Who created LA Noire?
LA Noire was created by Rockstar games and Team Bondi.
LA Noire was created by Rockstar games and Team Bondi.
Which games engines were used to create LA Noire?
LA Noire primarily uses the Havok game engine.
Discuss the impact of development in technology in the creation of the game.
The technology used for LA Noire is the MotionScan software. It captures minute movements and translates them to 3D movements. Over the development of LA Noire, the technology was made better and more refined. Because the technology now exists at the level needed, a sequel to LA Noire should be completed in less time.
When was LA Noire released in the UK?
LA Noire was released in the EU on the 20th of May for PS3 and Xbox 360. The PC version was released in the EU on the 11th of November.
On which platforms can you play LA Noire?
LA Noire was initially only available on PS3 and Xbox 360. There is now a PC version.
What rating is LA Noire?
LA Noire is rated 18-Mature in most countries. In German it’s only rated 16.
Why was the game given these ratings and does it have any implications for Rockstar?
The game was given those ratings because of violent content, abusive language, and sexual content.
Discuss the objectives of the game.
The game follows the life of Cole Phelps, in which you have to solve each case on a different desk, each of which involves slightly different elements. These vary to finding clues, interrogating, and apprehending suspects.
How does the game immerse the audience?
The game immerses the audience by using a choice system that directly affects suspects’ opinions and who you convict. The character of Cole is somewhat relatable and gains your sympathies due to the fact he was in the war and suffers for it. The animation is realistic and fits the time period and makes the experience believable.
How does the game make the audience more interactive?
The game makes the audience more interactive by offering different options to choose from that affect the gameplay. It also makes you survey the crime scene in several different ways.
What are the key features of the game?
The key feature of the game is the interrogative nature of the cases, and the amount of things you have to do to advance. Rather than doing nothing in each case, you’re encouraged to find all the clues and get all the question right to advance along the right path. The facial animations are also a key feature of the game, being something that is integral to gameplay.
How does the game use media convergence?
The game uses media convergence a lot. One particular in game convergence is that of the in game radio which uses licenced music in a game setting. There are also in game cinematics modified to look like older film reels.
What are the possible future developments of the game?
In the sequel to LA Noire (if there is one) the facial capture technology will be extended to the whole body, so that not just their face will be used to indicate discomfort. It will also make the bodies not look detached from the faces as they do now (because of the bodies being animated and rendered separately from the motion captured faces.
Dec 16, 2010 "L.A. Noire is a dark and violent detective thriller set against the backdrop of Los Angeles in the post-war years of the late 1940's, where you'll take the reins of newly minted detective Cole Phelps as he solves gruesome and mind-bending cases, interrogates suspects, and rises through the ranks of the LAPD.
"The Technology Behind Performance" showcases how L.A. Noire will utilize the brand new MotionScan technology, which provides an unprecedented level of realism, detail, and emotion never seen before in a videogame, bringing characters to life in a totally new way."
