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What could an LA Noire sequel look like?

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 What could an LA Noire sequel look like? LA Noire made a bit of a impressive impact when it was realised and fans of the game have been clamouring for a sequel pretty much since they finished it. Sadly, while rumours have persisted over the years of a possible follow up, much like sequels to Bully nothing has ever materialised, and as of time of publishing, nothing has been heard of to suggest such a sequel would be made. Following the story of disgraced World War II veteran turned Police Detective Cole Phelps, the game managed to merge themes and elements from detective serials, the Noire movie genre and all the trimmings of sex, greed and corruption, into an open world game  But what would a sequel need in order to work? 1. A better game engine. One of LA Noires many flaws was it's engine, a pure jack of all trades that worked well in some regards and in others were adequate, but barely. A look behind the scenes makes it clear how ambitious the project was, but was also mixed wi