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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...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Has the Biggest Launch Sales of Any Full PSN Game Ever
The most pre-ordered, too
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a PlayStation Network record breaker. Once again underlining the fact that buying games digitally is fast becoming the norm, Rockstar's outstanding open world game has enjoyed the biggest launch of any "full" title to release on Sony's online store. "Full", we imagine, means full retail price, so...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
News Some Varmints are Spreading Red Dead Redemption 2 Spoilers Online
Careful out there
We were doing so well. Red Dead Redemption 2 is just days away from its 26th October launch, but spoilers are starting to make their way online. It's not unusual for this sort of thing to happen, but it's worth pointing out nonetheless -- especially for a game so many are excited to play for themselves. We've already spotted a map...
News Is This Our First Look at Red Dead Redemption 2's Dual Discs?
Install or nothing
We’re not entirely sure why Rockstar hasn’t just come out and told everyone that Red Dead Redemption 2 will ship on two Blu-ray discs, but here’s what appears to be our first look at the title’s dual set-up. The photos come courtesy of a Canadian YouTuber and seem to be legit, but you never know in this day and age –...
News Images of Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Steelbook Emerge, Room for Two Discs Inside
This town ain't big enough for the two of us
There have been rumours flying around that physical editions of Red Dead Redemption 2 will come with two Blu-Ray discs on PS4. Because it's being reported everywhere, and because of the huge install size of the game, it'll probably turn out to be true, but Rockstar has yet to say anything on the matter...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Can Now Be Preloaded on PS4
The West awaits
If you've pre-ordered Red Dead Redemption 2 digitally on PlayStation 4, you'll be happy to hear that you can now download the title ahead of its 26th October release date. Those of you with slower internet connections may want to get it done sooner rather than later, because it's one heck of a big file that weighs in at around 100GB...
News Smaller Game Stores May Not Be Able to Sell Red Dead Redemption 2 Until November
Supply issues, apparently
Imagine being an independent retailer, banking on this year’s biggest game making up a chunk of your end of year earnings, only to be told that you won’t receive stock until November. That’s the dilemma staring a bunch of small US shop owners in the face, as a supply issue means they won’t get copies of Red Dead...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's Marketing Is Unavoidable Even in Japan
East meets West
Red Dead Redemption 2 is going to be a big deal, but you don't need us to tell you that. We wouldn't like to guess at how huge the game's marketing budget is, but the campaign certainly doesn't end in Europe and North America. Over in Japan, the open world adventure is reportedly being advertised everywhere. It's plastered on the...
News Rockstar Confirms Red Dead Redemption 2's Massive File Size on PS4
Pray for your poor hard drive
Yes, Red Dead Redemption 2's file size is absolutely huge, and yes, it's now been confirmed by Rockstar. Over on the game's official support page, both the disc install size and the download size are right there in black and white. Best start clearing off your hard drive, folks. On PlayStation 4, the disc installation...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Launch Trailer Rides into Town
All aboard the hype train
As promised, Rockstar has released a short but sweet launch trailer for the much anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2. Showing no more than it needs to, the video offers some glimpses of new footage and story moments, and honestly, we're getting very excited here at Push Square Towers. It's out on 26th October -- just over a...
News Rockstar Employees Rally Around Company After Crunch Concerns
Staff irritated by accusations
Earlier this week, an interview with Rockstar co-founder Sam Houser sent shockwaves through the industry, as he appeared to suggest that the studio had been working 100 hour weeks in order to get Red Dead Redemption 2 out of the door. This, he later clarified, was not entirely the
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Pre-Load Starts at the End of the Week on PS4
Be prepared
In case you hadn't noticed, Red Dead Redemption 2, probably the biggest game of the year, is out in just over a week's time. The highly anticipated sequel is racing towards us on horseback, and we can't wait to get stuck in. However, the game's giant file size has been well documented, so you'll want to get downloading it as soon as you...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's Inevitably Amazing Launch Trailer Arrives Tomorrow
Red or dead
Red Dead Redemption 2 is just around the corner, and so its launch trailer is set to arrive tomorrow in order to ensure that your hype levels are at an all-time high. If there's one thing Rockstar knows how to do, it's a damn good trailer. No wonder it's always making a big deal out of releasing them. Again, this one's coming tomorrow...
