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Beating Addiction and Traveling to the Past: Real World Connections through L.A. Noire and Max Payne 3

Posted on October 18 2012, 11:04am | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games

A few weeks back, we shared an interesting interview in which a NASA scientist advanced the possibility that real world environments could in fact be complex computer simulations - likened to open world game universes like GTAIV's Liberty City. Today, we've discovered a pair of incredible and inspiring pieces discussing the way that the virtual world can impact the real, showing how people make sometimes profound real-life connections through interactive entertainment.
 
In 'Night and the City', Eurogamer's Christian Donlan documented his recent experience playing L.A. Noire with his father - who grew up in 1940s Los Angeles - along for the ride. In addition to sharing his father's impressions of experiencing L.A. Noire's virtual recreation of 1947 Los Angeles, he also tells a fascinating story about his grandfather, who was an actual L.A. beat cop during the era. An excerpt of his father's words:

"Viewing L.A. Noire was an exciting and thoughtful experience. For a few hours I was able to re-explore the L.A. I knew in the late forties and early fifties with my son. The city was dark, but even with the period's dim street lighting and within the slightly truncated map of the city, we were able to find our way around. The prizes for me were the Richfield Building, Angels Flight (located where it belonged next to the 3rd Street tunnel - it has since been relocated one block south) and the wonderful cars of the era. I was able to remember exactly how to get around from both the towering City Hall and the slightly uncomfortable space of Pershing Square. This seemed a refreshingly thoughtful-almost intellectual-scenario that I would not have expected in something called a game...

To be able to experience it again with my son who was born 20 years after I first left the city was, I think, wonderful for us both."

You can read the full piece here:
 
Meanwhile, this inspiring story that caught our eye at the Destructoid community blogs is something we thought quite worth sharing. In it, one of their community members (also a member of the Destructoid Crew here at Rockstar Social Club) vApathyv documents a very personal experience of conquering his own addiction to alcohol while concurrently witnessing Max's similar struggle playing through Max Payne 3's story:
 
"As I progressed through the story I was both amazed and terrified at how much I could relate to this man. Now, as I was playing this game, back in the real world I had also begun making strides towards correcting my problem. I was regaining a grip on my life, and regaining a grip on my self-control. I was slowly becoming better again, to the point where I actually stopped drinking for a while. And around that time a pivotal moment happened in the story where Max decided enough was enough, and that he was gonna drop the bottle and take his life back. When this happened, I was floored. This character that I've been so connected to this whole time...he was taking the same steps I did. I had no words. I still have no words to describe the feeling I had during that scene. But the one thing I can say about that scene is, it inspired me. I could probably say Max rejecting his demons and vices is what led to me doing the same. I think I can honestly admit that Max Payne is who saved me from my addiction."
 
vApathyv: We are honored that our game could help you in such a profound way - and wish you all the best in your continued health and happiness.

Read his entire story at:
 

Max Payne 3 Hostage Negotiation Pack DLC Coming to All Platforms on October 30th

Posted on October 17 2012, 12:56pm | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games

Today we're pleased to confirm that the Hostage Negotiation Pack, the next piece of Max Payne 3 Multiplayer DLC, will be available across all platforms on Tuesday, October 30th.
 
Available free of charge to Rockstar Pass holders and for either 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $9.99 on PlayStation Network and PC, the Hostage Negotiation Pack includes four new multiplayer maps specifically designed for intense online action plus new items and weapons as well an entirely new avatar faction.
 
Look for more details on the pack next week, including detailed previews of all four new maps.
 

Arm bandages and face tattoos are just a few of the accessories that you can equip on your Filhos De Ogum avatar.
 

Each faction's customized Heavy Helmet will reduce all damage taken to the head by 75%.
 

Gear up if you plan to take control of the O Palácio Strip Club located in the center of the favela.

 

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Vote for Max Payne 3 in this Year's Golden Joysticks

Posted on October 15 2012, 10:23am | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games

We're honored that Max Payne 3 has been nominated for three GamesMaster Golden Joystick Awards this year, including Best Shooter, Top Gaming Moment (Golgotha Cemetery Shootout) and Ultimate Game of the Year. Fans have until Monday October 22nd to vote, and the awards will be announced on Friday the 26th.

Rockstar Games Collection Coming this November

Posted on October 11 2012, 4:18pm | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games

On November 6th, North American PS3 and Xbox 360 gamers that have yet to experience some of our most critically acclaimed, captivating and best-selling games from this generation will get their chance with the Rockstar Games Collection Edition 1, an exclusive box of four must-play titles. This collection retails for $59.99 and includes:
 
Red Dead Redemption – Winner of over 170 Game of the Year awards, Red Dead Redemption brings the dying West to life with a vibrant open-world, powerful story, and intense single and multiplayer action. 
 
