Red Dead Redemption

Hair Ball

Fizman wrote: »

I couldn't tell you as I haven't pre-ordered from them before.

its out on the 21 of may you should be ok theirs more info on the web site:cool:

AnonoBoy

Grand Theft Horsey looks great to me.

SK1979

New video just posted about the competitive multiplayer.

http://bit.ly/chRQZY

Game still looking hot!

djkeogh

That Multiplayer looks like it could be the dogs. The whole game is shaping up very nicely. Have high hopes for this one.

Zero-Cool

the new multiplayer vid looks absolutely class!!! Cant wait to ride round with a posse. The game running round with the gold looks a right laugh!

cableguy.ie

Ok. This is looking like a first day buy:D:D:D

LeoGilly

This game looks epic! Can't wait!!!

DARK-KNIGHT

think ill pick up prison break instead!!! lol!

really though cant wait for this it looks epic!

release day for me also:):):)

dreamers75

the xbox is been taking out of the filestores nox for this game.

Yitzhak Rabin

I can't wait for this game! It looks so well polished, right down to the horses muscles moving! Here's some more trailers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w-srm9t9S8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfMFcS6ihh8

and a great fan made one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73BezSKcjp8

Mensch Maschine

sheehy83 wrote: »

..back on topic, does anyone know any good RDR fansites gathering info on this game?

Try http://www.reddead.net/ It's by the guys at GTA.net/GTAforums etc which can have a few thousand people online at times. Everyone that has been following RDR on gtaforums.com went over and got an account there. (RDR topic in the gaming forum on gtaforums is 231 pages long!) So there's a lot of traffic and info there! If you see me there on reddead.net, my username is Paulie Walnuts,

So, the multiplayer is looking great but I'm gonna try play single player as much as possible before I head online.

My folks are heading to Brazil for a month to see my new nephew and my bro. My Birthday is the day before release of this game so my g/f is gonna get it for me! This is turning out way too sweet for me. Just gonna smoke, have one of the lads around and explorethe terrain and witness the various little scenarios that occur around the place!

Here's some cool info...

Not all horses are created equal, though--the game features a huge range of different breeds roaming its wilds and available at various shops throughout the world. Different horses have varying stamina and top speeds, so you can pick whichever suits your needs, but you can have only one at any given time. Or, if you're feeling particularly coldhearted, you can just shoot the poor filly, skin her, and then flog her flesh and hide to the nearest merchant. The West is an unforgiving place.

The skinning process itself is fairly gruesome, especially for larger animals. The sounds in particular may unsettle the stomach, as may the blood spattering the screen as you see John struggle with his blade. If none of that does, then the sound of flies buzzing around the pink and skinless corpse on the floor shouldn't trouble you either.

****Slight Spoiler Alert....*******

Brutality is never too far away, however. In one mission slightly later on, you get reports of a gang of outlaws causing mayhem, including graphic descriptions of murder and rape. Chasing them down, you scout their position by following circling vultures and coming across camps of slaughtered travellers. Eventually you reach a farm to discover some survivors--including some deeply traumatised women--as well as some who were not so fortunate. One of those less fortunate whom you briefly see naked and hanging from some rafters is an indicator of how few punches Red Dead Redemption pulls.

Ravage1616

I actually can not wait for this game! Even broke out the deadwood box-set to tied me over till its release ha

Zero-Cool

There is a lot of info on the official site. Tons of screenshots (some class ones for wallpaper)

http://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption/

Icyseanfitz

anyone know where you can pre-order the limited edition for this in ireland? thank god its coming out the 21st of may my exams will just be finished

Zero-Cool

New Huge preview up. Sounds like GOTY

part 1 - http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2891979

Part 2 - http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2893081

Cant fuuckiiiin waaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiittt!!!!

Zero-Cool

New Huge preview up. Sounds like GOTY

part 1 - http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2891979

Part 2 - http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2893081

Cant fuuckiiiin waaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiittt!!!!

WolfForager

We sholdn't really be throwing GOTY's around willy nilly seeing as Mass Effect 2 also came out this year! Awesome...

