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Friday30th Nov 2018
News Red Dead Online Beta Is Now Open to Everyone Who Owns Red Dead Redemption 2
The West just got wilder
After several days of semi-exclusive access, the Red Dead Online beta is now available to everyone who owns a copy of Red Dead Redemption 2. The beta's technical performance has been pretty much rock solid for most people thus far, so it'll be interesting to see whether that continues as the player count increases in bulk...
Thursday29th Nov 2018
News Dress Like Arthur Morgan with Official Red Dead Redemption 2 Clothing Range
More than a fistful of dollars
Ever wondered if you could pull off Arthur's tan jacket? If you're a fan of Mr Morgan's wardrobe in Red Dead Redemption 2, you'll be pleased to know that Rockstar has partnered with Barking Irons to produce a selection of clothing and accessories inspired by the character. It all looks pretty great -- the items all...
Tuesday27th Nov 2018
News Red Dead Online Beta Progress Not Guaranteed to Carry Over Into Full Launch
Rockstar "hopes" that it will
Red Dead Online is available in beta form starting today, and many players have been wondering whether the progress that they make during the beta will carry over into the finished release. Thankfully, developer Rockstar has shed a little light on the situation. "We hope that all player progress during this early...
News Red Dead Online Private Sessions Aren't an Option Yet
Neither is passive mode
The Red Dead Online beta is now live on PlayStation 4, or at least, it is if you bought the Ultimate Edition of the game. We've been playing around with it for most of the afternoon (was that a stealth brag?) and so far it seems pretty good. It already feels a lot more fleshed out than GTA Online did when it launched, and it...
News Red Dead Online Is Live on PS4
Posse up
Following the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 patch 1.03 on PlayStation 4, Red Dead Online is now live for those who purchased the Ultimate Edition of the game. After installing the update, there should be a new option to play online in the top right corner of the start screen. It's going to be interesting to see whether Rockstar's...
Red or dead
Update 1.03 for Red Dead Redemption 2 is available to download now on PlayStation 4. The patch weighs in at a reasonable 5.6GB, and according to its description on Sony's console, it provides "a range of miscellaneous improvements and big fixes for optimal performance". Of course, it also adds the Red Dead Online beta to the game. Said...
Monday26th Nov 2018
News Red Dead Online Rolls Out This Week, Tomorrow for Some
In beta form
And just like that, Rockstar drops the Red Dead Online bomb. Red Dead Redemption 2's multiplayer component will launch this week in beta form. The developer is purposefully staggering the online mode's launch, however, so this is where it gets a little bit complicated. Starting tomorrow, on the 27th November, the beta will become...
Random This Is Easily the Funniest Red Dead Redemption 2 Video We've Seen
You okay, Arthur?
Mondays can be tough, so we thought that we'd go ahead and post a video that made us laugh our asses off. The video comes from YouTube user BedBananas, who's been making brilliant game-related goofs for years, but we reckon that this Red Dead Redemption 2 compilation is quite possibly the best yet. There are some very minor story...
Thursday15th Nov 2018
News Red Dead Redemption 2's Sluggish Controls Analysed
Input lag delays Arthur's movements
There’s no question about it: Red Dead Redemption 2 feels sluggish compared to other modern games. The game aims to convey a weighty, realistic world, and so this is mainly a creative choice on the part of Rockstar. Arthur Morgan, the acclaimed Western’s protagonist, has exaggerated, hefty animations, all of...
Thursday8th Nov 2018
News Red Dead Online Beta Release Date Set for 'End of the Month'
Just mosey on down
The Red Dead Online beta should be released by the end of November, Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has confirmed. Zelnick briefly mentioned the online portion of Rockstar's open world game during the company's most recent investor call, stating that "it will launch in public beta towards the end of the month". We imagine that by...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Clips Featuring Assaulted Suffragette Prompt YouTube Controversy
Channel deleted, then restored
Like so many of Rockstar’s games, Red Dead Redemption 2 trades heavily on its freedom. As you’d expect, you can go anywhere in the world and do pretty much anything you want, from hunting animals to hogtieing civilians and robbing trains. Of course, not everyone is going to use that freedom in the most positive...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Ships a Staggering 17 Million Units in Eight Days
More than the original shipped in its life
Red Dead Redemption 2 is set to be an absolute monster, as expected. Rockstar parent company Take-Two has revealed that the game, which launched just under two weeks ago, has sold-in 17 million units. To be clear, 'sold-in' refers to the amount of copies shipped to retailers, not the amount of copies sold...
Tuesday6th Nov 2018
News Rockstar Confirms Existence of Red Dead Redemption 2 Camp Bug, Fix on the Way
Developer recognises issue
Many people enjoying Red Dead Redemption 2 have noticed the sudden disappearance of several gang members from the main camp. Sadie, John, Abigail, and Jack will all go missing after a certain point early on in the game, leaving players concerned they weren't able to play missions given by these characters. The bug is so...
Friday2nd Nov 2018
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Leak Leads to £1 Million Settlement
Take-Two directs payment to charity
Remind us to never, ever get on the wrong side of Rockstar and parent company Take-Two. UK-based website Trusted Reviews has pulled an article from earlier in the year that included unannounced Red Dead Redemption 2 details – and it’s stumped up an eye-watering £1 million (~$1.3 million) in order to settle...
