Seven years and hundreds of developers later, LA Noire made it to store shelves, easily becoming one of the biggest games to come out of Australia. However, it appears that many contributors to the project have been omitted in the game's credits. In fact, over 130 people are claiming to have been snubbed by Sydney-based Team Bondi and the game's publisher, Rockstar.

A diverse group of people are seeking credit, from those that did work on the engine, to code and QA people, and more. One developer spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald, stating that he had to work 10-12 hours "almost every day and on weekends," and said that working for Team Bondi as--in similar fashion to other Rockstar studios--"inflexible and virtually praise-free." No wonder he, along with over a hundred others, feel particularly frustrated that "most of the people that worked on [the game] will never have proof of having worked there." Read more »

LA Noire is getting a brand new case next week, June 21st. The "Nicoholson Electroplating Disaster" is, like many of the other cases in the game, based on real-life events. However, Rockstar notes that while most of the cases are based on "relatively obscure crimes," this caper was a "major national headline." Taking place during the Arson Desk arc, Cole will have to investigate the O'Connor Electro-Plating plant, which exploded early in 1947. This may make for the most dramatic backdrop of any of LA Noire's cases. For a good idea of what to expect, you should check out this brief new trailer:

The leaked bit of L.A. Noire downloadable content has been made official, and given a release date to boot. Rockstar has opened a redemption page for the Best Buy launch promotion, which is currently just a placeholder, but confirms the DLC name and launch date.

It's titled the "Nicholson Electroplating" Arson Case, and will come out on June 21. The publisher hasn't announced a price for the DLC, but if you were one of the first 16 people to buy the game at one of the Best Buy midnight launches, you can get it for free. If you do have a code, you can't enter it into the page until the DLC launches next month. Read more »

It should come as no surprise that L.A. Noire is planning downloadable content, and we may have our first glimpse at it thanks to a flyer from the retailer Best Buy.

Joystiq reports that an ad circular promises the first 16 customers to buy the game at the midnight openings will get an unlock code for the first DLC pack, titled the "Nicholson Electroplating Arson Case." Read more »

We've seen plenty of L.A. Noire trailers that show off the facial animations, dapper suits, fedoras, and angry mobsters calling for someone's death. But you know what we haven't seen much of? Good old-fashioned shootouts.

Rockstar corrects this oversight with a new "Official Launch Trailer" in preparation for the game's release next week. It's cinematic like the others, but features significantly more bullets. The crime thriller promises detailed investigations that won't always lead to breaking out your sidearm, but it's good to see some action regardless. Read more »

The PlayStation 3 will be getting its own exclusive case in L.A. Noire, according to a new advertisement for the game. A commenter on the Rockstar site grabbed a screenshot from the ad, promising the "Consul's Car Traffic Case only on PlayStation 3." Rockstar staff replied to the user, "Look for more details on that coming soon." Read more »

The trailer wizards at Rockstar and Team Bondi have shown off yet another piece of impressive cinema-inspired footage for L.A. Noire. Apparently law and order isn't all its cracked up to be, as our protagonist, Cole Phelps, quickly realizes that he's surrounded by dirty cops. It wouldn't be noire without some dirty cops.

Rockstar has released details on its various pre-order bonuses for L.A. Noire. The assorted goodies will be available across stores in the US, UK, and Canada.

GameStop stores in the US and Canada, and Game in the UK, will get 'The Naked City' vice case and the Badge Pursuit Challenge. In the vice case, players investigate the death of a fashion model. The badge pursuit is a treasure hunt for 20 badges that award 5 XP per badge. They'll also unlock the Button Man suit if you snag them all. Read more »