Rumour Red Dead Redemption 2 Physical Copy May Come with Two Discs on PS4
Please insert disc 2
We know that Red Dead Redemption 2's install size is pretty huge, but what does that mean for people who buy the game physically? Discs these days usually just load the game onto the hard drive, but at about 100GB, will one Blu-Ray be enough? According to this image of the Japanese box art, it isn't. The back of the box seems...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Reviews Will Run Next Week
Straight to the Wild, Wild West
According to Metacritic, reviews for Red Dead Redemption 2 will run from 4AM PDT on 25th October. That’s a day before Rockstar’s hotly anticipated Western is scheduled to release. The title – which is set before the events of John Marston’s adventure on the PlayStation 3 – has been eight years in the making,...
News Rockstar Worked 100 Hour Weeks to Get Red Dead Redemption 2 Done
Life on Marston
Ever wondered what it takes to get a game like Red Dead Redemption 2 finished? According to Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser, it’s a lot of hard work. The company, infamous for its extended periods of crunch, was working “100 hour weeks” multiple times in 2018 in order to get the Spaghetti Western out of the door. That...
News Expect to Spend at Least 65 Hours with Red Dead Redemption 2
Quaking in our boots
If you want Red Dead Redemption 2 to be a sprawling, epic Western to lose yourself in for dozens of hours, it seems you won't be disappointed. According to a behind-the-scenes feature from Vulture, the main story is roughly 60-65 hours in length. The comment was made in relation to 5 hours of cut content regarding a second love...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's PS4 Trophies Will Force You Online
Plenty of multiplayer required for Platinum
Red Dead Redemption 2’s full Trophy list has leaked – and we hope you like multiplayer trinkets, because there are a lot of them. While we’re going to refrain from incurring Rockstar’s wrath by republishing the full list here, you can view them through here. There are obviously some very mild...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Characters Will Provide Directions if You Disable Your Mini Map
Head west
If the recent round of previews covering Red Dead Redemption 2 has taught us anything, it's that Rockstar's upcoming Western epic is going to be full of detail. We know that mud will stick to your clothes and affect your cleanliness, and that you can customise the engravings on your weapons, and that your actions can change how other...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Timed Exclusive PS4 Content Revealed
It's f**king nothing.gif
Sony’s got the marketing deal for Red Dead Redemption 2, which means timed exclusive trinkets for PlayStation 4 owners. As expected, the additional content isn’t really worth shouting about, so if you happen to be an Xbox player reading a PlayStation website, then we wouldn’t worry too much about the extras. Here’s...
News New Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Covers Activities, Dead Eye, and More
Danger around every corner
And just like that, Rockstar's released another Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay trailer. This one covers the numerous activities throughout the open world that you can take part in, and it's the second video in the developer's gameplay series. Main character Arthur Morgan can take part in heists with his fellow gang...
News Second Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Video Arrives Today
More new footage coming soon
Correction: The new trailer arrives today, not tomorrow. We've amended the article to reflect this. It's been nearly two months since Rockstar revealed the very first gameplay footage of Red Dead Redemption 2, so it's high time the publisher started showing its massive game off once again. We'll be treated to a new...
