Talk:L.A. Noire

The next-gen console statements

I've added in a paragraph which references two IGN articles as well as a press release from Take Two. If anyone feels it necessary to make changes to (or remove) these notes then I think it should be discussed here first so we can reach a collective decision.

When R* Games were announced as being the publisher for the game, IGN posted an article where at the end they make it sound as if they asked for a release date. From their quote it sounds like they were not given one, but were told by R* that they should list it for next gen consoles, yet they weren't told any specific ones...

It is important to note that LA Noire was originally announced for the PS3 (which I also referenced with another IGN article). Now with the second quarter financial results press release from Take Two published recently, it appears from that that the game has gone back to being a PS3 exclusive - there are other games listed for multiple platforms while LA Noire is just listed for PS3.

I've tried to explain and word this as fluidly as possible in the article and reading it to myself it does make sense, however if you think you can reword it better then please go ahead.

--ChrisJP 01:08, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

"Take-Two title LA Noire is due out in fiscal 2008. The spokesperson suggested that both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 releases are likely, stating, "LA Noire is being developed for next-generation systems." [1]

Seems that its multi-plat; but, I've not read the whole article totally, and you dont include the links your mentioning. Which part do you mean?

Can you post your links repudating the link I provide above? Thanks.

Wageslave (talk) 22:54, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

I've read the article now, and it appears to be inaccurate.

On September 25, 2006, an article on IGN which referenced Rockstar Games being named as the game's publisher, mentioned that "publisher representatives have made it a point to list L.A. Noire for 'next-generation consoles' and not solely the PS3"[3]. This contradicted Team Bondi's original intentions in 2005, where it was announced the game would be developed "specifically for the PlayStation 3".[4]

On June 11, 2007, Take-Two Interactive, the sole corporation of Rockstar Games, re-confirmed exclusivity of this game to the PlayStation 3 with its release date set for only that console in 2008, in a press release regarding the company's second quarter financial results.[5]

The first para accuratley says ""publisher representatives have made it a point to list L.A. Noire for 'next-generation consoles' and not solely the PS3" and links to the story that says:

"Interestingly, publisher representatives have made it a point to list L.A. Noire for "next-generation consoles" and not solely the PS3 as it was originally announced. Whether that means that the game is also headed to the Xbox 360, Wii, or a combination thereof is still unknown"

The second para inaccuratley says (a non sequitor from the very same Q2 2007 press conference):

"the sole corporation of Rockstar Games, re-confirmed exclusivity of this game to the PlayStation 3 with its release date set for only that console in 2008"

This second paragraph is wrong.

There are two facts learned from the Q2 2007 Press Conference:

A) LA Noire will be released "fiscal 2008"

B) LA Noire "L.A. Noire for "next-generation consoles" and not solely the PS3 as it was originally announced. Whether that means that the game is also headed to the Xbox 360, Wii, or a combination thereof"

Therefore, LA Noire is not exclusive. The second paragraph needs to be removed, it seems to be a non-sequitor from the paragraph before. Further, the "futuregame info box" should reflect this reality.

Statements that this is "PS3 exclusive" should be resigned to a past-tense.

Wageslave (talk) 23:05, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

Excuse me but can you refrain from editing the page for now, most likely this game will come out for the next-gen consoles but until their's comfirmation that it is please don't make any changes until then thank you.

[[User:zarth4|zarth4] (talk) 12:41, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Now that I think about it you can do anything you want with the article, Honestly I'll just wait until E3 or next year to see if I'll go multi-platform, it's a waste of my time now, their's alot of games coming out this year on the next gen consoles so I'll just wait until the developers or the publishers at Rockstar say anything sorry for the inconvience.

[[User:zarth4|zarth4] (talk) 12:41, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Moved from misplacement, belongs here

Honestly whats the likely hood of a Wii version being in development? I would remove that mention. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bushido Brown (talk • contribs)

The article states: Although originally announced for the PlayStation 3, publisher representitives have made a point of listing it for "next generation consoles." RobJ1981 08:08, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

doesn't mean it's coming to the 360, wait until it is announced before putting that on here.

It's been proven that it's on 360 if you bothered to red the edits.

