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	L.A. Noire: Not a simple black-and-white case Following up what we thought was 2010's best game of the year is no small task, but if there's one developer/publisher powerhouse that can handle the pressure, it's certainly Rockstar Games. From a pairing with Sydney-based developer Team Bondi, L.A. Noire was born, with preproduction dates ranging as far back as 2004.  Read more  More gaming news from Crave Jeff Bakalar Associate editor, CNET.com Contact editor This week's gaming headlines Microsoft offers students free Xbox with PC buy Starting May 22, students who buy a new PC for $699 or more will receive a free Xbox 360 4GB console, the software giant said in a blog post today. The offer is available to online shoppers who buy a PC from Dell.com, HP.com, or Microsoft's online store. Those who want to head to a retail outlet can find the deal at Best Buy or Microsoft's stores.  More Nintendo, Best Buy team up on 3DS content Starting in June, Best Buy will offer 3DS owners free wireless access inside 1,000 stores. When folks connect to the Best Buy network via the portable's SpotPass feature, they will find movie trailers, "gaming extras," and "exclusive offers," the companies said today.  More Report: PlayStation Store back online next week Gaming blog Gamasutra says a memo sent from Sony to its game maker partners says May 24 is the date the online store for buying video games and video content will return, unless some problem arises in the meantime.  More preGame 52: L.A. Noire Tune in to this week's episode of preGame for an extended demo of the 1940s thrilling crime drama L.A. Noire. We'll play nearly an entire case to give you an idea of what all three types of gameplay include, and how to make your way through investigations, interrogations, and more.  More   Top consoles 1. Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (160GB) 2. Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim (250GB) 3. Nintendo Wii Hardware Bundle (Black, Remote Plus) 4. Nintendo 3DS (Cosmo Black) 5. Sony PSP 3000 (Black)   Top games (Xbox 360) 1. Red Dead Redemption (Xbox 360) 2. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Xbox 360) 3. Halo Reach (Xbox 360) 4. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (Xbox 360) 5. Vanquish (Xbox 360) Connect with CNET Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Other CNET resources  CNET.com  Latest CNET reviews  CNET Tips and Tricks  CNET Living With Technology  Top 10 must-have gadgets  CNET Editors' Choice winners National Geographic: Herod's Lost Tomb Only $7.96 Explore the wonders of the biblical King Herod`s lost tomb in this stunningly scenic Hidden Object G... Buy Now  From: Seller Rating: Halo: Combat Evolved for Windows Only $19.99 Named Game of the Year by Electronic Gaming Monthly, IGN.com Edge, and the Academy of Interactive Ar... Buy Now  From: Seller Rating: Grand Theft Auto (GTA): Vice City for... Only $6.98 Following the success of Grand Theft Auto, developer Rockstar North takes gamers on a tour of a new ... Buy Now  From: Seller Rating:
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