Anywho, i'm slowly starting to look fowad to this even though i won't be playing anymore console games until september :P

Zero-Cool

ME 2 Sucks!!!!!

well I never played it but sticking to it cuz it was spose to come out on PS3 and never did haha

WolfForager

It was never supossed to come out on PS3 :P Buy 360 ya nub :pac:

Zero-Cool

i read a preview ages ago saying ps3 was getting it. mod can we get wolfy banned pleasE? he is annoying me

WolfForager

I've made my point, my work here is done! *Flees into the night*

Snowie

any one interested in setting up a posey ... Only for irish gamers and it will have a damm good name

Zero-Cool

Don't think you can set up a permanent posse but i'm sure there will be plenty of boardsies online. Will need to start a mega thread for this game I think. The aussie preview makes the game sound unreal altogether

Zero-Cool

Since the awesome multiplayer video was released last week, the developers answered some fan questions. (sorry for the long post, got this for red dead site on facebook)

“Is there auto aim on multiplayer for RDR?” – received via Twitter

Like the single player game, there are three targeting modes available to choose from: Casual, Normal and Expert. Casual is full lock, Normal snaps-to-target but does not lock on, and Expert has no assist. You can configure your own personal targeting to suit your preferences in any game by using the multiplayer playlists in the menu.

For Competitive games, there are Casual playlists for all game types that are exclusively Casual targeting mode, or that allow players to mix it up and play against each other across a variety of the three targeting types.
There are also playlists for Gang Matches and Free For All games which allow players to use Normal or Expert targeting together (but not Casual).
For advanced players that prefer to strictly play against other free-aimers, Hardcore and Veteran playlists that exclusively support Expert targeting can be used for all Gang Matches and Free For All Games.
It’s also worth noting that honing your multiplayer skills with the more advanced Normal and Expert targeting styles will reward you with bonus XP to level up faster than those using Casual.


“Can we only have 16 players be in a "free roam" lobby world? I was hoping that there could be lots of real players in a single "free roam" world but either way it will be awesome.” – El_Bandido_RDR

Our goal is to ensure that Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer sits comfortably alongside the single-player game in terms of our own incredibly high standards of quality, production values and attention to detail. Red Dead's multiplayer gives players online a gigantic open world to roam around in, complete with a fully functioning ecosystem including animals to hunt and horses to ride, ambient challenges, towns full of NPCs and law enforcement… all taking place under a dynamic day/night cycle and weather system – as well as the option to dive into competitive modes at any time, all without sacrificing the detail that makes the single-player game so amazing. Trust that with 16 players all able to jump in and out of any aspect of this world at any time, Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer pushes the limits to the brink of what’s currently possible with open-world multiplayer on consoles.


“Will there be health regeneration???” – Bigdragon8me

Yes. As in the single-player game, your health will regenerate as you play multiplayer matches.<

"Has the cover/aiming system been updated since Grand Theft Auto IV... mainly ability to aim out of cover without firing?" - Zack26

Yes, you can aim while in cover, which will spin you out/up to display the reticule and set your shot before firing the weapon. You will not be able to aim precisely without leaning out to fire, but you can look around while in cover in order to blindfire (with less precision) or to set up your inital aim in preparation for leaning out to take a shot.


“I wonder how the dead eye will feel in multiplayer mode?” - willspeed

We have designed it to be both fun and effective in the multiplayer modes. It doesn’t slow down time like it does in the single-player game for obvious reasons, but painting targets to take down multiple enemies can be great strategy in modes like Gold Rush, where more than one opponent is fighting over the same objective.


“R* can we enter a team multiplayer game like Grab The Bag without being in a posse?” - Byside

Yes. Creating posses in multiplayer isn’t a requirement, it just makes things easier and more fun for you and your friends, especially in Free Roam sessions where you may want to tackle some of the challenges together, like heading out to a gang hideout or looking for a hunting challenge.


“Are the posses always the same or do they change if u go off online like they’re just teams for that round?” – wyliemyster

Each time you head into Red Dead Redemption multiplayer, you will create new posses according to the players in your session. While posses are not persistent offline, if you and your friends want to always play together as a ruthless band of outlaws, we’ve made the multiplayer menu and invite system simple and easy enough to find each other online, posse up, and challenge others in Competitive matches whenever you’d like.


