Tag Archive: LA Noire

Feb 02

Editorial: Why Rockstar Should Launch GTA V in July

It was only a few years ago that there was only one window in which to release an extremely high-profile, triple-A “killer-app” video game. You know, the kind of game that is not simply a game, but one of the games coming out that year. The kind that sells consoles and gets the “mainstream” occasional …

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Dec 29

Top 7 Games of 2011 (Jason’s Picks)

Yes, we are doing a Top 7, not 5 or 10 or any other “clean” number. What is the reason for this? Well, there isn’t really one. Often 5 can be not enough and 10 too many, but really we just wanted to do something slightly different. And really, what makes 5 or 10 better …

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Jul 18

Dual Wielding 39: The Eye of the Xbox

Microsoft is beginning to show that glint in their eyes that all 1st place companies do, but they are showing it without being first. While Sony is actually helping out the industry with their PSN Project, and Nintendo well remains relatively quiet this week aside from new video services. We also discuss more LA Nore, …

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Jul 04

Dual Wielding 37: Rainbow Unicorn Farts

It is both Canada Day and 4th of July weekend, and we fail to mention both! We do mention a ton of games though! We’ve been playing Uncharted 3 beta, LA Noire, Starcraft 2 and some weird purchases from the Steam sales! Our news section kicks off with Operation Rainfall, goes into Resident Evil Merc’s …

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Jun 27

Dual Wielding 36: Free to Listen Ed

In Earl’s absence, Daniel takes up the hosting chair and is joined by Chad and Jason. In a very short Whatcha Been Playing section, they discuss Duke Nukem Forever and Mass Effect 2. The news gets kicked off with rumors of Xbox 360 only being half way done, possible TimeSplitters or GTA 5 reveal in …

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May 19

Power Hour: L.A. Noire

I’m not very good at sticking to this one hour preview concept; one hour in, a lengthy game like L.A. Noire is still just getting warmed up. After 2 or 3 hours, which is about where I’m at, Rockstar’s collaboration with Team Bondi is settling in nicely and proving once again that Rockstar is one …

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Apr 21

LA Noire: Game Play Trailer 3

Why waste words before you check out the awesome trailer? One of the year’s most promising games continues to impress. LA Noire is due out in May for PS3 and Xbox 360.

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Apr 04

Dual Wielding 26: The Angry Birds of Gaming

After a week hiatus, Dual Wielding is backed and we have a stacked show for you. The industry has been busy laying the smack down on each as we have some more than spirited words from Rovio about Nintendo and Quantic Dreams about LA Noire. But that’s not all, as Capcom has gone press release …

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