Rockstar Games has just revealed that L.A. Noire has been bestowed the honor of being the "Official Selection at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival."
This marks the first time in the festival's history that a video game has been recognized.
Gilmore continued to say that what the studio has achieved "is nothing less than groundbreaking. It’s an invention of a new realm of storytelling that is part cinema, part gaming, and a whole new realm of narrative expression, interactivity, and immersion. We are poised on the edge of a new frontier."
Quite the accomplishment for L.A. Noire there! The game itself is slated to be released on May 17th for the Xbox 360 and PS3.
This marks the first time in the festival's history that a video game has been recognized.
“We’re thrilled that L.A. Noire is being recognized by the Tribeca Film Festival in this way,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “It’s a real honor, and another step forward for interactive entertainment.”
Rockstar Games will also present an exclusive preview of L.A. Noire as part of the Tribeca Talks series, taking place on April 25, 2011. The presentation will feature a live interactive screening of a case from L.A. Noire, followed by a Q&A exploring the crossover between filmmaking and interactive entertainment. The Q&A will focus on the making of L.A. Noire, the technology behind it, and story and action in this medium, and will be moderated by Geoff Gilmore, Tribeca Enterprises’ Chief Creative Officer.
Rockstar Games will also present an exclusive preview of L.A. Noire as part of the Tribeca Talks series, taking place on April 25, 2011. The presentation will feature a live interactive screening of a case from L.A. Noire, followed by a Q&A exploring the crossover between filmmaking and interactive entertainment. The Q&A will focus on the making of L.A. Noire, the technology behind it, and story and action in this medium, and will be moderated by Geoff Gilmore, Tribeca Enterprises’ Chief Creative Officer.
Gilmore continued to say that what the studio has achieved "is nothing less than groundbreaking. It’s an invention of a new realm of storytelling that is part cinema, part gaming, and a whole new realm of narrative expression, interactivity, and immersion. We are poised on the edge of a new frontier."
Quite the accomplishment for L.A. Noire there! The game itself is slated to be released on May 17th for the Xbox 360 and PS3.