The Controversial History of L.A. Noire

[@GVMERS]

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[@Sekir0012]

Can you guys make Rise and Fall of Syphon Filter please!

[@iosgaming2824]

Could you please make a video on the history of forza?

[@retromario6130]

I don't see Rockstar games ever taking a chance on games like this ever again

[@Ericdanialisnotmyname]

yea same case as bully

[@CollegeBallYouknow]

Eric danial Bully is a maybe because it’s similar enough to GTA and Red Dead’s templates that they could see potential in monetising an online mode. LA Noire however... *cries in corner*

[@yarpen26]

@@CollegeBallYouknow Good thing at least the Rockstar framework requires massive resources and lots of time to recreate across different games. It's not like they can churn out their equivalent of a Ubigame every year or so.

[@darkpyrojohn]

Member when Rockstar would do that shit? Like The Warriors, one of the very few great movie tie in games.

[@conformistbastard9842]

I've never seen a game blind people with nostalgia like bully. It really wasn't that good

[@chemergency]

L.A. Noire was a great game, underrated even, but it's shameful that the game's director stooped to poor ethics and alienated his team during development.

[@CoLDSuNdeR]

If Rockstar had no participation in the making that game would have been trash.

[@chemergency]

@@CoLDSuNdeR I wouldn't mind a sequel developed by Rockstar themselves.

[@LuizAlexPhoenix]

@@brandosan__813 I can think of many many works, but if that fits your wishes we can be conformists and pretend it's the alright for bosses to be like that.

[@CH024gaming]

This game isn't great nor is underrated. It was blown out of proportion and overhyped by paid reviews while players were frustrated with a halfbaked final product and unrealistic characters that were advertised as realistic. How things are going in the gaming industry this game will become good since most things released isn't worth for me to even release my fart on it let alone to be bothered to play it even if someone pays me good money to play it. You have to be heavily lobotomized and a masochist to find entertainment values in such ''products'' that are nothing but slapped together tech demos with makeup on.

[@lxuaes6915]

That's probably what made the game so great.

[@kuntdestroyer5093]

L.A. Noire: the first game to feature FULL bush. a timeless classic.

[@yarpen26]

Was it Elsa's bush? Damn, must have missed the hidden dialogue option...

[@Lakefront_Khan]

First HD game.

[@mistersurrealist]

When?? Where? I don't recall that at all!

[@mememachine-386]

@@mistersurrealist I wanna say it was one of the murder victims on the homicide desk.

[@nezlot]

lolusuck386 not just one:)

[@callofcraig9919]

When you look back. You realise just how far ahead of its time this game really was.

[@PeakDennisReynolds]

Loved it's setting, music, tone and visuals. Everything else though was terrible imo. Boring and clunky gameplay, classic Rockstar on rails mission design that gets old very fast, bad acting despite the impressive facial technology and the only interesting cases were all the homicides. Bad game that has is seen through rose tinted glasses because of how unique it is.

[@chrisidoo]

"Why are you gay?" "Who says I'm gay?" *DOUBT* *"YOU ARE GAY."*

[@tuna5305]

FAKE AND GAY

[@elena-1033]

Holy shit that made my day

[@UnimpressedGoose]

Sir Prize I’m only gay on every 3rd Tuesday of every other month

[@ENGLISHMURPHY]

*correct answer* "OK IM GAY"

[@mainsmain]

U r geh

[@Magnus4096]

Gaming industry working conditions are absolutely horrid, and Rockstar is still one of the worst when it comes to crunch. Thank you for shining a spotlight on this issue that doesn't get enough attention.

[@SwissMarksman]

So it's like the culinary industry (more or less)

[@tHaH4x0r]

That's what happens when any industry gets too much supply of people wanting to do work, and too little demand for them. Severe market over-saturation.

[@negative6442]

Do correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I've heard about the RDR2 production, most overtime was optional and paid for.

