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Rockstar: Red Dead Redemption on PC isn't happening, not 'viable'

David Hinkle of Joystiq writes:
We've got bad news for you and your custom-built, Western-themed PC gaming rig (complete with tumbleweed HDD and whiskey-distilling cooling fan). Rockstar has confirmed that Red Dead Redemption is not coming to the PC. In a Q&A on the company's blog, Rockstar explains, "All we can say is that whenever it is viable (technically, developmentally and business-wise) for us to release a game for PC (or any other particular platform) – we will and we usually do; unfortunately, that is just not the case 100% of the time for all platforms."

yesmynameissumo5216d ago

Shame. It's one hell of a game.

BattleAxe5216d ago

I've been holding out all this time too...Oh well.

WrAiTh Sp3cTr35216d ago

Console gaming is big business...

fluffydelusions5216d ago

So why make LA Noire on PC and not RDR?

Jobesy5216d ago

For the same reason some devs make a game for pc but not consoles, it's their choice.

caboose325216d ago

Yea, I'm pretty sure RDR would have more sales on pc then LA. I use to own it for xbox 360 back when I had one, and I would re-buy the game again for pc.

Sobari5216d ago

Guess I won't be playing it, then. Oh well.

jriquelme_paraguay5216d ago (Edited 5216d ago )

lazzy....
and they are working on GTA5...

LA Noire its smaller...

banjadude5216d ago

Damn... have it for PS3 (which is great), but really wanted to also get it for PC, to see what the modding community would come up with.

evrfighter5216d ago

Maybe that's what their scared of.

Look what icehancer did. Made them look like chumps

stu8885216d ago

i don't think this icehancer could make anything to the scale and depth of RDR, and the story...

At the end of the day modders are not as good as developers, otherwise they would be in the development team.

end of.

If you haven't completed this game, don't bother sharing your opinion because its worthless.

stu8885216d ago

why mod this game? it's near perfection.

iamgoatman5216d ago

Although it is a great game, it's no where near perfect, and theres a lot a modding community could add to make it even better, just look at GTA4.

outwar60105216d ago

mods do amazing things more missions would be nice and I've always wanted the ghost rider horse in this game

banjadude5216d ago (Edited 5216d ago )

When I mean mods, I am referring to minor fixes (like textures and stuff), but I mostly refer to mods that add to the game (like new weapons, new missions, etc).

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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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Christopher4d 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.

VenomUK2d ago

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

Alek832d 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.

darthv724d ago

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

Lionsguard3d ago

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

TheColbertinator3d 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_drake2d 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 72136d ago

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

Petebloodyonion36d 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.

Hypertension14036d ago (Edited 36d 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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