First DLC coming June 21
We've known about the Nicholson Electroplating DLC since Best Buy revealed it as part of their midnight sales promotion. Today Rockstar announced that the DLC will be available for purchase starting June 21.
Additionally, Team Bondi revealed that new crime desks, for burglary and fraud, could be included in future DLC.
Source: Desctructoid
L.A. Noire Giveaway/official rules
Official Rules
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
2. Promotion Description. The L.A. Noire Giveaway (the “Promotion") is a contest where individuals who create an account and leave a comment on the blog (note: you must be logged in). Accounts and blog comments completed from 12:01 on May 16, 2011 to 23:59 on May 22, 2011 (the “Promotion Period”) will be eligible to win one (1) prize. The prize will be limited to one (1) copy of L.A. Noire.
3. How To Enter. One Entry will be automatically submitted into the Promotion for users who: 1) create an account on http://lanoire.wikia.com; and 2) leave a comment on the L.A. Noire Giveaway blog page. Limit of one entry per person and per account. The authorized Wikia account holder will b…
1947 interactive crime map
Rockstar and the Los Angeles Times have collaborated to make an interactive map featuring locations and articles of real crimes that LAPD detectives had to deal with in 1947.
I have to admit it. For what is essentially a piece of marketing for L.A. Noire, that's really cool.
L.A. Noire Wiki on Destructoid show
So I was just watching yesterday's episode of the Destructoid show on my Roku box, and during their L.A. Noire segment, they threw up a screenshot of the wiki's main page with a graphic showing the URL! I've posted a screenshot of the episode below, but to watch it for yourself, go here and jump to the 17:53 mark. Tara states that "They have, like, so much information. Like, we barely touched the tip of the iceberg on, like, L.A. Noire information on this show, but they've got all of it."
So to everyone who has contributed here, especially the awesome admins, give yourselves a well-deserved pat on the back! The game is still a month away from being released, and you've already built an amazingly comprehensive and great looking wiki. Keep up…