Bug bounty programs are fairly common in the tech world, but it is rarer to see game developers participating. With GTA Online, Rockstar began a bug bounty program calling on white hat hackers and security sleuths to dig out reproducible instances of false positive bans. Now, the program is being …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 PC performance issues creep up
Red Dead Redemption 2 has finally made its way to PC this week and while it is visually impressive, a lot of early players have run into bugs and issues at launch...
Read More »First trailer showcasing Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC released
Rockstar recently released its first trailer showcasing Red Dead Redemption 2 running on PC. The 1 minute long trailer focuses on the environment and atmosphere, shying away from any story related spoilers. The trailer is available to watch in 4K at 60fps, and illustrates many of the improvements arriving with the …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 is launching on PC and it is coming much sooner than expected
Over the last year, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 owners have had the chance to roam around Rockstar's depiction of the US Wild West era in the form of Red Dead Redemption 2. We all assumed the game would be coming to PC eventually, as plenty of evidence has leaked …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 is unlikely to get single-player DLC
In the years following Grand Theft Auto V's release, there were plenty of rumours going around indicating that single-player DLC was in the works. As we now know, no such DLC ever came to fruition, with Rockstar choosing to focus exclusively on GTA Online with continuous updates. With Red Dead …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 should come to PC soon following Australian classification
We are closing in on one year since Red Dead Redemption 2 first launched for Xbox One and PS4. In true Rockstar fashion, a PC version of the game has not been officially confirmed. However, there has been a growing mountain of evidence to suggest that the game is coming. …
Read More »Rockstar is the latest studio to release its own game launcher
Over the years, we have seen a number of publishers/developers break away from Steam in order to set up their own game launchers and sell games directly to customers. In the case of EA, all games are only available through Origin on PC, while others like Ubisoft and Bethesda are …
Read More »Evidence continues to pile up for Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
Many of us PC gaming enthusiasts were disappointed when Rockstar announced Red Dead Redemption 2 as a console exclusive game. The original title never made it beyond Xbox 360 and PS3 and for a while, it looked like the PC crowd would miss out once again. However, evidence is continuing …
Read More »Rockstar reportedly improving worker conditions following crunch reports
Over the last couple of years, the topic of developer crunch has been gaining much more traction, largely due to developers opening up about their experiences working on some of the biggest games. Rockstar was drawn into the conversation last year in the wake of Red Dead Redemption 2's launch …
Read More »Pinkerton detective agency and Take-Two/Rockstar dismiss lawsuits
Rockstar Games has a habit of attracting lawsuits, whether it is from celebrities claiming that their ‘likeness' was ripped off, or complaints about in-game content in general. Earlier this year, Red Dead Redemption 2 attracted a legal complaint of its own, this time from the real-world Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations …
Read More »Reports debunk Sony & Take Two acquisition rumours
Yesterday was a wild one for rumours, with a market analysis firm claiming that Sony was in “advanced board level talks” to acquire Take-Two. This would be a massive deal and would put franchises like Grand Theft Auto, Bioshock and NBA 2K under Sony's umbrella. There is just one problem …
Read More »GTA Online cheat programmer ordered to pay Take-Two $150,000 in damages, plus legal fees
Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive has been cracking down on cheat makers over the past couple of years, recently gaining court orders to search and seize the equipment of alleged perpetrators. After being caught, a Florida resident has been ordered to pay the company $150,000 in damages and a further …
Read More »Pinkerton Detective Agency sues over Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar Games is no stranger to lawsuits. Several complaints have emerged against the Grand Theft Auto games over the years with celebrities claiming that their ‘likeness' was ripped off. Now, Red Dead Redemption 2 has attracted a legal complaint of its own- this time around from the real-world Pinkerton Consulting …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2’s battle royale mode enters beta
Rockstar’s critically acclaimed cowboy prequel has received its first major update of the year, ushering in Red Dead Redemption 2’s take on the battle royale genre. Aptly named Gun Rush, the new mode will remain in beta for the next few months while the developer incorporates player feedback and introduces …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2’s multiplayer beta is live, progress resets may occur
Rockstar has officially begun opening up Red Dead Redemption 2 Online to players, with more set to gain access to the beta over the course of this week. There is a caveat though, as Rockstar has now warned players that some progress made during the beta may not carry over. …
Read More »Rockstar abandons trademark for PlayStation exclusive ‘Agent’