[@dodomino1441]

@@negative6442 Eh, optional isn't really necessarily all that optional most of the time though. Even if your job wouldn't be on the line, being the only guy going home at 8 makes you feel a lot of guilt and shame. It's hard to really tell exactly how bad it was on RDR2 because there haven't been too many clear stories about overwork. There are definitely arguments both ways, but even though they pointed out it wasn't necessary to keep your job, that still doesn't mean that Rockstar knew nothing about the mental effects of pushing their team to meet deadlines that couldn't be met in a regular 40 hour work week

[@HYDRAdude]

@@tHaH4x0r More like it's what happens when you work in an unregulated industry without proper unionization. Supply and demand has nothing to do with it, corporations will always abuse their employees.

[@TH3PLA1NP1L0T]

Ex-employees: Accuse McNamara for being too agressive McNamara: Presses X to doubt

[@Guinnessdrnkr1234]

McNamara has some hairy ass arms!

[@chemergency]

Also I'd dig an L.A. Noire 2 set in the 1970's, taking influence from films like The Nice Guys, Taxi Driver, The French Connection, Dog Day Afternoon, and other crime thrillers from or set in that era.

[@abasudoh7459]

Chinatown too

[@sirpizo555]

I want 80s Miami.. so essentially a Miami Vice game

[@simeonzanechambers2430]

Yes!

[@brutusvonmanhammer]

@@sirpizo555 yea and it should be made by Rockstar! And maybe instead of calling it Miami they could call it like...Vice City or something cool like that 🤔

[@ipainthouses3084]

A chigaco noir in the 20's/30's or vegas noir (70's)

[@warrcamil952]

This game is a masterpiece... each case is so unique. This game deserves a sequel !

[@Justagamerhere1]

For a story and atmosphere game yes it is memorable. As a detective game, Return of the Obra Dinn set a high bar.

[@TimeCenaPSW]

a soundtrack for LA Noire Part 2 was kind of leaked last month

[@prettysailboat]

too much of a good thing is a bad thing

[@nabilandre]

@@TimeCenaPSW for real?

[@ruok3351]

Derrek McNab Incomparable in technical scope and scale. Its like comparing a 2 hour movie with a 500 page book.

[@TDog14126]

I was so sad when I finished this game, really felt like I knew Cole. This game is amazing

[@rifqihatta]

I blame this game for making me conscious on every face movement whenever I talk with someone

[@LookingTheBest]

I know right?

[@JachAnen]

Truth

[@shinglesshingles]

Doubt

[@hanhong2267]

Lie

[@johnthemangood8700]

Seriously I catch my self looking people at the bridge of their nose so I can watch the way their faces move

[@LeeEverett1]

Even if there isn't a sequel to LA Noire, I just want another open world game with the 1950s setting. There is something about that era that's so awesome.

[@iijj]

This is so me! I love the past old days of the US

[@Voucher765]

Same my Uncle grew up in the era and is the son of a Navy Vet who fought in the Asiatic Pacific War, He also has a loose connection with the Black Dahlia incident depicted in the game

[@koilkondaraviteja9945]

This a classic example of how a single person could pretty much f**k up the work of hundreds of employees and countless man hours. definitely gotta respect those devs that gave us such a masterpiece inspite of the incompetency of the lead director..rip those brave souls

[@JonAdamich]

He also gives off a vibe of a total douche who can't control his temper.

[@stefanburns3797]

tej Analysis without him the game doesn’t exist. None of those devs Could even conceive of creating the technology that was necessary and used in this game.

[@alalalala57]

@BackdriftNightfall With that incompetency, a sequel will probably never come out.

[@alalalala57]

@@stefanburns3797 He didn't invent the tech alone.

[@coffeeinfection2893]

Stefan Burns Yeah other people had already been developing tech like that soooo.

[@Fabbylous]

I so loved this game, I bought it not knowing a thing about it, didn't even notice the R from rockstar on the case... I played it and loved it, everything. The city was so detailed (never been in L.A. (or the U.S.A. lol) but it looked so real... I just though the ending was a bit dull.

[@jimbo3]

As someone who grew up in LA, it was really cool to explore the city 60 years ago and recognize intersections and some buildings

[@kummakummakummakummakummac8606]

@@jimbo3 - Does it resemble the LA that you remember? I live by Salem, Mass and Assassins Creed 3 and Fallout 4 both buildings that looked almost too real. The Salem Witch museum looked like a exact replica of the real world one only smaller.

