Bringing a welcomed end to long-standing rumors, Rockstar Games officially announced today that Max Payne 3 is in development. Headed for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, the third installment promises to move the story in a new direction. Picking up years after the Remedy-developed sequel, crime and corruption will once again be at the forefront of the game's premise.[blockquote2]"We’re starting a new chapter of Max's life with this game," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "This is Max as we’ve never seen him before, a few years older, more world-weary and cynical than ever. We experience the downward spiral of his life after the events of Max Payne 2 and witness his last chance for salvation."[/blockquote2]Players will assume the role of a double-crossed Max as he finds himself trapped in a city engulfed by violence and bloodshed. Max has since left the NYPD and New York behind, meaning MP3 will take place in an all-new city. Due out later this winter, Rockstar Vancouver is handling development duties on the title.
