Reader Comments (57)
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:30PM tdrwiega said
damn impressive
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:33PM ericelftmann said
This is a must buy for me. In fact, I wish they had just re-made LA Confidential as this game and let me play right through it.
Posted: Feb 10th 2011 12:00AM Sordid State of Eclairs said
@Pushtrak
Holy christ you guys it wast just a simple comment... we're gettin' a bit too trigger happy w/ the vote-down here recently.
That said, L.A. Noire was awesome... what are some better movies? Got a list?
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Holy christ you guys it wast just a simple comment... we're gettin' a bit too trigger happy w/ the vote-down here recently.
That said, L.A. Noire was awesome... what are some better movies? Got a list?
Posted: Feb 10th 2011 12:01AM Sordid State of Eclairs said
@Sordid State of Eclairs
lol I meant L.A. Confidental.... got the game on the brain after watching the video.
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lol I meant L.A. Confidental.... got the game on the brain after watching the video.
Posted: Feb 10th 2011 2:32AM Sordid State of Eclairs said
@PN04
well... I gotta give 'em that. It was a great movie :)
Also, this game has reminded me of it a lot the more I've learned about it.
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well... I gotta give 'em that. It was a great movie :)
Also, this game has reminded me of it a lot the more I've learned about it.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:33PM Landosystem said
As excited as I am for this game, I really wish it had an open world sandbox element to it so I could just run around in old Los Angeles all I want.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:39PM SolidRevolver said
@Landosystem
From what I understand, you can travel around the city and just explore but unlike GTA, there is not a focus on activities to do all over the city.
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From what I understand, you can travel around the city and just explore but unlike GTA, there is not a focus on activities to do all over the city.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 1:58PM convergecrew said
@Landosystem
They have the old version of the Pantages theater in there! Ill be spending all my time hanging out there and the Orpheum.
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They have the old version of the Pantages theater in there! Ill be spending all my time hanging out there and the Orpheum.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 9:01PM Bastard11 said
@Landosystem It does.. it's just isn't as emphasized this time around.
For example, there are random crimes around the city you can choose to help out on or not. You might see a crime in progress or hear one over the radio. I'm hoping that having this random crime element carries all the way through the game.. so that you could even pull someone over and write them a ticket for speeding or having a tail light out if you wanted.
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For example, there are random crimes around the city you can choose to help out on or not. You might see a crime in progress or hear one over the radio. I'm hoping that having this random crime element carries all the way through the game.. so that you could even pull someone over and write them a ticket for speeding or having a tail light out if you wanted.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:36PM jamiepgs said
I can't wait to play this game. Seeing it makes me wish Rockstar create a GTA game set in a 30s/40s Liberty City, it would really add to the lore of GTA and no doubt would be awesome.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:36PM KobyStam said
LA Maginificent!
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:40PM macnbc said
Does anyone know if this game will have a graphics setting that lets you play it in black-and-white?
It just doesn't feel like a true noire to me until I can kill the color, and I'd rather not have to manually tell my TV to do it.
It just doesn't feel like a true noire to me until I can kill the color, and I'd rather not have to manually tell my TV to do it.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 1:53PM SpiderMike said
@macnbc Rather than manually telling your console to do it?...Riiiiight, so you want them to develop a switch to manually kill colour because you don't want to flick a switch on your set that does pre-tty much the same thing.
O....K....
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O....K....
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 2:15PM eat it said
@macnbc
chances are you can make a setting on your tv and save it as expert or b&w or something else. you know how tv's come with the standard movie, cinematic, vivid, sports, settings, just make your own.
hell, everyone here should be making their own because the out of the box setting are horrendous and are calibrated for stores
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chances are you can make a setting on your tv and save it as expert or b&w or something else. you know how tv's come with the standard movie, cinematic, vivid, sports, settings, just make your own.
hell, everyone here should be making their own because the out of the box setting are horrendous and are calibrated for stores
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 3:28PM convergecrew said
@eat it
I second this-- everyone: check the internet for ideal settings for whatever model of TV you bought. Someone always has these good templates figured out and posted somewhere.
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I second this-- everyone: check the internet for ideal settings for whatever model of TV you bought. Someone always has these good templates figured out and posted somewhere.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:40PM MrMT said
Game is shaping up to be a true a must-buy. Question is, do I preorder the PS3 or Xbox 360 version? Decisions, decisions.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 1:50PM laser beams said
@MrMT
not sure if it matters to you- but PS3 was the lead platform. which means that both versions should look 99.9% identical. i guess just go for controller preference, or wait and see if they announce one console getting exclusive content.
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not sure if it matters to you- but PS3 was the lead platform. which means that both versions should look 99.9% identical. i guess just go for controller preference, or wait and see if they announce one console getting exclusive content.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:42PM eat it said
wow. this is a lot more than I was expecting. I will definitely buy this
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:47PM MLC said
Hell Yes! This is game looks impressive. Definitely a Day 1 purchase for me. I cannot wait.
I wonder whats next for R* after this game releases...
I wonder whats next for R* after this game releases...
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:47PM TTu said
Nice vid...
Wanting it so much more now...
Wanting it so much more now...
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:54PM Nintendo Tim said
Looks like Heavy Rain and GTA slammed together in what seems to be an incredibly promising game.