[@jimbo3]

​@@kummakummakummakummakummac8606 Yeah, it felt believable to me. It felt big and alive. I don't think it was 1:1 scale, but the important buildings like city hall seemed the right size since they loomed large in the back ground without the skyscrapers blocking the view. @Tired of being an asshole - all the different cultures is one of the best parts of any city. The only bad part about LA is that you need to work two jobs to live alone lol

[@M8143K]

@Tired of being jewed yes. Your country died

[@kummakummakummakummakummac8606]

@@jimbo3 - Assassins Creed 3& Fallout 4 weren't exact replicas of the city but like you said there was recognizable buildings. It felt weird, and cool, playing a game in a city I've been in thousands of times.

[@gdiaz187]

L.A. Noire is such a great game.

[@PoloFlo..]

matt I really admire what they tried to do with it, sure it isn’t perfect but nothing that’s the first of its kind is. The atmosphere, music and great actors made me fall in love with this game. Though I definitely understand people not liking it as in some aspects, it feels more like an interactive movie than a game but that could be a negative or positive depending what experience you were hoping for

[@fartexpertable]

The most criminally underrated game of all time. No pun intended.

[@kasrakh86]

This is one of my favorite games ever. The storytelling, details, environment is just amazing. They definitely need to make sequel in New York City.

[@awwskit3929]

Kasra Kh I would love to see them do Vegas

[@LIAM-0006]

Even Miami would be awesome, like a Miami vice style

[@TevyaSmolka]

I love la noir it was such a a great game and fantastic but I do feel bad for the developers who got screwed over for bullshit

[@RusstleDeeJimmie]

I remember waiting to get this game the day it came out. And the night before, my xbox was having overheating problems. Before then I had never taken it apart and was hesitant to, but I REALLY wanted to play this game. So I took it apart, cleaned it out and got it running again. Bought this the next day and had a blast with it. Really wish there could have been a 2 at some point but completely understand why there never was.

[@jean-baptistesay6941]

I wrote my Duke University essay about LA Noire and got in lol

[@christophermercaldi8616]

lol just curious, what was the topic about?

[@MadeBy.Archives]

What a great game with a nightmare production behind it. We got L.A. Noire, but what did it cost? Team Bondi: Everything

[@Avetarx]

Last time I was this early - Rockstar still released new games.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Last time I was this early, Cole Phelps was getting a hot dog on the street back in 2006....

[@DontreadPimpBoy]

haha funny

[@LeSensuel]

So 2018? That's not too bad.

[@AJ-dx6bn]

Rockstar is developing GTA 6 for next gen and GTA V port for Nintendo Switch so you'll not hear anything from them for a moment

[@CollegeBallYouknow]

AJ Nah, Rockstar is obviously working on AGENT. It’s definitely coming some time in the future I tell ya.

[@Thesilverninja]

Ironic that Rockstar would say Team Bondi made insane decision when they had the exact same problems with Max Payne 3. Oh, and they still gave the stink eye if you left at 7:30.

[@gtabro1337]

9 years later and these faces and performances are STILL better than 90% of what we see in modern games. 9. years. later. Huge achievement.

[@awoht]

This game is extremely underrated, I played it first a couple of years ago on my PS3, and it blew my mind away on how it was so good

[@waterkei]

Horrible crunch culture in 2010. Still hasn't changed until this day

[@edwardmerriam6970]

It's been Rockstar's business model for a long time. From what I understand, back in the day, it was rare for companies to work multiple major projects at the same time, or work on one immediately after a previous one was completed. Rockstar took the world by storm releasing the original GTA trilogy, Max Payne 2, the Manhunt games, Smuggler's Run, Red Dead Revolver, and Midnight Club all within a span of 2000-06... it was unprecedented. I think it lead to a lot of companies copying the same model and leading to rushed releases, patch on release day, and so on.

[@P4INKiller]

Why, what happened this day to change it?

[@theflightlessbutdankkiwi3820]

@@P4INKiller nothing happened

[@JamLeGull]

Interesting Dude (X) Doubt

[@P4INKiller]

@@theflightlessbutdankkiwi3820 Oh, so then it hasn't changed *_to_* this day.