Way back in 2007, Sony proudly announced that Rockstar would be producing an exclusive game for the PlayStation 3. This was set to be a stealth-action game called Agent and rumours surrounding its development have swirled for years. The game was never officially canceled but this week, it looks like …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2’s online mode begins rolling out this week
Red Dead Redemption 2 has been doing incredibly well over the last few weeks but the lengthy, single-player story mode is just one half of the game. Starting from today, Rockstar will begin rolling out Red Dead Online, the multiplayer mode that will carry the game for years to come, …
Read More »CD Projekt Red gives an update on Cyberpunk 2077, studio aims for ‘Rockstar quality’
While we were treated to almost an hour of gameplay for Cyberpunk 2077 earlier this year, much of the game is still shrouded in secrecy. Fortunately, CD Projekt Red does like to provide brief updates from time to time. Late last week, studio head, Adam Kicinski discussed the game a …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 holds steady as highest selling game in the UK
Red Dead Redemption 2 launched not only to great critical acclaim, but to record-setting weekend launch sales too. Immediately at launch, the game was billed as the 2nd biggest entertainment launch ever, second only to GTA V. Rockstar has continued to dominate charts in the week following, with Red Dead …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 made $725m at launch, making it the 2nd biggest entertainment launch ever
We already know that Red Dead Redemption 2 dominated the UK physical sales charts over the weekend but it looks like overall global sales were much more impressive. Rockstar's western adventure is now the second biggest entertainment launch of all time, falling just behind Grand Theft Auto V. In the …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 takes the top spot in UK sales
Rockstar has been working away on Red Dead Redemption 2 for over seven years and while its launch hasn't come without controversy, the game is doing very well. Not only has the game launched to rave reviews across the board but sales are very high, although it hasn't broken records …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 might be VR compatible on PC
Red Dead Redemption 2 is now out in the wild and the game is gathering critical acclaim across the board. However, many of us are still waiting on a PC version. New evidence of a PC version surfaced over the weekend thanks to sleuths digging through code. However, what is …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 sleuths uncover more hints of a potential PC version
Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 finally graced players on Friday after a number of delays, paired with an official companion application for easier navigation over the map and character stats. While designed to connect to both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the game, sleuths have uncovered multiple …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 console resolutions and performance confirmed
It's a big day for Rockstar, the reviews are live and Red Dead Redemption 2 is out in the wild. By most accounts, the game is incredible but how does it perform on each of the different consoles? Thanks to extensive analysis from the folks at Digital Foundry, we have …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 is likely to ship with two discs, and for good reason
Early physical copies of Red Dead Redemption 2 reveal that Rockstar will likely be shipping the game with two discs in the box. Although this has garnered some criticism from fans that believe it to be a step backwards, this is perhaps the best way to launch a game that …
Read More »Rockstar touches on Red Dead Redemption 2 length, cuts and development crunch
Red Dead Redemption 2 is heading our way at the end of next week, which means it is all hands on deck at Rockstar as the team prepares for launch. As part of an interview this week, Rockstar did manage to spark some controversy, after talking about 100-hour work weeks …
Read More »Rockstar drops part two of its Red Dead Redemption II gameplay reveal
Rockstar has been slowly rolling out information in the build up to Red Dead Redemption 2's launch. Back in August, we received the very first full gameplay trailer, breaking down exploration, conversations and a few other mechanics. Today, we got part two of Rockstar's gameplay reveal, focussing on combat, side …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 will be 105GB, supports up to 32 players online
Red Dead Redemption 2 is just one month away and it is set to be the biggest Rockstar game yet. Back when GTA V came to current-gen consoles and PC, the game weighed in at just over 80GB. With Red Dead Redemption 2, you'll need to free up 105GB of …
Read More »Rockstar details Red Dead Online launch plans
We've heard quite a bit about Red Dead Redemption 2's single-player mode but so far, Rockstar has been quiet on the Red Dead Online front. That changed last night when the studio outlined its launch plans, with Red Dead Online set to release shortly after the main game. Back in …
Read More »Rockstar Dev’s LinkedIn profile points to Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
Rockstar's relationship with PC gamers has been somewhat complicated over the last few years. Red Dead Redemption never came to PC, and during the run-up to GTA V, Rockstar was stubbornly quiet. Currently, Red Dead Redemption 2 is set to launch on consoles later this year, but unlike the first …
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