Release date of LA Noire | PlayStation3+ Xbox 360 release date: May 17th, 2011. Windows version release date: 8th November 2011. |
Which studios created the game? | Team Bondi and Rockstar games |
Which platforms is LA Noire available on | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows |
What game engines and software were used to create the game? | Its made of havok physics which is a physics engine developed by Irish company Havok to provide multiple types of dymanic constraints between rigid bodies sich as ragdoll physics, by using dynamical simulation, Havok is able to allow for more realistic virtual worlds in games. |
Describe some of the marketing methods used to promote LA Noire in the UK. | They have youtube trailers of some gameplay, and facebook groups because of the popularity of facebook, and twitter which is used by many celebrities and plenty of opportunities to ‘tweet’ there product. |
- On which platforms can you play LA Noire?
Ps3, Xbox and Microsoft
- What rating is LA Noire?
Acb: MA15+
BBFC: 18+
PEGI: 18+
USK: 16+
- Why was the game given these ratings and does this have any implications for Rockstar?
- Violence, bad language, sex, drugs, discrimation and fear.
LA Noire Game play
- Discuss the objectives of the game.
- It takes place in Los Angeles, in 1947. The player assumes the role of LAPD cop and later on into the game, detective Cole Phelps. The game starts with Phelps as a uniformed patrolman, and follows him has he advance through the police department, of traffic, homicide, vice and Arson. But instead of missions or levels, each new bureau gives the player a new partner who assists Phelps through out his career.
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- How does the game immerse the audience?
The gamer, is playing the main character and will be able to see everything through his point of view, the advanced graphics are realistic contributing to the feel of the game.
- How does the game make the audience more interactive?
The player is the one that has to find clues and question suspects with a series of answers, which change what happens in the game. It includes a cinematic effect, to really draw the gamer into the game.
- What are the key features of the game?
The crime solving ability and your skills in been able to read facial expression difference of true, and lies.
- How does the game use media convergence?
They advertise actual gameplay and scenes, to YouTube, you can update your progress via Facebook, and when people use their tweets on twitter to spread the news about. Trailers appearing on the television and using the most popular applications, to advertise their game.
- What are the possible future developments of the game?
On 22 May 2011, Team Bondi's Brendan McNamara told GamerLive.TV that a sequel to L.A. Noire would take less than the five years it took to develop the first as the technology already exists. McNamara also stated that they are considering using the MotionScan technology for full body performances rather than only faces.[116] In an investor conference call, Take-Two Interactive CEO, Strauss Zelnick, said that L.A. Noire was "a very successful release" and that they "have every reason to believe that L.A. Noire is another strong franchise for this company". He reiterated that they "do see L.A. Noire as a powerful new franchise"
Behind the scenes in making of the game, L.a Noire.
The technology of La noire, made by Rockstar games and Team Bondi. The advantage of technology took the game makers five years, to use a variety of cameras and sensors to create action of real people in a 3d state.