[@SilverWolfM200LDH]

La Noir was a great game, it was the first game I played that came in multiple discs, and it was also the first game I played that had the grateful feature of being able to skip mini games/areas that you can't beat. I was also grateful for that in Red Dead I and II. I personally had some trouble with the interrogations, but I loved all the detail and story. I received it with my xbox 360 for my 25th birthday in 2012.

[@Pewpewpew182]

You guys are one of the best reasons KZbin exist. Please stay safe!

[@MillRunner]

"Motionscan actors weren't allowed to move their heads more than 45 degrees" I'm never going to unsee that.

[@ana_shep]

Same :O

[@akasection]

but sometimes, limitations may create unexpected masterpiece. It's weird, inconvenient, but also feels so "challenging".

[@victordanielfischerdasilva5255]

truly my favorite yoube channel, the stories of the producers, the market, icons of the scene always with various points of view, the work of journalists / researchers took seriously telling the story of the brands that most marked countless hours of entertainment from my childhood in the 90s to the present day. congrats, always entertaining and also explaining what I always wanted to know.

[@averyfossett]

This is my favorite game of all time! I remember seeing the ads for it when it came out and thinking it was the best looking game I’d ever seen

[@peternehemiah1606]

Dudes you should totally do the Manhunt series as well It got a lot of controversial at it's time Great video nonetheless

[@richardadams8036]

First i was like "Oh yeah cool you can kill all these Criminals on so many different Ways, that will be fun for 1 Hour". But later on i must say it was a realy intense Horror Game and not a bad Game at all. But i never played Manhunt 2.

[@Cristian.Timis9]

@@richardadams8036 you definitely should play Manhunt 2, still a solid game!

[@DCGMatthew1]

@@richardadams8036 Rockstar needs to make Manhunt 3 right now.

[@DCGMatthew1]

@bigevilworldwide1 Lots of people like the game. And people like it for the gore and shock value. What's wrong with that?

[@DCGMatthew1]

@bigevilworldwide1 People like kill-a-thon games. Zombie games with gore where it's non-stop killing. It's just entertaining.

[@gdiaz187]

This might sound crazy but everytime I listen to your voice I get nostalgic and think about when I was a kid and visiting Walt Disney world. Reminds me of those ads I used to watch the day before going in the Hotel room.

[@stealthbastard8837]

It was a masterpiece, we need LA Noire 2. Sadly I don't see that happening.

[@qermont]

I don't know why this channel hasn't blown up. I could watch these all day. The content is great and super interesting, truly inspiring stuff. Love you guys, keep it up!

[@hineighbor]

Are you sharing their videos on Twitter? Facebook? Other social media? No? Then shut the fuck up. You are part of the reason why they haven't blown up. You don't give a fuck. Fuck off.

[@GTR24]

😠 and why haven't you donated big bucks on patreon? Enjoying a KZbin video is not free, it's stealing

[@JSA-Studios]

@@GTR24 if your serious you’re giving them money by watching ads

[@GTR24]

@@JSA-Studios my comment was sarcasm

[@theinternettroll9930]

My all time favorite channel! You with your enjoyable documentary voice deserve over a million subs, keep this going and you Get there in no time♥️

[@wilfburt6641]

I will forever remember playing LA Noire for the first time when it released, and how it blew my mind. the facial detail and voice lines are still amazing to this day.

[@calimerohnir3311]

They was workin' on the tires. That's all that was took!

[@metalmugen]

*does weird suspect face* 🤔

[@OrigiNope]

_"subtle facial cues"_

[@user-73a]

x- doubt

[@yakivpopavich]

Motion Scan still produced the best looking faces and facial movements and lip-syncing animations in all of gaming. I remember playing this on PS3 and being blown away thinking I was actually looking at live action cut-scenes.

[@IMaximusDMI]

When this game dropped, I thought it would change the industry in terms of where the bar would be set for facial animation just as Metal Gear Solid raised the bar in terms of voice acting and cinematic cutscene story telling. Still I wonder how they could develop this technology to capture their performance and look seemingly flawless in game and it not be picked up by other game developers looking to capture that same level of fidelity.

[@GamingWithJumbo]

This is one of the most underrated games. I absolutely loved this games atmosphere. Living the 40s was pretty.

[@dudec3]

This was one of my favorite childhood games. Since it was the first time you could play as a Cop in a rockstar game.

