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9To say L.A. Noire, developed by Team Bondi with support from Rockstar Games, has been a long time coming would be an understatement. Originally unveiled as a Sony-funded, PlayStation exclusive in 2004, this open-world crime drama has been peaking legions of Rockstar fans' curiosity for quite some time. The end result is by far Rockstar's greatest departure from Grand Theft Auto, yet still embraces their signature sandbox framework. L.A. Noire is, at its core, a linear, story-driven experience that uses the city of Los Angeles, and the player's freedom to explore it, to reenforce the ever-present narrative. This uncompromising focus restricts the playground mentality typically associated with open-world games, but the rich, engrossing atmosphere and grounded story it helps create are more than worth the sacrifice.

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GOTY 2011: Game of the Year Award

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GOTY 2011: Best Xbox 360 Game Award

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GOTY 2011: Best New IP Award

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GOTY 2011: Biggest Disappointment Award

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GOTY 2011: Best OST Award

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GOTY 2011: Game of the Year Nominations

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GOTY 2011: Best Xbox 360 Game Nominations

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GOTY 2011: Best New IP Nominations

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GOTY 2011: Biggest Disappointment Nominations

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