L.A. Noire "Orientation" Trailer (Yes, MORE Stunning Visuals)

Team Bondi's hard work is bringing a new level of cinematic and visual punch to the crime game scene. As noted earlier, I'm thinking a lot of folks will be surprised at this one in terms of overall plot and some of the gameplay. I'm thinking it's not going to be a mere GTA, 1940's version at all, but we'll see...

L.A. Noire Website Now Live

Rockstar's game site designs are always great, and the newly-launched official site for Team Bondi's upcoming crime drama is no exception. Poke around the age-gated site for a look at the character file on Coroner Carruthers as well as a look at the Homicide Desk lead character Cole Phelps works in. Nice screens, game art trailers and even a few film noir recommendations for those gamers who want to expand their horizons a bit before the game ships in May. My own noir choices will be the subject of an upcoming article next month, so check back in for that...

Gallery: L.A. Noire

Oops. I'd forgotten to post these lovely screens of Team Bondi's crime drama a few days back, so here you go. I think a LOT of folks will be surprised when they play the game, as Rockstar is known for shaking things up. I hate speculation and "expectation" in most previews, but as a fan of classic noir films myself as well as updated takes on the genre such as Chinatown and L.A. Confidential, I have a feeling this one's going to be a great deal more about story than too much open-world rambling about. We'll see...

More screens below the jump.

L.A. Noire Trailer # 2 (Yup, It's All In-Game)

So good it's on both blogs, here's the second L.A. Noire Trailer for your approval - this time in long and short versions. Team Bondi's upcoming crime drama is certainly going to set a few new standards in terms of character animation and possibly game design. As usual, Rockstar is going above and beyond the call in ensuring their dev teams make games that try and do something different within their respective genres. And that, folks, deserves a lot of respect.

L.A. Noire "The Technology Behind Performance" Video

Rockstar shows you how it's done in this excellent clip. As you can see, new tech is indeed a blast when the right folks get their hands on it. Note: If you somehow can't see the video, click the post title and BOOM - there you go.