And the facial movements. Jesus Christ, the lip sync is near perfection (better than Heavy Rain). The only problem is that some of characters seem like they have a layer of Vaseline smeared on their face. Other than that, I just hope the overall gameplay is just as good as what these videos put it out to be.
And the facial movements. Jesus Christ, the lip sync is near perfection (better than Heavy Rain). The only problem is that some of characters seem like they have a layer of Vaseline smeared on their face. Other than that, I just hope the overall gameplay is just as good as what these videos put it out to be.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 1:33PM DarkNightRJ said
Looks like a lot of fun. Only question for me, is rent or buy?
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 1:44PM Koopaconn said
Rockstar's tech never ceases to blow my mind. Now if only I enjoyed the gameplay as much as the tech.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 1:59PM convergecrew said
I really cant wait now. A GTA/RDR/PhoenixWright mix set in my hometown. Not missing this one.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 2:03PM MrMT said
The uncanny valley has been conquered.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 2:05PM Hong Dong said
Amazing. May 17th can't come soon enough. In the meantime, need to immerse myself in some more Hammett books.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 2:05PM Rocket Raccoon said
Good God I want to play this!!
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 2:06PM ShadowXIII said
This game will be awesome...
...but it will *not* be for everybody...I'm so glad they are sticking to their guns for this game.
I'm calling it now...because this game isn't running around and shooting everything in existence (give or take in first-person), most review sites are going to cry a river over this.
...please prove me wrong world.
...but it will *not* be for everybody...I'm so glad they are sticking to their guns for this game.
I'm calling it now...because this game isn't running around and shooting everything in existence (give or take in first-person), most review sites are going to cry a river over this.
...please prove me wrong world.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 2:16PM convergecrew said
@ShadowXIII
Rockstar games have always been about a good, character driven story underneath all that destruction. LA Noire really seems to be focusing on this. I think the reviewers will pull through.
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Rockstar games have always been about a good, character driven story underneath all that destruction. LA Noire really seems to be focusing on this. I think the reviewers will pull through.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 2:30PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
GOTY. Calling it now.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 2:32PM Danzaiver said
Looks awesome! It's a detective game with an open world and driving. Can't wait! I'll pre-order it on Amazonm, they have $10 credit for another game.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 2:36PM Prboi said
GTA meets CSI. I can dig it. I already pre-ordered mine. I'll be counting the days
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 3:00PM DrummingJon said
Damn, that is some super nice animations.
I really want this now.
I really want this now.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 3:05PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
When I talk about orginality, this is what I mean :D
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 3:12PM Pushtrak said
*Wonders how many people don't get that Team Bondi are the developers*
Anyway, can't wait for this game. Looks brilliant.
Anyway, can't wait for this game. Looks brilliant.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 5:37PM Abel Android said
@Pushtrak You do realize that R* has many subsiduaries and Team Bondi is basically just one of them. I didn't see anyone complaining about RDR's developers not getting enough credit but it is because they changed their name to Rockstar San Diego. Mock my words their studio is probably gonna be changed into something like R* Australia or R* Sydney. On another this game looks great and I can't wait for May 17.
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Posted: Feb 9th 2011 6:00PM Pushtrak said
@Abel Android I see. You do not know about the history of L.A Noire, or about Team Bondi. Nice attempt to come across like you know what you are talking about, but sadly, you do not.
Ok, let us look at L.A Noire. It started out as a project being funded by SCEA. However, Sony pulled funding on the game because deadlines were being missed and other issues. Sony in short were not happy and wanted out. The game that was penned as a PS3 exclusive then passed hands to Rockstar.
At this point, the game was pegged for next generation consoles as can be seen on the Team Bondi site from back in late 05 or 06. Team Bondi are an independent studio, with a title being published by Rockstar.
Rockstar and Sony came to an agreement to make The Agent a PS3 exclusive.
Rockstar San Diego, formerly Angel Studios was acquired by Take-Two in 2002. Show me evidence for Team Bondi being acquired.
(In future, provide evidence when you talk about something. Though maybe your internet presence would be non existent because you'd see just because you think it, doesn't make it true.)
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Ok, let us look at L.A Noire. It started out as a project being funded by SCEA. However, Sony pulled funding on the game because deadlines were being missed and other issues. Sony in short were not happy and wanted out. The game that was penned as a PS3 exclusive then passed hands to Rockstar.
At this point, the game was pegged for next generation consoles as can be seen on the Team Bondi site from back in late 05 or 06. Team Bondi are an independent studio, with a title being published by Rockstar.
Rockstar and Sony came to an agreement to make The Agent a PS3 exclusive.
Rockstar San Diego, formerly Angel Studios was acquired by Take-Two in 2002. Show me evidence for Team Bondi being acquired.
(In future, provide evidence when you talk about something. Though maybe your internet presence would be non existent because you'd see just because you think it, doesn't make it true.)
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 3:11PM AlphaJace said
I was complaining that they weren't showing gameplay but now I'm not only satisfied but I'm also an eminent buyer.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 3:59PM Pushtrak said
@AlphaJace While I've been hyped for this game since 2006, I would classify this game as a model of technology not of originality. Stories like this have been around since the 30s.
Technology will push the medium of gaming forward, most certainly. But to call this originality is ignoring the source material from which this type of story is derived.
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Technology will push the medium of gaming forward, most certainly. But to call this originality is ignoring the source material from which this type of story is derived.
