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Red Dead Redemption Is All About Failure

Red Dead Redemption released seven years ago today and remains a triumph. The tale of John Marston’s failure might be Rockstar’s finest story.

ryuuzakibjorn3277d ago

"Red Dead Redemption Is All About Failure"- I would argue it's actually about... You know... Redemption.

LocomotorMortis3277d ago

I would argue about that coz you know, in RDR, John never really redeemed himself. All his sacrifice came undone when Jack gunned down Ross. Jack turned into an outlaw and by that he became the very thing his father tried to protect him from. So in a way, John never really redeemed himself. He just passed on his outlaw brand to his son involuntarily.

FullmetalRoyale3277d ago

I don't interpret his son's decisions as a failure by the father. John did everything he was supposed to, to save his family, and was murdered as a reward. So yeah, his son avenged him.

Kombatologist3277d ago

@LocomotorMortiI

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions."

PiNkFaIrYbOi3277d ago

I will get much disagrees for this but oh well. Yes, it is a failure of game. Never got why it got so much praise for such a horrid game.

Kombatologist3277d ago

You were right about getting much disagrees at least.

PiNkFaIrYbOi3277d ago

Actually surprised that I haven't gotten more disagrees than what I have.

warriorcase3277d ago

"Red Dead Redemption succeeds where other Rockstar games fail: it has heart. The shooting and riding and card games all build to a singular point with a powerful thesis."

The article is about the character failing, not the game. Maybe at least skim over the article next time perhaps?

PiNkFaIrYbOi3277d ago

I know that did skim it and stuff. Just think that the whole game was a failure, or at least way overrated.

JHippy50003275d ago

I just think Westerns aren't your taste. If you were a true Western fan I mean especially of movies you would truly see how Rockstar brought that feeling to the game they nailed it.

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Red Dead Redemption Hits 3.3 Million Netflix Downloads on Mobile

Red Dead Redemption hits 3.3 million Netflix downloads on mobile, underscoring how subscription access drives reach over paid sales.

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Christopher118d ago

More like people don't play these type of games on their phone normally and don't try them out. Not like the places where people do play these games haven't crushed those numbers easily.

How many people actually played more than an hour of the game or came close to finishing it on mobile is the real question. If people aren't playing the games to a point that is purposeful, then why try when a subscription that is behind a streaming service isn't a sign of success but just curiosity.

VenomUK116d ago

What if Netflix becomes ‘the Netflix of gaming?!’

Alek83116d ago

I downloaded it because I already have a Netflix sub.
I am not going to buy it for $40 or whatever it costs on Google Play.

I tried it out and will be sticking to the PC version, but it's not bad.

Having said that, this is the issues I see vs the PC version:
1. Greatly reduced texture resolution.
2. Massive downgrade ALL lighting quality (this includes water, shadows, etc).
3. Stutter and heat. Prolonged play leads to both.
On the plus side, we have:
4. This thing is like 6GB vs the 12 on Steam.

Great way to try the game, but not the best way to play it.

darthv72118d ago

Perhaps Netflix will make a RDR series now that ST is done with.

Lionsguard117d ago

A Netflix version of RDR?... Oh boy... I can't wait... /s

TheColbertinator117d ago

They should build a production that includes members behind the True Grit remake and Hell on Wheels from AMC. Both were perfect for wild west vibes.

gold_drake117d ago

but i doubt people ACTUALLY played it on smartphone vs tried it out.

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Rockstar Says Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 Upgrade Needs More Time

Rockstar says the free upgrade issue affecting Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 owners requires more time to resolve, with another update expected within five days.

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Minute Man 721150d ago

Another free update...good to know but I don't own a series X

Petebloodyonion150d ago

I’m not sure what the exact issue is. I had no trouble getting the free update—you basically get the new game for free if you have the 360 version in your digital library. Maybe the problem is related to owning or not owning the Undead DLC expansion.

Hypertension140150d ago (Edited 150d ago )

Yea I think thats what it is. I also own the game but not the expansion, and im unable to download the update.

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Red Dead Redemption Compared on Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 After Free Upgrade

A detailed comparison of Red Dead Redemption on Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 shows stronger settings, better performance, and a major uplift for Nintendo’s new hardware.

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