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Here are this week's deals on Xbox 360 stuff from around the internet including some good savings on several blockbuster titles and discounted pre-order prices at Toys "R" Us.
Now that 2011 is done, I've compiled a best and worst of the past year. I talk about the hits and misses, Sony's plight, and shine some light on new IPs that deserve all the praise they get. Who will win game of the year? click to find out!
GameFly's year-end sale started today and many used games have been heavily discounted including some excellent titles like Crysis 2, L.A. Noire, Dragon Age II, and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.
Rockstar Games has issued a title update for the PC for L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition which includes improvements on performance issues and some render state optimizations.
OnLive announced today that it is bringing console-class gaming to mobile devices with the OnLive app for tablet and mobile platforms. The latest top-tier games will be available for instant play via the free OnLive app on over 500 million mobile devices over Wi-Fi or mobile networks in the US and UK for iPad, iPhone and Android devices.
Black Friday will soon be upon us and GameStop is always one of the go-to stores for video games so here are their Xbox 360 deals. Big titles like Gears of War 3, Battlefield 3, and Crysis 2 get some good discounts.
As part of their weekly video game deals running through November 5th 2011, Amazon.com has discounted the Xbox 360 version of L.A. Noire to just $19.99.
"If you still have yet to experience the unique blend of breathtaking action and true detective work that is L.A. Noire on your console of choice, Rockstar Games and Team Bondi have announced that L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition is coming to the PlayStation 3 computer and Xbox 360 consoles on November 15, 2011 in North America and November 18, 2011 internationally."
Gamefly is having an under $20 used game blowout. The big question is what games should gamers pick up now? Some of the better games include Duke Nukem Forever for $10, Brink for $10, Epic Mickey for $12.99, and Red Faction Armageddon for $12.99. La Noire for $19.99 and Shadows of the Damned for $17.99 are too good to pass up on. The biggest question is when will gamers have time to play all these games?
"After months of drama, accusations, leaked documents and media attention, Team Bondi is finally closing its doors. The game development company has filed papers with the Australian Securities and Investments Administration and will be closing for good. This is the end of a long drama that has been playing out since May when Team Bondi’s LA Noire was released. Check out the news below."
"What makes the PC version the “Complete Edition”? Well, it includes the full game as well as an access code for all downloadable content previously released for the console editions. The DLC includes the “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson case, “Reefer Madness” Vice case, “The Consul’s Car” Traffic case, “The Naked City” Vice case and “A Slip of the Tongue” Traffic case."
"After accusations of unfair payment practices, never-ending mandatory overtime and deliberately excluding swathes of developers from LA Noire's game credits, developer Team Bondi seems to be reaping what it sowed. Whether or not any of these problems actually caused the company's current dire financial situation may never be known, but this we do know: Team Bondi has gone into administration. If you enjoyed the team's previous work, you may be waiting a long time for another example of it."
Cole Phelps has another case to open. Missing missions. Co-Founder of Team Bondi Brendan McNamara announced that there were two desks that had to be cut because of the size of the Blu-ray disk
"In the wake of L.A. Noire’s last announced downloadable content, Reefer Madness, being released yesterday, Rockstar stated that it doesn’t believe that’s the end of it. Though Rockstar is keeping a lid on what it has got coming up, whatever it is will be sure to please fans of the game."
"So put on that oh so cool detective hat because it's time to smoke out some reefer heads. Players will take the reigns of Detective Cole Phelps once again, this time behind the desk of the vice squad as they try to unravel a drug ring that is starting to smell a little funny. Phelps and his partner Roy Earle find themselves hitting this case after getting in a shootout with a local drug dealer."
A new trademark for “Rockstar Films” by GTA parent publisher Take-Two Interactive means that there just may be reason to suspect movie spin-offs for the likes of LA Noire, Red Dead Redemption, and Grand Theft Auto.
"Rockstar and Team Bondi will not be working together again anytime soon. The L.A. Noire publisher and developer, respectively, had numerous problems with one another over the game's extended development period. Check out the news below."
"Playstation 3 owners in North America and Europe are getting the chance to buy some new avatars and themes based on the popular game LA Noire. Check out the info and some pictures below."
"Rockstar Games has announced a 360° viewer tool that will allow gamers to see in-game footage matched up with real life photographs of crime scenes from the game. Check out the specifics below."
"After several team members who worked on LA Noire complained about 'sweat shop' like conditions working on the game, Brendan Mcnamara of Team Bondi has hit back at these claims by basically dismissing them and saying that all of his team knew what they were getting into when they signed up."
"Much has been written about the long development cycles on games such as Duke Nukem Forever, Too Human, or Prey, but the story behind L.A. Noire's rocky road to release stands out within Australia's small, tightly-knit development community. Team Bondi's crime drama is not just the biggest game development project ever undertaken in Australia, it also served as the first-ever project for many of the creative forces behind L.A. Noire. It's perhaps the combination of all these factors that has ..."
