The road from patrolman to vice cop is a long one, and in L.A. Noire, players will get to experience every stage, and partner, of the journey. Rockstar and Team Bondi provide the intimate details in the Rising Through the Ranks gameplay trailer.

Back from fighting in WWII, Cole Phelps signs on with the L.A.P.D. and quickly finds himself knee deep in one of the most brutal and crime filled periods in Los Angeles' history. What better time to make a name for yourself and rise through the ranks?



L.A. Noire is being developed for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The game is set to ship on May 17.


Sharkey says: L.A. Noire looks amazing, but I'd love to see the MotionScan tech Team Bondi is using put to use in an advanced gaming engine -- DirectX 11, tessellation, the works. Throw PC gamers a bone, Rockstar! Regardless, can't wait to get my Sam Spade on in L.A. Noire.