L.A. Noire & Max Payne Sequels Teased By Rockstar Parent Company

Long-dormant franchises such as L.A. Noire and Max Payne were referenced during an earnings call with Rockstar Games’ parent company, Take-Two Interactive, suggesting they may eventually return to the spotlight. Neither of the two aforementioned titles counts as Rockstar Originals, per se; Take-Two acquired up L.A. Noire from Australian developer Team Bondi after Sony lost interest, for example. And, of course, Remedy created the first two Max Payne-starring adventures.

After a tumultuous and lengthy development cycle, which later became mired in controversy, L.A. Noire hit store shelves for PS3 and Xbox 360 in May 2011. The 1940s-set detective adventure allowed players to step into the role of Cole Phelps, a beat cop who rises through the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department over the course of the game. While fans keep their fingers crossed for a proper follow-up entry, nothing apart from a remaster and The VR Case Files has surfaced as of yet. Max Payne isn’t similarly beset by controversy, but the divisiveness surrounding Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 continues to raise questions about the franchise’s future. However, Max Payne Definitive Edition rumors recently sparked hope among those awaiting the anti-hero return.

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As reported by DualShockers, publisher Take-Two Interactive’s recent earnings call with investors featured CEO Strauss Zelnick hinting at the return of dormant IPs. The CEO spoke highly of Take-Two’s diverse pipeline of upcoming games, which apparently includes “sequels to many of [its] beloved franchises.” DualShockers noted that Zelnick then shared a slideshow boasting images from the likes of L.A. Noire, Max Payne 3, and Midnight Club – the latter of which has also sat on the sidelines for the last several years.

This vague tease from Strauss Zelnick will undoubtedly excite many a Rockstar Games fan, especially since the online suites for Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 have occupied much of Rockstar’s time of late. But as the unceasing Bully 2 leaks and rumors show, L.A. Noire, Max Payne, and Midnight Club faithful would do well to keep even their lowest expectations in check for the time being.

Interestingly, the Take-Two Interactive CEO’s cryptic comments came on the heels of Rockstar Games finally confirming it’s entered production on the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6. The studio announced the news late last week, in addition to unveiling the March 15 release date of Grand Theft Auto 5’s PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrades, which will pack in improved loading times, enhanced textures, up to 4K visuals, and a brand-new auto shop for GTA Online.

Source: Take-Two Interactive (via DualShockers)

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