Tag: Rockstar San Diego
In order to celebrate the release of the Red Dead Redemption: Game Of The Year edition, Rockstar's announced it's opening up Triple XP for its rootin', tootin' sandbox shooter this weekend
Players with any version of Red Dead Redemption will be able to hop online from 9PM GMT, Friday, October 14th and enjoy enhanced multiplayer rewards all weekend...
News Rockstar Confirms Red Dead Redemption: Game Of The Year Edition For PlayStation 3
Rockstar has announced a Game Of The Year edition of Red Dead Redemption for PlayStation 3
The package will include all of the previously released DLC expansion packs, and will release on October 11th in North America and October 14th in Europe. The full breakdown of content can be viewed after the jump. Original Red Dead Redemption game with a...
News Rockstar Dates Final Red Dead Redemption DLC
The final Red Dead Redemption DLC pack will launch for free on September 13th, Rockstar has announced
The pack includes a selection of a new maps and characters for the game's multiplayer mode. There's a full rundown of the content on offer after the jump. New maps: Cochinay - Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang Shootout, Stronghold Nekoti Rock - Gold Rush,...
News Still Not Played Red Dead Redemption?
Looks like Rockstar might have your back -- a Game Of The Year edition of Red Dead Redemption has popped up on the website of a British ratings board
Often developers stick the ol' Game Of The Year tag onto their popular game in order to get re-release onto store shelves, but in the case of Red Dead Redemption it's totally warranted — we gave the...
News Rockstar Announces New Red Dead Redemption DLC For September
Red Dead Redemption is set to get one final DLC pack, Rockstar has announced
The "Myths & Mavericks" pack is due out in September for the lowly fee of nada, and will bring with it a few "fan-favourite" character skins, as well as new arenas for Deathmatch, Gang, Grab the Bag and "other popular online modes".
Report Rockstar Didn't Enter Red Dead Redemption Into The BAFTAs
There's a bizarre omission in last night's BAFTA results: Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption is nowhere to be seen
It wasn't even a nomination in fact. Why is that? According to the BAFTA's chief operation officer, Kevin Price, it's because Rockstar didn't enter. "We dont have the right to automatically enter a videogame, he said. We...
News Feign Excitement: Call Of Duty: Black Ops Is The UK's Best Selling Game Of 2010
Surprise!
We nearly called it and then we were like, nah, too crazy. Who'd have thought Call Of Duty: Black Ops would become the UK's best selling game of 2010? Our money was on the Nintendo Wii's Just Dance. We were close. That came in second. But blimey. Black Ops — crazy that. Gran Turismo 5 fared pretty well, coming third on the PlayStation...
News Red Dead Redemption Gets Double XP This Weekend
It's Hallowe'en
What better way to spend it than shooting up the undead in Red Dead Redemption's new Undead Nightmare pack? If you're planning on taking the game online, then you should know that Rockstar are celebrating all weekend with double XP. The fun will begin tomorrow evening (18:00PM in England apparently) and will run right through until...
News Red Dead Redemption's Undead Nightmare Drops In Time For Hallowe'en
The awesome looking horror extension to Rockstar San Diego's open-world westerner Red Dead Redemption is set to drop in time for Hallowe'en the publisher's confirmed
Undead Nightmare will hit the PlayStation Network on October 26th. The pack, which will cost $10, will provide "5-12 hours" worth of content involving hordes of the undead and...
News Red Dead Redemption's Undead Nightmare Still Looks Amazing
Rockstar's dropped another awesome trailer for the upcoming horror-themed Red Dead Redemption expansion, Undead Nightmare
The DLC pack which still has no date - but is totally coming around Hallowe'en! -brings death, horror and "braaaaains" to the sandbox Westerner. Not only will the game feature a bunch of new missions, it'll also boast...
Rumour Rockstar San Diego Working On "Mind Blowing" Project
Rumour is that the studio behind the excellent Red Dead Redemption - Rockstar San Diego - have started work on a brand-new "mind blowing" project
Apparently it will take advantage of the Rage engine and will "blow gamers away". Obviously there's no word out of Rockstar, and there's unlikely to be any for some time. Still, get hype huh?
News Red Dead Redemption's "Liars & Cheats" Pack Hits On September 21st
Excited about jumping back into Red Dead Redemption once more? Well Rockstar's gone and put a date on the next DLC pack - entitled "Liars & Cheats"
Due on the PlayStation Network on September 21st, the Liars & Cheats pack is set to add a bunch of new content to Red Dead's multiplayer. You'll now be able to play multiplayer versions of Poker...
