Rockstar has started the day right, by giving us a release date for Max Payne 3. The game will launch on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in March 2012.

The newest installment of the series will be taking place in the colorful São Paulo, Brazil, a far leap away from the Film Noire city streets we've been seeing Max do his slow-motion gunplay in up until now. Furthermore, the game will be released with competitive multiplayer being described as  "a compelling experience that dynamically alters maps and mode progression for all players in a match," and a leveling system.

So there ya go. Max Payne 3 is not only a thing, but a thing that is coming at a certain time. EXCITING!


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    WolfLightning
    13 years, 2 months ago

    OH SHEET! Thanks for taking the time to inform us Joseph....u sexy beast.
    I played through Max Payne 1 and a little bit of 2, even though that was years ago i can say that i'm a still little excited for a Max Payne 3 even more so know since there's an actual time set up for its release. Anyways ur awesome Joesph :)

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    Moom
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Having visited my family in Sao Paulo recently, I think its interesting that they are setting the game there. I know it probably will be nothing like the actual city but I still look forward to seeing rockstars take on the game.

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    RedAmarillo131
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I've had a passing interest in the game. I'm ready to see some footage to get that hype train running.

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    Boomstick_Chameleon
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Eh...I must admit this post has stomped my hype for this game to a fair degree. I was already looking at this game as an "Oh shit, I'm definitely getting THAT when I see it in a bargain bin!" kind of thing. Now I see Max really isn't going to keep his laughably generic look (Instead, we get a generic look that people take seriously) and the game doesn't even take place in a run-down, noire-throwback city? I am disappoint. I respect that they're trying out new ideas, though. It's also possible the gameplay could make up for it. Demonstration, Rockstar?

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    Megadave
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Yet no trailer yet :(

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    chad
    13 years, 2 months ago

    OMG AWESOME It's about time they tell us.
    I've been waiting for this for ages.
    I've played Max Payne 2 and it's still one of my favourite games ever.
    Hope it still has comic book cut-scenes.
    I'm probably gonna play Max Payne 1 before this and also Max Payne 2.
    Just don't know where am I get them.

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    JTC545
    13 years, 2 months ago

    My faith in Rockstar has been earned, but also pushed. I really hope they bring alot for Max Payne 3 for both newbies to the franchise and try their best to remain true to this amazing series.

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    Splash
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Max Payne 2 is one of my favourite games of all time, having played the first two games religiously I'm expecting a lot from rockstar to pull this off. At the time of release Max Payne was fresh, with the cover to cover gunplay being original and slow motion bullet-time being something suprisingly fun.
    However both of these have been done in multiple games since, Rockstar needs to nail the thing that made me love the game and not just like it.
    Atmosphere, dialogue and surroundings are key to keeping old fans like me happy, I'm scared Rockstar will aim this game at newcomers to the franchise, leaving a lot of things behind for the sake of making the story understandable to newbies.

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    CocoPanda
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Played Max Payne 1 and LOVED it. Can't say I'm excited for this game, it'll be interesting to see what they do though.

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    Pokop
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Holy crap, those graphics look pretty sweet. Also, some people were afraid that this would be a purely pop-and-stop game, but from that first screen shot, it looks like you can go the "nothing-to-lose" route, as well. Nice.

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    Fodie
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Flesh of falling angels, baby! I'm pretty stoked.

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    dumon
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Indeed, there was much rejoicing.

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    lemith
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Swweeeett! Cant wait!

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    Comradebearjew
    13 years, 2 months ago

    AWESOME News

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    lunao
    13 years, 2 months ago

    finally now i can go and play max 1 and 2 to get excited

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    Steffie
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I like to party, not look airltces up online. You made it happen.

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    13 years, 2 months ago

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