"How many weapons can you carry at once?" - Rodriguer2000


There is no hard limit to the amount of weapons you can carry - you can carry every weapon you pick up, and switch between weapons in a given class using the d-pad + weapon in the pause menu. In Competitive matches, different areas will have different weapon load-outs - for example, the larger area of Diez Coronas offers a sniper rifle to offset the power of the cannon and gatling gun placements. Choosing the appropriate weapon for the task, and conserving ammo for that weapon is key to effective strategy.


"Hey R* I still need to know, will we be able to swim in RDR?"- captaincabbage

As an outlaw character who's spent most of his life on horseback in the land-locked territories of the West - John Marston is not much of a swimmer. If he has to cross a body of water, transport will be provided. John has no problem wading, but if he gets too deep, he will drown.


"Can your horse jump?" - Zack26

Yes. Not only can you make your horse jump at any time, but your horse's basic intelligence enables it to vault over low objects and avoid other obstacles - like cliff edges - naturally, allowing you to focus on the business of riding and/or shooting.


“The multiplayer info so far looks awesome!!! What’s up with the shootouts that happen when you start a match? How’d you guys come up with that??” – received via Mouthoff

Throughout the development of the game, we were looking for as many classic Western moments to pack into the game as possible. The concept of a Mexican stand-off, with gunfighters suspensefully poised, looking into the eyes of their killers seemed well suited to the game and also a great way to get acquainted with the players in a match before you set about trying to kill them. Team Games start with both sides lined up in a Showdown. Free For All matches start with the Standoff with everyone in a circle. It makes it really tense with everyone pointing their gun at other players – and it is actually possible for everyone to get killed right at the start.

Zero-Cool

Since the awesome multiplayer video was released last week, the developers answered some fan questions. (sorry for the long post, got this for red dead site on facebook)

“Is there auto aim on multiplayer for RDR?” – received via Twitter

Like the single player game, there are three targeting modes available to choose from: Casual, Normal and Expert. Casual is full lock, Normal snaps-to-target but does not lock on, and Expert has no assist. You can configure your own personal targeting to suit your preferences in any game by using the multiplayer playlists in the menu.

For Competitive games, there are Casual playlists for all game types that are exclusively Casual targeting mode, or that allow players to mix it up and play against each other across a variety of the three targeting types.
There are also playlists for Gang Matches and Free For All games which allow players to use Normal or Expert targeting together (but not Casual).
For advanced players that prefer to strictly play against other free-aimers, Hardcore and Veteran playlists that exclusively support Expert targeting can be used for all Gang Matches and Free For All Games.
It’s also worth noting that honing your multiplayer skills with the more advanced Normal and Expert targeting styles will reward you with bonus XP to level up faster than those using Casual.


“Can we only have 16 players be in a "free roam" lobby world? I was hoping that there could be lots of real players in a single "free roam" world but either way it will be awesome.” – El_Bandido_RDR

Our goal is to ensure that Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer sits comfortably alongside the single-player game in terms of our own incredibly high standards of quality, production values and attention to detail. Red Dead's multiplayer gives players online a gigantic open world to roam around in, complete with a fully functioning ecosystem including animals to hunt and horses to ride, ambient challenges, towns full of NPCs and law enforcement… all taking place under a dynamic day/night cycle and weather system – as well as the option to dive into competitive modes at any time, all without sacrificing the detail that makes the single-player game so amazing. Trust that with 16 players all able to jump in and out of any aspect of this world at any time, Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer pushes the limits to the brink of what’s currently possible with open-world multiplayer on consoles.


“Will there be health regeneration???” – Bigdragon8me

Yes. As in the single-player game, your health will regenerate as you play multiplayer matches.<

"Has the cover/aiming system been updated since Grand Theft Auto IV... mainly ability to aim out of cover without firing?" - Zack26

Yes, you can aim while in cover, which will spin you out/up to display the reticule and set your shot before firing the weapon. You will not be able to aim precisely without leaning out to fire, but you can look around while in cover in order to blindfire (with less precision) or to set up your inital aim in preparation for leaning out to take a shot.


“I wonder how the dead eye will feel in multiplayer mode?” - willspeed

We have designed it to be both fun and effective in the multiplayer modes. It doesn’t slow down time like it does in the single-player game for obvious reasons, but painting targets to take down multiple enemies can be great strategy in modes like Gold Rush, where more than one opponent is fighting over the same objective.