"With some very impressive early stats on display at Chart-Track, and a number of earlier reports detailing its successes in the market, L.A. Noire has hit a sales figure of 4 million units sold worldwide since its May 17th release, coming up second only to Lego Pirates of the Caribbean in terms of top UK sales. Note that the figure describes units shipped, and does not specifically mention how many of those units have actually been purchased by consumers from retailers."
"Rockstar Games has announced today that their popular game title, LA Noire, will be coming to the PC this fall. The game, now available for PS3 and Xbox 360, has players stepping into the shoes of an LAPD detective in the 1940’s."
The "Nicholson Electroplating" DLC for L.A. Noire is now available to download on Xbox live and PSN for 320 MS Points, and $3.99, respectively. If you hold the Rockstar Pass...
Rockstar Games' L.A. Noire saw weaker than expected sales in May. Combined across the PS3 and Xbox 360, L.A. Noire managed nearly 900,000 units sold, bringing down Take-Two's stock in the process.
"Today, Rockstar Games announced that it is extending the duration of the discount on the L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass. The Pass was set to expire today, however, thanks to Rockstar, gamers will have two more weeks to snag it at the low price of $9.99 on PlayStation Network and 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live. It is now set to expire on the release date for the “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson case: June 21st."
Amazon usually has some good deals on video games. Today's Deal of the Day is 25% off the recently released L.A. Noire. Despite being very different from other Rockstar games, the game has gotten critical acclaim.
"Rockstar Games has just announced that the DLC 'The Badge Pursuit Challenge' has been updated with a tracker, available through The Social Club. This, along with the other DLC announced this week, will ensure that L.A. Noire fans get the best gaming experience."
"We will also have two new cases coming as DLC, one to be released on 21st of June and named as The “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson, and the other case being titled as “Reefer Madness” Vice with a release date set to July 12th."
Rockstar Games have revealed their Playstation Network pricing schedule for L.A. Noire’s Rockstar Pass downloadable content when the Playstation Store returns.
Rockstar has finally detailed the online pass function that they plan in implement in L.A. Noire. Check out the full post for all the details on the price and whether it's worth it.
L.A. Noire has come out and is being hailed for its incredible and realistic animations. So much so, that many are wondering if actors will start to have a greater influence in video games. Check out our story to see what we think.
L.A. Noire has been for going on a week now, and while we are still in awe of the MotionScan technology offered in the facial animations, apparently Team Bondi is not finished.
"Did you pre-order L.A Noire from Amazon? Well if so, by now you should have your $15 promotional credit available to use, and what better way to spend it than by putting it towards the second biggest game to release this month, The Witcher 2? Sure this is only relevant to PC gamers, but those gamers will be interested to know that Amazon have already discounted the retail version of the game from $49.99 to $44.99 and even better, the digital version to just $39.99. Slap on your $15 credit and..."
L.A. Noire has even released yet and there is already talk about when we will get the chance to download additional content. Check out the full story to read what Rockstar said of the matter.
Rockstar announced today that they will be following in the path created by EA and THQ by introducing an unfortunate tactic to get more of your hard earned money. Check out the full story for all the details.
In an interesting bit news, Rockstar Games has removed the PC/Mac versions of L.A. Noire from the ESRB website. theGamerBuzz.com was able to confirm directly with a Rockstar rep...
Target is bunch of gaming deals starting this Sunday involving games like Portal 2, Dragon Age 2 and L.A. Noire. DPrime's gotcha covered, so check out what you could be saving!
Holy multiple discs, Batman! It seems that Rockstar and Team Bondi's upcoming crime thriller L.A. Noire is so massive that it will take up 3 Xbox 360 discs. However, the disc swap...
LA Noire is only days away, but Rockstar Games have made it even harder, for the game's official soundtracks are announced to release on the very same day.
Rockstar's LA Noire currently has a price-cut at $45 without specificity of when this steal ends. Click here to find out where you can find this deal.
Gamers can save money by buying smart. Here are some of this week's promotions and discounts on Xbox 360 stuff from around the internet, including $20 off Mortal Kombat from Toys R' Us and a headset for just a few bucks at Amazon.
Online retailer, Newegg.com, has revealed a pretty enticing pre-order deal for the open-world game coming to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, L.A. Noire.
One thing you have to say for the guys at Team Boindi, and Rockstar is that they spare no expense on their projects, with L.A. Noire having the highest number of actual actors, many of them well known in many movies that grace our screens, playing just simple NPC roles within the gameworld.
Most developers have actors play the part of major characters only, perhaps one or two even, not 20 or more.
This will be a monumental game to both view and play.
GameStop has revealed an addition pre-order bonus, which will be exclusive to their PowerUp members, for the upcoming Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 game, L.A. Noire.