News How Does Brad Pitt Fit You For A Red Dead Movie?
According to a report on ShowBizSpy, Brad Pitt's being lined up to play John Marston in a movie adaptation of Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption
Yup, a movie based on a video game based on movies. No studio's been named in connection to the movie, but apparently Pitt's name is first on the list for the part. Rockstar claims the report's just a rumour,...
News Red Dead Redemption Hackers: Spare Your Dignity, Avoid The Ban-Hammer
Rockstar's vowed to crack down on Red Dead Redemption hackers starting August 24th
The publisher's detected players that are using hacked game saves, and plans to swiftly eliminate all the associated PSN IDs from the game. If you're using a hacked save, you have 24-hours to delete it and you will not be affected by the ban. Aren't Rockstar nice...
News This Is A Little Trailer For Red Dead Redemption's Legends & Killers Pack
If you're still not sure whether you want to drop $9
99 / £7.99 on the latest Red Dead Redemption DLC, then Rockstar's sent us this little trailer to get you hyped. While the pack looks good, the price seems a smudge expensive for what it is. However, we still have plenty of goodwill aimed in Rockstar's direction because of the free co-op pack, so...
News Red Dead Redemption Title Update Puts An End To Griefing
Rockstar's released the latest title update for their hit Western shooter, Red Dead Redemption
The update deals mostly with alleviating griefing in its various forms. There are also a number of fixes for known bugs — including geometry issues and the removal of downloadable costumes from the player's inventory. We've included the full list of...
News Become Both A Legend & Killer At The Same Time With Next Week's Red Dead Redemption DLC
Rockstar's announced that the next set of Red Dead Redemption DLC, the Legends & Killers pack, will hit the PlayStation Network next week
That's August 10th in case you were wondering. It'll cost just $9.99 / £7.99, and comes loaded with new multiplayer maps, weapons and trophies. Sounds like a good deal to us. Rockstar announced a ton of Red...
News Heads-Up: Red Dead Redemption's Outlaws To The End DLC Available Now
Just a quick heads-up, the free Red Dead Redemption co-op pack, Outlaws To The End, is available from the PlayStation Store right now
The free pack adds a bunch of trophies and new co-op multiplayer missions to the already massive Red Dead Redemption package. It's just a 15mb update too, so not much downloading on your part.
News Red Dead Redemption's Free "Outlaws To The End" Co-Op Pack Slings Six Shooters Tomorrow
Rockstar's reiterated that Red Dead Redemption's free "Outlaws To The End" co-op pack will hit the PlayStation Network tomorrow
We've whacked a new trailer from the pack after the jump. It's pretty awesome. You can get more details about the individual missions through the link. Exciting stuff, innit. <object...
News Red Dead Redemption Lands Multiplayer Update, Includes Hardcore Free Roam
Rockstar rolled out an update for Red Dead Redemption's multiplayer yesterday, fixing numerous technical doo-hads, and including support for a new Hardcore Free Roam gametype -- that's without autoaim in case you were wondering
The new gametype will be available soon. We've included the list of fixes after the jump. Resolved various NAT...
News Red Dead Redemption Ships A Whopping Five Million Units
According to Take Two and Rockstar, five million copies of Red Dead Redemption have been packed up and shipped to retailers around North America and Europe since the game launched just a few weeks ago
Take Two revealed the number last night during a financial earnings call. We're sure there were more than a few smug smiles around the room. It wasn't...
News Little Game Called Red Dead Redemption Holds Onto The UK Charts' Top Spot
We played Red Dead Redemption for about 10 hours this weekend
We've already beaten the game. Go figure. It's properly, properly amazing. So it's no surprise to see it uphold the top of the UK sales charts once again. UFC Undisputed 2010 continues to do surprisingly well here, with a slot in third, while EA's 2010 FIFA World Cup moves into second...
News Red Dead Redemption's Free DLC Pack "Outlaws To The End" Hits Playstation 3 On June 23rd
More Red Dead Redemption? We're split in two minds about this - on one hand we're super excited
It's more Red Dead Redemption, how could that not be amazing? On the other hand, we're super excited. It's more Red Dead Redemption, how are we supposed to find time to play more Red Dead Redemption? Still, seeing as Rockstar are being lovely and giving...
News Red Dead Redemption Gets Patched Up Next Week
Rockstar's announced over on their website that some tweaks are being made to Red Dead Redemption next week via a patch
Issues with one of the game's bounties, aswell as multiplayer connectivity issues are cited - with fixes for other lesser bugs probably dealt with too. Rockstar's also announced that they'll be releasing some new outfits and Expert...
