L.A. Noire (PS3/360)

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L.A. Noire: The Setting Behind the Blood

The moment a case in L.A. Noire boots up, you get it. It's not "like" 1940s L.A. It is 1940s L.A. From the attire to the cars to the music to the language -- it feels like being transported back in time. There are no winks to the camera and no cute references to anything in the modern age, at least that I've seen. None of the typical Rockstar spoofing so prominent in GTA and Bully is here. There's humor, yes, but it's a different tone. That's what's impressive about L.A. Noire. It's not built to be like another Rockstar game; it's designed as a detective novel played out in the '40s.

Gameplay is important, of that there's no doubt. But setting in a period piece can have a dramatic effect on your immersion in the game. The more you feel a part of Cole Phelps' world, the more emotionally invested you become in the story. Setting and tone are things Rockstar has always done well, and from what I've seen, the team has succeeded once again with L.A. Noire.

[Bellsprout]

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It's blazers and wingtips, not printed t-shirts and Chuck Taylors.

*Looks down at self, sees printed t-shirt and Chuck Taylors*

How... how did they know?

I wish people still dressed like they did in the '40s. I wish cars were still as awesome looking as they were in the '40s.

[Fresh Tendrils]

Then do it.

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[fpac]

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I had no clue what this game even was until about a week ago and now I can't wait until it's released. It sounds absolutely amazing so far.

[SPTO]

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I like the fact that they're taking the "noir" part very seriously. The way they're describing it this game will feel like a great 1940s RKO picture.

I can't wait to play this!

[georgiafan]

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http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/rockstar-games/la-noire-official-cover-art-revealed-plus-look-for-details-on-exclusive-pre-orde/10150186359993975

cover art plus info on pre order stuff coming tomorrow

[youvalss]

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Nice! I like this cover!!!

[SPTO]

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I liked the one with Phelps in the foreground and the famous LAPD building (i'm guessing that's what it is) in the background better still, it's a great box cover

[canes21]

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I don;t think this has been posted yet...

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/adventure/lanoire/video/6299817#toggle_video

[georgiafan]

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http://www.rockstargames.com/lanoire/news/14001/la-noire-character-dossier-marlon-hopgood.html

http://www.rockstargames.com/lanoire/features/marlon-hopgood/

[ExtremeGamer]

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So annoying with this preorder stuff.

2 different cases, 2 different suits and gun combos with 4 different stores.

http://www.rockstargames.com/lanoire/preorder

[Beantown]

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Hm. That's a tough choice.

[ExtremeGamer]

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Hm. That's a tough choice.

I have it paid at Amazon, but the case at Gamestop sounds great. That being said, I'm sure they will all be paid for at some point, but would rather have a case than a suit/gun that I wouldn't buy to begin with. UGH

[SPTO]

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That IS pretty annoying. If it was me it'd be between the two offers with the added case.

[Steel5]

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Wow, actual cases instead of just an extra suit or gun. This is low.

With that said, Gamestop seems to be the way to go.