[@ClellBiggs]

This is one of my favorite games. The work of everyone that was involved is greatly appreciated. Hopefully R* will make a new one some day.

[@EZ-IZZY1995]

I just bought it for the PS4 after I’d heard about it for years. Love it so far!

[@Aristowi]

I truly enjoyed paying this game, it was a fresh and unique experience, not without its flaws though as it wasn't a particulary exceptional shooter or driving game, animations were a little bit clunky but nothing that would distract you, it wasn't a true open world either but the mixture of different gameplay mechanics plus an engaging story and the crime scene investigation with interrogations made it really hard to put the controller down.

[@dreddfan01]

Literally just bought this game pre-owned as I'm rediscovering my old 360.

[@Jordz-HR]

Enjoy it!

[@Jordz-HR]

@matt whattttt why not?

[@cruelwraith2games926]

You could just just play it on Xbox One or Xbox x

[@joshski85]

Still in my top 5 games of all-time and currently doing another playthrough this time on PC. The writing was incredible along with the capture. Would absolutely love a sequel though highly unlikely to happen.

[@ProPowerMax]

I dont have to watch the whole Video to know this is gonna be great. Thanks for your top Quality Content.

[@MrHyjac]

I still remember when the first trailer came out. It was so cool. And it took forever to come out lol.

[@tysonlaplante3957]

i love la noir and would love to see it come back again. it capture the era perfectly and at the time it was the most expensive facial capture on the market.

[@INKASANT]

Still one of my favorite games of the previous generations, the other being Alan Wake. It's sad we don't see games like this anymore. The market is over saturated with battle royale, fps shooters and sports games.

[@dannycole4266]

Man you've got a great voice and what a difference that makes in these sorts of videos. A video can have a great premise, only to be brought down by the unconfident voice (and often analysis)of what sounds like a teenager in their basement... Serious History Channel/professional vibes with your voice.

[@pongamoosic]

Thank you for the kind words. I really enjoy voicing these videos and greatly appreciate you taking time to comment. Stay safe!

[@MrWatchmen759]

The soundtrack was simply amazing

[@shiddyangler]

Even though the game is over a decade old, I still compare every games’ voice acting and facial animation to this game. They set the bar high that still is the pinnacle in my opinion.

[@Tgogators]

Sorry to hear it had unethical issues behind the scenes, typical case of higher ups taking shortcuts to save money. This is one of my favorite video games of all time. I don't have any real interest in getting the latest game consoles, I'm happy with my 360 so I can play this once or twice a year from start to finish in a 3 to 5 day setting. It just had so much creative tone to it!!!

[@marcuslee1684]

This game had some of the best story & dialogue written. All of it was just so detailed & fleshed out, thick with atmosphere

[@hey_dog09]

Most underrated game of all time. We need a L.A Noire 2 so badly!

[@big_ry82]

What? It reviewed really well and sold 6 million copies.

[@AshGamer007]

Nah we need NY Noire

[@MrLESLO]

Congratulations GVMERS! It's nice to finally hear an American pronounce "Bondi" the correct way. - Love from Australia

[@yuletide1281]

In a perfect world I wish to see The Getaway remade

[@Strike86]

Me too. I think The Getaway was a really significant landmark game, and excellent to play - unlike L.A. Noire which is merely 'good'.

[@korstmahler]

Team Bondi is named after a beach, and if I recall it's a somewhat infamously dangerous one. Kind of tempting fate when a company needs to stay afloat.

[@DeyvsonMoutinhoCaliman]

What I loved the most was the unexpected responses from detective Phelps, and how complex this character becomes as the game advances. If it wasn't for that, the game would be quite bland. His personal life shouldn't have emotional weight because he was a tough guy.

[@juanyeeast1630]

Arguably, this game revolutionized facial motion capture for future Rockstar games that were set to come.

[@psslg2467]

The deepest and most complex storytelling in a game ever

[@QuietmindYoga]

I don’t much about this game, but i could listen to this narrator talk about it all day. Great voice!