News Select Red Dead Online Content to Be Timed Exclusive on PS4
Go West
Sony’s signed a marketing partnership with Rockstar Games for Red Dead Redemption 2, and it’s locked up timed exclusive Red Dead Online content as a result. Confirmed once again on the back of the recently announced PS4 Pro
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Require 105GB of Storage Space
Yeehawww
Phew! You’re going to need a big ol’ hard drive in order to play Red Dead Redemption 2, as the hotly anticipated Western will require 105GB minimum. The tidbit is listed in small-print on the back of the recently announced PS4 Pro bundle’s box art; we assume that the additional data will be downloaded once you’ve installed the...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Details Hunting and Fishing, New Screenshots Released
Living off the land
Rockstar's pumped out new Red Dead Redemption 2 details, this time giving a brief overview of hunting and fishing. There are a few new screenshots, too, so we've embedded them throughout the article. It goes without saying, but hunting is going to be a key component of Red Dead Redemption 2. By tracking down animals and...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Around 200 Species of Animal, Says Rockstar
That's a lot of skinning
Today in News That Makes Red Dead Redemption 2 Sound Increasingly Ridiculous, Rockstar has said that the open world title -- which is due out in around a month from now -- will feature approximately 200 species of animal. Based on what we already know, the game's world is set to be impressively detailed and dynamic. Having...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Pro Bundles Announced
No fancy console, though
Sony is banking big on Red Dead Redemption 2, and for good reason -- it's going to be one of 2018's biggest sellers. As part of its continued marketing splash, the platform holder has just unveiled a couple of PS4 bundles, packing together Rockstar's upcoming blockbuster with a PS4 Pro. Sadly, there's no custom design, so...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Looks Stunning in New Batch of PS4 Screenshots
Boy howdy
Rockstar is no slouch when it comes to visuals, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is looking particularly pretty. The developer has released dozens of new screenshots of the upcoming open world Western, and it looks utterly gorgeous. There's a huge range of sights to be seen here, with some shots focusing on characters or action scenes, while...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Realistic Survival Mechanics like Eating, Sleeping, and Washing
There's even weapon degradation
We hope that you like survival mechanics, because it sounds like Red Dead Redemption 2 is full of them. New previews reveal that as main character Arthur Morgan, you'll need to eat, drink, sleep, and even bathe to maintain both a healthy body and healthy relationships with other characters. Apparently, Arthur's hair...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Has a First-Person View Mode, Just like GTA V
Through the eyes of Arthur Morgan
New Red Dead Redemption 2 previews are hitting the 'net, and one of the biggest points many of them make is that the game can be played entirely in first-person, much like Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 4. That's right, you can switch to the eyes of main character Arthur Morgan at any time during gameplay,...
News Red Dead Online Rolls Out in November 2018 as Public Beta
Rockstar hoping community can help fix teething problems
Much like Grand Theft Auto V in 2013, the online component for Red Dead Redemption 2 will roll out shortly after the main game deploys on 26th October. Scheduled to release in November 2018 as a public beta, Rockstar Games is promising “a new online connected experience set against the...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Update Details Towns and Cities with New Screenshots
No-so-Wild West
With Rockstar at the helm, you just know that the open world of Red Dead Redemption 2 is going to be worthy of admiration. The developer's promising a roaring return to the Wild West, complete with dangerous wilderness, dust bowl settlements, and sparkling cities. Indeed, if there's one thing these latest screenshots show, it's that...
News Rockstar Teases Details About the Story in Red Dead Redemption 2
Ganging up
Rockstar barely needs to do anything to drum up excitement for its games, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is a perfect example. We know very little about its epic open world Western, particularly when it comes to the game's narrative. We know it's set several years before the first game, and that you play as Arthur Morgan, a member of the...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Reveals Its Criminal Cast of Characters
The whole gang's here
Rockstar has lifted the lid on the main cast of Red Dead Redemption 2. It's posted cool character portraits complete with quotes for every member of the Van der Linde Gang, headed by the infamous Dutch. There are mostly new faces here, but those of you who played the first Red Dead Redemption will recognise a few of...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Previews Appear to Be Incoming
Go West
The next issue of Official PlayStation Magazine will feature a hands on preview for Red Dead Redemption 2, meaning that we’re just about a month away from learning more about how Rockstar’s latest plays. The label did showcase the first gameplay from the hotly anticipated Western earlier this month, but now it looks like it’s about to...
