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Red Dead Redemption PS4 And Switch Port Announced By Rockstar

Rockstar has finally confirmed the long-rumored Red Dead Redemption port, although perhaps not quite in the way you might expect. The seventh-gen open-world cowboy epic is coming to Nintendo Switch…

August 7, 2023 | 10:26 EDT

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Defining Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption Remaster - Low Poly 004

Remake, Remaster, Re-release, and now Redemption? The latest rumors swirling around the internet are claiming that a new version of Rockstar's modern classic, Red Dead Redemption is hitting the…

July 7, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

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Dunkey Takes On Game Publishing, We Hunt Slimes | Podcast 52

This week, the TechRaptor Podcast crew chats about popular YouTuber Dunkey’s latest venture into game publishing with Big Mode. Is it a good move for the indie game space? Is Dunkey biting off more…

September 26, 2022 | 07:05 EDT

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Rockstar Responds To Grand Theft Auto 6 Leaks

Rockstar has responded to a major round of Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, which saw over an hour of footage from a development build of the game leaked online. The studio says it's "extremely disappointed…

September 19, 2022 | 09:35 EDT

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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Adventure Games

After a stressful day, many gamers long for getting distracted by an adventure game. From the open exploration of Outer Wilds to the heroic combat of inFAMOUS Second Son, there are many PlayStation…

July 16, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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(Updated) Fans Say Farewell To Red Dead Online Via Twitter

Update July 13th 9:35AM: Fans are saying goodbye to Red Dead Online via a new #RedDeadFuneral hashtag on Twitter. Posts using the hashtag range from respectful and somber through to irreverent,…

July 8, 2022 | 09:20 EDT

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Study: Red Dead Redemption 2 Taught Players About Wildlife

A newly-released study from a team of environmental social scientists shows that you can learn a lot by pretending to live in the Wild West. Players of Rockstar's cowboy simulator Red Dead Redemption…

July 15, 2021 | 09:29 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 VR Mod Debuts in Early Access

The Red Dead Redemption 2 VR mod has launched in early access, giving gamers the opportunity to explore this thrilling western from Rockstar Games in an entirely new way. Red Dead Redemption 2 is…

May 20, 2021 | 03:04 EDT

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Red Dead Revolver and Other Lost PS2 Demos Found and Preserved

Game preservation is not just about finding rare games. It is also finding game demos, which are even harder to come by at times because of how unusually some demos are distributed, especially during…

December 2, 2020 | 04:34 EST

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Red Dead Online Halloween Brings Spooky Treats Galore

Red Dead Online Halloween is gearing up to be a super-spooky event. The world's creepiest holiday brings the game's first Halloween Pass packed with rewards, as well as a new game mode and extra-…

October 20, 2020 | 11:08 EDT

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Red Dead Online's Latest Update Broke The Game For Many Players

Update 2 August 13 Rockstar Games has issued a statement regarding their latest patch for Red Dead Online: An update to Red Dead Online intended to provide security improvements and address…

August 11, 2020 | 11:10 EDT

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GTA Online and Red Dead Online Updates Are Coming

Publisher and developer Rockstar Games has announced that updates are coming to both Red Dead Online and GTA Online in the "coming weeks." */ /*-->*/ The updates for GTA Online and Red Dead…

July 24, 2020 | 10:57 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 RedM Mod Closed to New Players Due To Rockstar

The Red Dead Redemption 2 RedM mod has been forced to stop accepting new players after Rockstar Games made a change to the API of their Wild West third-person shooter. If you're unfamiliar with RedM…

March 11, 2020 | 05:22 EDT

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Take-Two Takes Red Dead Redemption: Damned Enhancement Project Creator to Court

Take-Two Interactive has a  more than impressive portfolio of gaming franchises under their belt, and Red Dead Redemption is just one of them. The recently released sequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, …

December 30, 2019 | 04:00 EST

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RedM Red Dead Redemption 2 Multiplayer Mod is Out

The RedM Red Dead Redemption 2 multiplayer mod has released, paving the way for modders to get crazy with Rockstar Games' latest title to hit PC. Brought to you by the same people who created FiveM…

December 11, 2019 | 05:00 EST

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Red Dead Online Moonshiners Frontier Pursuit Arrives Mid-December

