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  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Multiplayer — How to Get in the Beta

    Red Dead Redemption 2 Multiplayer — How to Get in the Beta

    The Red Dead Redemption 2 multiplayer beta is live now! How can you get in on the Wild-West action? Today we’ll tell you how you can join in the fun and what to expect. It’s time to get back on the horse and ride off into the sunset for an awesome adventure.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 Multiplayer Beta

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    How to Join

    The RDR2 multiplayer beta is live today, November 26th. If you bought the Ultimate Edition of the game you’re able to jump in to the wild multiplayer now. If you don’t have the Ultimate Edition, don’t stress! Those who played the game on launch day can jump into the action starting tomorrow.

    If you played the game before October 29th you’ll be allowed into the beta starting on November 29th. For everyone else, you can join the beta starting on November 30th. That means everyone will be able to gunsling and gamble in the Wild West by the end of November.

    Why the Slow Roll-Out?

    Rockstar had some serious issues with GTA V’s online servers. The launch of that multiplayer was a bit of a mess, with servers overtaxed and failing in a big way. Thankfully they learned from that experience and are planning to keep history from repeating itself.

    The slow roll-out of the beta allows Rockstar to keep an eye on the servers as traffic increases naturally. That way there’s less likelihood that the servers simply crash under the weight of the traffic. Considering that RDR2 sold more than 17 million copies there will certainly be some serious traffic to those servers.

    What to Expect

    Once you’re able to hop into the beta you can expect some excellent action to keep you entertained for ages. Exploring the huge open world with your friends is sure to be the largest draw. Hunting, fishing, gambling and getting up to no good will be favorite pastimes of players in the open world.

    Bank robberies, knocking over trains and holding up rival posses will certainly be popular activities as well. Aside from free-roaming, we expect to see dedicated lobbies for proper modes like deathmatch and team-based game modes.

    Not to mention poker, blackjack and other gambling side-games that are sure to make an appearance. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Best Details you Missed in Red Dead Redemption 2

    Best Details you Missed in Red Dead Redemption 2

    Red Dead Redemption 2 has been out for a few weeks now and has made some huge waves in the gaming world. This deep, engrossing Wild West adventure may be one of the best video games ever made. Odds are you’ve missed a few awesome details from this huge world, so here are just a few of the best details you missed in RDR 2. Warning: mild spoilers await!

    Details you Missed in Red Dead Redemption 2

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    Gun Detail

    While this is a slower-paced game, especially by AAA standards, a huge emphasis is still given to action and shooting. What you may have missed are great little details about guns and shooting. For instance, when you use a revolver, when you hit the right trigger to fire, Arthur has to pull the hammer back before he lets a bullet rip. You can manually rock the hammer back with a half-press of the trigger. Similarly, after firing a rifle, you have to load a new shell in before firing again.

    Other little details, like engravings and wood grain, as highlighted in gunsmiths as customization options. It’s still neat to see Arthur cleaning the dirt off of his guns when you manually maintain them, though.

    Animal Decomposition

    If you kill a wild animal in this game and leave it on the side of the road, it will slowly decompose. When you return to the area after a few in-game days, you may see a deteriorating body. After a few more days, you might find nothing more than a pile of bones. The same goes for when you carry a slain beast back into town on your horse. If you tarry for too many days, it’ll fetch a lower price as it decomposes.

    Arthur’s Well-Being

    If you skip sleep and eat infrequently, Arthur will begin to look haggard. You’ve likely noticed that your avatar’s hair and beard grow at a natural rate, and you can style his hair unless you grow it out long enough. Similarly, if you overeat and don’t get enough exercise, you’ll see Arthur begin to put on weight.

    The same, interestingly, goes for your horse! If you give your companion too many treats, it’ll get fat and become slower on the open road. Keep that in mind while you’re adventuring!

  • 2018 is Saddling Up to be The Year of the Cowboy

    2018 is Saddling Up to be The Year of the Cowboy

    Pirates are so yesterday. There seems to be some real cowboy synergy happening this year with the release of some highly anticipated television and games based on the storied era of the wild west. If you are a fan of the western genre, then be sure to take note!

    Westworld Season 2

    No need to caution – we will avoid spoilers! HBO has begun airing the highly anticipated second season to one of the best western/sci-fi shows to ever hit television. The legendary Michael Crichton (whom you may remember wrote the book Jurassic Park was based on) wrote and directed a film in 1973 that the current show is loosely based on.

    HBO spared no expense when it came to Westworld season 1, and it looks like season 2 will take it even further. Featuring a stellar cast with beautiful cinematography and a storyline that will keep you guessing, Westworld is an absolute must-watch. Sure, there is a heavy dose of sci-fi mixed in, but we think any fan of the western genre will find something to love here.

    Red Dead Redemption II

    Rockstar Games is delivering a sequel to one of the best western games ever created later this year. The first Red Dead Redemption followed a character named John Marsten, a former outlaw whose wife and son are taken hostage by the government in exchange for his services as a hired gun. The first Redemption took place in 1911, when the frontier was declining. The new sequel appears to be a prequel, taking place in 1899 and featuring a different protagonist.

    Rockstar Games, known best for their Grand Theft Auto games, are masters as creating open-world environments that allow players to pursue different interests and tasks. Red Dead Redemption II will surely feature a great story with top-notch voice talent, but players will also be able to leave the beaten path and just explore the countryside. There’s no better way to feel like a real cowboy from the comfort of your couch.

    Wild West Online

    Wild West Online is a massively multiplayer game where potentially thousands of players will all simultaneously inhabit the same world. The game is still in development, but early access packages will be available on May 10.

    It’s set in a fictional county with a general time period feeling between 1870 and the early 1900s. Players can assume various roles: hunters, farmers, miners, prospectors, bandits and more. Rather than offering a story-driven narrative, the developers aim to create a systems-driven open world environment peppered with small stories. This allows players to create their own stories rather than be railroaded into a certain narrative.