Do you have a link to this statement that specifies that its on the xbox 360? It only stated as nex gen consoels (which is weird since nex gen is current gens). Although its highly unlikely, it can be PS3/Wii. If you placed that in there just because of speculations, you shouldnt, thats not how it works. It most likely be on xbox 360, no doubt, but as long as its not announced for it you should place it.

The quote that mentions Xbox 360 is a direct quote from a gamesindustry.biz journalist who was speaking directly to the game's publisher (T2). Please see the citation. If he mentioned the Wii, it would be included. He did not. You could argue that the "Platforms" section should say "PS3, Xbox 360" and not "PS3, Next Gen Systems", putting it in the latter form is generous IMO. Wageslave (talk) 18:20, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

I think it is too early to tell if this game is going to be a PS3 exclusive. It might have started out that way but Rockstar's statements about it seams to have left open room for a Xbox 360 version.

Take 2 pubishing and Rockstar might be sold to EA who loves to do multi-platform development.

I think you should leave the PS3 and "Next Gen" wording until there is more details from Rockstar. --8bitJake (talk) 23:37, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

There's been no confirmation of a 360 version. Last I remember, Wikipedia was NOT a place for speculation. If Velvet Assassin can be listed as 360 and PC only with little more than a hint, I believe it's safe to say this will stay exclusive. Besides, the developer is tied to three exclusive games for PS3. But even if there is a 360 version in the works, again.. WIKIPEDIA ISN'T FOR SPECULATION. You obviously don't get what Wikipedia's about. Let us know when it's confirmed for other systems. I'll edit this back, but feel free to edit it back in if it happens to be confirmed soon. 12.205.215.156 (talk) 23:05, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Restoration from series of malicious edits

A series of malicious edits lasted almost 7 days, sorry it took me so long to correct it. It has now been restored.

Wageslave (talk) 18:17, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Again, I've restored the article. The material included is well documented.

Wageslave (talk) 22:39, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Note, anyone who doubts those edits, please read;

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/rockstar-confirms-episodic-gta-content-360-only

This citation is posted in-line everywhere relevant.

Wageslave (talk) 22:41, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Their was no Ill intent involved

Their wasn't any malicious intent whatsoever, I'm going to say it, I lied that I wasn't going to make any changes to the article before and I apologize not to you Wageslave but the other people who wanted to find information about this game.

Zarth4 (talk) 18:21, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

One more thing I'm going to have to take down the url about me, because I want nothing to do anymore with information on this game until I hear more information from the developers during the upcoming e3 2008 or next year and I find it uncalled for to anyone to do something like that. Zarth4 (talk) 18:21, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

Wait until game developers say something

I'm going to have to talk to the admidastrators about putting this article on full protection until further notice not because which console L.A. noire will end up on, but no one's reaching a neutral stance on the article and it's getting out of hand. Until their's more information on the status of this game. Zarth4 (talk) 7:26, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Sounds like a good idea. It seems that vandals refuse to acknowledge the material contained in citation 1.

I support the protection on the article in its present form.

Wageslave (talk) 00:35, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

That's not my point I could care less if it goes multi-platform or not, I read the gamebiz article, the fact of the matter is that people who want to read this might be confused because everyone can't come to a through agreement on editing this article. Zarth4 (talk) 8:49, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Since the game is going to be out in 2009 we are not going to know A LOT of details about it until Rockstar shows it off, I hope they show it off at E3 08 or PAX 08. --8bitJake (talk) 23:49, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

I just know that it's funded by Sony. Team Bondi is held to a 3-game exclusivity contract for the PS3. A lot of this stuff is certain. What it boils down to is that Wikipedia is not a place for rumors. This is nothing but a rumor at the moment. 12.205.215.156 (talk) 23:19, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Last Week on the 15th of May

Someone messed up the picture and I had to fix the image, not the grammer, can someone lay off L.A.Noire for awhile until the publishers or the developers say something concrete. I know for a fact fanboys from the ps3 and 360 camp are altering the article. Zarth4 (talk) 5:00, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

For clarification

For clarification my last edit[2] had no edit summary so to summarize:

• A spokesperson for Rockstar says that it is coming out for Xbox360 and PS3.
• So far officially it has only been announced for PS3.
• Removed plagarism "word for word" copy of the GI.biz article here. I have rewritten it in an attempt to not directly take the text from the article.

Strongsauce (talk) 01:30, 27 June 2008 (UTC)