L.A. Noire is an interactive detective story set in the 1947 classic noir period situated in an exact recreation of mid century Los Angeles. L.A. Noire draws players into an open-ended challenge to solve a series of gruesome murders, but also side missions based on real events from that period. Developer Team Bondi hired a costume designer to accurately portray the time period. While previously pegged as a PS3 exclusive, a job listing for a new Lead Animator reveals "the project" to be on PS3 and X360.

All your favorites from Rockstar Games are now on Steam! To celebrate, you'll save 10% (ends Jan. 11) on every title, from the complete Grand Theft Auto and Max Payne series to Manhunt, Midnight Club II, and more. The Rockstar Collection, which packs every Rockstar game for just $53.95 (regular price: $59.95).

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Stargate Worlds - TV Trailer
• Frontlines: Fuel of War [PS3/X360/PC] - EMP Trailer
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Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible massive destructibility. As promised Midway has released a downloadable map pack for the X360 (coming for PS3 next week) featuring 10 fresh multiplayer maps, 21 all-new multiplayer character skins, and 10 new achievements worth 250 points.

The war on terror is raging. Violence is escalating. Time and again, civilians are being kidnapped for ransom. Despite earlier assertions, the government takes up negotiations to free the hostages. At the same time, they also send a special unit of the US Navy Seals just in case the negotiations take a little too long....

Wipeout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the Wipeout franchise, offering meticulously crafted and fully reworked tracks.

Last year former God of War creative director David Jaffe left to form his own studio Eat Sleep Play, and late 2007 studio director Cory Barlog also left in order to "pursue other opportunities." While Barlog has yet to give any details what his current plans are, he did state that God of War III development "is in good hands" at the Santa Monica studio, and that prior to leaving he worked on the story and design for the third game. The foundation of the game, along with story that completes the arc we began in God of War, was complete, and the trilogy "is going to finish off with a very big, very epic bang."

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Spaceforce: Captains - Trailer #2
• Dynasty Warriors 6 [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
• Burnout Paradise [PS3/X360] - Wal-Mart Trailer
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Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge, previously known as JAZZ: Hired Guns, is a game that best describes the life of risk and danger that you’ll lead in this action-packed turn-based tactical game where you’ll be in control of leading a group of seasoned mercenaries through the African countryside.

Hudson Entertainment's Bomberman Land is coming to the Wii and PSP, while Bomberman Land Touch! 2 is coming for the NDS. Bomberman Land brings together 3 exciting game modes into one, with over 40 mini-games and multiplayer support.