L.A. Noire preview party at Australia's Mana Bar

L.A. Noire was developed in Australia, so it's only fitting that a venue Down Under has been chosen to showcase the game with a hands-on party the night before the game's official launch.

On May 19th, if you're in the area, Gamespot suggests you pop in on Brisbane's Mana Bar for a celebration not to be forgotten. Special cocktails areon the menu, and you're invited to attend in era-appropriate 1940s attire (suit up, people!).

Of course, the game will also be on display, with playable demo units installed in the bar. Get a seven-hour head-start on the rest of the world before L.A. Noire is launched at midnight, all while sipping cocktails and tappin' your toes to the classic 40s tunes.

Want to attend? For more information, head to the official Facebook page, and don't forget to familiarise yourself with the Mana Bar and the game's launch trailer. You can never be too prepared, gumshoe!