DLC available for individual purchase or combined in new L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass package<\/p>\n
New York, NY \u2013 May 31, 2011 \u2013 Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Team Bondi Pty. Ltd. are pleased to announce downloadable content plans for the blockbuster crime thriller, L.A. Noire. Several standalone cases, collectibles and challenges will be released in the coming months on the PlayStation\u00aeNetwork for the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox LIVE\u00ae online entertainment network.<\/p>\n
“With its blend of real crime influences and noir atmosphere, L.A. Noire contains boundless potential for new stories and new cases,\u201d said Sam Houser, founder of Rockstar Games. “The four new cases are strong standalone stories that sit perfectly alongside the main game.\u201d<\/p>\n
Starting today in North America and Europe, players can purchase the L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass, a new way to pre-order DLC, which gives players access to all seven paid DLC. The Rockstar Pass is available for a limited-time price of $10.00 (PlayStation Network) \/ 800 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE)\u2014a 50% discount compared to purchasing the DLC content individually. Once purchased, the Rockstar Pass enables gamers to download all the announced DLC for free as it becomes available on the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE, which totals four unique cases, two detective suits and a collectible challenge. Xbox 360 Achievements and PlayStation Trophies will be available in each of the four cases.<\/p>\n
All seven pre-order DLC options will be available to purchase from Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network starting today with The Badge Pursuit Challenge and the Sharpshooter\/ Broderick detective suits to download for $2.00\/160 Microsoft Points and $1.00\/80 Microsoft Points, respectively. “The Naked City” Vice case and “A Slip of the Tongue” Traffic case are also launching today. Both cases will each be priced at $4.00 (PlayStation Network) \/ 320 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE).<\/p>\n
Two brand new cases, the “Nicholson Electroplating” Arson case (June 21, 2011) and the “Reefer Madness” Vice case (July 12, 2011), will also be available for download later this summer, each priced at $4.00 (PlayStation Network) \/ 320 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE). Inspired both by famous noir fiction and real-life crimes taken straight from the headlines, these downloadable cases will provide unique experiences for players independent of the game’s primary storyline. All of the DLC will be available for purchase through the L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass, priced after the limited discount period at $12.00 (PlayStation Network) \/ 960 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE)\u2014a 40% discount off individual DLC pricing.<\/p>\n
As a token of thanks to fans, members of the Rockstar Social Club will also receive a free download of the Chicago Lightning Detective Suit. In addition, Rockstar will unlock the Chicago Piano machine gun for free to all players via the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE. Both are available now. Registration to join the Social Club is free of charge and can be accessed at http:\/\/socialclub.rockstargames.com.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Chicago Lightning Detective Suit (Social Club only) \u2013 May 17;<\/p>\n
\u00b7 L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass (limited-time discount price) \u2013 May 31;<\/p>\n
\u00b7 \u201cThe Naked City\u201d DLC case \u2013 May 31;<\/p>\n
\u00b7 \u201cA Slip of The Tongue\u201d DLC case \u2013 May 31;<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Broderick Detective Suit and Gun \u2013 May 31;<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Sharpshooter Detective Suit and Gun \u2013 May 31;<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The Badge Pursuit Challenge \u2013 May 31;<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Chicago Piano Machine Gun (free community unlock) \u2013 May 31;<\/p>\n
\u00b7 L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass (standard price) \u2013 June 14;<\/p>\n
\u00b7 \u201cNicholson Electroplating Disaster\u201d DLC case \u2013 June 21;<\/p>\n
\u00b7 \u201cReefer Madness\u201d DLC case \u2013 July 12.<\/p>\n
L.A. Noire is available now for Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.<\/p>\n
About L.A. Noire<\/p>\n
Produced and developed by Rockstar Games and Team Bondi, L.A. Noire is a violent crime thriller that blends breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience. Following the story of a young detective’s rise to prominence in the LAPD, L.A. Noire lets players solve complex, historically-inspired crimes in a beautifully-recreated and fully-interactive rendition of 1947 Los Angeles. Interrogate witnesses, search for clues, and chase down suspects as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.<\/p>\n
For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com\/lanoire.<\/p>\n
About Take-Two Interactive Software<\/p>\n
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation\u00ae3 and PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment systems, PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) system, Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii\u2122, Nintendo DS\u2122, iPhone\u00ae, iPod\u00ae touch and iPad\u2122. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company\u2019s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.<\/p>\n
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DLC available for individual purchase or combined in new L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass package New York, NY \u2013 May 31, 2011 \u2013 Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Team Bondi Pty. Ltd. are pleased to announce downloadable content plans for the blockbuster crime thriller, L.A. Noire. Several standalone<\/p>\n