In light of the recent news about Sony acquiring exclusive rights to the next Rockstar franchise, let me clear a few things.
1) Rocketstar Games is a PUBLISHER which is owned by Take-Two Interactive corporation.
2) Grand Theft Auto franchise was developed by DMA designs but after the success of GTA III, Rockstar purchased the studio and renamed it Rockstar North.
3) LA NOIRE is being developed by TEAM BONDI not Rockstar who is only publishing the game.
4) Team Bondi was founded by former SCEE studio SOHO boss Brendan McNamarra.
Thought this little history lesson would clear up the confusion. LA NOIRE has nothing to with the team that built GTA or anyone that has been working on GTA IV. Rockstar is acting as a publisher and releasing this game.
Now the real interesting stuff is whether Rockstar North is making this next-gen PS3 exclusve project or not?
If yes then that would be huge otherwise it could be something Rockstar games is only publishing not developing.
I hope this helps.
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