News Red Dead Redemption Will Get More DLC, Claim Rockstar
Rockstar's confirmed they will release more DLC for Red Dead Redemption beyond the "Outlaws To The End" co-op pack which is planned for release next month
Dropping details on Rockstar's official site, more details on the free pack will be released soon. But there'll still be plenty to look forward to beyond that. Also know that there will...
News Red Dead Redemption Robs The Bank, Scores £10million Over Opening Weekend
Despite serious stock shortages
Rockstar's breached the vault doors and robbed the bank with Red Dead Redemption if MCV's reports are anything to go by - they claim the company earned a cool £10 million from the game in its opening weekend. "The launch went incredibly well", HMV's Jonathan Hayes said. "As a relatively new brand, it's almost done...
News Red Dead Redemption Shortage In The UK To Be Solved, Claims Rockstar
Our local Tesco still hadn't got copies of Red Dead Redemption when we checked yesterday
There was just a bare empty space where the game should be. We don't know how much luck people are having up and down the country - but the fact is, whether you can find a copy or not, Red Dead Redemption is suffering a shortage here. Thankfully, Rockstar's been...
News Red Dead Redemption's Soundtrack Available Now On iTunes
Rockstar Games has announced that Red Dead Redemption's soundtrack is now available for download on iTunes
The score was composed by Bill Elm and Woody Jackson. It's available throughout Europe and the US, and you can buy it by clicking here.
News UK: Good Luck Finding A PS3 Copy Of Red Dead Redemption
We warned our Twitter followers a few days ago that there was a shortage situation of Red Dead Redemption on Playstation 3 (supposedly released today)
Seems we underestimated the situation though — unless you've pre-ordered the game, prepare to have a fun weekend hunting out a copy. It's nowhere to be found. GAME and HMV are reporting that they've...
News Pachter: "I Was Wrong About Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption"
If you're going to be an analyst and make lots of crazy predictions, the least you can do is admit when you get it wrong
That's exactly what Pachter's done in regards to Red Dead Redemption, declaring that he was wrong to be sceptical over Rockstar's Western. "I suppose we should call them visionaries," Pachter told CVG. "I have been...
Report Red Dead Redemption Cost A Whopping $100million To Develop
Red Dead Redemption may well be getting glowing reviews - but it sounds like they've come at a price
A $100million price to be precise, which is what one source places Red Dead Redemption's development costs at. For comparison's sake, Sony's own God Of War III cost $44million to develop. Rockstar's no stranger to the $100million price-tag though,...
News Red Dead Redemption Nets Playstation 3-Exclusive Content
Struggling to decide which platform to buy Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption on? Struggle no more, as Game Informer's just emerged that the Playstation 3 version of the game includes two exclusive pieces of content
The extras may only be costumes - Solomons Folly Gang Hideout and the Walton Gang Outfit - but who doesn't want bonus stuff, eh? The...
News Red Dead Redemption Launch Trailer Confirms "Must Buy" Status
Our inbox has been flooded with emails from Rockstar Games for months now: Red Dead Redemption has had one of the biggest PR build-ups to a game we've ever known
If we had the time and patience, we'd count just how many trailers Red Dead Redemption has gotten. Maybe that's a job for you, dear reader? Has it been worth it though? Yes. Every...
News Horses In Red Dead Redemption Look Really, Really Good
One of the strongest responses we've heard to Red Dead Redemption is in response to its wildlife
Apparently the various animals roaming the wild west are ridiculously well animated, a real sight to behold. We would make the joke, "until you shoot them in the face, hahahaLOLchortle!1", but we like animals. Even digital ones.</em>
News Oh Not Another Red Dead Redemption Trailer
Look, we are so excited about Red Dead Redemption it's ridiculous
It's our most anticipated game right now, and that includes ones that haven't been announced yet. But we really aren't cut out for this trailer a week lark. Perhaps it's testament to the depth of content in Rockstar's Western that they can release literally 3 minutes of footage a week...
News Red Dead Redemption Lands Free Post Release Co-Op DLC
Gotta admire Rockstar for promising substantial amounts of free DLC post-Red Dead Redemption's launch this month
But promise they have, stating that a free update in June will bring six multiplayer missions and trophies to the package. The content, entitled "Outlaws To The End", will be playable by 2-4 players and includes numerous mission...
News Just In Case You Were Wondering: Red Dead Redemption's Gonna Be Mature
American ratings board, the ESRB, has served up a big fat "M" for Mature in regards to Rockstar San Diego's upcoming Western sandbox, Red Dead Redemption
As you'd expect, Redemption gets the full suite of mature content: Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs. It all makes sense when you remember this...
