interactive experience. Search for clues, chase down suspects, and interrogate witnesses as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide. Read More [+]

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Crime doesn't pay. Our L.A. Noire Walkthrough will show you how to solve crimes, catch liars, and provide tips for cleaning up the streets.
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Start/Select - L.A. Noire sequel possible, PS Vita review wrap-up
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On today's special romance edition, Seb investigates the possibility of a sequel to police-'em-up L.A. Noire and wraps up the first PlayStation Vita reviews to hit the site.
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- Jan 23, 2012
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Best Action Adventure Game - Best of 2011 Award Nominees
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These are GameSpot's nominees for the Best Action Adventure Game of 2011.
- Dec 15, 2011
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Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead BAFTA nominations
Contenders for the UK's top video game awards revealed; Uncharted 3, Little Big Planet 2 also hotly tipped.
Posted Feb 16, 2012 1:01 pm GMT
L.A. Noire sequel a 'possibility'
Rockstar says no additional DLC will be developed for 1940s sleuther, has not decided anything regarding new game in franchise.
Posted Feb 13, 2012 9:53 pm GMT
BAFTA announces Audience Award shortlist
The UK's top games award ceremony releases the shortlist for its one accolade chosen by the general public.
Posted Feb 9, 2012 10:00 am GMT

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Latest L.A. Noire Updates

Type	Headline	Date
News	Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead BAFTA nominations	Feb 16, 2012
Video	Start/Select - L.A. Noire sequel possible, PS Vita review wrap-up	Feb 14, 2012
News	L.A. Noire sequel a 'possibility'	Feb 13, 2012
News	BAFTA announces Audience Award shortlist	Feb 9, 2012
Video	Y U NO MAKE NEW IP?	Jan 23, 2012
News	Uncharted 3 gets a dozen Interactive Achievement Award nods	Jan 12, 2012
Video	Best Action Adventure Game - Best of 2011 Award Nominees	Dec 15, 2011
Feature	Best of 2011 Nominees Reveal	Dec 15, 2011

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Publisher(s): Rockstar Games
Developer(s): Team Bondi
Genre: Adventure
Release: May 17, 2011 (US) »
ESRB: M

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