What is more frustrating then on the disc dlc? Multiple pre-order bonuses from different stores. Rockstar is showing their true colors by pitting store against store and giving gamers the run around once again with the upcoming release of L.A. Noire. This sort of mentality only hurts the consumer in the long run. Goozernation has a full list of the pre-order bonuses and wants to know what other gamers think about Rockstar's continued use of this this trend
The Entertainment Software Rating Board has released a rating summary for the upcoming L.A. Noire, detailing the game’s gore, nudity, sexual themes and other mature-rated contents.
Gamers have been weighing their options as of late, trying to decide which console version of L.A. Noire to pick up. Today, details have emerged regarding exclusive content coming to the PS3. Check out the full story for the details.
L.A. Noire has now been approved by the British ratings board. With its rating, we have learned some great details on what we can expect when the title launches in May. Check it out.
A new trailer will be hitting the internet tomorrow for L.A. Noire by Rockstar Games. L.A. Noire has been praised for the incredible facial animations that it is introducing to the industry. Check out the full story for all the details.
"L.A. Noire will undoubtedly transform the albeit small detective/crime thriller genre in gaming.
Team Bondi and Rockstar Games are successfully producing what will become the epitome of our [console] generation’s technology, and will set the precedent for many others to follow.
While last week’s theme was modern, we’re going back in time again, but at the same time we’re going forward, confusing – yes? SO read on and let’s see what we can uncover together.
Ladies and gentlemen, I pre..."
In a first for the gaming industry, a video game has been selected as an Official Selection for the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. Congrats to L.A. Noire!
"The revolutionary detective title L.A. Noire by Rockstar Games and Australia’s own Team Bondi is now only eight weeks away.
With expectations running high and hype slowly escalating, you’re going to find yourself more and more interested in the fascinating world of crime drama.
Last week, I presented to you The Untouchables, which was very in-keeping with the time frame. While post-World War I (and II) America is a cultural explosion and the setting for much classic crime drama, this we..."
Whether you love or hate Rockstar's games, you can't say that they don't make a game that's not worth your hard money. New information has been released as far as the game's length, as well as a few other tidbits. Check out the full story. Cheers!
GameStop has revealed some details as to what the official strategy guide for the upcoming Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 title, L.A. Noire, will contain.
With 2010 drawing to a close, it's time to look forward to the next year. Here are the ten most exciting video games of 2011! It's looking like it's going to be a very, very good year for games.
Xbox 360 World has reported within its latest issue that upcoming crime drama from Rockstar Games, L.A. Noire, may have been pushed back into Spring 2011.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa… what’s this? One of the contestants on CBS’s “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” is in an upcoming video game being overseen by the team that made “Grand Theft Auto"?
Jessica “Sugar” Kiper, who was the first contestant booted off the all-star, let it slip that she’d be doing some voice work for the upcoming “L.A. Noire” – up until recently, one of the publisher’s most shrouded in secrecy games. (The title, due in September, is being developed by Team Bondi, which is working ..."
L.A. Noir is getting a lot of attention lately, which it desperately needs, ever since the announcement of being on the cover of Gameinformer. In the issue Rockstar confirms that the game will released sometime this fall. So after all the years of waiting with little to nothing of information, the game is only months away from being on our shelves.
"L.A. Noire is no longer a PlayStation 3 exclusive, confirming a rumour that sparked on an anonymous Twitter account that suggested the game had been “ported” to other systems. That system, according to GameInformer staffer Matthew Kato, is the Xbox 360.
The magazine revealed its March cover on its website, with Team Bondi's latest title taking the lead story. A render of the game is being used for the front and back covers of the issue. The magazine itself will dedicate ten pages to the ga..."
"In the March 2010 issue of Game Informer (on stands this month), the first real details of L.A. Noire are revealed. Developed by Team Bondi (The Getaway), L.A. Noire is an open-world action-adventure game set in the City of Angels in 1947. Unlike previous Rockstar efforts, L.A. Noire exists in a real city, painstakingly recreated for historical accuracy. Don't expect the "shoot everyone" mentality of a Grand Theft Auto title -- this is something completely different."
"Rockstar Games is known for its ambitious projects, and L.A. Noire proves that the company’s reputation is safe. While the rumblings about the game have been heard for years, our world exclusive cover story is the only place you’ll be able to get concrete information on the gritty crime epic. Over the course of our 10-page feature we look at the game’s astonishing reconstruction of 1947 Los Angeles and learn how the team took on such a massive undertaking. We also talk to the team to see L.A...."
L.A. Noire has been hidden away for many years now. Very little information has been revealed about that game and because of that rumors began to spread. Some speculating the game is canceled, a few even say that Rockstars new game The Agent is what is left of L.A. Noire. Well none of that is true and the developers Team Bondi have confirmed that the game is still in development.
Tom Crago, the president of the Game Developers' Association of Australia yesterday gave an overview of the development industry at GC Asia 2008. IGN luckily were there and gleaned a few details about L.A Noire. The project being developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar. According to him it is about a year from completion and coming to both the 360 and PS3. Though this has yet to be confirmed by the developers or publishers themselves.
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