[@billtree52]

I loved LA Noire, despite it's flaws. I still have my copy to this day, I really love this copy because I guess it was a review copy, has a big banner across the box that says "Not For Resale" haha

[@ken-yo2hz]

Same dude. I don't know what it is, but I really like it

[@ZeRoCooL-ht8rf]

I absolutely love these videos, this dude's voice is calming as hell

[@Blackhawk211]

To those who say Micah Bell is R*'s most hated villain. Say hello to Roy Earle, Ad Vice.

[@DCGMatthew1]

Except is it really Rockstar's? Team Bondi made the game, so isn't he a Team Bondi villian?

[@Blackhawk211]

@@DCGMatthew1 Published by Rockstar so by default belongs to them

[@DCGMatthew1]

@@Blackhawk211 Not really.

[@zedrising9430]

@@DCGMatthew1 Yeah, I consider it a Rockstar game. It's not like Team Bondi is even an active team anymore anyway.

[@DCGMatthew1]

@@zedrising9430 Yeah, but it's their brain child, Rockstar would just mess it up.

[@rodcomas]

One of my all time favorite video games. Sad to hear it had such a rocky development. I would love a sequel but I realize it may be years if we ever get one. Another great video from an amazing channel.

[@CallForGrandPappy]

Is nobody gonna talk about how good the main menu track in this game was? This and max payne 3 have great scores imo.

[@simeonzanechambers2430]

Born and raised in Los Angeles, and I still play this game today. The Crossroads is still here, along with Leroy's parking lot. Unfortunately this masterpiece will never get a sequel.

[@skidrx]

So when's the Rise and Fall of Battlefield going to be released with the recent news of DICE discontinuing service for their games?

[@Legion849]

Bad news it's not only Battlefield but Battlefront 2 also . DICE pulled the plugs and now is focused on Battlefield VI

[@skidrx]

@@Legion849 this is true! I'm just curious how BF6 will turn out. It's been a steady decline since BF3 in my opinion

[@Legion849]

@@skidrx Battlefield 1 has some intense moments . Battlefield V was a lost cause since the first trailer. The next one will be a hit or miss.

[@skidrx]

@@Legion849 agreed. I tend to forget BF1 and how fun it was

[@adembayraktar3860]

@@skidrx BF1 is actually my favorite Battlefield, but BFV was nothing special.

[@rickylovesyou]

LA noire is a cinematic experience, it was a more linear game than GTA, but that allowed it to be a much more focused on the story. Imo this has given it a longevity over any past GTA, and more akin to RDR2. Both games will stand the test of time better than any of the other of Rockstar's games.

[@darthconquerus]

'Passionate' means regularly say awful things in the heat of the moment. Also great managerial skills when there's a problem to tell them to get a different career rather than look at your own attitude and actions. Also funny how he has the hairiest arms I've ever seen on a human but has none on his head.

[@LexieAssassin]

As someone that aspires to be a videogame designer someday, the problems you highlighted in the industry are a big concern to me. To such a level that I don't think I see any alternative than to start a studio as a worker coop.

[@robertserrano6792]

“We got the wrong guy” the basis of the entire game essentially

[@jbb8261]

I bought my husband this game and I LOVE watching him play it.

[@sanam511]

Thank you for shedding the light. Crunch is disgusting and must end!

[@LunaticSign]

Great video again. Criminally underrated channel imho. Well deserving of Million+ subs.

[@SeekTheWild85]

This game fascinates me to this day. Interesting video. Thank you.

[@tylerf5083]

This is the game I could replay over and over again and not give a shit about any other game. It’s so forgotten amongst other games of the time. Granted it was a really specific game but god damn was it amazing

[@JoeBlac]

"You took this book out in 1971." 'Yes, and I returned it in 1971. I--I returned that book. I remember it very specifically.' [DOUBT] "Well, let me tell you something, funny boy. I've seen your type before. Flashy, making the scene, flaunting convention. You and your good-time buddies. Well I got a flash for ya, joy-boy: party time is over. Y'got seven days."

[@miguelguerrero323]

Just bought this game at a vintage store can’t wait to play it this weekend

[@jqyhlmnp]

la noire 2, bully 2, manhunt 3. I could not care less about gta 6 :(

[@MrPENGTINGZ]

darktennisball GTA V ruined GTA for me with its weak short story and obsession with online. GTA VCS is my unpopular opinion for face. I want bully 2 but I want nostalgia not hi tech

[@gyanankurpatgiri4272]

underrated channel, underrated content. good job on the vid. keep it up, and really hope u become huge channel.