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City – The explosive conclusion to the highest-rated game of all time, Grand Theft Auto IV, featuring two complete games on one disc: The Lost and Damned & The Ballad of Gay Tony.
 
L.A. Noire – The revolutionary crime thriller featuring MotionScan, a breakthrough technology that captures every nuance of a real actor’s facial performance, providing a level of realism, detail and emotion never before seen in a video game. Featuring brand new gameplay and a dark, hard-boiled detective story, L.A. Noire became the first ever video game to be recognized by the Tribeca Film Festival.  
 
Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition – One of the highest-reviewed racing titles of this generation, featuring deeply customizable real world cars, non-stop open world street racing and intense multiplayer action. The Complete Edition also includes every downloadable real world vehicle and city section released since launch.

Via Game Informer

Posted on October 11 2012, 2:02pm | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games

Update and Screens from the Max Payne 3 Hostage Negotiation Pack DLC

Posted on October 2 2012, 2:10pm | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games


The new Filhos De Ogum faction battles it out against the U.F.E. in the all-new Favela Heights map from the Hostage Negotiation DLC Pack for Max Payne 3 Multiplayer.

Coming this fall, the Hostage Negotiation Map Pack DLC for Max Payne 3 will bring four new multiplayer maps into the fold - all specially designed for online action - along with a range of new Items and weapons plus the Filhos De Ogum avatar faction.
 


Protect yourself from explosive damage with the new Bomb Suit.

 
The Club Moderno and Estádio Do Galatians maps are being designed to deliver intense nightclub and stadium shootouts reminiscent of Max's earlier dust-ups with some of São Paulo's most dangerous elements like the Comando Sombra and the Crachá Preto.
 
Meanwhile, the O Palácio Strip Club and Favela Heights maps introduce to multiplayer all new, highly detailed favela territories from Max's descent into the gang-infested neighborhoods of the city.
 


Slow down your opponents' reload time with the new Intimidation Mask item.

 
The Hostage Negotiation Pack will also include two new weapons: the M24 Sniper Rifle and the IA2 Assault Rifle, the new Explosive Burst for explosive booby traps, the Bomb Suit item to protect against explosive damage and the Intimidation Mask item to cause slower reload times for your enemies.
 
The pack will be available later this fall for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $9.99 on PlayStation Network and PC (Rockstar Pass owners of course will receive it, and all other future packs, free of charge).
 

Our apologies to Max Payne fans who've been waiting for this one and the other upcoming packs - we're working hard to bring you this and all the other DLC and should have a release date to announce for this next pack very soon. As a special thank you to all Max Payne 3 multiplayers for your support and patience, look for the release of an all-new chrome weapons bonus, which will be redeemable by all Social Club members free of charge. We'll have more info when the unlock becomes active later this week.
 

Grand Theft Auto III Now Available in the PlayStation Store

Posted on September 26 2012, 1:42pm | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games

We’re pleased to announce that Grand Theft Auto III is now available to purchase from the PlayStation® Store for $9.99/£7.99/€9.99.

Released in 2001 to critical and commercial success, Grand Theft Auto III is widely credited as one of the most influential video games of all time and a landmark moment in popular culture. With world-class voice acting, an action-packed and deftly satirical storyline, a stunning soundtrack and revolutionary open-world gameplay, Grand Theft Auto III delivered a new sense of freedom in videogames.

At Rockstar Facebook: Enter to Win the Rockstar Wardrobe Giveaway

Posted on September 18 2012, 11:29am | Author: R* Q | Filed Under: Games, Rockstar

We're giving ten of our Facebook fans a new wardrobe of Rockstar apparel direct from the Rockstar Warehouse in the Rockstar Wardrobe Giveaway.

From the sublime multi-colored print on the Rockstar Flowers Tee to the shadowy Square and Compass of the Rockstar Mason Tee, and the dazzling, yet dusty, multi-colored print of the Psychedelic Tee to our Rockstar Rolling Tee's take on the traditional baseball raglan, you can enter at the official Rockstar Games page on Facebook to win eight different styles from the Rockstar Apparel Collection at the Rockstar Warehouse. The giveaway set also includes the bold Navy & Gold Rockstar cap.
 
Enter to win now at www.facebook.com/rockstargames
 
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void in certain countries and where prohibited. Must be 18 years or older. Entry period ends Sunday, September 30th, 2012. See Official Rules and Privacy Policy for eligibility details.

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