“R* can we enter a team multiplayer game like Grab The Bag without being in a posse?” - Byside

Yes. Creating posses in multiplayer isn’t a requirement, it just makes things easier and more fun for you and your friends, especially in Free Roam sessions where you may want to tackle some of the challenges together, like heading out to a gang hideout or looking for a hunting challenge.


“Are the posses always the same or do they change if u go off online like they’re just teams for that round?” – wyliemyster

Each time you head into Red Dead Redemption multiplayer, you will create new posses according to the players in your session. While posses are not persistent offline, if you and your friends want to always play together as a ruthless band of outlaws, we’ve made the multiplayer menu and invite system simple and easy enough to find each other online, posse up, and challenge others in Competitive matches whenever you’d like.


"How many weapons can you carry at once?" - Rodriguer2000


There is no hard limit to the amount of weapons you can carry - you can carry every weapon you pick up, and switch between weapons in a given class using the d-pad + weapon in the pause menu. In Competitive matches, different areas will have different weapon load-outs - for example, the larger area of Diez Coronas offers a sniper rifle to offset the power of the cannon and gatling gun placements. Choosing the appropriate weapon for the task, and conserving ammo for that weapon is key to effective strategy.


"Hey R* I still need to know, will we be able to swim in RDR?"- captaincabbage

As an outlaw character who's spent most of his life on horseback in the land-locked territories of the West - John Marston is not much of a swimmer. If he has to cross a body of water, transport will be provided. John has no problem wading, but if he gets too deep, he will drown.


"Can your horse jump?" - Zack26

Yes. Not only can you make your horse jump at any time, but your horse's basic intelligence enables it to vault over low objects and avoid other obstacles - like cliff edges - naturally, allowing you to focus on the business of riding and/or shooting.


“The multiplayer info so far looks awesome!!! What’s up with the shootouts that happen when you start a match? How’d you guys come up with that??” – received via Mouthoff

Throughout the development of the game, we were looking for as many classic Western moments to pack into the game as possible. The concept of a Mexican stand-off, with gunfighters suspensefully poised, looking into the eyes of their killers seemed well suited to the game and also a great way to get acquainted with the players in a match before you set about trying to kill them. Team Games start with both sides lined up in a Showdown. Free For All matches start with the Standoff with everyone in a circle. It makes it really tense with everyone pointing their gun at other players – and it is actually possible for everyone to get killed right at the start.

Hair Ball

sheehy83 wrote: »

Since the awesome multiplayer video was released last week, the developers answered some fan questions. (sorry for the long post, got this for red dead site on facebook)

“Is there auto aim on multiplayer for RDR?” – received via Twitter

Like the single player game, there are three targeting modes available to choose from: Casual, Normal and Expert. Casual is full lock, Normal snaps-to-target but does not lock on, and Expert has no assist. You can configure your own personal targeting to suit your preferences in any game by using the multiplayer playlists in the menu.

For Competitive games, there are Casual playlists for all game types that are exclusively Casual targeting mode, or that allow players to mix it up and play against each other across a variety of the three targeting types.
There are also playlists for Gang Matches and Free For All games which allow players to use Normal or Expert targeting together (but not Casual).
For advanced players that prefer to strictly play against other free-aimers, Hardcore and Veteran playlists that exclusively support Expert targeting can be used for all Gang Matches and Free For All Games.
It’s also worth noting that honing your multiplayer skills with the more advanced Normal and Expert targeting styles will reward you with bonus XP to level up faster than those using Casual.


“Can we only have 16 players be in a "free roam" lobby world? I was hoping that there could be lots of real players in a single "free roam" world but either way it will be awesome.” – El_Bandido_RDR

Our goal is to ensure that Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer sits comfortably alongside the single-player game in terms of our own incredibly high standards of quality, production values and attention to detail. Red Dead's multiplayer gives players online a gigantic open world to roam around in, complete with a fully functioning ecosystem including animals to hunt and horses to ride, ambient challenges, towns full of NPCs and law enforcement… all taking place under a dynamic day/night cycle and weather system – as well as the option to dive into competitive modes at any time, all without sacrificing the detail that makes the single-player game so amazing. Trust that with 16 players all able to jump in and out of any aspect of this world at any time, Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer pushes the limits to the brink of what’s currently possible with open-world multiplayer on consoles.


