Filed under: Cinematical, Festivals
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The “video games as art” movement just got a huge boost today, thanks to an announcement that Rockstar Games’ upcoming open-world title ‘L.A. Noire’](http://www.rockstargames.com/lanoire/agegate/ref/?redirect=) has been chosen as an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Today’s reveal – made in a press release from Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive – marks the first time a video game has been a featured selection at the prestigious film fest. Somewhere in Chicago, film critic and “video games are not art” proponent](http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2010/04/video_games_can_never_be_art.html) Roger Ebert is shaking his fist at the sky in anger.
The news is not only a big deal for gaming advocates who’ve long argued that interactive entertainment is more than something for children, but also for Rockstar, the distributor behind the wildly popular – and often much maligned – ‘Grand Theft Auto’ games. Naturally, Rockstar founder Sam Houser is pleased. “We’re thrilled that ‘L.A. Noire’ is being recognized by the Tribeca Film Festival in this way. It’s a real honor, and another step forward for interactive entertainment.”
Jump past the break for more details and a look at ‘L.A. Noire’s’ trailer.