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Blog entry by Oliver Edelson

In Red Dead Redemption 2 , of course, we meet a Colm O'Driscoll very early on, and he soon proves to be a bit of a… well, let’s just say that he doesn’t ingratiate himself to players. Our protagonist’s nemesis and rival gang leader was never going to be the community’s favorite character, but we’re taking things all the way to the extreme h

Barking Irons’ _ Red Dead Redemption 2 _ collection includes everything from undershirts to saddle bags, so that you can complete the authentic Arthur Morgan ensemble. Here is a list of the full collection available now, in sizes ranging from Extra Small to

Xbox has announced that Project Scarlett, the next-generation Xbox console , will officially be backwards compatible with every generation of Xbox console that has been developed and released to date. The company released a promotional video on Tuesday showcasing its intentions in regards to backwards compatibility on Scarlett and what it means for the future of the br

During the beginning minutes of the round, it’s all about grabbing loot, be it from the center of the map or plundering it from other teams’ base. One of the most effective strategies is to move about the map in teams of at least two people. That way, one player can provide support while the other grabs the supplies. If that player happens to be taken out, the covering player can (in theory) be right there to snag the dropped loot and run it back to the base. Running as a full team of four might seem like overkill, but overwhelming your rivals is just as effective of a strategy - at least until you start piling up the suppl

Rockstar just released its new Showdown mode, "Plunder," within the world of _ Red Dead Online , _ pitting teams of four against each other in a fast-paced battle to collect the most supplies through any means necessary. Now you can plunder your way to victory with some of our tried-and-tested tips and tri

Let’s say you forego jumping into the fray. Maybe you’re more effective as a lone-wolf who is patient enough to wait out the initial chaos. Plunder’s maps are large enough to avoid confrontation while offering up plenty of crates, rocks, trees, and cliffs to use as cover before making your move. Skirting the invisible border is also a solid way to move (slowly) around the map en route to your rivals’ bases. However, keep in mind that players often respawn between the map’s border and their base, which could result in you getting caught while you’re sneaking around. Additionally, running out of bounds while carrying supplies, even for a split second, will result in the bag being reset in the center of the map (which happened to us more times than we would like to admit). If you’re patient, bases with only one or two delivered supplies remain relatively unguarded, allowing you to swoop in, steal the supplies, and run as fast as you can back to your own base, since your position on the map will be visible to everyone while holding the l

When the round begins, it’s a mad dash to the center of the map where nine supply bags await to be collected. At this point, you essentially have one of two options: post up from afar and pick off anyone who runs to the pile of supplies with your long-ranged weapon, or smash-and-grab your way to the loot before running back towards your base in a serpentining fashion so as to not be shot in the back. Both methods have their charm, as long as you’re honest with the type of player you are. Just make sure that you are using any of the Dead Eye Ability cards available to you and your team. If you are a confident sharpshooter, you’re probably better suited to provide support. If you’re less talented at shooting, well… hopefully, your stamina is maxed out. You’ll be running - a

Now, we all get passionate about our favorite games and Reddeadwildland.com franchises. That’s what being a dedicated gamer is all about. Sometimes, we take that concept too far, things get petty and vicious, and all kinds of regrettable life decisions are made. Somebody bad-mouths something you like? Not on YOUR internet, they don

To say that GTA Online was lacking missions at launch would be incorrect, as there was a decent number of relatively brief errands to complete that featured several key side characters from the GTA V campaign. These missions felt barebones, however, not only from a gameplay perspective, but in how these tasks attempted to immerse players in the world of Los Santos, an objective which the single player campaign completed with ease. It wasn’t until years later that Rockstar would add some much-needed context as the missions became more crucial and complex, employing the usage of cutscenes and well-written conversations that helped these events become more relevant, and as a result, replayable. Regardless of how many missions Red Dead Online has at launch, making sure the vast majority of them feel like they affect the in-game world on a small or large scale will help ensure that one of this year’s biggest multiplayer releases gets started off on the right foot and keeps players coming back.