3 LA Noire Previews

[Dark Drakan]

Im sure many of you are aware of the game and im eagerly awaiting its release and soaking up every bit of info i can about the game as soon as i find any. However 3 new previews have been brought to my attention by Rockstar today that anyone interested in the game should read through as they are rather interesting. Anyone who hasnt heard of the game... where have you been?

Giant Bomb

"Certainly you know you are looking at a game character, but I can't recall a time when I've seen anything this believable and realistic. Lip movements are phenomenal and accurate, with none of the awkward fish-mouthed movements one tends to associate with games. More impressive are the eyes, which don't just dart around based on random algorithms or stare straight ahead at you, like a dead-eyed automaton. Interrogating a suspect, you see the subtle movements, the wrinkles in their brow, the throwaway looks downward that signal something might be amiss. I'm trying to avoid hyperbole because, again, this was just a 30-minute demo. But over the course of that demo, I saw such a wide array of expressions and facial features that frankly, I just couldn't help but be impressed."

Sleuthing Through the Back Alleys of L.A. Noire

Examiner.com

"Rockstar may be known for developing games that push the envelope of what should be viewed and done in games – especially with the Grand Theft Auto franchise... L.A. Noire is looking to deliver a strong, mature, and adult experience that no game before it has been able to produce and, with this type of delivery, forever change the way people view mature games... without question, L.A. Noire was the PAX East 'Game of Show'. That isn't a knock to any of the other great titles on the expo floor, because there were plenty, but what was shown by L.A. Noire felt revolutionary and has the opportunity to be a true game industry changer."

L.A. Noire preview, PAX East 'Game of Show'

G4TV

...a near-literal translation of L.A. Confidential into an actual video game experience, with a lot more scope added to it. Seeing Los Angeles from the late 1940's turned into a living, breathing world is amazing, and Rockstar [and Team Bondi] motion-scanned over 400 extras to populate the world with people who help complete that illusion. I've left a lot of detail out here, as I don't want to spoil this game and the excitement of investigation for anyone. It's enough to hear or read about this game, but to see where it truly shines, you really need to experience it for yourself.

LA Noire PAX East 2011 Preview

 

[SelfAppointedGunslinger]

This game is really starting to look fantastic, can't wait for the release.

 

[Dark Drakan]

This game is really starting to look fantastic, can't wait for the release.

I like the way information is slowly being released about it and the marketing techniques are pretty much the same as Rockstar used to promote RDR which i loved. Hopefully the game matches everyones expectations and truly breaks down barriers in the gaming industry and good luck to Team Bondi for this.

 

[HeroOfCrapsalot]

I'll be happy if this game can even come CLOSE to Red Dead Redemption. Red Dead just wrapped you into the story and rapes you with its twists and tragedies. Hopefully it will maintain the course of a gripping story and great gameplay.