Feature Articles
Tuesday24th Aug 2021
Soapbox Where's My Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 Version, Rockstar?
Liam wants to return to the wild west
Rockstar Games is reportedly on a roll with remasters at the moment, as the confirmed re-release of Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 5 is heavily rumoured to be joined by a trio of remastered GTA titles from the PS2 era at the end of the year. If that package sells well — and let's be honest here, it...
Thursday30th Jan 2020
One last job
We’re listing the ten best Soundtracks of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation scores released over the past decade that we believe left the biggest impression on our sonic palettes. Whether it’s Journey's Grammy nominated masterpiece or Destiny’s 8 movement symphony, these are the soundtracks that hit the best notes across...
Wednesday13th Nov 2019
Motions capture
I don't think Death Stranding and Red Dead Redemption 2 are easy games to get into. Both games offer their own unique web of gameplay mechanics and, at times, obtuse systems, and this can initially make them seem boring, frustrating, or convoluted. It's easy to say that any game isn't for everyone, but I think it's particularly...
Friday24th May 2019
Feature Is Red Dead Online Worth Playing Now That It's Out of Beta?
Red or dead?
Is it safe to say that Red Dead Online has been a bit of a disappointment? The online component of Red Dead Redemption 2, we expected big things from the team at Rockstar -- especially given the developer's experience with the ridiculous ongoing success of GTA Online -- but a few weeks after Red Dead Online launched, it just kind of...
Friday30th Nov 2018
Poll Are You Enjoying Red Dead Online So Far?
Do you think RDR2's multiplayer mode has delivered?
Red Dead Online released this week, providing Red Dead Redemption 2 fans with a reason to return to the Wild West. The mode, which is surprisingly story-heavy, sees you create a character and get to work in the critically acclaimed title’s enormous open world. You can form posses, complete...
Tuesday6th Nov 2018
Poll Arthur Morgan vs. John Marston - Who's the Better Red Dead Redemption Lead?
Old versus new
Arthur Morgan or John Marston? It's a question that we've been asking ourselves ever since we finished Red Dead Redemption 2. Obviously the recently released sequel is going to be much more fresh in most people's minds -- including our own -- but we can't ignore how much we liked playing as John Marston in the original Red Dead...
Soapbox I'm Spending More Time Grooming Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Than Myself
Sammy's turning into a turn of the century stylist
Madness is spending several minutes taming Arthur Morgan’s in-game mane when you’ve got an untended neckbeard making you look like more of a hillbilly than the cast of Red Dead Redemption 2 combined. I’ve never been one to invest significant time into character customisation, but Rockstar’s...
Friday2nd Nov 2018
Poll One Week Later, Is Red Dead Redemption 2 the Best Game of 2018?
Were the reviews right?
Red Dead Redemption 2 is one week old today, which means that by this point, many of you will have no doubt sunk a lot of hours into the open world adventure. But has Red Dead Redemption 2 lived up to the hype? Does it deserve all those 10/10 review scores? Let's find out. As always, we've got a few polls for you to vote in...
Friday26th Oct 2018
Poll Have You Bought Red Dead Redemption 2?
The biggest game of 2018?
Regular readers will have known that this poll was coming. Releasing today (that's the 26th October, in case you're reading this at a later date), Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally here. Unbelievably, it's been over eight years since the first game, and we're sure that many of you are dying to get started on this highly...
Round Up Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Reviews Set New Records
Highest scores in PS4 history
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best reviewed PlayStation 4 game of all time, narrowly edging out the critical average of Grand Theft Auto V’s remaster, and toppling exclusives like The Last of Us Remastered, God of War, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Here’s a round-up of some of the reviews so far. Push Square
Thursday9th Aug 2018
Feature Full Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Trailer Breakdown and Analysis
Everything we spotted, and speculation
The Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay trailer is finally here, and in short, the game looks absolutely superb. Just over six minutes in length, it's a pretty in-depth video, with a narrator dishing out juicy details as the footage rolls. As such, it's easy to miss bits and pieces, even after watching through it...
Friday4th May 2018
Poll Are You Sold on Red Dead Redemption 2 Yet?
Or do you need full gameplay?
The latest story trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 dropped earlier this week (you can watch it above), and perhaps surprisingly, it wasn't an instant hit with everyone. Since it arrived on the 'net, we've seen split opinions across the board. Some people love the atmosphere and storytelling style that's on show in the...
Tuesday1st May 2018
Guide When Does the New Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer Release?
Where to watch the new RDR2 trailer
Rockstar is readying a new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer, but you may be wondering when and where you’ll be able to watch it. Fortunately, we’re willing to lend a helping hand to you Western fans by sharing everything you need to know. When will the new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer release?: The new Red...
Friday29th Sep 2017
Poll What Did You Think of the Red Dead Redemption 2 Story Trailer?
Red or dead?
So, Red Dead Redemption 2's much-hyped story trailer landed yesterday, giving us our first... Well, our first proper look at Rockstar's sequel. The video introduces Arthur Morgan -- an outlaw who we all assume is going to be the lead character. Morgan runs with the Van der Linde gang headed by Dutch, who you may remember from the...
Thursday28th Sep 2017
Feature 6 Things to Look for in Red Dead Redemption 2's Story Trailer
Wild
Red Dead Redemption 2’s new story trailer is out, and it’s a bit of a humdinger. In it we get our first look at protagonist Arthur Morgan, a mercenary member of the Van der Linde gang. We thought it’d be fun to run through the trailer and pick out some bits you may have missed, so let’s get stuck right in, shall we? It’s a prequel:...
Wednesday19th Oct 2016
Feature What We Want from Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS4
Go West
Red Dead Redemption 2 will saddle up and ride to the PlayStation 4 next Christmas, but what do we want from Rockstar's long-awaited Western? In this article, we consider some tweaks that the label could make to improve upon its PlayStation 3 predecessor, and also we fantasise over some features that we'd like to find their way into the game...