The Red Dead Online Moonshiners Frontier Pursuit has been announced by Rockstar Games. Back in September 2019, Rockstar Games announced a new element for Red Dead Online called "Frontier Pursuits".…

December 4, 2019 | 10:30 EST

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UPDATE: Rockstar Apologizes for State of Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Port

Red Dead Redemption 2 may have recently launched on PC, but it's not without its issues. Several crashes, stuttering, audio bugs, and more have been reported with the game. However, it seems Rockstar…

November 14, 2019 | 08:00 EST

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Mods Let You Be The Joker

One of the biggest draws of PC gaming is mods. People love to alter their games and see if they can make it into something a little more unique. Despite the game having just come out on PC, Red Dead…

November 6, 2019 | 10:00 EST

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Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC Having Crashing Issues

If you've been looking to play Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, you may want to wait a bit longer. The PC version of the game is launching with a noticeable crashing problem. Several players…

November 6, 2019 | 08:00 EST

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Launch Trailer

RockStar's hit game of 2018, Red Dead Redemption 2 has come to PC and the trailer shows the PC version, which includes technical and graphical enhancements. These include better draw distances,…

November 5, 2019 | 08:00 EST

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Halloween Event Features Spooky Showdowns

If you've been looking for some sort of scary way to participate in Red Dead Redemption 2 for Halloween, then Rockstar has you covered with the Fear of the Dark event. This new multiplayer…

October 30, 2019 | 12:50 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Specs Announced

The Red Dead Redemption 2 PC specs have been announced. Following the reveal that the game would be coming to the PC with a short period of Epic Games Store exclusivity, Rockstar Games has released…

October 10, 2019 | 04:09 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Release Date & Epic Exclusivity Announced

After months upon months of rumors, speculation, and hints in the game's code, it's finally been confirmed: The Red Dead Redemption 2 PC release date has been officially announced by Rockstar Games.…

October 4, 2019 | 11:11 EDT

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Red Dead Online Frontier Pursuits Arrive September 10

The Red Dead Online Roles Update is going to be arriving on September 10, 2019. Red Dead Online Frontier Pursuits are new features that are going to introduce specialization to the game, and players…

September 3, 2019 | 04:00 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Version Mentioned in Social Club Source Code

We've got another hint about an upcoming Red Dead Redemption 2 PC version — a snippet of the Rockstar Social Club's source code explicitly mentions something relating to a PC version of the game,…

July 5, 2019 | 11:00 EDT

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Bernie Sanders and Take-Two Take Opposing Views On Video Game Developer Unionization

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick opened up with an interview with GameIndustry.Biz's Brendan Sinclair about the studio's challenges, from working with 3rd party studios and new console generations to the…

June 19, 2019 | 02:55 EDT

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Save 67% On Red Dead Redemption During Xbox's Backward Compatibility Sale

Never got round to playing Red Dead Redemption? Looking for a way to play Skate 3? (I know I am) Then Microsoft's backward compatibility sale might be the answer. For a limited time, digital copies…

May 21, 2019 | 02:52 EDT

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Red Dead Online Poker Players Reportedly Unable to Play in Some Regions

It seems that some Red Dead Online Poker players have found themselves entirely incapable of enjoying the activity of Poker in certain regions. While concerns about loot boxes and gambling have…

May 20, 2019 | 09:04 EDT

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Take-Two & Rockstar Pinkterton Complaint Dismissed

Take-Two & Rockstar have asked that their lawsuit against the Pinkerton Detective Agency be dismissed as the defendants have withdrawn their cease & desist letter which was sent late last…

April 13, 2019 | 01:00 EDT

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Red Dead Online Update Coming February 26 With Bounties and More

Today, Rockstar Games announced a Red Dead Online update will be coming to the Red Dead Online Beta February 26 fixing things and adding some new features. The improvements and enhancements include a…

February 12, 2019 | 04:09 EST

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Take-Two in Legal Brawl With the Pinkertons Over Red Dead Redemption 2

Take-Two Interactive has found themselves in another strange legal battle, this time with the real-life Pinkerton Agency over their role in Red Dead Redemption 2. Pinkerton Consulting &…

January 15, 2019 | 02:27 EST

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Ukie Reveals UK's Final Top 10 Games List of 2018

UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) has revealed the country’s top 40 pieces of entertainment software for 2018. Unsurprisingly, Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 topped the year’s chart shortly after…

January 8, 2019 | 09:30 EST

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Gold Bars In Red Dead Online Could Take Eight Hours To Earn

Red Dead Redemption 2's online highly-anticipated multiplayer portion, Red Dead Online, has been launching throughout the week. It's similar to GTA Online in a number of ways, one of which being that…

November 29, 2018 | 12:45 EST

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Review - The Wild, Wild West Part 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a very stubborn game. It’s also a remarkably engrossing one. It focuses on realism and believability more than anything else, taking its sweet time to carefully pore over…

November 6, 2018 | 11:00 EST

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Players Glitch Their Way Into Mexico

Warning. This article may include Red Dead Redemption 2 spoilers. Players who've gotten far enough in the story will know that you can eventually go to New Austin, the state from the first Red Dead…

November 5, 2018 | 08:34 EST

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Be Getting An Official Companion App

You'll be able to play Red Dead Redemption 2 alongside a companion app, Rockstar has announced. The app will connect directly with your PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, delivering interactable real-time…

October 24, 2018 | 11:26 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Map Leaked, Day One Update, And Early Release At Select Retailers

Red Dead Redemption 2 is just days away. Rockstar's long-awaited prequel to 2010's cowboy epic will almost be yours. If you want to get your hands on it as early as possible, Best Buy, Target, and…

October 23, 2018 | 02:57 EDT

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A Look Back at Red Dead Redemption's Timeless Tale of John Marston

One of the most romanticized time periods of American history is undoubtedly the era of the Wild West, a time when ambitious settlers would head to untamed lands to try to make a new life for…

October 23, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 To Release on Two Discs

Red Dead Redemption 2 is already set to be the game of the fall season if not the entire year of 2018, with other new releases fleeing from it in terror into 2019. So, it’s not exactly a surprise…

October 22, 2018 | 08:23 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Get ready to set off into the sunset once again in Red Dead Redemption 2 from Rockstar Games. This game is a prequel to the 2010 Red Dead Redemption and has players fill the spurred boots of Arthur…

November 4, 2019 | 08:51 EST

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[Update] Disabling the Minimap in Red Dead Redemption 2 Changes Dialogue To Give Directions

Update: According to Alanah Pearce of Rooster Teeth, who had time to play Red Dead Redemption 2, disabling the HUD does not change the gameplay. NPCs will give you the same directions no matter what…

October 9, 2018 | 02:05 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Early Access Content Revealed

Red Dead Redemption 2 is now only three weeks away. If you're a PlayStation 4 user, that means you're only weeks away from getting your timed exclusive content for both the base game and the online…

October 6, 2018 | 06:26 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Trailer Breakdown

Rockstar has released another gameplay trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 as the open world epic draws closer. With just over three weeks left until the game's release, this trailer should give…

October 1, 2018 | 04:09 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Requires 105 GB Install, Supports 32 Players Online, And More

Sony's reveal of the PlayStation 4 bundle has given us some more information about Rockstar's upcoming Red Dead Redemption 2. The box tells us that the game's install will require a minimum storage…

September 27, 2018 | 12:14 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Have "Around 200 Species" Of Animals, Birds And Fish

Rockstar have revealed just a few of the many, many species of wildlife that will inhabit the world of Red Dead Redemption 2.  "The diverse habitats and climates of Red Dead Redemption 2 are home to…

September 24, 2018 | 03:43 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2: Everything We Learned About It

Red Dead Redemption 2 is just over a month away. There's a lot of information out there about Rockstar's upcoming Western epic. With the recent hands-on that many outlets have had, there's now more…

September 24, 2018 | 09:43 EDT

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Include A First-Person Mode At Launch

Rockstar have revealed that Red Dead Redemption 2 will feature a fully-fledged first-person mode when it launches next month. Just like GTA V, which got a first-person mode added with the PS4, Xbox…

September 20, 2018 | 04:09 EDT

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Red Dead Online Revealed - Release Date, Beta Info, And More

Rockstar have announced that the online portion of Red Dead Redemption (called Red Dead Online) will launch in November 2018. In a Q&A with IGN, Rockstar said they will take it "much further, and…

September 19, 2018 | 03:23 EDT