“Will there be health regeneration???” – Bigdragon8me

Yes. As in the single-player game, your health will regenerate as you play multiplayer matches.<

"Has the cover/aiming system been updated since Grand Theft Auto IV... mainly ability to aim out of cover without firing?" - Zack26

Yes, you can aim while in cover, which will spin you out/up to display the reticule and set your shot before firing the weapon. You will not be able to aim precisely without leaning out to fire, but you can look around while in cover in order to blindfire (with less precision) or to set up your inital aim in preparation for leaning out to take a shot.


“I wonder how the dead eye will feel in multiplayer mode?” - willspeed

We have designed it to be both fun and effective in the multiplayer modes. It doesn’t slow down time like it does in the single-player game for obvious reasons, but painting targets to take down multiple enemies can be great strategy in modes like Gold Rush, where more than one opponent is fighting over the same objective.


“R* can we enter a team multiplayer game like Grab The Bag without being in a posse?” - Byside

Yes. Creating posses in multiplayer isn’t a requirement, it just makes things easier and more fun for you and your friends, especially in Free Roam sessions where you may want to tackle some of the challenges together, like heading out to a gang hideout or looking for a hunting challenge.


“Are the posses always the same or do they change if u go off online like they’re just teams for that round?” – wyliemyster

Each time you head into Red Dead Redemption multiplayer, you will create new posses according to the players in your session. While posses are not persistent offline, if you and your friends want to always play together as a ruthless band of outlaws, we’ve made the multiplayer menu and invite system simple and easy enough to find each other online, posse up, and challenge others in Competitive matches whenever you’d like.


"How many weapons can you carry at once?" - Rodriguer2000


There is no hard limit to the amount of weapons you can carry - you can carry every weapon you pick up, and switch between weapons in a given class using the d-pad + weapon in the pause menu. In Competitive matches, different areas will have different weapon load-outs - for example, the larger area of Diez Coronas offers a sniper rifle to offset the power of the cannon and gatling gun placements. Choosing the appropriate weapon for the task, and conserving ammo for that weapon is key to effective strategy.


"Hey R* I still need to know, will we be able to swim in RDR?"- captaincabbage

As an outlaw character who's spent most of his life on horseback in the land-locked territories of the West - John Marston is not much of a swimmer. If he has to cross a body of water, transport will be provided. John has no problem wading, but if he gets too deep, he will drown.


"Can your horse jump?" - Zack26

Yes. Not only can you make your horse jump at any time, but your horse's basic intelligence enables it to vault over low objects and avoid other obstacles - like cliff edges - naturally, allowing you to focus on the business of riding and/or shooting.


“The multiplayer info so far looks awesome!!! What’s up with the shootouts that happen when you start a match? How’d you guys come up with that??” – received via Mouthoff

Throughout the development of the game, we were looking for as many classic Western moments to pack into the game as possible. The concept of a Mexican stand-off, with gunfighters suspensefully poised, looking into the eyes of their killers seemed well suited to the game and also a great way to get acquainted with the players in a match before you set about trying to kill them. Team Games start with both sides lined up in a Showdown. Free For All matches start with the Standoff with everyone in a circle. It makes it really tense with everyone pointing their gun at other players – and it is actually possible for everyone to get killed right at the start.

can you get the pre order extras online

Hair Ball

Snow-Monkey wrote: »

any one interested in setting up a posey ... Only for irish gamers and it will have a damm good name

i all ready am but on xbox

Zero-Cool

I think you can get a preorder exclusive on amazon. I don't want any of thiose extras though. Will be a be crap starting the game with a really powerful gun or the fastest horse. I'd like to progress as the game wants.

You can't setup Posse's, per say. R* said when you start multiplayer, they have made it very easy to invite your buddies into a posse to play in a game. There won't be any pre-made clans in the game.

Butch Cassidy

Did anyone play Red Dead Revolver?

Mr E

Achievements list is out (Trophies not out yet, but I assume they're the same).