News Red Dead Redemption To Get 30-Minute Machinima
The Road's director, John Hillcoat, has helped Rockstar put together a 30-minute machinima based on next month's Red Dead Redemption
It will run on Fox on Saturday, May 15th, and will be animated with in-game assets according to Kotaku. Details are really scarce at the moment, but we daresay we'll be hearing more about this soon. It sounds like an...
News Red Dead Redemption Multiplayer Trailer Has Us Even More Excited
If you've not seen something that excites you in Red Dead Redemption over the 10 or so trailers Rockstar has released up until now, you've probably got a screw loose or something
This multiplayer trailer, which details the specific competitive modes in the game, doesn't particularly stray too far from the normal online game expectations - but it...
News Houser: Red Dead Redemption Was A Technical Nightmare To Develop
Red Dead Redemption looks absolutely fantastic, so whatever hurdles the team at Rockstar San Diego faced during development, they passed with flying colours
Still, in an exclusive chat with NowGamer, Rockstar's co-founder Dan Houser has revealed that development of the game was a "complete nightmare" on a technical level, simply because of...
News Red Dead Redemption's Online "Free Roam" Mode Gets Trailered
A bit like Grand Theft Auto IV, Red Dead Redemption will be getting a 16-player free-roam multiplayer mode
This portion of the game's online multiplayer campaign will allow players to explore Redemption's huge open-world with friends, rolling in posses known as "hombres". Hombres will be able to take down opposing factions, hunt down...
News Not Fed Up Of Red Dead Redemption Videos Yet?
What's that? You were screaming out for another Red Dead Redemption video
Well, here you go. Commentary is pretty much dead in regards to Red Dead right now. Yes, it looks awesome. Yes, we want to play it now. No, we don't have anymore to say.
News Hang On, What? Red Dead Redemption Has Multiplayer?
Rockstar's just confirmed they'll be detailing Red Dead Redemption's multiplayer components during the week of April 5th
If you already knew, please feign excitement alongside us because we had no idea Read Dead Redemption was getting multiplayer. How much are they cramming into this thing?We believe this game sets a new benchmark for open world...
News Here's Your Weekly Red Dead Redemption Trailer
What more can we say about Red Dead Redemption really? We always have to find something to make a comment on with every week's new trailer
But we're out - the game looks absolutely awesome. And it's out in May. Nothing more to see here?
News Your Red Dead Redemption Boxart's Gonna Look Like This...
It's red
Real red. That's because the game's called Red Dead Redemption we suppose. Dunno though, it all looks a bit empty, don'tchathink?</em>
News Stop What You're Doing: New Red Dead Redemption Video Is Balls To The Wall Amazing
Y'know, with each video that comes and goes for Red Dead Redemption we're getting closer and closer to the words "game of the year potential"
There's been about 8,753 trailers for Red Dead Redemption (trust us, our inbox can vouch) but every trailer has something different in it. Tell us this: which other game can have a truck-load of trailers, with...
News These Old Dudes Are In Red Dead Redemption Believe It Or Not
Gaming might be all about youngsters, but the Wild West - that was for the experienced gun-slinger
Men who look wizened, old and, frankly, hard. Kotaku's got some shots of the older generation of Red Dead Redemption. The game continues to look bloody awesome.
News Red Dead Redemption Delayed For An Extra Layer Of Polish
Red Dead Redemption has been pushed back until May 18th (21st in the UK)
Boo! It was originally due in April, but Rockstar have told Kotaku it's been delayed for an extra layer of polish.We at Rockstar have always prided ourselves on the uncompromising quality of our games and will always opt to take a bit longer to polish and fine-tune a...
Feature I Love Games Set In The Wild-West - "Twiggy" The Push Square Opinionator
Growing up, I've never had any interest in movies set in the wild-west
Sure, I can remember cold winter afternoons, sitting next to the fire with my Grandmother, watching some tired old tosh set about Pawnee Bill; but I've never once considered the genre a favourite. Which is strange, because anytime I think of wild-west games, I think of them with...
News Red Dead Redemption Invades New York City
Hello New York City
This is a poster for Rockstar's upcoming Red Dead Redemption and it wants you to take notice. What do you mean you didn't guess? The thing's bloody huge. And striking. It can be seen on the corner of Canal & Greene, which incidentally is not far from Rockstar's NY offices. It's awesome, huh? Let us know if you've seen it in...
