L.A. Noire 2: 5 Reasons Rockstar Should Make It (And 5 Reasons To Avoid)

Crime fiction has existed for centuries although it really began to gain prominence as a staple of revered literature in the 1800s, a time in which science was gradually becoming more of a common concept and the Church was losing its grip on controlling literary and scientific publications. Crime fiction represented a change in the way stories were written, focusing more on violence, murder and the morally reprehensible.

With the invention of film, the crime genre has momentously evolved, bringing some of the most engaging pieces of entertainment in recent memory. The genre is still making incredible strides in the form of true crime documentaries as evidenced through Netlfix's recent series, Tiger King. Recent films such as Rian Johnson's, Knives Out harkens back to the classic who-dunnit scenarios, receiving critical acclaim and financial success. Hannibal, Luther, Sherlock and Narcos are popular examples of television shows in the crime genre too.

Considering everything regarding the popularity of the crime genre, it would be a perfect business venture for Rockstar Games to reintroduce noir into the gaming industry. Developing a sequel to L.A Noire would draw in hungry fans of the genre and viewers of true crime documentaries.