[@KennethKishandave]

12:07 that's some fine driving there

[@TheSiraffe]

Along with the detail and care put into the videos, the narrator and tone of his voice really drive them home

[@kitezzz360]

speaking of crunch, the crap i'm hearing coming out of naughty dog right now sounds like a similar state of affairs, seems this industry doesn't respect its workforce

[@iliftthingsupandputthemdow4364]

Dont even get me started on the leaks. The story from what i heard is horrendous

[@nikodemvankenobi]

@@iliftthingsupandputthemdow4364 The Last Of Trans

[@nikodemvankenobi]

@Ben Hill Never heard the name, googled in an outburst of curiosity. and by god, i regret it.

[@PitbullMonster2]

@Subi_fan no, they lost 70% from the 20 people designer team.

[@Dovahkiif]

There was something so special about Rockstar between GTA 4 and GTA 5, they were putting out banger games almost every year each with its own unique feel to it. Makes me sad knowing that all we’ll realistically get from Rockstar from now on is just GTA and RDR and that’s solely due to the fact that they can monetize the multiplayer. Also it’s just such a shame what happened to the studio, this was clearly the result of how normalized crunch is in the industry, I think the developers would’ve made for a great rockstar team had they not been treated the way they were.

[@LostSoulNo301281]

L.A. Noire definitely needs some kind of sequel. Personally, I'd love to see something similar based in New York.

[@proctorritter5176]

An L.A. Noire 2 set during the 1970’s, when FBI profiling and hunts for serial killers were becoming common, would be AMAZING if they pulled it off well

[@loganbigmo]

Maybe an L.A. Noire 3. The 2nd should be 1950s imo

[@TreyTrimble]

I rebeat this beautiful game every year starting in December.

[@prakadot]

the story, the settings, i love this game! choosing answer by guessing the expression and body language is super fun. we need more like this!

[@thisin.]

This is definitely getting a remaster in the next 5 years.

[@aswadsheikh8051]

It got one for ps4

[@thisin.]

@@aswadsheikh8051 That's not really a remaster. They just improved the framerate, lighting, and some textures a bit. It's like they switched from a "medium" graphics setting to "high". An actual remaster is like the cod 4 remaster.

[@Thermalburn]

Crunch isnt unique to the games industry, its something that plagues most software development. This "crunch" and subsequent unethical working conditions is what forced me to leave software engineering for good about 5 years ago. Best career decision I ever made...

[@thelonelypilot]

The lord himself uploads!!

[@Sevenigma777]

A friend of mine just asked "what city does L.A. Noire take place?" I'll miss his company

[@OPM6906]

The last time I was this early, games were sold once. After full development.

[@applescruff1969]

@@TheBadElf Super Mario All-Stars is pretty much the FIRST remaster.

[@mrblonde609]

@@TheBadElf Yeah, but these expansion packs weren't part of the actual game. Remember how DLCs started? Yeah. Stuff that was already on the disc and in the game files got held back for you to pay. Back in the 90s and early 2000s they only made Addons if they felt the need to tell something different and unique, not because they felt obliged too. DLCs are a must these days and developers have to figure out a way of how to extract things from the main game to sell it afterwards, instead of following their passion and original intent. You can't compare expansion packs from the 90s with todays greedy and sometimes lazy practices. And the op never mentioned remasters. He talked about complete games. But the irony in this is, that L.A. Noire itself had DLC chapters.

[@mrblonde609]

@@applescruff1969 It really isn't. There were many games before that were remastered. Like Kings Quest, Mario Bros. (1988), Snatcher, Space Quest, hell, even Tetris got dozens of remakes since 1984.

[@-GeordieDan-]

Really enjoyed L.A. Noire, I appreciated they tried to do something different with depth analysis/motion scan. Plus, loved the era/setting of the game. My main gripe was once you finished the story, there was nothing left to do. If they ever made a sequel, would be fun to have police side quests/encounters. Even just stopping random crime as a cop like a robbery etc.

[@lewyy10]

I just finished it for the first time a couple weeks ago. Great game.