Wednesday31st Oct 2018
News Red Dead Redemption 2's Incredible Soundtrack Has a Ridiculous Amount of Talent Behind It
Artists and producers from all over
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a phenomenal game, but perhaps surprisingly, one of its very best aspects is its outstanding soundtrack. The title's music takes it to another level in our humble opinion. Everything from the manic, gritty beats that accompany combat to the heartfelt vocal performances that kick in at...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Bug Potentially Removing Key Characters from Camp
Marston's missing
One of the best features early on in Red Dead Redemption 2 is the camp dynamic, which allows you to communicate and interact with a variety of characters. A lot of the things that happen in camp are optional, but it lends a realism to the game world that makes it feel like you’re riding with genuine people. Everyone will go about...
Tuesday30th Oct 2018
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Enjoys The Biggest Opening Weekend in Entertainment History
Makes $725 million in three days
Red Dead Redemption 2 is officially a hit of colossal proportions, and it's only been out since Friday last week. Rockstar has revealed that its open world adventure enjoyed the "biggest opening weekend in the history of entertainment". That means it's made more money than any game or movie to ever release over a...
Sunday28th Oct 2018
News There's a Big Ol' Bully Reference in Red Dead Redemption 2
Canis Canem Edit
Rockstar hasn't forgotten about Bully, because there's a clear reference to the developer's much loved PlayStation 2 title in Red Dead Redemption 2. The spoiler-free version is that the phrase 'Canis Canem Edit' appears rather blatantly at one point in the open world adventure -- Canis Canem Edit being the name Bully was released...
Friday26th Oct 2018
News What Happens if You Try to Play Red Dead Redemption 2 with the Data Disc?
We had to test it
Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now and does indeed ship on two Blu-ray discs. As reported earlier, it’s going to take you a little while to install the game, so you may want to get started early before tucking in to the 10/10 adventure. For those of you who haven’t bought the game yet, it’s set up as follows: there’s a Data...
News Fans Are Fuming with Sony's Red Dead Redemption 2 Commercial
Play in 4K on PS4 Pro*
Red Dead Redemption 2 uses checkerboard rendering to achieve a 4K image on the PlayStation 4 Pro, but unlike exclusives such as Horizon: Zero Dawn or God of War, the results leave a little to be desired. At the expense of getting too technical, the reconstruction technique is used to create an Ultra HD image without requiring...
News Free Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Theme in PS Store
Daylight robbery
You’re going to have to prise that recent The Last of Us: Part II theme from our cold, dead, Clicker infected hands – but this free Red Dead Redemption 2 dynamic theme is a nice alternative. Available now from the PlayStation Store in Europe
News Red Dead Redemption 2 May Take a While to Install on PS4
Be prepared
At long last, Red Dead Redemption 2 has officially launched on PS4. Those with digital copies of the critically acclaimed Western have been able to play since midnight, having pre-loaded the game ahead of time. However, those who have decided to purchase the physical version may be in for a wait. As we know, the game's data is spread...
Thursday25th Oct 2018
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Isn't Best on PS4 Pro, But It Still Looks Damn Fine
And standard PS4 owners shouldn't worry
Red Dead Redemption’s performance on the PlayStation 3 caused meltdowns back in the day, after a fledgling Digital Foundry revealed that it had less grass on Sony’s last-gen machine. The differences between devices have been less stark this generation – even when the PlayStation 4 was comfortably on top...
News Hundreds of People Watching Someone Live Stream Countdown to Red Dead Redemption 2
Why
The world of live streaming hits some incredible highs, but also manages to reach crazy lows. We're not quite sure where the above stream sits on the scale, but one thing we can say with certainty is that people are very excited for Red Dead Redemption 2. This Australian streamer is broadcasting the pre-order countdown timer for Rockstar's...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Day One Patch Takes Up a Little More Room on Your PS4
For a few gigabytes more
We already know that Red Dead Redemption 2 will have a day one update - Rockstar confirmed as much earlier in the week - but it didn't tell us exactly how big the patch will be. Now, VG247 has cleared this up by revealing the size of the update, and it's not too bad in the grand scheme of things. The day one patch will be
Wednesday24th Oct 2018
News Rockstar Releasing Companion App for Red Dead Redemption 2
The old West at your fingertips
There is no denying Rockstar's dedication to deliver fans the best immersive experience of the wild west with the long awaited Red Dead Redemption 2. Those who jump onto the rodeo bandwagon will see the fruits of that hard work in a map players can be sure to get lost in once in a while. For gamers in need of a more...
Tuesday23rd Oct 2018
News Red Dead Redemption 2's PS4 Exclusive Content Shown Off
Suits you, sir
Businessmen decided that Red Dead Redemption 2 will get some content 30 days early on the PlayStation 4, and so here are the timed exclusive bonuses in video form. As previously detailed, you’ll be able to saddle up on a new horse, don some different threads, and, y’know, wield a unique revolver that peasants on certain other
News Rockstar Expects Turbulence Upon Red Dead Online Release
Wind from the West
In the wake of Bethesda’s pre-emptive Fallout 76 apology letter overnight, Rockstar has issued a statement of its own, explaining that “there will inevitably be some turbulence” when Red Dead Online releases next month. The multiplayer component of Red Dead Redemption 2
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Have a Day One Patch, As You'd Expect
Snake in my boots
Set aside some time before booting up Red Dead Redemption 2 this week, as in addition to installing the title’s multiple Blu-ray discs, you’ll also need to download a day one patch. “As is common for a game of this size and scope, there will be a downloadable title update addressing a number of last minute tweaks, bugs, and...
Monday22nd Oct 2018
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Available Early at Select Retailers in North America
Get a few hours head start
Can't wait to get your hands on Red Dead Redemption 2? A couple of retailers in the US are running special events that allow you to pick the game up on the eve of its official release date. If you have access to a Best Buy or a Target, you can head over and grab a copy of Rockstar's latest to get your Western adventure...
