New Red Dead Redemption screens showcase the finer things in (cowboy) life

by Ben Gilbert { Nov 13th 2009 at 7:00PM }

A slow trickle of information and media on upcoming Old West-em-up Red Dead Redemption has been coming from developer Rockstar Games for some time now. And if it weren't for the game's somewhat unique setting – as well as our (admittedly strained) faith in the game's developer – we might not indulge the it with so much attention. Alas, these screens, much like the screens and video that came before them, keep impressing us. Call it a predilection for Western-themed entertainment ... we're not sure. Peep the screens below and decide for yourself if the game is worth your time during the busy second holiday release season.

Gallery: Red Dead Redemption (11-13-09)

Tags: old-west, red-dead-redemption, rockstar, rockstar-games, screnshots, shooter, western

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 13th 2009 7:04PM

Buddy of mine got in sh*t for recording gameplay footage of this during one of the EB press gatherings.

He didn't put any of it on the internet, but I really wish he did. The game is an absolute masterpiece. I can't wait.

Jesus (PSN: Luttdawg) @ Nov 13th 2009 7:24PM

Couldn't agree more. While 2009 isn't over yet, I'm calling this now as a GOTY contender for 2010. It looks stunning.

Damian @ Nov 14th 2009 3:49AM

Can you skin the gun?

FOXHOUND @ Nov 16th 2009 5:11PM

I'm seriously hyped for this. :] Here's hoping it turns out enjoyable.

Phylogenetics @ Nov 13th 2009 7:04PM

Well darn-tootin! Them shots sure are purdy.

den-69 @ Nov 13th 2009 7:07PM

I will be buying this sooner or later, need to work it out closer to the release dates of things...

Justafan @ Nov 13th 2009 7:08PM

Man the quality of light in those shots are surprisingly excellent; the church one and the last shot where he's shooting look wonderfully evocative. I can just imagine playing this and a nice Western type theme plays softly in the background while the grasses rustle and sway in the wind...

Deadpool @ Nov 13th 2009 7:13PM

This game is looking great so far! o_o

Don't hype it up too much though. I don't want to "Haze" over the game before it's actually playable. ಠ_ಠ

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 13th 2009 7:15PM

You said the forbidden word!
Don't you understand? We are to never speak of "Haze" again!

Phylogenetics @ Nov 13th 2009 7:21PM

Ahh! Now you said it too!

the Sawyer family @ Nov 13th 2009 7:25PM

your right. it would be "too human" not to make this game a "deadliest catch"

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 13th 2009 7:26PM

Sawyer just caused a rift in the space/time continuum.
And I JUST picked up my copy of Modern Warfare 2.

Thanks a lot. Now I'm going to die without taking off the wrapping.

Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 13th 2009 7:28PM

Why did you disturb this game from it's Lair? Now we'll have to get the Two Worlds to unite in a massive, Legendary battle to prevent a Turning Point!

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 13th 2009 7:30PM

If there is anyone who can milk a joke and make it stale, it's Bradwart.

the Sawyer family @ Nov 13th 2009 7:31PM

sorry Spyder, didn't mean to "vampire rain" on your parade.

Darth Bradwart, The Dark Lord of the Sith-ATDF Co-Founder @ Nov 13th 2009 7:37PM

He's just mad because I cast a 'web of shadows' on his party.

rikthagreat @ Nov 13th 2009 11:55PM

for a guy named deadpool your not that funny

DamonTheMoney @ Nov 13th 2009 7:18PM

So it's safe to assume that there's going to be cover-based shooting a la GTA4, from looking at two of the shots.

Caveman @ Nov 13th 2009 7:20PM

We need more western games. Hopefully with these motion controllers we can finally have some old school duels.

I miss those light gun games.

Jesus (PSN: Luttdawg) @ Nov 13th 2009 7:27PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but this runs on the RAGE engine. While GTA4 is starting to show it's age, this looks stunning, incredible for a multiplat game. So excited.

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 13th 2009 7:30PM

Think of it this way.

Half-Life 2: Episode 2 runs on the same Source engine that the original Half-Life 2 ran on. During development (of EP2) they had been able to increase the quality of that engine enough to make it look almost new again.

That's what I believe they are doing with the RAGE engine.

Efren @ Nov 13th 2009 7:31PM

THE SHERIFF'S A -

justinslot @ Nov 13th 2009 8:26PM

That's HEDLEY!!!!

Das Boot @ Nov 13th 2009 9:01PM

Hey boys! Look what I got here!

Nick @ Nov 14th 2009 1:40PM

What's a dazzling urbanite like you doing in a rustic setting like this?

Vincent060 @ Nov 14th 2009 4:29PM

"Now you will only be risking your lives, while I will be risking an almost certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor."

Cleric @ Nov 13th 2009 8:32PM

Redd, it is your cousin Roman. Let us go gambling.

Crayfish @ Nov 13th 2009 8:45PM

God I hope this has a good shooting system. GTAIV may have been improved but it still felt like a bit of a clunker

Just Steve @ Nov 13th 2009 9:27PM

What is up with the Christian Bale look a like. It must be a trend in current western theme games

PrinceWitherdick @ Nov 13th 2009 10:13PM

I thought one of the fine things of cowboy life was the quality poan...

kentuckyfried @ Nov 13th 2009 10:45PM

I hope this game is a jewel.

I really enjoyed Call of Juarez: Bib. But it wasn't free-foam. So this title has the potential to tighten up the things Juarez did wrong and take everything else even further.

ZeroCorpse @ Nov 14th 2009 1:02PM

I'm calling it: Hugh Jackman will play the lead in the movie version when it happens.

ZayCube @ Nov 14th 2009 4:12PM

Why is there a PC tag? This game is not announced for PC.

Longbottom, Leif @ Nov 16th 2009 1:13PM

While this game does look really nice, I can't say I'm expecting much out of it. I'm starting to think R* hit it's talent peak back in the last generation. They can still run the hype machine and push units but their games have become solid rentals rather than the must buys they used to be.
Hopefully this will change that trend.

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